With New Zealand’s first case of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) confirmed recently, it’s important to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds | Nelson City Council

With New Zealand’s first case of Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19) confirmed recently, it’s important to wash your hands for at least 20 seconds with water and soap and dry them thoroughly:

– before eating or handling food
– after using the toilet
– after coughing, sneezing, blowing your nose or wiping children’s noses
– after caring for sick people

Avoid close contact with people with cold or flu-like illnesses.

Cover coughs and sneezes with disposable tissues or clothing.

For further details and useful tips go to the Ministry of Health – Manatū Hauora website www.health.govt.nz/covid-19

Credit: Nelson City Council