Surah Al-Kahf – Verses 107-108 Jannat ul firdus

            Prevention method

The WHO declared the virus a global pandemic on March 11, and said it was "deeply concerned by the alarming levels of spread and severity" of the outbreak.

Take steps to protect yourself

Clean your hands often

·         Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

·         If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.

·         Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact

·         Avoid close contact with people who are sick

·        Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick. Maintain "social distancing" - keeping at least 1,8 metre (six feet) between yourself and others - particularly if they are coughing and sneezing,

·        Avoid unnecessary, unprotected contact with animals and be sure to thoroughly wash hands after contact

Take steps to protect others

·         Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care.

Cover coughs and sneezes

·         Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.

·         Throw used tissues in the trash.

·         Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Wear a facemask if you are sick

·         If you are sick: You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes, and people who are caring for you should wear a facemask if they enter your room. Learn what to do if you are sick.

·         If you are NOT sick: You do not need to wear a facemask unless you are caring for someone who is sick (and they are not able to wear a facemask). Facemasks may be in short supply and they should be saved for caregivers.

                             How to Protect Yourself

Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.

Know How it Spreads

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Clean and disinfect

·         Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.

·         If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.

To disinfect:
Most common EPA-registered household disinfectants will work. Use disinfectants appropriate for the surface.

Options include:

·         Diluting your household bleach.
To make a bleach solution, mix:

o    5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of water
OR

o    4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water

Follow manufacturer’s instructions for application and proper ventilation. Check to ensure the product is not past its expiration date. Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser. Unexpired household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted.

·         Alcohol solutions.
Ensure solution has at least 70% alcohol.

Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Home

Everyday Steps and Extra Steps When Someone Is Sick

                                   How to clean and disinfect

alert icon Wear disposable gloves to clean and disinfect.

Clean

·         Clean surfaces using soap and water. Practice routine cleaning of frequently touched surfaces.

High touch surfaces include:
Tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, sinks, etc.

Disinfect

·         Clean the area or item with soap and water or another detergent if it is dirty. Then, use a household disinfectant.

·         Recommend use of EPA-registered household disinfectantexternal icon.
Follow the instructions on the label to ensure safe and effective use of the product.
Many products recommend:

o    Keeping surface wet for a period of time (see product label)

o    Precautions such as wearing gloves and making sure you have good ventilation during use of the product.

·         Diluted household bleach solutions may also be usedif appropriate for the surface. Check to ensure the product is not past its expiration date. Unexpired household bleach will be effective against coronaviruses when properly diluted.
Follow manufacturer’s instructions for application and proper ventilation. Never mix household bleach with ammonia or any other cleanser.
Leave solution on the surface for at least 1 minute
To make a bleach solution, mix:

o    5 tablespoons (1/3rd cup) bleach per gallon of water
OR

o    4 teaspoons bleach per quart of water

Soft surfaces

For soft surfaces such as carpeted floor, rugs, and drapes

·         Clean the surface using soap and water or with cleaners appropriate for use on these surfaces.

·         Launder items (if possible) according to the manufacturer’s instructions.Use the warmest appropriate water setting and dry items completely.

OR

·         Disinfect with an EPA-registered household disinfectant. These disinfectantsexternal icon meet EPA’s criteria for use against COVID-19.

Electronics

For electronics, such as tablets, touch screens, keyboards, and remote controls.

·         Consider putting a wipeable cover on electronics

·         Follow manufacturer’s instruction for cleaning and disinfecting

o    If no guidance, use alcohol-based wipes or sprays containing at least 70% alcohol. Dry surface thoroughly.

Laundry

For clothing, towels, linens and other items

·         Wear disposable gloves.

·         Wash hands with soap and water as soon as you remove the gloves.

·         Do not shake dirty laundry.

·         Launder items according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Use the warmest appropriate water setting and dry items completely.

·         Dirty laundry from an ill person can be washed with other people’s items.

·         Clean and disinfect clothes hampers according to guidance above for surfaces.

Clean hands often

·         Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds.

o    Always wash immediately after removing gloves and after contact with an ill person.

·         Hand sanitizer: If soap and water are not readily available and hands are not visibly dirty, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. However, if hands are visibly dirty, always wash hands with soap and water.

·         Additional key times to clean hands include:

o    After blowing one’s nose, coughing, or sneezing

o    After using the restroom

o    Before eating or preparing food

o    After contact with animals or pets

o    Before and after providing routine care for another person who needs assistance (e.g. a child)

·         Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

                                      When Someone is Sick

Bedroom and Bathroom

Keep separate bedroom and bathroom for sick person (if possible)

·         The sick person should stay separated from other people in the home (as much as possible).

·         If you have a separate bedroom and bathroom: Reduce cleaning to as-needed (e.g. soiled items and surfaces) to minimize the amount of contact with the sick person.

o    Caregivers can provide personal cleaning supplies to the sick person (if appropriate). Supplies include tissues, paper towels, cleaners, and EPA-registered disinfectantsexternal icon.

·         If shared bathroom: Clean and disinfect after each use by the sick person. If this is not possible, the caregiver should wait as long as possible before cleaning and disinfecting.

·         See precautions for household members and caregivers for more information.

Food

·         Stay separated: The sick person should eat (or be fed) in their room if possible.

·         Wash dishes and utensils using gloves and hot water: Handle any non-disposable used food service items with gloves and wash with hot water or in a dishwasher.

Clean hands after handling used food service items.

Trash

·         Dedicated, lined trash can: If possible, dedicate a lined trash can for the ill person. Use gloves when removing garbage bags, and handling and disposing of trash. Wash hands afterwards.