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#COVID19 #health #medical #TIPS #coronavirus

Tips to combat COVID-19

18 Feb 2020

2 min read

Produced by: AAL, CPAO, HKUMed, TELI

Which is more effective - cleaning hands with alcohol-based hand rub or washing hands with soap and water?

They provide similar disinfection effectiveness but the alcohol-based hand rub is more effective at killing germs. If your hands are visibly soiled or contaminated with respiratory secretions, washing hands is the only option. In this case, you have to wash your hands with soap and clean running water for 20 seconds.

What preventive measures should I take other than wearing masks and washing hands frequently? (English version)

Besides wearing masks and washing hands properly, it is also important to stay highly vigilant. Maintain a social distance of one to two metres. Avoid overcrowded areas. Exercise at home or outdoors. Get enough sleep and eat a healthy and balanced diet. All these can contribute to the prevention of novel coronavirus infections.

If soap and water are not readily available for handwashing, what are the alternatives? (Chinese version)

Coronaviruses may remain viable on surfaces for two to three days. Make sure not to touch your eyes, nose and mouth after touching other objects. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand rub to sanitise your hands before you eat and after you take off your mask. 

How can I prevent infection on public transportation? (Chinese version)

It is really difficult to prevent infection on overcrowded public transportation because passengers are very closely packed together. The only means to prevent infection from respiratory viruses is to wear a surgical mask. Proper hand hygiene is essential too.

I've seen people fainting on the street and on public transportation. How can I tell if these are coronavirus related?

Confirming novel coronavirus infections requires a diagnostic test. Many different conditions can cause fainting, including a lack of oxygen to the brain, stroke, vascular embolism, and myocardial infarction, just to name a few. In most cases, passing out has nothing to do with the novel coronavirus.

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