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COVID TIPS

Published:Wednesday | May 20, 2020 | 12:29 AM

To protect yourself and others against COVID-19, clean your hands frequently and thoroughly. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser or wash your hands with soap and water. If you use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser, make sure you use and store it carefully.

• Keep alcohol-based hand sanitiser out of children’s reach. Teach them how to apply the sanitiser and monitor its use.

• Apply a coin-size amount on your hands. There is no need to use a large amount of the product.

• Avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose immediately after using an alcohol-based hand sanitiser, as it may cause irritation.

*•Alcohol-based hand sanitiser may be flammable. Do not use before handling fire or cooking.

• Do not drink or let children swallow alcohol-based hand sanitiser. It may be poisonous.

Remember that washing your hands with soap and water is also effective against COVID-19.

Source: WHO