WARNING…If you don’t want to be infected with coronavirus, check these points

1. Regularly and thoroughly wash your hands with soap and water, and use alcohol-based hand sanitiser. Beware: Spraying alcohol on your body and 12 other things that are not true about coronavirus

2. Maintain at least one and a half metres (5 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

3. Persons with persistent cough or sneezing should stay home or keep a social distance, but not mix in-crowd.

4. Make sure you and people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene, meaning cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or into your sleeve at the bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

5. Stay home if you feel unwell with symptoms like fever, cough and difficulty in breathing. Please call NCDC toll free number which is available day and night, for guidance- 0800-970000-10. Do not engage in self-medication.

6. Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19 through official channels on TV and Radio.

Citizens have also been urged not to abuse social media and indulge in spreading misinformation about the situation that causes fear and panic.