Recently, Singapore has seen a sharp increase in the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases. As a result, Singapore has stepped up its measures and implemented the Circuit Breaker as a temporary measure on 7th April 2020. With more than 2500 cases currently, we have read up different sources and consolidated a few ways on the basic precautionary measures we can take.
1. Maintain Social Distancing
During this circuit breaker period, Singaporeans are advised to only leave the house for essential reasons, such as to get essential goods and services, or if one works in an essential service sector. All gatherings with family or friends who do not live together are banned as well. As for those that leave the house, a safety distance of at least one metre must be kept from others (Gov.sg, 2020).
It is important for us to maintain social distance in this period of time, especially with someone who is coughing or sneezing, so as to contain the spread of the virus. Social distancing does not only protect us but helps protect those around us too. Let’s stand together by not standing together physically.
2. Practise Good Hygiene
Cover our mouth and nose when we need to cough or sneeze and dispose of the used tissue and wash our hands immediately. Also, avoid touching our eyes, nose and mouth as our hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses from there. The contaminated hands can then transfer the virus picked up to our eyes, nose or mouth, which can enter our body and make us sick as a result (WHO, 2020).
3. Cleaning and Disinfecting
Washing our hands regularly and thoroughly with soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub will help kill the viruses that may be on our hands. According to a study, the COVID-19 virus can stick around on plastic surfaces for up to three days. Thus, by washing hands regularly, it is the first line of defence against the virus (Belgey, 2020).
It is also good to clean your homes and disinfect the place especially when a household member is sick. The frequently touched surfaces and surfaces which may have been exposed to respiratory droplets should be sanitized (National Environment Agency, 2020). JNR Entertainment has also introduced our Disinfection Service in Singapore. If you require disinfection and do not wish to do all the hassle yourself, why not engage our professional service to do so for you?
Above all, let’s stand in solidarity together as one to overcome this adversity together as we all be socially responsible in this period of time. From all of us at JNR Entertainment, we hope that everyone will stay healthy and take care. Till we meet again in future events!
References
Belgey, S. (2020, March 19). Watch: Coronavirus survives on surfaces up to 72 hours. Here’s how to protect yourself. Retrieved from STAT News: https://www.statnews.com/2020/03/19/coronavirus-survives-on-surfaces-how-to-protect-yourself/
Gov.sg. (2020, April 11). What you can and cannot do during the circuit breaker period. Retrieved from Gov.sg: https://www.gov.sg/article/what-you-can-and-cannot-do-during-the-circuit-breaker-period
National Environment Agency. (2020, January 25). Interim Guidelines for Environmental Cleaning and Disinfection of Areas Exposed to Confirmed Case(s) of COVID-19 in Non-Healthcare Premises. Retrieved from National Environment Agency: https://www.nea.gov.sg/our-services/public-cleanliness/environmental-cleaning-guidelines/guidelines
WHO. (2020, March 18). Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) advice for the public. Retrieved from World Healthy Organization: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019/advice-for-public
