hours or days on surfaces so you may become infected by touching a surface that contains the virus and then touching your nose, mouth or eyes.
When someone sneezes, coughs, or speaks small liquid droplets are launched from their mouth or nose into the air which may contain the virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets along with the COVID-19 virus if the person has the disease. Some people may not know that are infected with the virus as they may have no symptoms but can still spread the virus.
You should have 2 arms’ length between yourself and other people to reduce this risk. Remind those around you to wear their mask and wash their hands frequently.
Not being able to spend time with family and friends, no handshakes, no hugs and not being able to see the smiles behind the masks is tough on all of us, however it is ironically the new way that we show just how much we care by reducing their risk.
Keep safe, wash hands and stay 2 arms’ length away…
Dr Sarahan Brophy