7 Tips to Stay Safe During COVID-19
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7 Tips to Stay Safe During COVID-19

Tips and tricks to help you get through the coronavirus.

Armaity Katki
Apr 11, 2020
Alpharetta, Georgia
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Lately, the Coronavirus has been creeping into our lives. Every aspect of our life has changed. We have to be more cautious about our health. Here are 7 tips to stay healthy during the Coronavirus.

Washing your hands

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Although we tend to overlook simple hygiene actions, I cannot stress enough how crucial it is to wash your hands. You should wash your hands for 20 seconds or as long as you sing happy birthday twice. Trust me, 20 seconds of handwashing is longer than you think.

Taking a shower

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Now before you get confused, I know we all take showers. It's when you take a shower or how many times you take a shower that changes. If you have recently been around a few people, or you go to work during this crisis, I would recommend showering after you come home to act as a precaution. The logic behind this is that when you go out, you never know what germs you encounter, so it is better to take a shower if you have been around people in the public.

Wearing a mask outside

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Again, wearing a face mask is a precaution. It is better to be safe than sorry. Wearing some sort of mace covering will help to prevent spreading through the mouth. Since the coronavirus has been depleting hospitals of their supplies, I would recommend making your mask or wearing a covering such as a bandana. You can find a tutorial for making your face mask.

Staying six feet apart

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Staying six feet apart, or at least away from other people will help you stay safe during this pandemic. Spit particles can travel for six feet, and this is why it is important to distance yourself from others (social distancing).

Try to stay inside

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You should try to stay inside as much as possible. You never know where the virus might be lurking, but in your own home, you would likely know if you had COVID-19 if you stay at home.

Don't wear gloves outside

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This might come as a surprise to some people, but wear rubber gloves will not prevent you from getting the coronavirus. Since COVID-19 is a respiratory virus, it is mainly transmitted through spit particles. The virus cannot linger on the skin for long. Wearing gloves is unnecessary and it is better to wear a mask.

Don't panic

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Panicking only increases your chances of getting sick. You should try to stay healthy and have a healthy mindset. Don't unnecessarily panic and buy everything you can find at the store, it hurts other people who need to buy essentials from the store. If we all calm down, we can get through this together.

For more information on COVID-19 please visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention website.

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