How to Stay Safe and Protected from Coronavirus Disease (COVID-19) at Home

The Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) causes respiratory illnesses where the lungs are usually affected first. It is a deadly virus that can cause death of a person if left untreated. The early symptoms of this pandemic include fever, cough, shortness of breath which starts within 2-14 days post-exposure to the virus.

COVID-19 severity varies from mild to severe or sometimes fatal illness. Kaintal School, one of the best ICSE Schools in Patiala, recommends everyone not to panic and take initiative to create awareness about COVID-19.

Let’s see how we can prepare, stay safe, and be protected from this pandemic.

1. Keep yourself clean.

Health experts say frequent hand washing with soap and disinfectants such as hand sanitizers is the most effective way to avoid contracting COVID-19. The virus may also accumulate on the surfaces of daily use, so cleaning them with the disinfecting wipes can be useful.

2. Seek medical care in case of fever, cough, and difficulty.

Stay at home if you are feeling unwell. Seek medical attention and care in advance. Keep yourself updated with the latest information regarding the situation in your area. 

3. Practice respiratory hygiene.

Always make sure you and the people around you follow good respiratory hygiene. It refers to covering one’s mouth and nose with a tissue when coughing or sneezing. Sanitize your hands and dump the tissue in the dustbin immediately. 

4. Follow the advice of your healthcare provider.

 It is equally important to be regularly updated and informed on the latest developments about COVID-19. Follow the advice given by your healthcare provider, your local and national public health authority, to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

Kaintal School, an ICSE affiliated school in Patiala, advises the students to follow above precautionary measures and strives to create a healthy and safe environment to live and breathe.