RULE 1. WASH YOUR HANDS OFTEN WITH SOAP

Clean and disinfect surfaces using household detergents.
Hand hygiene is an important measure to prevent the spread of influenza and coronavirus infection. Washing with soap removes viruses. If it is not possible to wash your hands with soap, use alcohol-containing or disinfecting wipes.
Cleaning and regular disinfection of surfaces (tables, door handles, chairs, gadgets, etc.) removes viruses.

RULE 2. OBSERVE DISTANCE AND ETIQUETTE

Viruses are transmitted from a sick person to a healthy person by airborne droplets (when sneezing, coughing), therefore it is necessary to observe a distance of at least 1.5 meters from each other.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth with your hands. Coronavirus, like other respiratory diseases, spreads in these ways.
Wear a mask or use other improvised means of protection to reduce the risk of disease.
When coughing, sneezing, you should cover your mouth and nose with disposable napkins, which should be thrown away after use.
Avoiding unnecessary trips and visits to crowded places can reduce the risk of disease.

RULE 3. LEAD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

A healthy lifestyle increases the body's resistance to infection. Follow a healthy regime, including full sleep, consumption of foods rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals, physical activity.

RULE 4. PROTECT THE RESPIRATORY ORGANS WITH A MEDICAL MASK

Among other means of prevention, wearing masks occupies a special place, thanks to which the spread of the virus is limited.
Medical masks for respiratory protection are used:
- when visiting crowded places, traveling on public transport during the period of increasing incidence of acute respiratory viral infections;
- when caring for patients with acute respiratory viral infections;
- when communicating with persons with signs of acute respiratory viral infection;
- at the risk of infection with other airborne infections.

HOW TO WEAR A MASK CORRECTLY?

Masks can have different designs. They can be disposable or can be used repeatedly. Which side inside to wear a medical mask is unprincipled.
To protect yourself from infection, it is extremely important to wear it correctly:
- the mask should be carefully fixed, tightly close the mouth and nose, leaving no gaps;
- try not to touch the surfaces of the mask when removing it, if you have touched it, wash your hands thoroughly with soap or treat with alcohol;
- a wet or damp mask should be replaced with a new, dry one;
- do not use a disposable mask again;
- the used disposable mask should be disposed of immediately.
When caring for a patient, after the end of contact with the patient, the mask should be removed immediately. After removing the mask, it is necessary to wash your hands immediately and thoroughly.
The mask is appropriate if you are in a crowded place, in public transport, a store, a pharmacy, as well as when caring for a patient.

RULE 5. WHAT TO DO IN CASE OF ACUTE RESPIRATORY VIRAL INFECTIONS, INFLUENZA, CORONAVIRUS INFECTION?

Stay at home and see a doctor.
Follow the doctor's instructions, observe bed rest.