How To Protect Yourself From Covid

The Covid-19 (also known as SARS-CoV-2 or Coronavirus) pandemic has drastically disrupted the world in ways never seen before. With more than 5.7 million deaths worldwide (according to a recent WHO estimate), this disease almost brought the world down to its knees with brutal deaths, lockdowns, disrupted supply chains, and economic losses suffered across the globe. It has spared no country or economy as we've all been affected one way or another. 

With emerging variants such as Alpha, Beta, Gamma, Delta, and now Omicron, Covid-19 has proved to be humanity's greatest threat to prosperity and well-being. It will inevitably end someday, but we need to bite the bullet and protect ourselves and our loved ones until then. In this article, we'll discuss the best preventive measures that you can follow to protect yourself and your family, taken directly from DHA's official website. 

You can also view the latest UAE Coronovirus official updates from NCEMA's website. 

According to DHA, you can prevent getting COVID-19 by following important precautionary measures: 

Keep your hands clean all the time.

- You must keep the hands clean and avoid touching the eyes, nose, and mouth with unclean hands. You must also avoid touching surfaces until you have cleaned or sterilized them
- Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- If soap and water are not available, you can use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth unless you have washed your hands or sanitized them



Physical Distancing

Avoid close contact with people, especially those showing respiratory and other symptoms, and maintain a sufficient distance between you and them (not less than 2 meters) at all times.



Wear a face mask.

Everyone should wear masks when they interact with others. Only the following categories are exempted:
- Children under 6 years
- People of determination who have a cognitive, intellectual, or sensory disorder
- For those who suffer from severe respiratory diseases, a medical report is needed in such cases

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  Healthy Daily Routine
  
  Everyone should maintain a healthy lifestyle at home, maintain a healthy diet, sleep well and stay active. Follow these guidelines: 
  - Maintain a healthy routine as much as possible
  - Keep in touch with your loved ones over the phone or video calls
  - Children and the elderly need more love and attention than adults during such difficult times
  - It is normal for you to feel sad, tense, or confused during a crisis. Talking to people you trust, such as friends and family, can help you
  - If you feel your condition is getting worse, talk to a specialist