{"id":1990,"date":"2020-04-02T10:28:11","date_gmt":"2020-04-02T09:28:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.uk\/blog\/?p=1990"},"modified":"2021-12-17T16:14:55","modified_gmt":"2021-12-17T08:14:55","slug":"covid-19-outbreak-in-uk-safety-tips-you-must-know","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pacificprime.co.uk\/blog\/covid-19-outbreak-in-uk-safety-tips-you-must-know\/","title":{"rendered":"Covid-19 outbreak in UK: Safety tips you must know"},"content":{"rendered":"

The coronavirus, also known as COVID-19, is spreading throughout the UK and across the globe. At the time of writing this article, 29,474 cases and 2,352 deaths have been confirmed in the UK. Yesterday, the government vowed to ramp up its testing capacity amid a global shortage of the chemicals needed for testing. Meanwhile, citizens also have an essential role to play in slowing the spread of the coronavirus.<\/span><\/p>\n

In this Pacific Prime UK article, we will discuss some small changes in personal behavior that can protect both yourself and your community.<\/span><\/p>\n

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1. Stay at home<\/span><\/h2>\n

The government has asked everyone to stay home and avoid unnecessary trips or social contact. This is the simplest way to contain the spread of the virus. Even those who may not be at the highest risk should stay home as much as possible since this can help protect the most vulnerable. Below are the three most common ways to reduce contact:<\/span><\/p>\n

Self-distancing<\/span><\/h3>\n

Everyone should be doing it. You should go outside ONLY for food, health reasons or work (if your boss does not allow you to work from home). When you go out, stay two meters away from other people whenever possible, and wash your hands immediately when you arrive home. Since the virus can spread even if you don\u2019t exhibit any symptoms, you should avoid meeting others, even friends or family members.<\/span><\/p>\n

Self-isolation<\/span><\/h3>\n

Self-isolation is for those displaying symptoms or living with someone displaying symptoms. If you suspect that you have symptoms of coronavirus illness, you should stay home for 7 days and your family members should stay home for 14 days, starting from the day when the first person in the house became sick.<\/span><\/p>\n

Both you and your family members should avoid contacting others or leaving the house for any reason.<\/span><\/p>\n

Shielding<\/span><\/h3>\n

It is intended for extremely vulnerable persons, such as those living in long-term care facilities, <\/span>the elderly<\/span><\/a>, persons with special needs or particular health conditions. It is a type of self-isolation that involves not leaving your home for any reason for at least 12 weeks to reduce your risk of contracting the coronavirus.<\/span><\/p>\n

2. Maintain personal hygiene\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Good personal hygiene is key to minimizing the risk of coronavirus infection. You should follow these basic personal hygiene habits to prevent infection:<\/span><\/p>\n

Wash your hands the right way<\/span><\/h3>\n