How to Prevent Ourselves from Corona Virus

           

The world is currently in an uproar with a very widespread epidemic, the corona virus. Almost all countries in the world are preoccupied with the handling of this massive virus outbreak. We cannot count how many  victims have been stricken by this virus throughout the world. Some countries even give a decision to lockdown to isolate their country. This also greatly impacts the sustainability of the world economy. Before discussing further, we must know first what is corona virus. Corona virus or severe acute respiratory syndrome corona virus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) is a virus that attacks the respiratory system. This disease caused by a viral infection is called COVID-19. Corona virus can cause disorders of the respiratory system, acute pneumonia, until death. This virus was first discovered in China, precisely in the city of Wuhan at the end of December 2019. Not unexpectedly the spread of this virus is very fast to almost all parts of the world. We still don’t know yet exactly where this corona virus comes from, but some media say that this virus is transmitted from animals to humans. However, as it grows, this virus can easily be transmitted from human to human. Corona virus can infect anyone, but the effect will be more dangerous or even fatal if it occurs in elderly people, pregnant women, people who are sick, or people whose immune systems are weak. Therefore we must maintain our body's endurance well. There are several ways you can do to minimize or prevent yourself from contracting this corona virus.

The first thing that we can do to prevent ourselves from corona virus is by wash your hands properly. Washing your hands properly is the simplest but effective way to prevent the spread of the 2019-nCoV virus. Routinely washing hands properly can be one of the best ways to protect yourself from the corona virus. The reason is, this habit can help kill germs and viruses that may be on hand. Wash your hands with running water and soap, for at least 20 seconds. Wash your hands regularly, especially before and after eating, after using the toilet, after touching animals, taking out the trash, and after coughing or sneezing. After that, dry your hands using a tissue, clean towel, or a hand dryer. If it is not possible to wash your hands, you can replace them by using a handsanitizer. Handsanitizer can also be used to kill germs and viruses in our hands especially after we use public facilities such as ATMs, public transportation and others. Doctors recommend to use a handsanitizer which if containing 60% alcohol to kill germs or viruses in our hands. But in my opinion, if possible, keep washing your hands with soap even though you have used a handsanitaizer. Because washing with soap is more we can make sure ourselves that our hands are clean of germs or viruses. By washing your hands regularly and in the right way, this can minimize the transmission of the virus through your hands.

The next is maintain social distance. We can do social distancing by avoiding crowds, large gatherings, concerts, conferences, sporting events, and limiting the use of public transportation. The safe distance between one person and another to prevent transmission of the corona virus is two meters. Droplets or saliva splashes containing the corona virus can fly as far as 2 meters. If you stand crammed or don't keep your distance from a positive COVID-19 person, the droplet will easily stick to your body and the virus will move along. According to WHO, avoiding contact with others and visits to medical facilities will enable these facilities to operate more effectively and help protect you and others from being infected with new corona viruses and other viruses. For those who are coughing or sneezing, be sure to know the ethics of coughing in public places. When you're coughing and have to leave the house, always wear a mask. If you are coughing or sneezing, cover with your hands so as not to transmit the disease to others. after that, wash your hands to be free of germs and viruses after sneezing or coughing earlier. To prevent the possibility of corona virus transmission, you must always take care of yourself to maintain social distance from others if you have to leave the house.

The last thing that you can do to prevent yourself from corona virus is by maintain the immune system. Immune system has an important role for you, which is to keep you healthy and prevent infection, disease or viruses. There are several ways you can do to maintain the immune system to avoid the corona virus. You are advised to eat healthy foods, such as vegetables and fruits, and protein foods, such as eggs, fish and lean meat. in fact, if necessary you can take supplements or vitamins to further increase your body's immune system. In addition, regular exercise, adequate sleep, not smoking, and not consuming alcoholic beverages can also increase endurance to avoid transmission of the Corona virus.

How to maintain personal hygiene above should be run as well as possible. Don't be indifferent to the corona virus pandemic. Because, just one person is infected, he can spread it to thousands of other people. Do not let, you become the spreader or come infected because there are people who do not keep themselves clean. You can do the things mentioned above to avoid yourself being exposed to the corona virus. When infected with the Corona virus, a person will experience flu-like symptoms, such as fever, cough, and runny nose. However, a few days afterward, people who develop corona virus infection can experience shortness of breath due to infection in the lungs (pneumonia). If you have experienced these symptoms, then immediately see a doctor to confirm your situation. Hopefully we can all get through this epidemic well. Stay safe everyone.


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