Simple measures to prevent COVID-19

DPI, Guyana, Thursday, March 12, 2020

Since the Novel Coronavirus (COVD 19) has been deemed a global pandemic, countries who have recorded cases are doing all that is possible to mitigate the disease spread.

However, as individuals, we all have a responsibility to embrace good hygiene and keep our surroundings clean and tidy. This will help in preventing all traces of the coronavirus on surfaces, preventing potential transmission.

Hand-washing

Here is what you can do:

  • maintain a distance of at least one metre from persons who are coughing or sneezing
  • perform hand hygiene frequently by washing hands thoroughly with soap and water or using a hand sanitizer if hands are not visibly soiled;
  • cover mouths and noses with a tissue when coughing or sneezing, and then discarding it;
  • resist the habit to touch the face;
  • clean and wipe surfaces, countertops and other areas which you are likely to come into contact with (in office spaces; desktops, keyboards, door handles etc);

His Excellency President David Granger in an address to the nation on March 12, has also advised that public gatherings and non-essential travel should be discouraged

It has been noted by the World Health Organisation’s Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus that “This is a controllable pandemic…” therefore, these simple measures coupled with national measures implemented can go a far way in preventing the transmission of the novel coronavirus.

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