How to prevent yourself and your family from COVID -19 infection

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Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing
If soap and water are not readily available, then use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Avoid close contact with people and maintain minimum of 6 ft. distance.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue whenever you cough or sneeze, throw the soiled tissue in dustbin and wash your hands.
Avoid touching your nose, eyes and mouth.
Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces regularly with approved disinfectants.
Wear a non-medical mask or fabric mask which is three-layered with an inner absorbent layer, a layer touching the mouth and an outer layer, which does not allow water to be absorbed easily
Along with effective hand hygiene, oral hygiene plays an important role in prevention of Covid-19.
Oral cavity is the main entry point for virus (SARS-CoV-2) therefore, it is important to disinfect oral cavity at regular intervals.
Gargling with antiseptics like Povidone-iodine gargle for 15 seconds is recommended for effective oral hygiene.
Latest studies published in International Journals also confirms the preventive efficacy of Povidone-iodine gargle against SARS-CoV-2.