Take steps to protect others
There are things you can do to help reduce the risk of you and anyone you live with getting ill with virus.
- STAY Home
- KEEP a Safe Distance
- WASH Hands Often
- COVER Your Cough
- SICK? Call the Helpline
Avoiding unneeded visits to medical facilities allows healthcare systems to operate more effectively, therefore protecting you and others.
Alert!
If you develop a fever, cough, and have difficulty breathing, promptly seek medical care. Call in advance and tell your health provider as soon as possible for medical advice.How to Protect Yourself?
The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus. As there is not vaccine to prevent so you can protect yourself and help prevent spreading the virus to others if you do as below instruction.
Major & Common Symptoms
Wash your hands frequently
Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
Maintain social distancing
Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself & anyone who is coughing or sneezing. If you are too close, get chance to infected.
Avoid touching face
Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean.
Practice respiratory hygiene
Make sure you, & the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth & nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze.
These are for informational purposes only. Consult your local medical authority for advice. (Source: World Health Organization)
