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themselves [2]. It also may be enticing to use the masks used for COVID-19 Pandemic those in healthcare, but those should only be used by those in the field. They are necessities for healthcare workers and first responders. Prevention Protocol: After all these points, it is important to consider that the mask is not a replacement for social distancing and should not be treated as such. Perspectives and Approaches The “Six Feet” rule, otherwise known as Social distancing, is a very important factor in the act of pandemic prevention and is usually John S Makary* neglected to be treated as such. It can be even inside one’s home that they neglect to maintain at least 6 feet from their household members, Department of Internal Medicine, Ain Shams University Medical Center, Cairo, Egypt when this can endanger themselves and their family [3]. This holds especially true outside the home, in which everyone can be a source of contagion, and should be extremely important to socially distance The Coronavirus, otherwise known as Covid-19, is a recent disease from those at a higher risk of catching the disease [4]. Furthermore, that has plagued many nations and has had high infection and death it is very important to avoid crowds, especially in restaurants, bars, ratios, and is seemingly unstoppable. It is integral that when dealing fitness centers, or movie theaters, that can put you at a higher chance with this disease we practice extreme hygienic protocols to limit of getting Covid-19. It is particularly crucial to apply this idea in areas spread and infection from one person to another. It is when we stop with poor ventilation, indoor spaces that offer only a limited amount the main spread of the coronavirus that we can truly start to recover of fresh air and crowded and small places [5]. from its effects. Moreover, as important as it may be to maintain others safety, When dealing with Covid-19, we must consider both ourselves we should not forget to keep our own as well. This involves keeping and everyone around us, for proper preventive methods to take place. very pristine personal hygiene, which includes the washing of hands. One way is to wear a mask to protect both ourselves and others from Hands should be washed often with soap and water for at least 20 the spread of Covid-19. Another can involve what is called “social seconds especially after certain actions which include: spending a distancing”, which has each person be at least 6 feet (2 arm lengths) frequent amount of time in a public area, after blowing your nose, away from each other, for all except those who do not live with coughing, or sneezing, handling your mask, changing a diaper, caring oneself [1]. Finally, it is most important for everyone to avoid crowds, for someone sick, before eating or preparing food, touching your face, or large groups in one area; as the more people we encounter, the and after touching animals or pets. If soap and water are not currently higher likelihood that we contract COVID-19. accessible, using a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol is preferable. Also, if hands are unwashed however, it is crucial to Most seem to believe that a mask is only for preventing the remember to avoid touch any part of your face, including your eyes, spreading of the disease to the person wearing it, when the person nose, and mouth. Likewise, one should cover their own coughs and wearing the mask is mainly to stop the disease from spreading sneezing, all the while disposing of any tissues used after.So, it is others. Even if the wearer of the mask does not “feel” sick, but still important to keep a consistent and tidy personal hygiene to further has Covid-19, the mask will be useless in terms of preventing the decrease any possibilities of contracting the coronavirus [5]. spread to everyone and anyone near the infected. When it comes to wearing a mask, certain rules must apply, as for example, mask Another aspect of potentially preventing any opportunities of should be worn in public and open settings, especially when social getting sick with coronavirus involves keeping one’s environment distancing cannot be put in place. Additionally, masks should not be clean and germ free. Cleaning and disinfecting frequently touched worn on children younger than 2 years old, those with respiratory surfaces daily such as: tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, issues, the unconscious, or those who cannot remove the mask by handles, desks, phone, keyboards, toilets, water faucets, and sinks. To clean these surfaces, they must be first cleaned with detergent and *Corresponding author: John S Makary, Department of Internal Medicine, Ain soap, and then a household disinfectant must be used to complete the Shams University Medical Center, Cairo, Egypt Tel: +1 6148064055; E-mail: [email protected] cleaning. In keeping both ourselves and our environments clean, we can make sure that there is an overall lower risk of Covid-19 occurring Citation: Makary JS (2021) COVID-19 Pandemic Prevention Protocol: Perspec- overall [6]. tives and Approaches. J Clin Stud Med Case Rep 8: 106.

Received: February 01, 2021; Accepted: February 02, 2021; Published: Even with all these prevention techniques, it still is not a finite February 09, 2021 guarantee thatonewill not get the virus or get sick at all. Therefore,

Copyright: © 2021 Makary JS. This is an open-access article distributed under it is important that one monitor their health daily, and watch for any the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution License, which permits unrestrict- symptoms, be that a fever, cough, shortness of breath, or any other ed use, distribution, and reproduction in any medium, provided the original author symptoms of Covid-19 [7]. This is especially important if one has and source are credited. recently been in a compact or highly populated area and was not able Citation: Makary JS (2021) COVID-19 Pandemic Prevention Protocol: Perspectives and Approaches. J Clin Stud Med Case Rep 8: 106.

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