Keep good hygiene & keep healthy!

Good personal hygiene is very important to prevent getting sick and spreading germs.

Personal hygiene

• Keep a good habit of washing your hands: Wash hands with soap and water, and rub for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water is not available, an alcohol hand sanitizer is a good alternative.

• Try to avoid touching eyes, mouth or nose unnecessarily.

• Cover your nose and mouth with tissue paper when sneezing or coughing.

• If you are not feeling well, wear a mask when you are around people.

• Eat a diet of different types of healthy foods. Make sure your food is cooked well and prepared in a clean way.

• In the bathroom, close the lid before flushing.

At home, or indoor spaces

• Maintain good indoor ventilation: Open windows and let air flow.

• Keep spaces clean: Use 1 in 99 diluted bleach to clean, leave for 15-30 mins and then rinse with water.

Outside

• Try to avoid poorly ventilated places and very crowded areas. Consider wearing a mask in such places.

• If you have to visit hospitals, wear a surgical mask and wash hands frequently.

• Avoid touching animals, birds or their droppings.

Also read: How to keep healthy while working abroad.