The worldwide pandemic of the new coronavirus (COVID-19) has many nations on lockdown. It has many nations on lockdown, businesses shut down, and schools closed across the globe. More so, most employees are now being instructed by their employers to work from home.
Surely, you can relate to any of the scenarios given. And, whether you are a business owner who needs to temporarily stop operations, a student whose vacation came unexpectedly early, or an employee who's transforming his room into an office, you still can't avoid going out even just once or a short time.
You might need to buy food, medicine, or any other home necessity, be it for your own personal, or family use. As you get up on your feet and prepare to go out, there surely are many things in your mind. On top of them is probably, how to stay safe from the illness outside your home. You may have been strictly following the frequent hand-washing and social distancing to ensure good health. However, there are other things you still need to do to stay away from the killer COVID-19.
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5 Ways to Avoid Contracting COVID-19
The need to keep watchful with germs is undoubtedly serious but it is manageable, too. Local shops, grocery stores, and even services are open in many places despite the lockdown declared in specific areas. And, while COVID-19 spreads easily, the whole wold, including you, are surely in search of techniques to stay healthy. Here are 5 simple ways:
Always be Mindful about Where to Place Your Phone
Avoid placing your mobile phone on a shared surface. Instead, place a napkin on top of the table, and place your phone on top of it. By doing so, you don't need to have your phone disinfected often.
Know the Proper Way to Greet People
From now on, avoid hugging a friend when you meet one for some catching up over coffee or lunch date. Even if you feel so personal or close to this person, remember, social distancing is the key to avoid COVID-19 nowadays.
Be Sure to Have More than Enough Wet Wipes, Facial Tissue and Napkins Wherever You Go
Make it a habit to pack extra of these, as well as other paper products. These products are sure to come in handy for you to remove germs. You can also use them as barriers between a surface and you. Say, you're opening or closing the door, use any of the said products to hold the doorknob.
Wash Your Hands Each You Enter Your Home form Wherever You Came from
Wherever you came from-the gym, church, grocery store, market, or school, wash your hands. To ensure cleanliness, if there is a need to wash and clean your soap dispenser and faucet handles, as well, do so. This way, you will feel safe enough to do on your next activities.
Try Your Best Not to Hold on to, or Touch, Cash Money
Cash money itself is already regarded as a dirty object. No one knows what kind of germs has lingered on its surface. Use a credit or debit card when paying for a purchase, instead of handling coins and bills. Online options are great alternatives as well as Apple Pay, Google Pay, and Samsung Pay, among others.
