Be Informed

During this strained environment, there is a high need for promoting and building trust and upholding peace in order to curb further panic and fear. Hence, Caritas India is responding to an episode of respiratory sickness brought about by the COVID-19. With new data encompassing the worldwide episode of the Coronavirus building up each day, it’s more significant now than ever to get ready and remain informed. The main thing that spreads quicker is falsehood, so explore how you can take precaution to keep your family and friends safe and sound.

HOW IT SPREADS


Air by Cough & Sneeze

Personal Contact

Contaminated Objects

Mass Gathering

PREVENTION


Wash your hand often

Wear a face mask

Avoid contact with sick people

Cover your cough & sneeze

Basic Protective Measures Against the New Coronavirus

  • The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.
  • Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 6 feet).
  • Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.
  • People are thought to be most contagious when they are most symptomatic (the sickest).
  • Wash your hands regularly with soap and water or clean them with alcohol-based hand rub.
  • Maintain at least 1 metre distance between you and people coughing or sneezing.
  • Avoid touching your face.
  • Cover your mouth and nose when coughing or sneezing.
  • Stay home if you feel unwell.
  • Refrain from smoking and other activities that weaken the lungs.
  • Practice physical distancing by avoiding unnecessary travel and staying away from large groups of people.
  • Talk with the people who needs support in your community.
  • Plan ways to care for those who might be at greater risk for serious complications.
  • Get to know your neighbours.
  • Identify aid organizations in your community.
  • Create an emergency contact list.
  • Learn about the emergency operations plan at your child’s school or childcare facility.
  • Stay informed about the local COVID-19 situation.
  • Stay home if you are sick.
  • Continue practicing everyday preventive actions.
  • Use the separate room and bathroom you prepared for sick household members (if possible)
  • Stay in touch with others by phone or email.
  • Take care of the emotional health of your household members.
  • Keep track of school dismissals in your community.
  • Discourage children and teens from gathering in other public places while school is dismissed to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community.
  • Discuss and note lessons learned.
  • Participate in community discussions about emergency planning.
  • Continue to practice everyday preventive actions.
  • Take care of the emotional health of your household members.
  • Help your child/children cope after the outbreak.
  • National Laboratories.
  • Curfew Pass through DCP office.
  • List NGO’s which can be approached.
  • Helpline numbers.
  • Authentic official website.

Important Information For Corona – Virus

Helpline Number Toll Free:
1075
+91-11-23978046
Helpline Email Id:
ncov2019@gov.in OR
ncov2019@gmail.com
Helpline Number of State & Union Territories
States/UTs for Quarantine Guidelines

 

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