India is witnessing a second wave of COVID-19 pandemic, which has completely overwhelmed the country’s medical infrastructure as demands growing up for medical oxygen, hospital beds and other life-saving supplies.
The cases are surging even as the world’s largest COVID-19 vaccination drive is underway with over 14.52 crore people have been vaccinated so far, according to the Union Health Ministry's report.
Amid the rising coronavirus infection, many states and districts have announced restrictions, like lockdown, night curfew and limitation on public gathering, among others to prevent the transmission.
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As the second wave of COVID-19 is ravaging the country, it is important to understand when the chances of being exposed increase. According to US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the chances of being exposed to novel coronavirus infection increase when one goes out of the house. It included leaving the house for work, to run errands, or for any other reason. A person, out of the home may contract the virus and bring it back to home.
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Here are the chances of a person being exposed to COVID-19 increase, when a person:
> has close contact with other people. This means getting closer than six feet with others.
> spends more time with other people
> spends time in crowds, which means a gathering of more than 10 people
> spends time in indoor spaces, particularly if poorly ventilated
To save from getting infected outside the home, wear a mask, wash hands frequently, and stay at least six feet apart from people to protect yourself and prevent bringing COVID-19 into your home, advises CDC.
How to wear a mask?
Here are the few things that should be followed regarding masking up your face:
> Wash your hands before putting on your mask.
> Wear your mask over your nose and mouth and secure it under your chin.
> Fit your mask snugly against the sides of your face.
> Make sure you can breathe easily.
> When you take off your mask, handle it only by the ear loops or ties.
> Store your used mask safely to keep it clean between uses.
> Wash your cloth mask regularly, preferably in a washing machine.
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