Coronavirus, known as COVID-19, has spread across more than 80 countries, including India. It has affected more than 80000 around the world. There have been cases in India too. It is essential to take proper measures to protect ourselves from coronavirus. We have to be extra careful in places like colleges and schools. The vaccine of coronavirus is under the test. Although the doctors are using HIV medicines to tackle this virus, and the result is positive. Some patients have recovered from the disease. Students should take care of themselves to be safe from coronavirus in school. Here are some tips for students on how to be safe from coronavirus in school.
Keep a hand sanitizer
It is very important to keep hygiene. Always keep a hand sanitizer that contains at least 75% alcohol. Recent studies have shown that the virus dies within one minute of coming in contact with alcohol, and it dies within 30 seconds of coming in contact with bleach. Use the hand sanitizer on a regular basis to make sure your hands are clean.
Don’t shake hands
Now being in school, this task may be tough for you, but please avoid shaking hands. This will reduce the chance of getting infected. In fact, some people are shaking their legs instead of their hands. But you don’t need to do this. All you can do is maintain some distance and avoid handshakes. Maximum infection takes place due to coming in contact with others directly or indirectly. This is valid for every kind of infection
Stay away from the students who have a cough or cold
Avoid talking to the students who have a common cold or cough. Even though if you have a common cold and cough does not necessarily mean you are infected, but still, you need to maintain the distance in order to be safe from coronavirus in school. Even if you have a cold or cough, no need to worry. It is widespread in this season. But yet you should stay away from your friends for their safety.
Always carry a mask
Buy a face mask for you and use it whenever you go to a public place, even in schools. Also, many schools have made it mandatory for students to bring face masks with them and wear them on the school campus. This will ensure that students remain safe from coronavirus in school. The government has also stopped the exportation of the masks so that we can have enough supply for our country. This is one of the best measures you can take from your side.
Don’t share lunch
I know sharing is caring, but you need to avoid this for some time. Eat only vegetables and avoid eating non-veg food. Eat your lunch. But don’t forget to wash your hands before grabbing your lunch box.
Don’t touch your face
Yes, this simple thing can save you. This is the recommendation of the best scientists in the world. Don’t touch your face. Often people touch their faces while adjusting the mask. Try to avoid that mistake. You can get infected from your eyes and mouth. So, do carry a handkerchief in case you need to use it for the eyes. But the best thing you can do is avoid touching your face at any cost. It may be weird for some time, but soon you will develop the habit.
Try to maintain a distance from other students
Avoid all the public gatherings everywhere. Even on school bus, keep the distance and don’t forget to wear the mask. If possible, try to avoid playing in the schools. This is very important in school buses.
Consult a doctor if you show any sign of symptoms
The incubation period of coronavirus in around 14 days, some researchers say that it can be even 24 days. But relax and consult the doctor if you feel shortness of breath or show any of the symptoms. Even though medicine is not yet developed for coronavirus, but patients are recovering very soon. For your own safety, you need to be sure of everything. So, don’t hesitate to consult the doctor.
There are some necessary measures you can take to protect yourself. According to the sources, we need to take action until April or May. After that, the condition will come under control as the coronavirus can’t survive on the temperature above 30 degrees Celsius. But until then, you have to stay safe. So, try to follow these precautions, and you will be very less prone to get infected. During holidays try to stay at home. Don’t arrange much gatherings with your friends. You can use a phone to communicate if it is very important. Stay safe; stay healthy.
