What precautions should I take to NOT get COVID-19?

Having worked in a COVID CARE CENTER, among the asymptomatic positive patients , I have learnt some simple yet effective methods to protect yourself and your family.

These could be termed as PROPHYLACTIC (medicine or course of action meant to prevent disease) measures.

1. SALT WATER GARGLES - make sure the water is warm and not hot and not more than two pinches of salt in a glass of water. 
2. STEAM INHALATION - do it daily and specially after you return home from work, shopping, etc.
3. Vit D, C, Bplex, Zinc - these three vitamins are what we load up our patients with in order to build their immunity. They are essential for normal functioning of the body as well as recovering from an illness. 
4. HYGIENE - wash hands, face, feet every time you return from out. Use a gentle Soap and luke warm water. Make sure you gently scrub each part for a minimum on 20 seconds. Make sure you take a bath every single day. Wash your hair when ever you've been outdoors. Viral particles can get deposited on your hair.
5. DO NOT TOUCH YOUR FACE - going outdoors with a mask is bound to make you feel that urge to adjust the mask, rub your eyes.. BUT DON'T. 
6. USE MASKS / FACE SHIELD - use them in crowded places, closed areas with a lot of people.
7. DO NOT SKIP MEALS - Load up yourself with nutritious food and do not miss out on that milk and eggs!

WHEN TO NOT USE A MASK

1. While exercising, running, cycling. Using a mask during such activities will do more harm than good. The sweat accumulation on the mask can aid growth of bacteria with which you can infect yourself.
2. While Driving alone in a car. 
3. While Sleeping

Make sure you change a mask every 6 hourly. Dispose the old mask properly. 

IS THE FACE SHIELD GOOD?

-Since the virus can enter via the eyes, get deposited on the face , it is always a good idea to use face shields in heavily crowded areas.

SHOULD I CONSUME ARSENIC ALBUM PILLS?

- No. There is no scientific basis to prove that it boosts your immunity. Rather load yourself with good food and Vitamins.

SHOULD I USE A VEGGIE WASH TO WASH MY VEGETABLES AND FRUITS?

- No. Wash them with water and salt. Never put any chemicals on edibles. It will cause more harm in the long term.