The COVID-19 pandemic appeared out of nowhere and got out of control which is why it is a pandemic. People are ordered to self-isolate if they test positive for the virus regardless of whether they have symptoms or not. They would be tested if they were recently traveling or were near family members or friends, or anyone that has been traveling.
For anyone else, they are permitted to run essential errands but are not permitted to have social gatherings regardless of where. Therefore, they also need to stay at home other than going for essential items. This is also why dine-in areas of restaurants (not takeout or delivery) are banned right now, as well as non-essential businesses, and convention centers, and schools, are closed.
Things WILL get back to normal, however, it can only happen sooner rather than later with your cooperation as well as knowledge. You are about to learn about 15 coronavirus habits that put you (and others) at risk that you need to stop:
#15 – Failing To Wash Your Hands
This is not rocket science. You need to wash your hands each time you have been outside of your home. Wash your hands with soap and water, and lather it up well. Then rinse it off. And rinse your hands off very well after. This is a habit to always keep up with even after the pandemic disappears.
#14 – Washing Your Hands For Less Than 20 Seconds
If you are washing your hands for less than 20 seconds, then you are not washing them long enough to remove viruses and other germs. You must wash your hands for at least 20 seconds in order to get the desired result.
#13 – Not Keeping Your Hands Off Of Your Face
This is a hard habit to break because everyone is inclined to touch their faces and often do it subconsciously. However, if you are in a public area especially such as a grocery store, be mindful to NOT touch your face. If you have an itch on your nose or cheek, then use your clothed arm to rub against it to relieve the itch. Not your hands!
#12 – Touching Your T-Zone On Your Face
Your T-zone is your eyes, nose, and mouth. If you touch those areas then you are allowing germs to enter those entries to your body. That is a sure way to contract the virus or any illness at all. If your skin is very itchy, use moisturizer, or eye drops for your eyes if they are itchy at home.
#11 – Not Sterilizing Your Smartphone
You would be horrified to know how many germs are on your smartphone. It is extremely important to disinfect your smartphone as the virus can stay on the glass on your phone for up to 4 days! Use disinfectant wipes or a solution of half isopropyl alcohol and water to clean it off.
#10 – Touching Buttons On The Elevator
If you are in an office building and need to go up or down a floor, then remember to always sterilize your hands after pressing the buttons. They are full of germs you would be horrified to know about.
#9 – Shaking Other People’s Hands
A sure way to catch the virus is if you shake hands as that is how germs will transfer quite easily. Someone coughs or sneezes in their hands, and then it is passed onto you. A good fist-pump friendly exchange is a good replacement.
#8 – Not Sleeping Enough At Night
If you get less than 6 hours of sleep (ideally 7 to 9 hours of sleep a night is what will keep your immune system stronger), then you are increasing the risk of catching the Coronavirus or other illnesses. You need good quality sleep to stay strong.
#7 – The Coffee Pot At The Office Is Full Of Germs
If you are not working from home and you are required to work outside of your home due to the nature of your job, grab your own coffee from a coffee shop. Don’t use the office coffee pot. Everyone else is touching it and that means it is full of germs.
#6 – Shopping Cart Handles Are Full Of Viruses And Bacteria
You would not be happy to know how many germs are all over shopping carts. You are advised to wear disposable gloves while shopping and to put them on before grabbing the cart. Or, take a disinfectant wipe and wipe the handle down before using it.
#5 – So Is The Bathroom Air Dryer
Did you know that the bathroom air dryer absorbs viruses and bacteria from the bathroom, and then blows them on your hands when you use them? You are better off with drying by using paper towels and disposing of them after.
#4 – Only Using Water To Wash Your Hands
The fact of the matter is that water alone will not remove the germs on your hands when you are washing them. You need soap as well, and you need to lather it up well. That will be the only way to kill off any germs and rinse it off well after.
#3 – Door Handles Are Covered With Germs
It is not a surprise to know that germs are all over door handles since people touch them with their hands. You can use your elbows to push doors open or take a piece of paper towel to cover the handle if you must pull it.
#2 – Forgetting To Clean Surfaces
Germs are all over your surfaces such as your keyboard, switches, and other gadgets. You will want to disinfect them with wipes often such as at least once a day.
#1 – Failing To Wash Your Hand Towels
Your hand towels are collecting the germs that you are washing off. Therefore, you will want to throw them into the washing machine with hot water with a little bit of bleach every 2 days. This is the only way that will keep it free of the COVID-19 virus and of other germs.
Be sure to practice everything you can in order to kick COVID-19. If you do these 15 things to kill the virus off, and everyone else is also consistent with it, then it will disappear sooner rather than later. Therefore, you will then resume to your normal life quicker.
