At a time when many people are returning to their routines, whether we’re talking about going back to work or back to school, it’s important to remember safety behaviors.
Now that winter and the colder months are approaching, Covid-19 concerns are joined by seasonal flu concerns: it’s more important than ever that you know how to protect yourself and your loved ones.
Here are a few things to remember and share with your loved ones.
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Wear a certified mask
Not all masks on the market are certified.
Look for the CITEVE Covid-19 Approved Masks label.
This symbol guarantees that you are really safe when wearing the mask and also indicates, in the case of reusable masks, the number of washes recommended before the mask loses its initial effectiveness. -
Use the mask correctly
The mask is only effective if it is used correctly.
Some of the most common mistakes are: wearing the mask under the nose, leaving the chin exposed, wearing the mask under the chin and wearing the mask under the nose.
Also remember that you should only put on and take off the mask with clean hands. -
Sanitize your hands
Wash your hands several times a day with soap and water (minimum recommended time 20 seconds) or sanitize with an alcohol-based disinfectant (solution or gel).
This is the best measure to protect yourself from Covid-19 and other diseases. -
Keep your social distance
social distancing helps prevent the spread of contagious diseases, such as COVID-19, which can be spread through droplets expelled by coughing or sneezing and through contact with contaminated surfaces.
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Do not touch your eyes, nose or mouth
Wearing a mask correctly should help inhibit this behavior, as you shouldn’t touch the mask either.
If you put your hands to your eyes, nose or mouth, you could contaminate yourself, so always sanitize your hands properly. -
If you feel ill, stay at home.
If you have symptoms, call SNS 24.
When you call SNS 24 you will have several options and you should choose the one that best suits your situation. -
Educating your children
If you have children, help them understand and adopt safe behaviors.
To do this, see our article on how to help children cope with the stress caused by the COVID-19 outbreak.
