Wash your hands
Wash often using soap for at least 20 seconds, then dry. It is important that your hands stay dry to avoid invisible things such as the virus to easily get in to your hands. This kills the virus by bursting its protective bubble. Avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth especially when your hands are not clean.
When coughing or sneezing
Either cover your nose and mouth with your handkerchief or tissue or better yet use your elbow to keep the virus off your hands and avoid spreading it to others and make them sick. Also, make sure you wash your hands.
Stay home
Stay home if you're sick especially if you have any of the following symptoms: a fever, cough, shortness of breath, sneezing or a runny nose. Then call your GP, before you visit or call the Healthline (for free) on 0800 358 5453.
Be kind
Looking after others especially the elders who are in isolation. You can make a huge difference by: checking-in on any elderly or vulnerable people; looking after anyone in need of help; dropping supplies to those at home sick; talking to friends, whanau, neighbours, to see if they need support; and connecting with and supporting local clubs and societies
Self-isolation
Self-isolation means staying at home as a precaution. It is taking a simple common-sense steps to avoid close contact with other people as much as possible, like you would with a flu.
Physical distancing
This is sometimes known as "social distancing" and is about keeping a safe distance (about 2 meters away) from others. This doesn't mean that you can't use the phone or internet to keep in touch with family and friends. It is best not to shake hands, kiss hello or hongi for now.
Cleaning surfaces
Like the flu, COVID-19 can be transmitted from person to person. COVID-19 can remain on plastic and stainless steel surfaces for up to about three days and less than that for other types of surfaces. If surface looks visible dirty, they should be cleaned first. It is best to use a disinfectant that is antiviral.
