What should I do to prevent myself from the covid-19 virus?

 As you know that the situation of covid cases is worsening. And it can affect anyone at any time. So, if you feel any symptoms, you should get tested at the Bukit Timah family clinic as soon as possible. But we hope you do not get infected by this virus. So below, we have mentioned some tips to prevent you and your family from getting infected-

1. Consider physical (social) distance.

If you have covid, it will be found in large quantities in your spit (sputum). Even if you don’t have any symptoms, this can happen.

Physical (social) distance also entails staying at home and working from home whenever possible.

If you must go out for essentials, keep a 6-foot (2 m) space from other people. You can spread the infection by speaking to someone in close proximity to you.

1. Wash your hands

Your hands should be washed for at least 20 seconds in warm water with soap. Apply the lather to your wrists, fingers, and beneath your fingernails. An antibacterial and antiviral soap can also be used.

When you are unable to adequately wash your hands, use hand sanitizer. Hands should be washed multiple times daily, especially after touching anything, such as your phone or laptop.

1. Cover your mouth and nose while coughing and sneezing

The nose and mouth contain high levels of the virus. It can spread to other individuals through air droplets when you cough, sneeze or speak.

To keep your hands clean, use a tissue or sneeze into your elbow. Regardless, wash your hands thoroughly after sneezing or coughing.

What are the symptoms of covid-19?

If you feel any of the symptoms mentioned below, you may have COVID-19:

• Cough
• breathing difficulty
• cold or fever
• unwell throat
• runny or congested nose
• Body or muscle aches
• Headache
• new changes in flavor or odour, and so on.

Not all COVID-19 patients experience these symptoms. Many people only have minor signs and no fever. Additionally, some people may develop exhaustion or digestive issues like nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, or abdominal discomfort. Even if you just have minor symptoms or none at all, you can still pass the virus to others.

The early test can save your life.

It is critical to get tested at Bukit Timah family clinic who have had contact with others who have a proven infection. A negative test does not indicate you are immune; you could become infected later. Even if you test negative, you should continue to protect yourself and others by often washing your hands, physically separating yourself, and wearing a face mask. However, a positive test indicates that you must isolate yourself and that everybody with whom you have had contact since your exposure should also be tested.

So if you feel any symptoms or want to get tested for any travel purpose, Speedimed family clinic is the best option for you. for information, you can visit our website.