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COVID-19 Protocols Can Prevent Flu and Common Cold

Are you going to stop following the COVID protocols once it eases? It is not a good idea. We all want to get rid of the masks and sanitizers. But did you realize that the COVID protocols can protect you from the other viral flu and cold?

If you haven’t realized it yet then know the importance of the COVID prevention rules. Experts explain the safety measures of coronavirus can also prevent other health issues like cold and flu which are common at any time. It is because the flu and cold also transmit through the droplets. Wearing a mask, maintaining hygiene and social distance is a mustfollow even after COVID reduces.

The health experts say, Taiwan saw a 75% decline in influenza by following the safety measures like wearing masks, social distancing.

How COVID Prevention Measures Are Important Any Time?

Wearing Masks

The rule of wearing a mask must be followed like a habit to prevent COVID and other illnesses. By wearing a mask, you are safeguarding your face from the contact of droplets of an infected person. It is good to wear the mask whenever and wherever you are in public. Even you are helping others for their health and well being.

Flu and the common cold are don’t show are mostly symptomatic. But at early stages, an infected person seems normal. So, there it is important to wear a mask as you are doing now. The best way to wear a mask is- putting it over the nose, cover the chin and cheeks. Wear a mask that has three layers to prevent dreadful infections, flu and colds.

Social distancing

It is another crucial protocol to prevent the flu and infections. You can protect yourself from airborne diseases that can transmit easily from an infected person. As you wouldn’t be able to detect the infected person, you must maintain physical distance from anyone in public places.

Washing hands often

You must often wash your hands to protect your body from various flu and infections. While you washing hands, you are removing the microorganisms that cause the diseases. Remember not to eat or touch your face before washing your hands. You may ingest or allow the microorganisms into your body with unclean hands.