How to prevent the spread of new coronaviruses and other infections?
The new coronavirus is a hot topic in the daily news. Let's know what to do to avoid infecting yourself or passing it on to others.
wash one's hands with soap
First, wash your hands carefully with soap and water when you return home from outside. Wash off any viruses on your hands and try not to bring them into your home.
Clean hands with sanitizing sheets, etc.
It is known that the new coronavirus is susceptible to alcohol disinfection. A high alcohol concentration of 60% or more is recommended, so check the alcohol concentration when choosing a disinfectant spray or sheet for hand disinfection.
Wipe doorknobs, etc. with sanitizing sheets
To prevent infection in the home, it is advisable to sanitize switches, doorknobs, and toilets that are frequently touched by family members.
Alcohol disinfection becomes less effective when the alcohol evaporates. Some products contain a silver antimicrobial agent that covers the disinfection surface with silver ions for long-lasting effectiveness.
put on a mask
It is also important to avoid going to places where many people gather, especially places with poor ventilation, as much as possible, as this will increase exposure to the virus.
Viruses can enter your body without you realizing it. If you cough or sneeze, wear a mask or cover your mouth and nose with a handkerchief to prevent the virus from spreading.
Masks are basically worn by people who have symptoms and do not pass them on to others through droplet infection. However, wearing a mask by a healthy person may be effective in preventing contact infection by touching the nose or mouth with virus-covered hands. Keep in mind that a mask is not a cure-all.
If you have a fever, runny nose, or cough, do not think it is just a cold.
Each of us should try to act in a "don't get it, don't get it" manner to prevent the spread of the new type of coronavirus.
Supervised by Takashi Tsuchida (Director, Yokohama Tsuchida Medical Clinic)
