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WASH YOUR HAND FREQUENTLY
The federal ministry of health advises that you regularly and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water. It is also necesary to use alcohol-based hand sanitiser.
KEEP SAFE DISTANCE FROM ANYONE COUGHING OR SNEEZING
Maintain at least one and a half metres (5 feet) distance between you and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. Coughing and sneezing are part of the major symptoms of coronavirus.
According to the World Health Organisation, when someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus.
If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.
AVOID CROWDS
People coughing persistently or sneezing should stay indoors or keep a social distance, but not mix with a crowd.
Anyone coughing or sneezing persistently is advised to seek medical assistance as soon as possible.
MAINTAIN GOOD RESPIRATORY HYGIENE
Ensure that you and people around you follow good respiratory hygiene by covering mouths and noses with a handkerchief or tissue while sneezing or coughing.
You can also sneeze or cough into your sleeve at the bent elbow. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.
STAY INDOORS IF YOU SHOW SYMPTOMS
Stay indoors if you feel unwell with symptoms, such as fever, cough and difficulty in breathing. Please call Lagos State Emergency hotlines 08023169485 or 08033565529 or 08052817243 which are available day and night.
You can also call NCDC toll free number which is available day and night, for guidance- 0800-970000-10. Do not engage in self-medication.
BE UP TO DATE.
Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19 through official channels on TV and Radio, the Social Media, including the Lagos State Ministry of Health, NCDC and Federal Ministry of Health.
Avoid misinformation, such as unverified claims that the virus cannot survive in tropical weather.
WHATEVER YOU DO, DON’T PANIC
The first thing to remember is that there is no need to panic. Global health emergencies only get worse when humans panic and make the wrong decisions in time of crisis.
Remember, Coronavirus can be treated if you report as soon as possible.
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