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COVID-19 Response Guidelines: 10 Guidelines for the General Population

2020-08-04 271  Views
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The Korea Centers for Disease Control & Prevention has released 'COVID-19 Response Guidelines, 9th Edition, Appendix 5: "10 Guidelines for the General Population"'


	질병관리본부 KCDC 
COVID-19 Response Guidelines, 9th Edition, Appendix 5: 10 Guidelines for the General Population 
COVID-19 Prevention Guidelines 10 
“Together, we stand resolute in the fight against COVID-19” 
1 Maintain two arms’ length (2m recommended, 1m minimum) 
from other people from other people 
2 Wear a mask if two arms length can t be maintained 
Masks are not recommended for: 
toddlers under 2 years of age, those who cannot take off a mask without help from others, 
and those who face difficulties breathing when wearing a mask 
3 Refrain from visiting places that lack proper ventilation 
while many people are in proximity 
4 Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and running water for at least 30 seconds 
5 Don t touch your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands 
6 Cover your mouth with your sleeve or a tissue when coughing or sneezing 
7 Ventilate periodically throughout the day; 
clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces 
8 Avoid contact with people who display symptoms of COVID-19, 
such as fever, cough, and difficulty breathing 
9 Check your temperature and respiratory symptoms daily 
to detect COVID-19 clinical symptoms in advance 
Major symptoms include fever (37.5°C/99.5°F or higher), cough, difficulty breathing, chills, 
muscle aches, sore throat, loss of taste and smell; symptoms may also include tiredness, 
loss of appetite, phlegm buildup, runny nose, clogged nose, digestive symptoms (nausea, 
vomiting, diarrhea), confusion, dizziness, hemoptysis, chest pain, conjunctivitis, and skin rash 
10 Refrain from unnecessary travel  


Source: http://ncov.mohw.go.kr/infoBoardView.do?brdId=3&brdGubun=32&dataGubun=&ncvContSeq=3265&contSeq=3265&board_id=&gubun=

(Released as of July 13, 2020)