Q & A COVID-19

Hot showers cannot prevent you from COVID-19. Your normal body temperature stays around 36.5°C to 37°C regardless of the water temperature. In fact, bathing in very hot water can be dangerous, as it can burn the skin.

The best way to protect yourself from COVID-19 is to wash your hands frequently with soap and running water or, if not available, alcohol-based hand rub (60%). By doing this, you eliminate any viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infections that can occur from touching your eyes, mouth, and nose.

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All mothers living in areas affected or at risk, especially those showing symptoms of fever, cough and shortness of breath, should seek treatment as soon as possible and follow the orders of health professionals. Because of the importance of breastfeeding, mothers who are breastfeeding can continue breastfeeding while continuing to take preventive measures. Like other respiratory viruses, the new coronavirus is not transmitted through breast milk.

For mothers or anyone who experiences symptoms of fever, fatigue and dry cough, who needs to interact with children, pay attention to the following points.

• Use a mask when around children (including when breastfeeding)
• Wash hands with soap before and after contact with children (including breastfeeding)
• Clean the surfaces of objects touched by hands with a cloth, tissue or disinfectant
• If the mother is too weak, it is best to express breast milk and give it to the baby with a clean cup or spoon, while still following the precautions above.

Make sure the family adopts clean behavior, namely washing their hands frequently with soap and running water, including when they arrive home, before eating and after using the bathroom.

Regularly clean the surfaces of objects that are often touched by hands, such as light switches or doorknobs with a cloth, tissue or disinfectant. Wash clothes that have been used with detergent according to the label.

People can catch COVID-19 from other people who are infected with this virus. COVID-19 can spread mainly from person to person through droplets from the nose or mouth that come out when a person infected with COVID-19 coughs, sneezes or talks. These splashes are relatively heavy, travel not far and fall to the ground quickly. People can become infected with COVID-19 if they breathe in the droplets of an infected person.

Therefore, it is important for us to maintain a minimum distance of 1 meter from other people. These sparks can stick to objects and other surfaces around people such as tables, doorknobs, and handrails. People can become infected by touching these objects or surfaces, then touching their eyes, nose, or mouth. This is why it is important to wash your hands regularly with soap and clean running water, or clean them with an alcohol-based hand rub.

WHO continues to review developments in research on how COVID-19 spreads and will share the latest findings.

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Here are 4 prevention ways that you and your family can do:

1. Wash hands frequently with soap and running water or if not available, alcohol-based hand sanitizer (60%)
2. Cover your mouth and nose when sneezing or coughing with your elbows folded or a tissue immediately thrown in a closed trash can after use
3. Keep a talking distance of at least 1-2 meters, Stay away from people who seem to have flu symptoms
4. If you or your family have a fever, cough or shortness of breath, seek medical attention immediately

Older people are most susceptible to coronavirus infection, especially those who have weak immune systems or have breathing problems.

• You can protect them by motivating them to wash their hands frequently with soap and running water. When visiting them, you also have to wash your hands with soap.
• If you have a fever, cough or shortness of breath, do not visit the elderly or people who are physically weak. Instead, you can communicate via telephone or other means.
• Elderly people or those with health problems should avoid crowds such as festivals, markets or other activities that bring in crowds.
• You can help them by doing their homework while keeping in touch via telephone.
• For the elderly, being at home all the time can be lonely, but you can cheer them up by helping them stay in touch with the outside world with a variety of communication technologies.

Garlic is a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties. However, there is no evidence that eating garlic has protected people from the coronavirus (COVID-19).

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First, you need accurate information to protect you and your family from infection. Listen to guidance from the authorities and share accurate information on how to prevent transmission between individuals and within communities.

What you need to pay attention to is actually the same as preparing for emergencies in general, namely:

• Make sure household members who are on medication have enough supplies for 30 days
• Prepare food supplies for at least 3 days
• Prepare a supply of soap and water to wash your hands with soap
• Find out about your school or workplace emergency response plan and stay up-to-date
• Share your contact number with family, friends and neighbors just in case when needed

If a family member has a fever, fatigue or dry cough, seek help at a health facility and follow the instructions of the health worker. If you are asked to stay at home and you can afford it, place the family member in a separate room with access to the bathroom. The family member must wear a mask and avoid contact with other family members and must not leave the house except for treatment.

Even if you're isolated, you can still show love and care by keeping in touch via phone or WhatsApp, helping with chores and providing food for them. Regularly clean the surfaces of objects or parts in the house that are often touched by hands with disinfectants, including the bathrooms used by family members who are being isolated after each use.