9 Ways to Prevent the Transmission of the Corona Virus Practically, Before and After Activities Outside the House

Kapanlagi.com - The corona virus began to spread in the city of Wuhan since late 2019. However, until now, this virus continues to spread to several countries around the world. Various countries then began to seek various ways to prevent the transmission of the corona virus.

The spread of the corona virus in Indonesia is also continuing to expand. This increasingly makes us worried. Especially for those of us who have many activities outside the house. It's no wonder that recently more and more people are looking for ways to prevent the transmission of the corona virus.

The corona virus is known to spread through droplets from the saliva of COVID-19 patients. After understanding this fact, we can prevent the spread and transmission of this virus by implementing various methods.

Here are practical ways to prevent the transmission of the corona virus, especially for those of you who have activities outside the house.

1. More Diligent in Washing Hands

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The most frequently recommended way to prevent the spread of the corona virus is by washing hands with soap. Hand washing should be done after touching objects that are commonly touched by many people. Especially when doing activities outside the house, we often touch public facilities such as door handles, chairs, vehicles, and so on.

We never know the health condition of the person who touched the object before us. It is possible that the person has already been infected with the corona virus, even though they appear physically healthy. So to minimize the entry of the corona virus into our bodies, it is better for us to be more diligent in washing hands with soap.

2. Reduce the Frequency of Touching the Face

In addition to washing hands, another important step to prevent the corona virus from entering our bodies is to reduce the frequency of touching facial areas. Especially facial areas such as the nose, mouth, and eyes. Because the corona virus that sticks to our hands can transfer and enter the body through the nose, mouth, and eyes.

3. Avoid Physical Contact with Others

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For the time being, it is advisable to avoid physical contact with others. Leave the habit of shaking hands or cheek-kissing with others to prevent the spread of the coronavirus. Instead, you can greet others without physical contact by waving or performing a greeting gesture like 'namaste'.

4. Avoiding Infected Locations

Access to information about the coronavirus is now starting to open up. Various institutions, such as local governments, have even created official websites for various updated information. One of the frequently updated pieces of information is related to the locations where the virus is spreading.

Therefore, before engaging in activities outside of our homes, we can monitor that map. Make sure that the location we are going to visit is in a safe zone from the coronavirus. Avoiding yellow and red zones can be the most effective way to prevent the spread of the coronavirus.

5. Implementing Social Distancing

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In times like this, it is good for us to minimize activities outside the house. Especially activities that require us to gather with many people. Because the closer our distance to a COVID-19 patient, the greater the chance of getting the coronavirus.

That is why the World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that everyone practice social distancing. Social distancing is defined as an effort to maintain distance in order to avoid COVID-19 transmission. WHO states that the safe distance for social distancing is 1 meter.

Therefore, it is advisable to limit our activities outside the house. Avoid crowds, no matter how small, even in the form of queues.

6. Bringing Personal Hygiene Supplies

Various hygiene supplies in public places such as cloth napkins in eateries may not be sterile from bacteria or viruses. Therefore, it is good for us to bring our own hygiene supplies such as hand sanitizer, tissues, or wipes that have guaranteed cleanliness.

7. Avoid Cash Payments

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Money is also one of the easiest things to change hands. So we should be suspicious of the cleanliness of the object that functions as a means of payment. Because money changes hands easily, the potential for money as a medium for the transmission of the coronavirus is also relatively easy.

To overcome this, for the time being, it will be safer if we carry out various digital or electronic payment transactions.

8. Washing Clothes

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After doing activities outside the house, it is good for us to immediately wash the clothes we just wore. Because, there may be bacteria or viruses attached to our clothes. To avoid bacterial and viral contamination, it is advisable to use gloves when washing clothes.

In addition to special gloves, use hot water when washing clothes. Until now, washing with hot water is usually done to remove stubborn stains. But it turns out that hot water can not only eliminate stubborn stains.

Bacteria and viruses attached to fabric are also believed to be treated with hot water. In addition, for maximum results, use detergent and softener that contain antibacterial properties.

9. Maintaining Immune System

The immune system is the key to prevent us from easily getting sick. The same goes for the attack of the coronavirus. In many cases, it is known that the majority of COVID-19 victims are people with weak immune systems, such as the elderly and children.

However, it is not impossible for this virus to also infect productive age people with poor immune system. Therefore, maintaining immune system is the most important thing in dealing with the transmission of the coronavirus. The way to do it is by adopting a healthy lifestyle, eating nutritious food, exercising, and getting enough rest.

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