The virus continues to spread across the globe because of how easily it is transmitted from humans to humans.
Once an infected person coughs or exhales, they release droplets of infected fluid. These fall on nearby surfaces.
At the workplace, it will fall on desks, tables, laptops where it can pick up people who then touch their eyes, nose or mouth and their colleagues.
Here are five simple ways to keep your office coronavirus-free, according to the WHO:
- Always clean your workspace
Clean surfaces like desks and tables with disinfectant regularly. You should also clean the objects you touch every time like phones and laptops.
- Have hand sanitisers everywhere
- Wash your hands regularly and encourage others to do the same
- Stay away from sick colleagues
The WHO recommends staying at least one meter away from anyone who is coughing or sneezing.
- Work from home once you are sick
According to the WHO, anyone with even a mild cough or low-grade fever (37.3 C or more) needs to work from home. There, avoid close contact with family members and friends.
If you find yourself displaying symptoms of the virus, monitor yourself for 14 days and take your temperature twice a day. If it gets worse, make sure you call the local public health department especially if you have travelled to an affected country recently.
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