Guidelines for combating Covid-19

Covid-19 has become the common enemy for the people all over the world, which has caused a lot of damages to human's life and economy.

This article introduces the right measures to prevent ourselves from the virus,hope more people will benefit from it.

Unit together,we're confident we will win this war at last!

Precautions at Home

We must know clearly about our supplies amount and disinfection methods, and keep regular life style when tracking latest epidemic developments. We don't need to check information all the time, but we need to know the updated information.

Calm down and make a plan for your life

First, check your household supplies, and calculate how long these items can Last, such as everyday products, medicines, epidemic prevention products, food and etc. Then, purchase more supplies as needed. I usually buy stuff for one month. People can decide according to specific local conditions, and there is no need for too much storage. Plan the usage of these supplies in advance, and don't waste them.

Set a buffering zone for disinfection near entrance

This is a buffering zone from the outdoor to the indoor. In my home, everything from outside is placed on a mat at the door, waiting for further disinfection before moved into house. And the mat should be disinfected later. Everything conning from outside could be placed on balcony for a while (one day for me).

Disinfection at home

There are already many instructions on the choice of disinfection products, there is a Link at the end. The products I used myself are: disinfectants containing peracetic acid, bleach containing sodium hypochlorite, Laundry sanitizer, antibacterial dishwashing liquid, hand sanitizer and disinfectant wipes.

(Please purchase products according to local instructions and check the active ingredients declared by the suppliers)

Meal notice

When family have meals together, please use separated dishes and public chopsticks. Dishes can be disinfected through antibacterial detergent or being soaked completely in boiled water regularly. My mom soaked dishes every few days in a Large pot for 15-20 minutes in boiled water.

Wash your hands frequently

Be sure to wash your hands before meals and after using the toilet. Ifs best to apply WHO hand washing method using soap and scrub for at least 20 seconds. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizers if you don't have immediate access to soap and water. You can also add laundry sanitizer when washing clothes.

Ventilate home frequently

When the weather is good, place quilts and clothes under the sun.

Food storage

Keep some food that can storage for long time, in case of food shortage and rising prices when transportation and delivery are restricted.

Keep doing exercise

If you cannot do sports outside, it's best to do some exercises at home. My mom and I exercise every day at home for about 30 minutes.

Keep healthy

lt's recommended to measure your temperature every day to know your physical conditions. There was a period when I worked too much, I had Low-grade fever (37.3° C) for quite long time. Now I insist on measuring temperature everyday, and reduce my workload to keep healthy. During epidemic, ifs important to avoid going to the hospital where is prone to get cross-infection. Ifs also important to store more common medicines, such as for cold.

Disinfection of bathrooms is very important.

Fecal transmission may be possible according to experts. If there are U-traps installed under the sanitary fitments at your home, remember to fill traps with water.

Communicate with family

It's recommended to communicate with family in time, especially to inform the elderly and kids of the latest information, and raise the self-protection awareness together. I kept updating my mom of the Latest epidemic development every day.

Precautions for going out

In a word, Separate the things used indoors and outdoors to avoid carrying outdoor virus indoors.

Protective outfit

Clothes, shoes, respirator masks and gloves for outdoor use only. The detailed introduction indicates as follow.

Prepare a coat

Find a coat specialised for going out, preferably with a hat, and wear it every time you go out. After coming back home, put the coat on the balcony for ventilation. Moreover, disinfect and clean the coat regularly. Since I don't go out frequently, I prepare a suit of clothes including coat, pant, shoe and sock (wear over the socks worn at home) for going out.

Disinfect the shoes

It's important to disinfect the shoes. After coming back home, the shoe sole should be well disinfected. I noticed that some residents wear pajamas and slippers outside, which should be avoided. If you can't disinfect your shoes, you'd better prepare one pair for going out and put in a separated place.

Wear gloves

Wear gloves when going out, preferably surgical disposable gloves. If you can't buy ones, plastic gloves (used when eating something juicy) and common gloves are fine. When I prepare to go out, I firstly wear a pair of common gloves, and then wear a pair of plastic gloves over it. The plastic gloves will be thrown away later.

Respirator masks

The introduction of respirator masks is easy to find. I bought some N95 masks in early January and put them in a bag, with all kinds of masks collected from home, totally over 20.1 didn't stay for more than half an hour every time I go out, so a respirator mask can be used for several times. So far, my mother and I have used only 5 respirator masks.

Anyway, try not to go out if you can't buy respirator masks. No matter what kind of masks you have, ifs better to wear one than not

Contact notice

When you are outside, pay attention to all the touching actions, including opening and closing doors, pressing the elevator buttons and grasping the handrail, which would be much safer if you wear gloves.

Entry home procedure

Take off shoes-Take off outerwear-Take off respirator mask (Fold up mask carefully without touching too much with your hands. I hang my mask on the coat hanger in the doorway as I use it repeatedly.)-Wash hands-Change to the clothes worn for indoor.

Work outfit

I prepared raincoat and shoe cover for taking subway if I have to work in the company in the future.

Avoid gathering

Avoid being exposed to public places, and avoid gathering activities and party. Stay at home as much as possible. Many contagious events in China happened during family dinners to celebrate Spring Festival.

Shopping list

■ Respirator mask

■ Disinfection products: for hand/- clothes/dish washing

■ gloves (raincoat and shoe cover)

■ medicine: Thermometer, medicine for cold. If you have chronic conditions that require long-term medication, it is recommended to stock up more.

■ food for long time storage