Things you can do to help stop germs like the Coronavirus from spreading:

• First of all, the NHS advise that you cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve – not your hands – when you cough or sneeze, and then put any used tissues in the bin straight away and wash your hands afterwards
• Frequently wash your hands with soap and water – using hand sanitiser gel if soap and water are not available
• Wash your hands as soon as you get home
• And avoid close contact with people who are unwell
• They also tell you to not touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean.

There are also other things you can do to help prevent infections from spreading:

• Keep your fingernails short
• Don’t wear wristwatches, bracelets, or rings (apart from plain bands) as they can harbour germs and also make handwashing less effective
• At work, you can wear personal protective equipment, such as disposable gloves, masks, aprons and oversleeves, when you handle anything that may be contaminated with pathogens
• Keep clothes and protective equipment clean by washing them regularly. Putting clothing on a hot wash, hot ironing them or tumble-drying them should kill any bacteria present
• Keep your work and home environment clean, especially frequently touched objects and surfaces such as phones, keyboards, door handles, light switches and tabletops
• Get rid of waste regularly, for example by picking up rubbish and emptying bins. Use foot-operated bins rather than lifting lids with your hands
• Take particular care to throw away used tissues, sanitary waste, and medical waste correctly and immediately—and remember to wash your hands afterwards!
• Bacteria can build up on cloths and re-used towels, so always use single-use disposable towels or hand-dryers if they’re available, to avoid spreading bacteria
• Wear face coverings. While no longer legally required, the “Government expects and recommends that people wear face coverings in crowded areas such as public transport.” – gov.uk