Are you going on vacation? Tips from Dr. Petros Karagiannis to protect yourself from the virus
Despite the fact that we are in the holiday season and on August 15, the risk of the crown spreading is still visible. Most of us are on vacation but we must not forget our protection against the virus.
Professor of Microbiology / Molecular Virology and member of our epidemiological team, Petros Karagiannis, gave some tips to protect ourselves from the virus during our holidays.
We must not forget
Wash your hands with soap and water or use an alcoholic antiseptic
Avoid close contact with other people - Keep your distance
We wear masks indoors
When we sneeze we cover our nose and mouth with a tissue
We wash our hands before touching the nose, eyes, mouth
As Mr. Karagiannis mentioned, the biggest danger during the holidays is gatherings and parties. "It is important in public places to keep our distance, not to gather indoors and to have distances at the tables. Where the danger lies is in the parties that are held at home by young people. "It is better to avoid party gatherings between strangers because it is difficult to locate people through tracking."
As for family dinners on the day of August 15, he said that individuals should be limited to the number specified in the decrees. "There is no reason for many people to gather. To keep our distance ".
What about seas / pools / hotels
The rules followed in swimming pools, hotel pools or hotels must comply with the protocols. "All this has to do with the appropriate number of people depending on each space separately."
As explained by Dr. Karagiannis on the beach it is difficult for someone to catch the virus, however even there we have to keep our distance. While reminding that there is no risk of transmission of the virus from the sea or pool water as to transmit the virus you must inhale it.
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