Prevention

The coronavirus that causes COVID-19 spreads primarily from person to person through respiratory droplets. This can happen when someone with the virus coughs, sneezes, sings or talks when close to others. By closely following a few safety measures, you can help protect yourself and others from getting sick.
It is important that we make sure the virus does not spread anymore. So do your part and follow the prevention methods.

Wear a Mask

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Wearing a mask is the best public health measure against the virus. It has been made mandatory in many places to wear a mask at all times when outside.
But it is also important to know how to properly use a mask:

  • Make sure your mask covers your nose, mouth and chin.
  • Wash it everyday if it’s a fabric mask or dispose it in a trash bin if it’s a medical mask.

Social Distance

The risks of getting COVID-19 are higher in crowded and inadequately ventilated spaces where infected people spend long periods of time together in close proximity.
Therefore it is important to maintain atleast a distance of 2 meters.
Make sure to follow these precautions:

  • Avoid close and crowded places.
  • Try and meet people outdoors.Outdoor meetings are safer than indoor meetings.
  • If you can’t avoid crowded or indoor places, take the precautions:
    • Try and increase the ventilation in that place.
    • Wear a mask.

Wash Hands

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Wash your hands with soap and water frequently and thoroughly for at least 20 seconds, especially:

  • After being in public places and touching door handles, shopping carts, elevator buttons or handrails.
  • Before preparing food or eating.
If soap and water are not available, use hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth, especially with unwashed hands.

Get Vaccine

Vaccines save millions of lives each year. Vaccines work by training and preparing the body’s natural defences – the immune system – to recognize and fight off the viruses and bacteria they target. After vaccination, if the body is later exposed to those disease-causing germs, the body is immediately ready to destroy them, preventing illness.
There are several safe and effective vaccines that prevent people from getting seriously ill or dying from COVID-19.
Some of the vaccines availabe in india are listed here