How to Protect Yourself and Others (2024)

FAQs

How do you protect yourself and others? ›

Wearing a mask and putting distance between yourself and others can help lower the risk of COVID-19 transmission. Testing for COVID-19 can help you decide what to do next, like getting treatment to reduce your risk of severe illness and taking steps to lower your chances of spreading COVID-19 to others.

Home is where you stay when you are sick. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth –especially when you are sick. Cover your coughs and sneezes so you do not spread germs to others. Keep your distance from sick people so you don't get sick too.

Depending on your healthcare provider's advice and availability of testing, you might get tested to see if you still have COVID-19. If you will be tested, you can be around others when you have no fever, symptoms have improved, and you receive two negative test results in a row, at least 24 hours apart.

The Castle Doctrine

Under California's Castle Doctrine, there is no duty to retreat from an intruder in your home. You can confront them and chase them away. The Castle Doctrine even allows you to use deadly force inside your home when an intruder uses force to break in.

Whenever it's possible, try and walk with someone else or a group of friends. You're less likely to be attacked or mugged if you're with other people. If you are walking alone, always be aware of what's going on around you. Stay in busy areas with plenty of street lights and always avoid alleys or shortcuts.

Because coronavirus is transmitted through close contact with someone who is infected, it's common for the virus to spread within homes. But a positive diagnosis for one person doesn't always mean others will be infected.

While rest will help you fight the disease, it's not good to stay in bed all the time. Resume your normal activities as soon as you're up to it. Hydrate: This is especially important if you have a fever, which can cause you to sweat and lose fluids.

Do I need to quarantine if I was around someone who was exposed to COVID? ›

If you do not develop any symptoms, you will need to stay in self-quarantine for 10 days from the last time you were in close contact with a person who has COVID-19.

Stay away from people who try to hurt your feelings.

Don't define yourself by what other people say. Instead, distance yourself from people who are mean. Keep in mind that people are often mean because they feel bad about themselves. Don't let what they say get to you.

To ensure the safety of yourself and others, make sure you are aware of the correct safety procedures at your place of work. This means: listening very carefully to safety information provided by your employer. asking for clarification, help or instructions if you're not sure about how to perform any task safely.

Don't put yourself in situations where you could be at risk. Be alert, keep your home and belongings secure and always plan your journeys.