Lifestyle

Published March 23, 2020

Do The Five: Stop The Spread of COVID-19

Stop the Spread of COVID-19
The World Health Organization is advising people to follow five simple steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and they couldn't be easier: cough into your elbow, don't touch your face, stay more than 3ft (1m) away from others, stay at home if you feel sick, and wash your hands.

The World Health Organization is advising people to follow five simple steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and they couldn't be easier: cough into your elbow, don't touch your face, stay more than 3ft (1m) away from others, stay at home if you feel sick, and wash your hands.

That last point, while definitely simple, is crucially important and has been expanded on with a few extra tips on when and how to wash your hands to maximize its effectiveness. Wash your hands after coughing or sneezing, when caring for the sick, before eating, after toilet use, when hands are visibly dirty, after handling animal waste, and before, during, and after you prepare food. The best handwashing technique is also outlined in the video below.



These tips might seem obvious but they are more important than ever. Follow them and please continue social distancing.


Featured image courtesy of Polina Tankilevitch via Pexels.ca

What do you think of this article?
+1
0
+1
0
+1
0
+1
0
+1
0
+1
0
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement

Have a breaking story?

Share it with us!
Share Your Story

What Barrie's talking about!

From breaking news to the best slice of pizza in town! Get everything Barrie’s talking about delivered right to your inbox every day. Don’t worry, we won’t spam you. We promise :)
Subscription Form
Consent Info

By submitting this form, you are consenting to receive marketing emails from: Central Ontario Broadcasting, 431 Huronia Rd, Barrie, Ontario, CA, https://www.cobroadcasting.com. You can revoke your consent to receive emails at any time by using the SafeUnsubscribe® link, found at the bottom of every email. Emails are serviced by Constant Contact

Related Stories

Advertisement
Advertisement