CHAPTER 7: GUIDELINE FOR PREVENTION: HYGIENE
AND CLEANING THE FIRST DEFENSE
There is presently no vaccine accessible to stop an infection with Covid-19.
The best way to prevent infection is to stop the virus being released. As a
reminder, however, CDC also recommends routine protective measures to
help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses including:
Avoid close contact with sick people.
Do not touch your lips, your nose and your mouth with unwashed
hands.
When you're sick, stay home.
Use tissue to cover the cough or sneeze, then chucks the tissue in
the garbage.
The regularly handled items and surfaces are washed and
disinfected using a regular household spray or scrub.
Follow CDC's Facemask instructions.
CDC does not commend that individuals who are well wearing a facemask,
like Covid-19, protect themselves from respiratory viruses. Facemask should
be used by people with 2019 novel corona virus symptoms, to shield others
from the risk of infection. The use of facemasks is also important for health
workers and people who care for someone in close proximity (at home or in a
health care facility).
Your hands must be washed often for at least 20
seconds with soap and
water, especially after getting to the bathroom; before eating; and after
blowing
your nose, coughing, or sneezing. Use an alcohol-based hand
sanitizer with at least 60 per cent alcohol if soap and water are not readily
available.
Where hands are visibly dirty, wash hands using soap and water
always. For hand washing information, see CDC's Hand washing Website for
healthcare specific information, see CDC's Hand Hygiene in Healthcare
Settings These are daily practices that can help prevent the spread of multiple
viruses. CDC has specific guidelines for travelers. There is no approved clear
antiviral treatment for an infection in Covid-19. People infected with Covid-
19 will receive medical treatment to assist in symptom relief. Treatment for
severe cases should include treatment to maintain vital functions of the organ.
People who think they could have been exposed to Covid-19 will
immediately contact their healthcare provider. To prevent spreading in homes
and residential areas, there is an interim advice for individuals who may have
2019 Novel Corona virus (Covid-19). This
interim advice is focused on
what's known about the Covid-19 epidemiology and other viral respiratory
infections transmission. The interim guidance will be revised by CDC when
required and as additional information becomes available.
This interim guidance is intended for:
Persons with confirmed or suspected Covid-19 infection, including
those under investigation who do not need to be hospitalized and
who may receive care at home (see Interim Guidance on
Implementing Home Care of People Not Requiring Hospitalization
for 2019 Novel Corona virus (Covid-19));
Hospitalized persons with confirmed Covid-19 infection, found to
be medically stable and discharged (see Interim Guidance for
Implementing Home Care of People Not Requiring Hospitalization
for 2019 Novel Corona virus (Covid-19));
Other persons with close contact with a person with confirmed
Covid-19 infection.
Below are prevention measures for persons
with confirmed or suspected
Covid-19 infection (including persons under investigation) who do not need
to be hospitalized and persons with confirmed Covid-19 infection who have
been hospitalized and who are considered to be medically safe to go home.
The physicians and public health workers can decide whether you can be
treated at home. If it's decided that you don't need to be treated and can be
protected at home, staff from your local or state health department can track
you. Until a health care provider or local or state health department confirms
you should return to your normal activities, you
will follow the preventive
measures below.
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