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HOW TO PREVENT AND FIGHT COVID-19

Throughout the year, governments and health authorities in most countries affected by the pandemic have tried to reduce the spread of the virus in those places, forcing people to avoid direct physical contact with others, to remain isolated at home during long periods of quarantine, and to take the necessary preventive regulations to protect yourself.

Many people have managed to adapt successfully to these measures, having the opportunity to work or study from the safety of their homes through their email or applications for videoconferencing, which has allowed to keep under control and reduce the infections in various places. However, elsewhere, infections have increased due to lack of information, or because some people accidentally share incorrect information or they do not comply with the quarantine and health regulations.

Throughout the year, governments and health authorities in most countries affected by the pandemic have tried to reduce the spread of the virus in those places, forcing people to avoid direct physical contact with others, to remain isolated at home during long periods of quarantine, and to take the necessary preventive regulations to protect yourself.

Many people have managed to adapt successfully to these measures, having the opportunity to work or study from the safety of their homes through their email or applications for videoconferencing, which has allowed to keep under control and reduce the infections in various places. However, elsewhere, infections have increased due to lack of information, or because some people accidentally share incorrect information or they do not comply with the quarantine and health regulations.

Unfortunately, some people believe that COVID-19 is not real, so they do not take the matter seriously, walk the streets without wearing masks, and do not mind exposing the health and lives of their relatives to the virus. This seems to me a very serious lack of responsibility. COVID-19 is not a game, it is a real disease that, to date, has taken the lives of thousands of people around the world due to the ease and speed with which it spreads, as there is still no one cure or vaccine. :stare: :cries:

Therefore, it is very important that you seek information from reliable sources (such as the WHO) and that you follow health regulations to protect you and your family. Nobody deserves to suffer from a disease like this due to the irresponsibility of certain people. Here's what you need to do to prevent and fight COVID-19 as much as possible:

• Wash your hands frequently for a minimum of 20-30 seconds, using soap and water or a hand sanitizer that contains 60% alcohol. Check out this video on hand washing.
• Avoid touching contaminated surfaces. If you do, don't touch your face and wash your hands immediately.
• Avoid having direct contact with another person infected with COVID-19 or symptoms similar to those of the common flu.
• Use masks every time you leave the house. I know this is annoying, but it is for your own safety and that of others. Advices on the correct use of masks.
• When you cough or sneeze, cover your nose and mouth with a bent elbow or with a tissue. Then wash your hands with soap and water.
• If you have any flu symptoms (not necessarily COVID-19), stay home.
• If you have a fever, cough, chest pressure, or breathing difficulties, see a doctor immediately. In this way, you will be able to know whether or not you have COVID-19, and treat your symptoms as soon as possible to avoid the spread of the virus and other possible infections.
• If you have children at home, teach them all the hygiene and prevention measures for COVID-19 so that they can protect themselves, and do not expose them to contaminated people, places and surfaces. Young children are very curious, they have a tendency to touch everything and put their hands to their mouth, nose or eyes, so you should be especially careful with them.

You can find more tips for the prevention of COVID-19 on the official website of WHO and UNICEF . All people are prone to COVID-19, regardless of age, sex, place of origin, nationality, ethnicity, social class, etc. Although children and elderly people with other conditions are the most vulnerable. Staying protected can make a difference and save many lives.