Sanitizers, Masks, and Diet – How They Can Help Prevent Corona Virus

Corona virus after having been declared as a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO) has put up immense challenges for the governments across the world, for the medical fraternity, and for the public in general.

The strategic objective of the WHO is to interrupt human to human transmission including minimizing secondary infections among close contacts.

The U.S. government is doing its best through a combination of initiatives such as rapid identification, diagnosis, and management of cases.

Importantly, however, raising awareness among the general population is of utmost importance.

Depending on the laws enacted by each state, restrictions on movement of the public have been put in place.

Many states in the U.S. have issued “shelter in place” orders. This requires people to stay at home except for going out for essential errands like buying groceries or collecting medical supplies.

So the question arises as to what kind of safeguards you must adopt if you need to go out for essential tasks.

The role sanitizers and masks play in protecting you must be understood in a proper manner.

When to use a mask?

WHO says use a mask only if you need to take care of a person with suspected Covid-19.

• Use a mask if you are coughing and/or sneezing.
• Learn how to use it and dispose it off properly.

The role of hand hygiene for preventing corona virus cannot be overstated.

A doctor at a Pentagon walk in clinic recommends proper hand washing and use of alcohol based sanitizers to prevent infections.

Washing hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds is more than adequate.

In case access to soap and water is not possible, hand sanitizers can be used.

CDC recommends alcohol-based hand sanitizers that have 60% ethanol and 70% isopropanol.

Today, hand hygiene has become the corner stone of the U.S. response for infection prevention after the emergence of Covid-19.

We must keep in mind that a section of the population is at risk for severe illness or complications from Covid-19.

These include:

• People over 65 years of age
• People with serious heart disease
• People who have undergone cancer treatment with their immunity compromised
• People with diabetes, renal failure, or liver disease

Any individual must stay at home, if he or she is sick, unless medical care is needed.

If it is a minor issue you may visit after hours medical clinic near Arlington.

If you are sick, wear a facemask before entering the clinic.

On the other hand, there is no any need to wear a face mask unless you are accompanying someone who is sick.

Diet

Regarding the diet to be taken, speak your doctor. He or she may recommend foods that build immunity.

The doctor may even prescribe vitamin supplements.

The CDC is providing the public with updated information as and when it is available.

You must visit only CDC and WHO websites for reliable information on various aspects of Covid-19.

Other sources may spread only misinformation.