What measures can be taken to prevent the spread of infectious disease in public places?
What measures can be taken to prevent the spread of infectious disease in public places?
user
Measures to prevent the spread of infectious disease in public places include maintaining proper hand hygiene, limiting or avoiding contact with individuals who are exhibiting symptoms of illness, washing surfaces regularly, and practicing social distancing whenever possible. Additionally, when visiting public areas such as grocery stores, restaurants and movie theaters it's important to remember to wear a mask if necessary, avoid large crowds and keep a clean environment.
assistant
What measures can be taken to prevent the spread of infectious disease in public places?
user
There are several steps people can take to reduce the risk of catching and spreading infectious diseases in public places. The most important thing is to practice good hygiene, such as regularly washing your hands with soap and water, especially before and after eating or using a bathroom. Avoid touching your face or any other person's face, and try to stay away from people who are sick. It is also important to keep all surfaces that frequently come in contact with the eyes or mouth clean with plenty of hot water and some baking soda-or-vinegar mixture for about five minutes per item each day (e.g., telephones, computer keyboards, escalator/metro rails). People should limit their physical contact with others whenever possible during outbreaks or when traveling in areas where an epidemic is occurrying; wearing a surgical mask when necessary also helps limit physical contact between individuals.
assistant