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Sanitising your hands before and after work, as well as
during if necessary, should be a routine
Have sanitisers at every workstation or
carry your own. Make sure that there is at
least 2m distance between two work desks.
If someone is unwell, politely ask her/him to
leave, even if it seems to be ‘just a cold’. Wear
your masks and gloves at all times. Refrain
from shaking hands, stick to the traditional
namaste to greet one another. Only have the
lift operator press your floor button for you.
If you do not have a lift operator, carry a box
of toothpicks or wooden sticks that you can
use to press the button and dispose of the
stick immediately into a covered bin. That is
one alternative, another option that you have
is: take the stairs. While taking the stairs, do
not touch the railing or lean onto the wall for
support.
The only economically feasible and reliable
test that you can perform is temperature
testing. All workplaces should have infrared
thermometers. A reading of more than
100.4°F (38°C) should be an indicator for the
employee to isolate themselves for 14 days
before coming back to work.
Chaiwallah, cigarette vendor next
to your office/ Roadside bhel or
chaatwallah: wearing a mask when in a
public place has been made compulsory
by the government. When going out
for some street food, ensure that your
vendor is wearing a glove and mask while
handling goods. Stand in a line, maintaining
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Your favourite street food beckons… but ensure the ven-
dor and you follow hygiene practices
appropriate distance from other customers.
Make sure that they use mineral/bottled
water and packaged goods only. Ask them
to keep all other food items covered when
not in use. Kindly request them to put your
order on the counter instead of handing it to
you.
Movie halls, Malls, Clubs, Restaurants:
It would not be sensible to avail of non-
essential services at the moment. Avoid
going to crowded public spaces and eating
too much from outside right away.
The elderly are more vulnerable and need
to be more cautious of their surroundings.
Keep your homes clean and tidy. Eat better.
Exercise regularly and avoid physical
contact with people who do not live with
you, regardless of how well you know them.
Amidst this pandemic, let’s not disregard
our other medical needs. Stay in touch
with your general physician and get your
prescriptions refilled a little before you
might run out of them.
It’s probably safest to stay away from non-essential activ-
ities like movies, which take you to crowded spaces
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