Why COVID-19 is very harmful and the safety measures for it?
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Persons above 65 years of age, persons with comorbidities, pregnant women are advised to
stay at home, except for essential and health purposes. Office management to facilitate the process. The generic preventive measures include simple public health measures that are to be followed to reduce the risk of infection with COVID-19. These measures need to be observed by all (employees and visitors) at all times.
These include:
i. Individuals must maintain a minimum distance of 6 feet in public places as far as feasible.
ii. Use of face covers/masks to be mandatory.
iii. Practice frequent hand washing with soap (for at least 40-60 seconds) even when hands are not visibly dirty. Use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers (for at least 20 seconds) can be made wherever feasible.