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Social Distancing and Personal Hygiene to prevent spread of virus

What is Social Distancing

Social distancing is a way to reduce the social interaction or physical contact between people to help reduce the risk of transmission of coronavirus (COVID-19).  This will help reduce the number of new infections and slow the spread of the epidemic.

These steps include

  • Avoid contact with someone who is displaying symptoms of coronavirus (COVID-19) such as fever, cough, shortness of breath
  • Avoid going out unless to the market to get groceries or pharmacy to get medication
  • Avoid large gatherings or public places such as cinemas, restaurants or shopping malls
  • Avoid unnecessary gatherings with friends and family.
  • Keep in touch using remote technology such as the phone or social media
  • Use telephone or online services to contact your doctor or other essential services
  • Try to work as much as possible from home

You are strongly advised to limit your face-to-face interaction other people, particularly if you:

  • are pregnant
  • are elderly (especially over the age of 70)
  • have an underlying health condition (such as hypertension, diabetes, heart or lung condition)

Click to view WHO video on Social Distancing during Covid-19

Personal Hygiene

You can protect yourself and help prevent spreading the virus by practising good personal hygiene

  • Wash your hands regularly using soap and water for 20 seconds or alcohol-based hand rub
  • Cover your nose and mouth with a disposable tissue when you cough or sneeze. Dispose the tissue immediately
  • Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth
  • Avoid touching objects in public places such as door handles, banisters or lift buttons
  • Avoid close contact (1 meter or 3 feet) with people
  • Do not share your eating utensils, toothbrush or towel
  • Stay home and self-isolate from others in the household if you feel unwell
  • Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing

Click to view Dept Health HKSAG video on Maintain Good Hygiene (English)


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If you think you may be suffering from any medical condition, you should seek immediate medical attention from your doctor or other professional healthcare providers. You should never delay seeking medical advice, disregard medical advice, or discontinue medical treatment because of information on this website.

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