Covid Resources

How to Protect Yourself and Others

• Maintain a calm and positive attitude, with the knowledge that you are implementing the right actions.

• Practice physical social distancing

• Avoid unnecessary contact with people who are sick; especially if they are coughing and sneezing.

• Wear a mask when in the presence of people outside your household, especially if you’re unable to maintain physical distancing and are in busy and enclosed spaces.

• Avoid unnecessary contact with elderly and vulnerable people to help reduce the risk of becoming a source of infection for them, for example call them instead of visiting.

• Frequently clean your hands using correct handwashing technique with soap and water (for at least 20 seconds) and dry your hands thoroughly, preferably using a disposable paper towel. If soap and water are not readily available, clean them with an alcohol-based hand rub/gel with at least 60% alcohol. The use of gloves is not a substitute for correct hand hygiene/washing.

• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then dispose of that tissue in the bin. If you do not have a tissue, cough or sneeze into your elbow to avoid the spread of droplets. Wash your hands as soon as you can.

• Avoid smoking near other people as the virus may be carried on smoke particles.

• Ensure that your hands are clean before eating (or putting chewing gum in your mouth) and try to avoid eating near other people.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth – focusing on keeping your hands below shoulder level at all times can be an effective way to achieve this.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces such as door handles and mobile phones: a cleaning/disinfectant wipe is a convenient way to do this, if available.