Prevention measures
Protect yourself and others around you by sticking to the following three principles, recommended by government.
Why is social distancing important?
People who cough or sneeze can spray small droplets from their nose or mouth. These droplets may contain the virus and can be transferred if you are physically too close to them. You can also breathe in the droplets.
Recommendation
Social distancing is one of the measures strongly recommended by Government in order to combat COVID-19. The current guideline is to maintain a distance of at least 1 meter from other people (this does not apply to schools).
Personal
- Don’t touch your face, especially your eyes, nose and mouth.
- Don’t cough or sneeze into your hands. Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or tissue and dispose of used tissues straight away.
- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- Use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 to 70 per cent alcohol, but rather wash your hands with soap and water.
Any surface at home should first be cleaned with soap or detergent and water (excluding your household electronics). Then use a disinfectant product such as bleach which can be diluted.
Tip: Don’t wipe the disinfectant product off as soon as it is applied to a surface, but rather wait for a few minutes before wiping the surface. It is also important to take note of the directions to use to avoid damaging items such as mobile phones, keyboards and other electronic devices.
