The COVID-19 firstly originated from a food market in Wuhan, China. BY the start of 2020, it had spread to many more countries. Now the coronavirus or SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-10 has spread to over 200 countries.
As there is no cure, precaution is even more necessary. Governments and healthcare professionals around the world have urged people to stay home, avoid contact with people, practice proper hand hygiene.
At times you may have to step out of your house. Ensure that you use face masks, cloth masks, or other protective equipment. Custom Earth Promos is selling face masks in bulk and in single pieces too from their website. You can order special respiratory masks and cloth masks. The company is a manufacturer of reusable shopping bags made of recycled and cloth materials. They also customize these bags by designing them and printing them so that companies can use them as promotional products.
How does the coronavirus spread?
The coronavirus spreads like every other virus and causes respiratory illness amongst the infected people. The virus spreads through respiratory droplets or the wet droplets that come out of your nose or mouth whilst sneezing, breathing, and coughing.
You need to maintain distance from other people to ensure that the respiratory droplets of one person do not spread to another person. The Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has suggested people limit their social interactions and avoid crowded areas as much as possible.
Can coronavirus spread through surfaces?
The most dangerous way for coronavirus to spread is not through person-to-person contact. Contact amongst people can be controlled with the use of respiratory masks and cloth masks. The virus can also infect people through contaminated surfaces.
Research suggests that the coronavirus can live on surfaces such as stainless steel and plastic for up to three days. Surfaces that are commonly touched by people such as elevator buttons, doorknobs, and keyboards can be one of the main sources of the spread of the virus.
How can you protect yourself in public spaces?
The population that are more at risk such as the elderly and people with underlying illnesses should avoid large gatherings and crowds at all costs. However, if you have to go out for emergency reasons then you should wash your hands regularly and avoid touching your face before washing your hands.
Limiting crowds is not to create panic in the world but for preparedness against the virus. The best way to reduce the mortality rate is to contain the virus. The sports tournaments and music festivals have all been canceled this year to control the virus. However, the decision to expose or prevent yourself from getting the virus is up to you.
Conclusion
There are so many measures you can take to control the spread of the virus. You should avoid public areas, avoid touching surfaces that many people have touched, cover your face when coughing and sneezing, and wearing masks in public. Following all these guidelines will surely help flatten the curve of the virus.
