Taking some small precautionary steps can help you stay safe and reduce the chance of infection:\r\rWear a properly fitted mask in public places at all times to prevent the spread of the virus. It’s imperative to wear a mask to keep yourself and others protected.\rGet yourself fully vaccinated whenever a vaccine is available to you. This is an absolute necessity and must not be avoided.\rWash your hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based sanitiser. Ensure you do this regularly and thoroughly. This will help kill any viruses that may be on your hands. \rMaintain a safe (6 feet) distance from anyone with symptoms. The symptoms develop over time, which means cough/sneeze droplets from an asymptomatic person may also contain the virus. \rAvoid touching your face. Hands can pick up the virus from any surface/object. Once contaminated, touching your face without washing your hands will spread the virus into your body and make you ill. \rIsolate yourself if you see any symptoms. If problems worsen, seek medical help and reach out to your local clinic or hospital – they can help stabilise the situation.\rStay updated on news from a reputed source like WHO. Avoid travelling to infected hotspots, and maintain social distancing, especially if you have a medical condition involving the heart or lungs.