COVID-19: Precautions for the faithful

PRECAUTIONS FOR THE FAITHFUL

• Stay at home if 
  • you are ill or exhibit symptoms of respiratory illness (coughs, colds, fevers, breathlessness). If they increase, seek medical care
  • you are in close contact with anyone showing respiratory symptoms
  • you are elderly and have underlying medical conditions (heart disease, lung disease, diabetes). You are more susceptible to the virus. 
• Self-isolate/ home-quarantine for 14 days if 

  • you had contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19 (even if you do not have symptoms yourself)

  • you have travelled to any country with a widespread outbreak of COVID-19.

• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or sleeve. Throw the tissue in the trash and clean your hands immediately with soap and water or hand sanitisers.

• Use face masks if you are suffering from respiratory symptoms or if you are taking care of someone with respiratory symptoms

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; before cooking; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands. 

• Clean frequently touched surfaces and objects daily with disinfectants.

• Avoid close contact (no hand shaking or hugging). If done by mistake, clean hands immediately. Try to keep a distance (2m) from those who are sick.

• Promote messages that discourage people who are sick from attending gatherings.

• Use hand sanitizers before entering the church and after leaving the church.