Take steps to protect yourself
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Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place and after coughing and sneezing.
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Apply a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they get dry.
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Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
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Avoid close contact with people who are ill.
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Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community.
Take steps to protect others
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Stay home if you are sick and ask your family to get you medicines.
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Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow for covering your mouth.
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Throw used tissues in the dustbin.
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Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
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If you are sick, wear a facemask when you are around other people.
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If you are not able to wear a facemask then cover your mouth with a cloth or tissue while sneezing.
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Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily which includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, handles, desks, phones, laptop, toilets and sinks.
Ref:-https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/prevention.html