BICS GLOBAL

WHAT MUST BE DONE TO PROTECT ONE’S SELF (THINGS TO DO)

- Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or, use an alcohol-based hand rub. This will remove the virus if it is on your hands.

- Cover your mouth and nose with tissue or a handkerchief when coughing and sneezing. Throw away the used tissue immediately and wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand rub. The handkerchief must be washed by yourself daily and ironed with a hot iron. In this way, you protect others from any virus released through coughs and sneezes.

- Maintain reasonable distance between yourself and someone who is coughing, sneezing (at least 2 meter apart).

- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth. Hands touch many surfaces which can be contaminated with the virus and you can transfer the virus from the surface to yourself.

- If you have fever, cough and difficulty in breathing, seek medical care immediately. If possible, call a health worker and alert them about your condition. Always follow the guidance of your health care worker.

- People with flu-like symptoms should use face masks to cover the nose and mouth and stay home in a well-ventilated room.

- If you are caring for individuals who have symptoms, such as cough and fever you are encouraged to use a face mask to cover your nose and mouth for personal protection.

- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs/handles, car doors, elevator buttons etc. daily with regular household disinfectant or soap and water.

- All travelers coming from countries affected by the Coronavirus disease should follow guidance given by health workers at the airport and other border entry points.

WHAT MUST NOT BE DONE

- AVOID HAND-SHAKING AND HUGGING AT ALL TIMES.

- Avoid close contact with people who are visibly sick with flu-like symptoms (fever, cough, sneeze).

- When sick with flu-like symptoms avoid going to public places, offices and public gatherings. Remain at home to avoid infecting others.

- You do not need to wear medical masks if you do not have respiratory symptoms such as cough, sneezing or running nose.

- Don’t take self-medication such as antibiotics.

- Do NOT spit in public. Find a secluded place like toilets or pit latrines in which to spit.

- Delay travel to countries that currently have many patients with Coronavirus disease. If you MUST travel, please follow the above protective measures.

- Avoid travel if you have flu-like symptoms