FIRST HAND ADVISE ON CORONA-VIRUS.

My name is Palesa Seneke I’m based in China. This is what I can share from my experience and what I think might be useless to our people at home:
1: The virus is not airborne like example: Chicken pox. It can only go through your mouth, nose, ears and eyes.
2: It doesn’t get through your skin, but if touch a surface with the virus, then touch your face, you will be infected.
3: They say you can survive for 14days without showing any symptoms. However, from what we have witnessed here, it can be longer. So basically we don’t know how long it takes, it depends on the person’s immune system.
4: Money, bank cards and door handles are the biggest carrier of the virus. The most vulnerable will be people using public transport, banks and retail. (That’s why it’s important to wash hands as soon as you get home and before you eat).
5: Those counting Church offering, should wash their hands after counting.
6: Tuck-shops ko Kasi “in the compounds” should try to also practice hygiene for their sake and the customers.
7: Soap and warm water should always be your first option. Do not worry about expensive soaps, any kind of Soap can destroy the fat/lipid layer surrounding the virus that gives it protection.
7: wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Trick(count 1-20)
8: Hand sanitizer / disinfectant sprays are also an option, but they must at least have (60% – 90%) of alcohol.
9: Disinfect every new package( including mail) you receive and food items from the grocery store. Wash new clothing and wigs before wearing.
10: Avoid crowded places and limit home visits. This is important please.
NB: I don’t know how this will be possible, since some of our families and friends live with 10 people in a two room house .
11: Everyone can be infected. However, so far the most vulnerable ke “the” elderly and those who already have other medical conditions.
So the younger generations should try to do most of the errands and encourage our elders to stay at home.