Written by : Dr. Urusa I Inamdar

Steps to control spread of Infection

• Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol based hand rub or wash them with soap and water , specially after coming from outside . Avoid touching your eyes , nose and mouth .
• Maintain atleast 4-6 feet distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing . Avoid handshakes .
• Follow a good respiratory hygiene . This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough/ sneeze . Then dispose of the used tissue immediately .
• Avoid or restrict unnecessary travel , participation in public gatherings . If you have fever , cough and difficulty in breathing , seek medical attention .
• Practice social distancing . Keep a distance between you and other people so that you do not come in contact with their infected droplets . Avoid crowded places . Do not organize events where people have to get together . When people are at a crowded place , they touch objects , each other and may even exhale / inhale droplets .

Precautions and symptoms

Reference

• Self notes
• ayush.gov.in