03/03/2020
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As the ramifications of the coronavirus hitting the U.S. continue to develop, it’s imperative that the general public be well informed to take the proper steps to prevent catching COVID-19. It really hit home (literally) when the first case in Manhattan was confirmed just a few days ago.
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Here are some of the suggestions as suggested by Dr. James Robb, an American pathologist and molecular virologist who was one of the early researchers of the coronavirus, as well as determining how many genes 🧬 the virus had.
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1)NO HANDSHAKING 🤝🚫! Use a fist bump👊, slight bow, elbow bump, etc.
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2)Use ONLY your knuckle to touch light switches, elevator buttons, etc. Lift the gasoline dispenser with a paper towel or use a disposable glove.
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3)Open doors🚪with your closed fist or hip - don’t grasp the handle with your hand, unless there is no other way to open the door. ESPECIALLY important on bathroom and commercial doors.
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4)Use disinfectant wipes at the store when they are available, including wiping the handle and child seat grocery carts.
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5)Wash your hands with soap 🧼for 10-20 seconds and/or use a 60% or greater alcohol-based hand sanitizer whenever you return home from ANY activity that involves locations where other people have been.
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6)Keep a bottle of sanitizer available at each of your home’s entrances, and one in your car.
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7)If possible, cough or sneeze 🗣into a disposable tissue and discard. Use your elbow only if you have to.
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8)Latex or nitrile disposable gloves can be considered for use when going shopping, using a gas pump, etc.
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9)Surgical masks are only useful in preventing you from TOUCHING your nose/mouth. They will not prevent the virus in a direct sneeze from getting into your nose/mouth.
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10)Zinc lozenges can be helpful to prevent the coronavirus from multiplying in your throat and nasopharynx.
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If you are reading this, please take care of yourself and be safe!