The basic principles proposed to reduce the overall risk of transmission of acute respiratory infections also apply to the New Coronavirus (2019-nCoV). These;
– Hand cleaning should be considered. Hands should be washed with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, and alcohol-based hand antiseptics should be used in the absence of soap and water. There is no need to use soap with antiseptic or antibacterial, normal soap is enough.
– The mouth, nose and eyes should not be touched without washing hands.
– Sick people should avoid contact (if possible, be at least 1 m away).
– Hands should be washed frequently, especially after direct contact with sick people or their environment.
– Today, there is no need for healthy people to use masks in our country. The person suffering from any viral respiratory infection should cover his nose and mouth with a disposable tissue paper during coughing or sneezing, if there is no paper tissue, use the elbow inside, if possible, not entering crowded places, if necessary, closing the mouth and nose, using a medical mask if possible. is recommended.