When there is a communicable disease, the best thing to do is to avoid coming in contact with the infected person. Avoiding any physical contact or coming in contact with infected fluids has been a steadfast formula for ages. People maintain this hygiene if a family member falls sick or is in your vicinity.
But what about a situation that is stated to be a pandemic, like Covid-19? In a pandemic situation, people from all across the globe are getting infected, and are not contained in any way. We may not know who is infected and this can increase the scare. To keep yourself safe and others safe, the best way to cope with a communicable pandemic is through social distancing and isolation.
Covid-19 is a coronavirus that affects the respiratory system of the person and is spread through respiratory fluids. The virus enters the system through the nose and eyes, so it is important to keep the hands and infected objects away from these orifices. Proper hygiene, washing hands, and keeping your hands away from the face are some of the major steps that you need to take on an individual level. Going out and coming into contact with infected people will only aggravate the situation immensely. So, the best thing is to stay distanced and at home.
Isolation and social distancing
Social distancing means staying away from places with a lot of people and avoid any unnecessary contact with them. You can work from home if needed, avoid gatherings like pubs, clubs, and restaurants, do not travel using public transportation and reduce socializing to a minimum.
Also, for those who are showing corona virus symptoms, they need to keep themselves and their family isolated and avoid going out at any cost. Self-isolation means you should not go out at all and avoid any contact to avoid getting others infected. People who have an underlying disease, cancer, or any other severe health issue should also isolate themselves to stay safe from infection.
Social distancing and isolation will not only help in keeping yourself safe, but will also avoid putting others at risk. These precautionary measures can help in containing the Covid-19 from spreading to a larger extent and thus reducing the increasing number of cases across the globe.
