How to keep a virus-free environment?

COVID-19 can be spread by people infected with the virus coughing or sneezing, which releases tiny contaminated droplets into the air, putting anyone within reach at risk of inhaling them. These droplets can travel more than a metre from the infected person, settling on any surface and ready to be transferred to anyone who comes into contact with it. The virus can live on some surfaces for several days, according to data from the 2003 SARS outbreak, which caused a similar illness to the latest coronavirus. Plastered walls could be contaminated for up to a day and a half, plastic and stainless steel for 72 hours, and glass for 96 hours. As a result, the mobile phone, tablet, or computer screen you're reading this on could harbor COVID-19 for up to four days and be transferred on to anyone who touches it. Adopting good hygiene is one of the most effective weapons to slow or prevent the virus's spread. Here are the following things that can protect us: First, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth. Our hands touch door handles, keyboards, taps, and numerous other surfaces, so the virus could easily be picked up this way. Rubbing tired eyes or touching your nose or mouth could transfer the virus from your hands into your body. Next is to wash our hands regularly. Clean your hands thoroughly and often, using plenty of soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub to kill any viruses on your hands. Scrub for at least 20 seconds, making sure you clean your fingers, thumbs, and palms. The third is to practice respiratory hygiene. If you cough or sneeze, use a tissue and throw it in the trash afterwards. If you don’t have a tissue, cough into the crook of your arm instead of using your hand. If possible, avoid coughing or sneezing near other people. Next is to maintain social distance. Be aware of people around you and keep your distance from anyone coughing or sneezing. Stay at least 1 metre away to prevent inhaling the small liquid droplets sprayed by coughs and sneezes. Lastly, stay informed. Accurate information about COVID-19 and its spread is essential. But beware, because there is a lot of misinformation, scaremongering, and fake news floating around on social media that can hamper efforts to contain the virus.