Hygiene matters

Everyone must practice good hygiene to protect against infection and prevent this virus from spreading. The good news – it’s easy to practice and here 8 tips for things you should be doing:

Cover your coughs and sneezes with your elbow or a tissue

Dispose of used tissues straight into the bin

Wash your hands often with soap and water, including before and after eating and after going to the toilet

Use alcohol-based hand sanitisers

Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth

Clean and disinfect frequently used surfaces, such as benchtops, desks and doorknobs

Clean and disinfect frequently used objects such as mobile phones, keys, wallets and work passes

Increase the amount of fresh air available by opening windows or adjusting the air conditioning