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Talking about the Corona epidemic (COVID-19) is no longer just a trend on social media. The danger is close, and so we must be prepared.
The confrontation plan:
The first thing to do in the near future is to develop a plan to address the potential threat , This plan consists of two parts:
- The first part is preventive measures to prevent the emergence or spread of the virus.
- The second part is how to deal with an infection or suspected infections.
- Knowing that the mentioned two slits may occur in succession or in parallel ..
Here are some of the various methods which, when keenly observed, will help prevent and control the spread of coronavirus at home. They are the most important practices to follow to flush out corona virus (COVID-19) :
Disinfect! Disinfect! Disinfect!
Disinfect often the commonly used home appliances. Corona-Virus is a virus that tends to spread more, especially through commonly used appliances at home. It is, therefore, important to clean the frequently used home appliances to wash out and kill the virus.
A frequent wash will also prevent the virus from spreading onto other home items. We cannot emphasize enough on the vitality of disinfecting all your home appliances.
Providing protection kits
Make sure to provide protective gear like towels, tissue paper, masks and hand sanitizers . Instruct your family to use these methods, such as using sterilization methods during eating or after shaking hands, Also, after coming in contact with common surfaces, such as door handles and elevator buttons.
Stay home!
You love travelling? We all do! However, at this crucial time, it is advisable to stay home. You can easily pick up a virus in the plane or train and bring it to your home. Adhere to quarantine and isolation instructions to stay safe.
Personal belongings
Personal belongings such as home keys, money wallets, personal mobiles, which may not leave our hands wherever we analyze … These things are considered one of the most important things to guard against because of their repeated use in different places throughout the day ..
Accordingly, these tools should be sterilized repeatedly after use in order to ensure that Corona Virus is not present and stick to it.
It is possible to use a spray containing acetic acid as a strong sterilizer without smelling
Educate the masses
In order to ensure that the virus stays out of your home, everyone should be educated on the details about Coronavirus. it is crucial that everyone knows how it spreads and the symptoms associated with the disease.
This is one of the most important and most effective safety measures.
Exercise regularly
Exercising helps us to boost our immune against diseases. With the spread of Corona viruses, you need all the immunity you can get. Sleeping well also boosts the immune system.
Wear a face mask
We cannot completely avoid an infected family member as they need all the love to recover. However, as precaution you should wear a face-mask when you are around them To keep everyone’s interest.
Cover your mouth when coughing or sneezing
Cover your mouth when coughing with a tissue then throw it in a trash bin. Even if you are not infected with Corona virus yet, Coughing and sneezing can be an alternative way through which the virus can find a way to another host. Human to human transmission is not only through contact, but also when you cough, the body fluids like saliva that may pass to others, weaken their immunity and make them easy hunting for deadly viruses. if you don’t cover your mouth, you may put the other people around you at risk.
Covering your mouth with hands is also risky as you may infect the hands and later infect other surfaces or people. Although its basic etiquette, it can save a life!
Avoid touching eyes and mouth
From the recent study of corona virus, it was found that the virus has quick access to the human body through the mouth and eye. Contact with an infected person or infected surface may transfer the virus to your hands, and when you touch your hands or mouth, you’ll be risking transferring the virus into your body.
Avoid congested public places
Public areas are usually highly populated, meaning there is a limited supply of fresh air. Which increases the risk of infection with viruses. What better way for a virus to spread than in such conditions? Public places like the park are a no-go zone!
Prevention is better than cure! It is important to abide by this set of regulations to keep yourself safe and prevent the spread of the virus in your home.
Avoid physical contact
Shaking hands and hugging is all fun. However, Corona-Viruses spread very fast with contact (If one of the two parties is infected with the epidemic). Until the epidemic is over, it is crucial to avoid contact with people as you may not know who is infected.
Avoid contact with live animals
Corona-virus is known to be transmitted by animals as well. Though they are not affected by the virus, they can be the hosts. Making contact with such animals will transfer the virus to you, and you’ll be affected.
If you have pets at home, keep them locked in the house to prevent them from getting the virus from other animals that they may come into contact with and transmitting the virus in your home. And follow all the precautions mentioned above with it.
Avoid contact with infected people
Coronavirus is known to transfer from humans to humans, mainly through contact. Coming into contact with sick people will increase the chances of you getting infected. If you suspect a person has the infection or you notice the common visible signs of coronavirus from an individual. do not attend to the person without protective clothing.
If you suspect a person has the infection or you notice the common visible signs of coronavirus from an individual, do not attend to the person without protective clothing.
Avoid touching commonly used stuff
Elevator buttons, the drawer handle, the electric switches in public places and other usual things that are touched by many people.
Therefore we must be careful to handle these things … even money and exchange machines should be handled with care.
Avoid high-risk areas
Avoid areas marked too highly prone to the corona-virus. The basic and easy way to flush out coronavirus from your home is by ensuring you avoid the areas marked to be prone to the virus.
There are various places in the world that have been marked as too risky to access at this time due to the widespread of the virus in those regions. Regions like the Wahun village in China are the worst-hit place, and you should, therefore, avoid it.
Avoid buying all that is Chinese.
As we know, the source of the Corona Virus is the Republic of China (as was the case with the SARS epidemic of 2003), so dealing with newly imported Chinese items from the State of China poses a threat to us.
In fact, we do not know the magnitude of the risk and because it definitely exists.
Wash your hands often
Washing your hands with flowing water and soap should be a fundamental routine in your home. Flowing water is highly recommended because it will aid in washing away the virus from your hands effectively than stagnated water.
The best way to properly wash your hands is buy applying a soap, preferably an antiseptic soap on your hands then allowing it some time to perfectly kill the germs and disease-causing microorganisms before running water on your hands to wash it out.
When washing hands, use running tap water with soap for about 20 seconds. More washing time guarantees the washing off of the virus from your hands.
Clean shared utensils thoroughly
It is common to find commonly shared utensils such as cups and spoons. In case one is infected, the virus can easily be spread from one person to another in your home.
Therefore, wash your utensils with soap and water. You can also disinfect them after each wash.
Clean all food thoroughly
Animal products and veggies may contain the virus since the virus can be hosted in animal bodies. When preparing food at home, make sure that the food is properly cooked before consumption.
Eat healthy
There is no cure or vaccines against Coronaviruses. As much as we are all concerned, there has been zero knowledge of the virus until a month ago.
It is crucial to eat healthy to enable your body fight infections and viruses. Incorporate vitamin C in your diet daily.
Cook proteins thoroughly
This should be a key step to every home in an attempt to flush out the coronavirus . Avoid eating raw foods in your home, as this might contains viruses as well. Thorough cooking of meat and eggs or generally all animal products will help kill the virus from the meat and avoid consuming them into your body.
Animal products may as well contain the virus since the virus can be hosted in animal bodies. When preparing food at home, make sure that the food is properly cooked before consumption.
Shop at reputable stores
Coronaviruses can spread through foods and vegetables too. You need to ensure you are shopping for groceries at reputable stores to ensure they are thoroughly checked beforehand. And it is subject to comprehensive supervision and examination by the competent authorities.
Immunity ( The Secret Weapon)
Remember very well that there is another firewall that must be strengthened well and fortified (your immune system) in the event that the virus succeeds in penetrating the first firewall (your home)
Make sure you remain healthy and safe from accidental diseases such as influenza and others … and support yourself with fortified food for the immune system because it will serve as your secret weapon against corona
Seek immediate medical attention
Seek immediate medical attention if you notice signs and symptoms. Corona virus, like other viruses, alleviates at lightning speed. Once you notice the signs that are similar to those of corona-virus , seek immediate medical attention.
A delay in reporting such a case can be deadly to you and those living in the same homestead as you.
Immediate medical attention will not only save you but prevent the rapid spread of the virus in your home. immediate medical intervention is the easiest way to curb the spread of the virus due to the mode in which it transmits. Being a contagious virus, it has very high chances of spreading from person to person at a high rate if neglected. This could be very fatal.
Seek medical check-up in case of respiratory challenges
Coronavirus is known to affect the respiratory system of the individual. To keep yourself safe from the virus, report any respiratory problems you experience as soon as possible and have the medics ascertain your condition.
Isolate sick people and animals
Since Coronavirus is spread through contact and interaction with those infected, it is crucial to isolate those infected to curb the spread of the virus. infected patients should be kept in special units for treatment.
Penalties
Part of completing the prevention plan is staff commitment to all of the above to combat the epidemic. Here, it is necessary to ensure the extent to which all individuals adhere to the established protective measures, for example adherence to hygiene behaviors .
In the event of non-compliance, they are warned and alerted to the risks of non-compliance on the individual and the group. And after that, you will take penalties against them within a framework that you define … such as isolation or reporting … The matter is serious and does not tolerate complacency, which may cost a lot …. It may cost us our lives.
