The world has changed in unprecedented ways in the last several weeks due to the coronavirus pandemic. The concern regarding this rapidly spreading virus is well-deserved. We are all asking the same questions and having the same conversations. We are all hoping for a breakthrough in the fight against the COVID-19 coronavirus, and we all have concerns for the welfare of our family and friends, and our colleagues and communities. COVID-19, an infectious disease caused by a new strain of the coronavirus, is quickly making its way around the world. This worldwide pandemic has spread quickly from country-to-country, resulting in lockdowns, school closures, event cancellations and more.

At HPM, In order to do our part in the global coronavirus prevention, we’ve put together a helpful infographic so that everyone knows how to handle this outbreak. We all know, the internet is filled with information about the virus and its spread, many of it also wrong, causing panic among the people. By this blog, we are sharing some prevention methods to save yourself from being infected.

Wash your hands frequently:-Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.

Maintain social distancing:-Maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain the virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease. Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.

Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.

Protection measures for persons who are in or have recently visited (past 14 days) areas where COVID-19 is spreading. Stay at home if you begin to feel unwell, even with mild symptoms such as headache and a slight runny nose, until you recover. Avoiding contact with others and visits to medical facilities will allow these facilities to operate more effectively and help protect you and others from possible COVID-19 and other viruses. If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical advice promptly as this may be due to a respiratory infection or other serious condition. This will also help to prevent the possible spread of COVID-19 and other viruses.