The World Health Organization (@WHO) has established certain protective measures for all people during this state of containment for the COVID-19 virus. Learn what to do and why here.
Manténgase al día de la información más reciente sobre el brote de COVID-19, a la que puede acceder en el sitio web de la OMS (https://www.who.int/es) y a través de las autoridades de salud pública pertinentes a nivel nacional y local.
There are several precautions you can take to reduce your chances of contracting or spreading COVID-19:
Wash your hands thoroughly and frequently using an alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer kills viruses that may be on your hands.
Maintain a minimum distance of 1 meter (3 feet) between yourself and anyone who coughs or sneezes.
Why? When someone coughs or sneezes, they expel droplets of liquid from their nose or mouth that may contain the virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets and, with them, the COVID-19 virus, if the person coughing has the disease.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
Why? 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 cause illness.
Both you and the people around you should make sure to maintain good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Dispose of used tissues immediately.
Why? Viruses spread through droplets. By maintaining good respiratory hygiene, you're protecting those around you from viruses like the common cold, the flu, and COVID-19.
Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have fever, cough, and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call ahead. Follow the instructions of local health authorities.
Why? National and local authorities will have the most up-to-date information on the situation in your area. Calling ahead will allow your healthcare provider to quickly direct you to the appropriate health center. This will also protect you and help prevent the spread of viruses and other infections.
At Bepensa, we understand the importance of having reliable information and exercising extreme caution in these difficult times.
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