Actor Anil Kapoor raises awareness about Covid-19 related precautions
On Monday, Actor Anil Kapoor urged people to stay in their homes and raised awareness in a message aired about other precautionary steps necessary to avoid coronavirus spread. As you all know, we're in the midst of a coronavirus pandemic, and if we want to stay healthy, then we need to do something together he said.
Updated: Mar 30, 2020 17:07 IST
|Niranjani Jesentha Kumari Prabagararaj
|See the precautionary measures said by Anil Kapoor
"As you all know, we're in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, and if we want to remain healthy, then we need to do something together. So, not only for ourselves but for the protection of everyone around ourselves, we need to pursue those things.
The actor, 63, then went on to talk about all the COVID-19-related precautionary measures.
"Please remain inside your house and do not crowd anywhere, practice social distance, which means avoiding meeting other people. When you have to go outside, make sure that people are at least 6 meters away," said the actor of 'Nayak.'
Clean your hands for at least 20 seconds, with soap and water. Do not put unwashed hands on your lips, nose, or ears. Don't get next to the sick ones. When you're sick, then quarantine at home, "he said.
"While sneezing or coughing, cover your mouth with a tissue paper or a handkerchief. And please throw the used tissues in the dustbin, don't reuse them," he said.
"To cover your mouth with a tissue paper or a handkerchief while sneezing or coughing. And please throw the used tissues into the dustbin, do not reuse them," he said.
"If you don't have tissues, then cover your mouth with your sleeves or your elbow but not with your hands. Please keep clean all the surfaces you use every day, such as doorbuttons, sinks, faucets, and countertops," he added.
Kapoor ended the announcement by letting people be aware of the COVID-19 symptoms and telling them to contact the doctor if they believe they have contracted the virus.
Please note that the COVID-19 symptoms are fever, respiratory problems, and coughs. Its signs are seen after nearly 14 days of exposure, "said Kapoor.
"If you believe you've been compromised and you're having symptoms, please contact your doctor and most importantly, stay in your room. Stay safe.
The total number of positive coronavirus cases in India rose to 1071 Monday, including 99 recoveries and 29 deaths, according to the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare.