A thread of practical advice for preparing for #CoronaVirus - please share widely, it's well researched. #thread #covid19UK #PlanNotPanic
Thanks.
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1. Hand washing - 20 seconds at least actual scrubbing with hot water and soap. Sing 'Happy Birthday' twice for correct timing. #coronavirusuk #PlanNotPanic
2. Make sure you don'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 - '99.9% effective' 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'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
#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't as ready as @MattHancock is suggesting we are...
https://www.channel4.com/news/coronavirus-is-britain-ready
https://www.channel4.com/news/coronavirus-is-britain-ready
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'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/