Hygiene etiquette involves the practice to prevent the spread of illness and disease and there’s never a perfect time to learn them. These are designed to reduce the spread of disease, especially respiratory illness to others.
The threat of novel coronavirus and a tough cold and flu season has put all of us on high alert and is enough to make the most peaceful person lose their cool.
Why is cough etiquette so important?
Flu and colds have the ability to spread easily via the air, transmission can happen through the germs carried on droplets. If dispersal Of these droplets can be prevented then transmission of infection will be reduced and Cough etiquette can help to hold infectious respiratory droplets at the source.
Follow these simple steps
Every single time you cough or sneeze use a tissue to cover your nose and mouth
While coughing or sneezing, always turn your face away from people
Dispose of your used tissue immediately in the trash can.
Wash your hands with an alcohol-based hand sanitizer or soap and water after you cough or sneeze.
Refrain from hugging, shaking hands, or kissing if you’re sick.
Sneeze or cough into your upper sleeve, not your hands, if you don’t have a tissue.
What’s wrong with using a handkerchief?
Tissues are preferred over cloth handkerchiefs for covering while you sneeze or cough when you have a cold or flu. A cloth handkerchief can act as a breeding ground for the germs causing the infection. Carrying a used handkerchief around may spread your germs.
