- Hand hygiene is the main measure to avoid contagion, either with a hydroalcoholic solution or with soap and water.
- Experts recall the importance of maintaining social distance during meal times, as well as keeping the mask on as long as possible
COVID has changed our lives and has forced us to adopt customs and security measures that have been part of our daily lives for ten months. With the arrival of Christmas, the specialists in Preventive Medicine of the Ribera healthcare group They have prepared a decalogue with the keys to living safe family holidays.
Among the prevention measures to try to avoid contagion during the Christmas holidays, Ribera professionals highlight hand hygiene as a key factor in stopping the virus. Dr. Vicente García Román, head of the Ribera Preventive Medicine Service in the hospitals of Vinalopo y Torrevieja, remember that “we must maximize hand hygiene, either with a hydroalcoholic solution or with soap and water. In addition, to do it correctly we must remove rings, bracelets, earrings or watches as well as keep our nails short and without nail polish ”, he explains. Dr. García Román recommends the use of a mask as long as possible, regardless of the state of immunity against the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2). "Remember, also, that it is very important that when coughing or sneezing we cover our mouth and nose, with a flexed elbow or with a disposable handkerchief, which should be thrown away immediately in the trash, as well as avoiding touching your eyes, nose and the mouth, since the hands facilitate the transmission of the virus.
Maintaining a safety distance of at least one meter is also very important to minimize contact, as well as respecting the established limited capacity. Additionally, Ribera professionals recommend maximizing ventilation with windows and doors open, to the extent that is safe and feasible. In addition, they insist on making the population aware of the good results of the bubble groups and the importance of minimizing the number of contacts. "To the extent possible, the number of contacts should be reduced during the celebration of Christmas lunches and dinners."
Decalogue "Covid-19 Prevention during Christmas"
1. Hand hygiene: It is the main measure to avoid contagion. Hand hygiene should be maximized with hydroalcoholic solution, or with soap and water. Remove rings, bracelets, earrings or watches, collect hair and wear short nails without nail polish.
2. Use of mask: The use of a mask is recommended as long as possible. The use is regardless of the state of immunity against the new coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2)
3. Respiratory hygiene: when coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth and nose with a flexed elbow or with a disposable handkerchief that should be immediately thrown into the bin. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth, as your hands facilitate the transmission of the virus.
4. Safety distance: maintain the interpersonal safety distance greater than one meter to minimize contact. Avoid accumulation of people at coffee/lunch/break times. Elevator: Maximum capacity two people with a mask.
5. Maximize ventilation and outdoor activities: Keep windows and doors open to the extent that is safe and feasible based on the temperature.
6. Minimize the number of contacts: as far as possible, the number of contacts should be reduced during the celebration of Christmas lunches and dinners, preferably always the same bubble.
7. Limit night mobility: Remember that on the nights of December 24 to 25, 2020 and from December 31 to January 1, 2021, as on the other nights, there will be limitations on the freedom of movement of people at night.
8. Do not exceed the maximum capacity: Recommended for gatherings with family members and friends at Christmas lunches and dinners on December 24, 25 and 31, 2020 and January 1, 2021. In addition, it is recommended to hold meetings outdoors as much as possible. free
9. Christmas events: It is recommended to go to celebrations that can guarantee compliance with hygiene regulations and prevention of the risks of transmission of the virus. And as regards cultural events, it is recommended that the activities be carried out outdoors and always guaranteeing that the safety distance is met to minimize contact between attendees.
10. Purchases: experts urge to organize purchases in advance to avoid large crowds in streets and shopping centers
