Must-Have For Novel
Coronavirus Prevention

Outdoor Guide

Get all the coronavirus emergency must-haves and to-avoid-close-contact e-bikes and scooters for an inevitable going-out.

1. Why is this novel coronavirus different from other coronaviruses?

A. It's a infetious desease that is transmissible from human to human.

B. An infected person might not show symptoms for up to 14 days after exposure. It means that the COVID-19 can be transmitted while a person still isn't showing any symptoms."

2. How is the coronavirus transmitted?

According to WHO report, the COVID-19 coronavirus can move from person to person via respiratory droplets (when a person sneezes or coughs), direct contact with infected individuals, and contact with contaminated surfaces and objects.

3. What are the symptoms of infection with COVID-19?

Coronavirus signs and symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath. Some people also experience fatigue,headaches and, less frequently, diarrhea.

4. Is there any treatment for novel coronavirus?

No. There is no known treatment for this deadly corona disease by far, though many patients have recovered from their symptoms.

5. How to protect youself and your family from the coronavirus?

A. Wash your hands frequently with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water for at least 20 seconds.

B. Avoid close contact with others, stay at least 3 feet (or 1 meter) away from people who may be infected.

C. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.

D. Stay home when you are sick.

E. Cover your entire mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw it in the trash.

F. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe, or alcohol pads.

G. Monitor the latest coronavirus updates.

H. Keep the doors and windows wide open to maintain a good air circulation.

I. Drink plenty of fluids to stay hydrated, and get plenty of rest as you do every cold and flu season .

6. How to wear a face mask correctly?

5 steps to put on, use, take off and dispose of a mask from WHO:

A. Before putting on a mask, clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.

B. Cover mouth and nose with mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.

C. Avoid touching the mask while using it; if you do, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.

D. Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp and do not re-use single-use masks.

F. To remove the mask: remove it from behind (do not touch the front of mask); discard immediately in a closed bin; clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.

7. Difference between N95 respirator masks and surgical mask

The face mask is a must-have to protect humans from respiratory diseases, especially during the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. There are many kinds of masks, and the N95 respirators and surgical masks are preferred to avoid infected by this dangerous and infectious virus.

The differences between N95 respirators and surgical masks mainly based on their intended use. The N95 respirator is designed to reduce the user’s exposure to particles including small particle aerosols and large droplets, while the surgical mask is fluid-resistant and protect the user against large droplets, sprays or splatter that may contain germs (viruses and bacteria), keeping it from reaching your mouth and nose.

Typically, a surgical mask is loose-fitting and an N95 respirator is tight-fitting, it means that minimal leakage occurs around the edges of the mask when you inhale with an N95 respirator.

An N95 respirator mask is pricier than a surgical mask, and the N95 mask is reusable, but the surgical mask is disposable to discard after you encounter anyone who may be infected. For hygiene safety, the N95 respirator is ideally discarded when it becomes damaged or deformed.

If you have a low budget and want to fend off the COVID-19, a surgical mask containing 3 layers is enough to create a physical barrier between your mouth and nose and potential contaminants in the immediate environment. Wearing a face mask is only a basic action to prevent from coronavirus infection, you should also wash your hands frequently and follow the other tips to prepare well enough for the corona disease.