Thread by @commaficionado, A thread of practical advice for preparing for #CoronaVirus

Pete Wharmby

commaficionado

A thread of practical advice for preparing for #CoronaVirus - please share widely, it& #39;s well researched. #thread #covid19UK #PlanNotPanic

Thanks.

1. Hand washing - 20 seconds at least actual scrubbing with hot water and soap. Sing & #39;Happy Birthday& #39; twice for correct timing. #coronavirusuk #PlanNotPanic

2. Make sure you don& #39;t waste that 20 seconds by then touching a dirty tap. Either wash the tap too, or use a paper towel as a barrier to turn it off. #CoronaVirusUpdate #PlanNotPanic

3. Carry handgel at all times. This should be 65%+ alcohol content. Check ingredients - & #39;99.9% effective& #39; gels may not actually be the 65% you need #CoronaVirusUpdate #PlanNotPanic

4. Clean your phone regularly with your handgel - be careful, of course, and check to make sure your screen will cope with it. But your phone is going to be pretty dirty (you rogue). #CoronaVirusUpdate #PlanNotPanic

5. Really practice not touching your face. Try to make a game of it or something. It& #39;s hard but can make a real difference. #CoronaVirusUpdate #PlanNotPanic

6. For now, only call 111 if you have cause to - ie symptoms *and* either travel to affected location or suspected contact with carrier. 111 is getting inundated atm. #CoronaVirusUpdate #PlanNotPanic

7. Get involved in petitions and emailing MPs about our very low capacity of hospital beds, should things get worse.
#CoronaVirusUpdate #PlanNotPanic

8. Work from home if you can and avoid any unnecessary travel. #CoronaVirusUpdate #PlanNotPanic

9. Kick up a fuss about an NHS survey that suggested we really aren& #39;t as ready as @MattHancock is suggesting we are...

https://www.channel4.com/news/coronavirus-is-britain-ready">https://www.channel4.com/news/coro...

10. Stay hydrated and eat healthily. 10 micrograms of vit D a day is recommended by NHS. #CoronaVirusUpdate #PlanNotPanic

11. Make sure you get your prescriptions in on time! #CoronaVirusUpdate #PlanNotPanic

Here& #39;s a good blog to follow for some high quality info and follow @MackayIM: https://virologydownunder.com/so-you-think-youve-about-to-be-in-a-pandemic/">https://virologydownunder.com/so-you-th...

So you think you're about to be in a pandemic?

by Ian M Mackay, PhD and Katherine E Arden PhD The severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2 [1]) has spread to over 30 countries and regions outside mainland China. Currently,...

https://virologydownunder.com/so-you-think-youve-about-to-be-in-a-pandemic/

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