How can elderly people prevent COVID-19?

The elderly have weak immunity and are at high risk of contracting the novel coronavirus pneumonia. Judging from the age of confirmed cases, the elderly account for the majority. But now the novel coronavirus has been initially controlled, and many patients have been discharged from the hospital. The elderly must do a good job of daily protection and don't always relax.

How can the elderly prevent the new coronavirus?

1. Scientific prevention and management

Reduce the number of times you go out and do not go to crowded places. Maintain a regular schedule, pay attention to personal hygiene, measure your body temperature every morning and evening, and pay attention when your body temperature exceeds 37.5℃. Do not use preventive drugs without authorization. In addition, learn authoritative information through official media, do not believe in rumors or spread them, so as not to cause unnecessary panic. In addition, maintain a good mood and do not be overly anxious or fearful. If your mood does not improve, you can seek psychological help hotlines.

2. Open windows frequently for ventilation

Open the windows at least twice a day to ventilate the room, each time for no less than 30 minutes, which can reduce the amount of viruses in the room, but you need to keep warm when ventilating to prevent colds.

3. Wash your hands frequently

Wash your hands with soap or laundry detergent under running water after contact with animals or animal feces, when going out, before meals, and after defecation. Each hand wash should not be less than 15 seconds.

4. Disinfection should be done correctly

The respiratory tract of the elderly is fragile and sensitive, so choose disinfection products with less irritation. It is recommended to choose 75% alcohol cotton pads, or you can use diluted 84 disinfectant to clean furniture and floors. The elderly should not use fumigation vinegar for disinfection, which has no effect and may induce respiratory discomfort.

5. Protect yourself when you go out

Choose disposable medical masks when going out. The elderly should try not to use protective masks such as N95 or KN95. These masks are highly airtight, have high breathing resistance, and make breathing difficult. Cotton masks and sponge masks cannot be used. Avoid touching items in public places, and do not touch your eyes, mouth, and nose directly with your hands. The distance between people should be at least 1 meter, and close contact should be reduced.

Warm Tips

The elderly should exercise properly, such as doing Tai Chi, radio gymnastics, qigong exercises, walking, etc. at home, but they should not do strenuous exercise, and each exercise time should not be less than 30 minutes. If you suffer from chronic diseases, you should take medicine regularly and should not stop or reduce the medicine suddenly.