Although these are practices already being followed by most people particularly those like yourselves who already work in the healthcare sector, these are so important to highlight when we speak about helping to stop the spread of this horrible virus.
Everyone can slow the spread of COVID-19 by washing their hands frequently, covering their coughs, putting tissues straight into a bin, avoiding touching their eyes, nose and mouth, cleaning regularly used objects and surfaces and ventilating their home or workspace.
Everyone must practise good hygiene to protect against infection and prevent the virus spreading. When you practise good hygiene you:
cover your coughs and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue
put used tissues straight into the bin
wash your hands often with soap and water, including before and after eating and after going to the toilet
use alcohol-based hand sanitisers
avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces such as benchtops, desks and doorknobs
clean and disinfect frequently used objects such as mobile phones, keys, wallets
increase the amount of fresh air available by opening windows or adjusting air conditioning
For all the latest updates on the current situation please visit: https://www.health.gov.au/news/health-alerts/novel-coronavirus-2019-ncov-health-alert/coronavirus-covid-19-current-situation-and-case-numbers
