Things you should not do during CORONA VIRUS outbreak.

The corona virus pandemic has taken everybody by alarm.Internet has abundance of information about the virus and it's spreadings,many of those information can be wrong,causing panic among people.In this situation we should be aware of the basic precautions to be taken to save yourself from being infected.Here s a list of 9 things you should avoid and prevent this disease from escalating further;

1. Do not touch your face.                                                               
   
   Medical advisories from the World Health Organisationhas reminded us time and again not to touch our face,nose and mouth too often.This  helps reduce the chances of catching the virus as infection from your hands do not reach the nose or mouth which can infect your body.Keeping your hands clean will also reduce the chances of the infection spreading any further.
2. Do not stockpile on masks.                                                         
   
   It has been declared by the WHO,masks are not the most effective way of stopping the disease.They should only be worn by people who have been affected by covid 19,people who are taking care of patients.Wearing masks if you are healhthy does not give you extra protection.With everyone stocking on mask,the market is facing a major crunch which means there are a lesser number of masks available for people who really need them.It is advisable to stop using and piling of masks if you are not sick.
3. Do not travel unless necessary.                                                     
   
   The airports and airplanes are where you are most likely to catch an infection.It is advisable not to travel unless absolutely necessary.If you are travelling,you should take the required precautions and get yourself screened on landing.It is important you inform the airport and airline staff of you begin to feel sick while travelling.
4. Do not go to crowded places.                                                     
   
    Public transport,Metros ,gyms or any other crowded places should be avoided.The more the number of people,the more likely the spread of the virus.If you have symptoms,self-quarantine yourself other than to visit the doctor.Staying isolated and not coming in contact with lot of people is the only way to contain the spread of disease.
5. Do not believe every thing on the internet.                                   
   
   The internet has abundance of information about the symptoms and cure available for corona virus.Do not believe anything unless it comes from a reliable source or a reliable medical practitioner.Spreading false information and promises about the cure for the disease has added to the panic and kept a large percentage of the population misinformed.
6. Do not seek alternative treatments.                                               
   
   If you feel you have contracted the virus,do not seek any treatments other than the ones advised by your doctor.Alternative treatments have not been found to be effective to treat the virus.If you are infected and do not seek correct medical attention you pose as a threat to all the people around you.It is important for containing the spread of disease that everyone consult a reliable medical practitioner on the treatments available.
7. Do not take antibiotics.                                                             
   
     It can be easy to resort to taking the antibiotics lying in the medical kit at your home.However,antibiotics are not the correct  medication to fight of infections caused by coronavirus.If you feel you are sick and need medical attention,only resort to to reliable medical practitioner who will give you sound advice.Visit the doctor immediately if you start to feel symptoms that may indicate that you have the infection.
8. Skip the flu shot.                                                                         
   
   Symptoms of the flu and covid 19 are very similar.The symptoms between the two overlap and can complicate diagnosis.It is important that you take the flu shot to reduce your cahnces of catching the flu.
9. Do not propagate hostility against asians.                                 
   
   Given the current conditions of panic and fear,much of it has converted to hostility against asians.People have stopped accepting packages from Asian countries.It has lead to an overall increase in isolation and discrimination from anybody against asia.It is important that we do not propagate this kind of mass hysteria.Being well informed is the key to fighting off this pandemic.