30/01/2020
Coronavirus has just been declared a public health emergency of international concern by the World Health Organization (WHO). Here are five ways to protect yourself, your children and your community:
1) Wash your hands frequently using alcohol-based hand sanitizer or soap and water.
2) When coughing and sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with your flexed elbow or a tissue – then throw away the tissue immediately and wash your hands.
3) Avoid close contact with anyone who has a fever and cough.
4) Seek medical care early if you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, and tell your doctor about your travel history.
5) If you visit a live market in an area with reported cases of coronavirus, avoid direct unprotected contact with live animals and surfaces they've touched.
6) Don't consume raw or under-cooked animal products. Handle raw meat, milk or animal organs with care to avoid cross-contamination with uncooked foods.
