Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent COVID-19, preventive measures are mostly non-pharmaceutical:
- Personal protective measures
- Maintain good hand hygiene
- Practice good respiratory etiquette
- Wear a surgical mask
- Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth
- Environmental hygiene
- Disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
- Inspect drainage pipes regularly and make sure the drain outlets contain water by adding half a litre of water into each drainage trap (U-trap) about once a week
- Social distancing measures
- Isolation of infected persons at home or in hospitals
- Quarantine of potentially infected persons (e.g. those who have been in prolonged close contact with known cases) either at home or in special quarantine facilities
- Refrain from visiting crowded places
- Maintain distance from other persons, especially those who are showing respiratory illness symptoms
- Workplaces can consider measures such as working from home or working in staggered shifts
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