Corona virus and how to avoid the risk of infection?

Weather of Arabia _ With the spread of Corona virus around the world and its spread in many countries and the increasing number of people infected with it, we must know enough information and take precautionary measures to avoid the risk of infection.

About Corona Virus

• Corona virus is large, as the cell diameter is from 400 to 500, so any mask prevents its entry.
• The virus does not settle in the air but on the ground, so it is not transmitted by the air.
• Coronavirus when it falls on a metal surface, it will live 12 hours, so washing hands with soap and water well enough.
• Corona virus when it falls on the fabrics remains nine hours, so washing clothes or being exposed to the sun for two hours is sufficient for the purpose of killing it.
• The virus lives on the hands for only 10 minutes, so putting an alcohol sterilizer in a pocket will work for prevention.
• In the event that the virus is exposed to a temperature of 26 or 27, it will be killed, so it will not live in hot areas, just as drinking hot water and exposure to the sun will fulfill the purpose.
• And stay away from ice cream and fast eating.
• Gargle with warm, salt water or Betadine sore throat
• It kills the tonsils spores and prevents them from leaking into the lungs.
• In addition to drinking plenty of water.

Adherence to these instructions fulfills the purpose of HIV prevention.

How can I avoid the risk of getting sick?

Here are four precautions you and your family members should take to avoid infection:

• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or an alcohol-based antiseptic.
• Contain a cough or sneeze by bending the elbow to cover the mouth or with a tissue, then throw the tissue in a closed trash can.
• Avoid close contact with anyone who has cold or flu-like symptoms.
• If you have a fever, cough, and trouble breathing, seek medical attention immediately.

Should I wear a medical mask?

It is recommended to use a medical mask if you develop symptoms of a respiratory illness (coughing or sneezing) to protect others. If you do not have symptoms, then you do not need to wear a mask.

If used as a mask, it should be disposed of appropriately, checked for efficacy, and avoided increased risk of spreading the virus.

Using the mask alone is not enough to prevent infection, and it must be accompanied by frequent washing of hands, containing respiratory droplets from sneezing and coughing, and avoiding close contact with anyone with flu-like symptoms (coughing, sneezing, fever).

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