Individuals at High-risk

They should:

• Stop smoking
• Maintain good control of diabetes
• Regular exercise
• Weight reduction where applicable
• Avoid crowded public places.
• Wash hands frequently.
• Avoid touching friends and relatives who are unwell.

Continue to follow STANDARD precautions like:

• Wear a mask if sick with cold or flu.
• Do not sneeze in hands. Do so in the elbow.
• Avoid touching nose and face unless hands are washed/clean.
• Report to a physician at the earliest signs of sickness.

By Dr. Jyoti Upadhyay, Specialist, Internal Medicine, Aster Hospital, Mankhool

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For further guidance, you can speak to our of our internal medicine specialist through Aster e-Consult