Dear readers, dear friends, the Сultural Center of the Caucasus Yezidis and the website yazidis.info in view of the increasing number of cases and the announcement by the world health organization of the coronavirus pandemic, we urge you to pay more attention to your health and the health of your loved ones.

You should carefully follow the instructions of who and local health organizations. With all recommendations and rules of prevention for protection against coronavirus.

Symptoms of coronavirus disease

Weakness

Elevated temperature

Dry cough

Headache

Sore throat

Heaviness in the chest

RULE 1. WASH YOUR HANDS FREQUENTLY WITH SOAP AND WATER

Clean and disinfect surfaces using household detergents.

Hand hygiene is an important measure to prevent the spread of flu and coronavirus infection. Wash with soap and water removes the virus. If you can't wash your hands with soap, use alcohol-containing or disinfecting wipes.

Cleaning and regular disinfection of surfaces (tables, door handles, chairs, gadgets, etc.) removes viruses.

RULE 2. OBSERVE DISTANCE AND ETIQUETTE

Viruses are transmitted from a sick person to a healthy person by airborne droplets (when sneezing, coughing), so it is necessary to observe a distance of at least 1 meter from patients.

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with your hands. The flu virus and coronavirus are spread through these pathways.

Wear a mask or use other available protective equipment to reduce the risk of illness.

When coughing, sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with disposable napkins, which should be discarded after use.

Avoiding unnecessary trips and visiting crowded places can reduce the risk of disease.

RULE 3. LEAD A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE

A healthy lifestyle increases the body's resistance to infection. Follow a healthy diet, including full sleep, consumption of foods rich in proteins, vitamins and minerals, and physical activity.

RULE 4. PROTECT YOUR RESPIRATORY SYSTEM WITH A MEDICAL MASK

Among other means of prevention, a special place is taken by wearing masks, which limit the spread of the virus.

Medical masks for respiratory protection are used:

- when visiting crowded places, traveling on public transport during a period of increasing incidence of acute respiratory viral infections;

- when caring for patients with acute respiratory viral infections;

- when communicating with persons with signs of acute respiratory viral infection;

- at the risk of infection with other airborne infections.

RULE 5. WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I HAVE THE FLU OR A CORONAVIRUS INFECTION?

Stay at home and see a doctor immediately.

Follow your doctor's instructions, stay in bed, and drink as much liquid as possible.