Novel #Coronavirus (2019- #nCoV): Advice for the Public
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Novel #Coronavirus (2019- #nCoV): Advice for the Public
Advice for Public
China virus outbreak shows Asia needs to step up infection preparation
Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) advice for the public
WHO’s standard recommendations for the general public to reduce exposure to and transmission of a range of illnesses are as follows, which include hand and respiratory hygiene, and safe food practices:
- Frequently clean hands by using alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water;
- When coughing and sneezing cover mouth and nose with flexed elbow or tissue – throw tissue away immediately and wash hands;
- Avoid close contact with anyone who has fever and cough;
- If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing seek medical care early and share previous travel history with your health care provider;
- When visiting live markets in areas currently experiencing cases of novel coronavirus, avoid direct unprotected contact with live animals and surfaces in contact with animals;
- The consumption of raw or undercooked animal products should be avoided. Raw meat, milk or animal organs should be handled with care, to avoid cross-contamination with uncooked foods, as per good food safety practices.
Novel #Coronavirus (2019- #nCoV)
Novel #Coronavirus (2019- #nCoV)
Novel #Coronavirus (2019- #nCoV)
Novel #Coronavirus (2019- #nCoV)
Novel #Coronavirus (2019- #nCoV)
Novel #Coronavirus (2019- #nCoV)
Novel #Coronavirus (2019- #nCoV)
Novel #Coronavirus (2019- #nCoV)
Novel #Coronavirus (2019- #nCoV)
Novel #Coronavirus (2019- #nCoV)
Novel #Coronavirus (2019- #nCoV)
Novel #Coronavirus (2019- #nCoV)
Novel #Coronavirus (2019- #nCoV)
Novel #Coronavirus (2019- #nCoV)
Novel #Coronavirus (2019- #nCoV)
