Coronavirus: How To Reduce The Risk Of Getting Infected

Nigerians are in no doubt in a state of panic after news emerged that the first case of coronavirus has been recorded in the Lagos State.

According to reports, the carrier is an Italian man who works in Lagos and just returned back into the country from his country where he had gone on holiday.

This is not good news and as a result of this, Anaedoonline has compiled various safety precautions to reduce the risk of getting infected with the deadly disease.

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See precautions as stated below:

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.

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

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.

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Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene

This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
Droplets spread the virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.

Stay at home if you feel sick.
If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.
National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent the spread of viruses and other infections.
If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing,
seek medical care early.

Stay informed and follow any advice given by your healthcare provider

Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19, Anaedoonline will continue to give you updates concerning the virus.

Follow the advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.
National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.

Please protect yourself always.

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