The Covid-19 pandemic has been our reality since March of 2020. Currently, the United States has almost 150 thousand Covid-19 cases daily (Elflein, 2021). What does guarantee that you or your close ones will not be infected? Therefore, it is extremely important to know protection measures regarding the virus. I am going to address several measures on how to protect yourself from Covid-19 and be safe in these hard times.
To begin with, let’s remind how the virus spreads and what are the basic safety measures. According to World Health Organization (2021), people become infected by Covid-19 when breathing in air contaminated by small particles containing the virus. As such, the first and foremost safety measure during the pandemic is wearing a mask (WHO, 2021). I understand that everyone is so tired of masks but what we else we can do?
Aside from masks, people should avoid crowded places. Do you want to be safe? So you should try not to socialize and be online for a longer time. This may seem ridiculous, but we should stop the spread of the virus, so please avoid places with many people, even though you bought a ticket for your lovely music band. Specifically, restrict from traveling and closely interacting with travelers who came from distinct places since they are the primary spreading agents (Rice, 2021; MSD Manuals, 2021). Additionally, you should make a habit of using hand sanitizers and be careful about your personal hygiene.
Having proper personal hygiene is key to be protected from the virus. People should ensure that they follow all the instructions and follow the regulations provided by the governments. Do not believe in conspiracy theories and try to be exposed to the virus, instead just continue your hygiene habits. Please also filter your social media accounts and social relationship from people who believe in such ideas.
So far, I have addressed how people become infected and what they should do to stay safe from the Covid-19. I wanted to show that everything is in our hands, and you should do your best to preserve your health that are wearing masks, avoiding crowded places and having a personal hygiene.
References
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Rice, A. (2021). Know the Facts About Coronavirus (COVID-19). Familydoctor.Org. Web.
MSD Manuals. (2021). Quick Facts: COVID-19. MSD Manual Consumer Version. Web.
World Health Organization. (2021).Advice for the public. Who.Int. Web.
World Health Organization. [WHO]. (2021). Coronavirus disease (COVID-19): How is it transmitted?Web.