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The Government’s is again urging the members of the public to do their part to reduce transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19) by adhering to the prescribed social-distancing protocols as this remains one of the most effective defenses in combating the virus. Listen as the Ministry of Health and Wellness shares recommendations on how to reduce the spread of COVID19 within communities. 

A number of reports have been made about persons mixing cleaning agents in an effort to make them stronger and more effective against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). By doing this persons are harming themselves according to the Caribbean Poison Information Network (CARPIN). Press play to find out why you should desist from mixing household chemicals to create sanitizing agents.       

Contact tracing is one of the interventions being used to contain the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in Jamaica. It’s a similar process to what experts have been using to effectively control the Ebola virus disease (EVD) in Africa. Press play to hear more about how this method is helping to stem the spread of COVID-19.

On this edition of Get the Facts the Ministry of Health shares with us what is being done to slow the transmission of COVID 19 PT1. Press play to hear more.

Get the facts gives us details on the COVID-19 do’s and don’ts, press play to get the details.

For most people, symptoms of a COVID-19 infection start with a fever and a dry cough. The virus can be transmitted through droplets from coughing or sneezing. So it’s best to cough or sneeze into your sleeve or into a disposable tissue. Discard the tissue into a closed rubbish bin and then clean your hands. Try to stay at least two metres away from a person who is coughing or sneezing. Press play to learn about steps you can take to prevent infection.