How to Prevent COVID-19

COVID–19 is a severe respiratory disease caused by a novel corona-virus called SARS–CoV–2. SARS–CoV–2 spreads in tiny droplets through air and touch. A healthy person can get the disease by inhaling the droplets coming out when an infected person sneezes, coughs, or talks. When someone touches a surface containing the virus, the virus gets transmitted to his hands. After that, if the person touches his nose, mouth or eyes, the virus gets into his respiratory system. To prevent the virus from spreading, certain measures can be effective. Social distancing is one of them. Social distancing means keeping a safe distance of at least one metre when we are with others people. Washing hands frequently with soap and running water is also very effective. Alternatively, we can use hand–sanitiser if soap and water are unavailable. Again, wearing masks in public reduces the chances of the spread of the virus. In addition, we should not touch our eyes, nose, and mouth with hands without washing them. If we follow the health rules, take nutritious food, drink a lot of liquid and do light exercise, we can make our immune system stronger and remain safe from COVID–19. Thus, as COVID–19 has no cure, prevention is the only way to defeat the disease so far.