6 Anti-Covid-19 Tools
We believe that
by the time this pandemic is over, you have prepared a holiday plan to relieve
stress and boredom during quarantine. As part of the preparation for the
holiday, you must bring protective equipment to reduce the possibility of Covid
transmission, as is often associated by the government.
To help you in
that preparation, this time, we will share information about 6 self-protection
tools from Covid-19 that must be brought during the holidays. What tools should
there be? Let's go straight to the first list.
1. Mask
The first and
most important tool to use is a mask. In general, there are 2 types of shows,
medical and non-medical masks. If you are on vacation out of town, we strongly
recommend using medical masks that have been proven effective in containing
viruses and germs. The most effective mask to hold virus particles is the N99
or N95 type. Both masks can be worn about 3 times.
After that, there
is a surgical medical mask that is green. This medical mask is an excellent
choice if you feel the N99 and N95 masks are too expensive. However, this mask
cannot be used repeatedly, only once.
As for
non-medical masks, there are several types of coating materials used, ranging
from T-shirt materials, wet wipes, kitchen washcloths, bed linen, and
waterproof cotton fabrics. However, based on research from Cambridge
University, kitchen washcloths, mixed cotton fabrics, and linens are considered
the most effective in resisting virus particles. Well, that's the type of masks
that are on the market, which one will you choose?
2. Hand Sanitiser spray and soap
Usually, in
hotels or public places, hand sanitiser or soap has been provided. But,
you still have to bring both to stay hygienic wherever you are. If you have
just one container, then prioritise soap over hand sanitiser.
Why is that?
Because soap is considered more effective in eliminating viruses and germs,
even more, dangerous than Covid-19. It was presented by UCI Health and the
Centers for Disease and Prevention. Because soap is effective in destroying the
surface membranes of bacteria and viruses. Wash your hands and feet with soap
for at least 20 seconds so that disinfection from the soap can kill germs and
viruses completely.
Meanwhile, if
soap is not available and you are excellent, you can buy a hand
sanitiser with an alcohol content of 70% to do a thorough cleaning. Rub your
hands evenly until dry after using a hand sanitiser so that germs and
viruses can disappear completely. It's just that the intense use of hand
sanitiser can make the skin dry and cracked because of the alcohol
contained in it. So, which one are you going to choose? Liquid soap or hand
sanitiser?
3. Face Protection and Head Covering
Face protection
or face shield is the following powerful tool to ward off black magic,
eh wrong, Covid-19 virus while on vacation. A face shield can prevent
small particles from hitting the face because it is blocked by plastic
material. Also, don't forget to combine it with a head covering to cover the
entire area of your face and head.
There are many
face shield models and designs on the market. For example, a standard
face shield that is bound to the head,
and an anti-dew face shield made of polyethene terephthalate
(PET) mica, cannot reflect light and cannot cause dew, or a thick glass face
shield that is often used by medical personnel who have head coverings.
Use a face
protector that is not equipped with a head covering. You can use a medical
type head covering only for single-use or non-medical types that you
can easily find on the market, such as a cap type kupluk, baseball, fedora, or
maybe bucket. So, the face to the head can be covered from exposure to
bacteria and viruses.
4. Gloves
If you like to
hold things while on vacation, such as items in the centre of souvenirs, tables
and chairs when eating at restaurants, or maybe touching the hotel reception
desk, you will need to be very similar to the fifth tool, namely gloves.
In general,
gloves are divided into medical and non-medical types. Yep. Just like a mask. It
is made of latex material that is not easily torn, flexible, and safe for
medical types. But for non-medical types are more often made of fabric and
knitted wool.
If you struggle
and find a medical one, use a non-medical one is also allowed. As long as it is
waterproof and not used for too long. After about 4 hours of use,
immediately replace it with other gloves, then wash the dirty gloves. Then when
using gloves, never touch the face area, especially the eyes, nose, and mouth,
so that viruses and bacteria in the gloves do not spread through the face area.
5. Antiseptic Wipes
The fifth
appliance is antiseptic wipes, which must have been widely circulated in your
favourite stores. You can use the tissue to wipe objects or objects you will
use, such as tables, chairs, and others. Antiseptic wipes are usually wet and
are not suitable for drying hands.
Therefore, dry
wipes are also mandatory for you to dry your hands after rinsing water and
soap. In addition, if antiseptic wipes run out, you can use dry wipes that have
been sprayed hand sanitiser to sterilise the objects you will touch.
6 Personal Equipment
The last point on
this list and no less critical is using personal equipment during the holidays,
such as spoons, forks, drinking and eating places, and worship tools. The
government has advised avoiding using tools that others have often touched and
have not been guaranteed cleanliness.
In addition,
there are also physical contact aids with particular objects such as door handles,
ATM machines, or parking ticket machines. What does it look like? Try to search
in search engines with the keyword"Hygiene Hand Tool" or "CoronaFingerExtension", then
an example of an anti-virus physical contact tool will appear. The device is
quite helpful as a substitute for fingers, you know! The shape is also quite
funny and unique to be stored as accessories. Curious to try it?
Well, that's 6 anti-Covid-19 tools that you must bring and use during the holidays. Do you have the tools above? Or have you prepared a list as a default on vacation? Tell us in the comments section, yes. Have a good vacation, and keep the health protocols!
