近日，新冠病毒在全球爆發，很多國家都遭受了嚴峻的考驗。當前，還沒有特效疫苗能預防該病毒的傳播，避免暴露是目前最佳的預防手段。除此之外，我們還需要做哪些防護措施才能有效保護自己和身邊的人呢？今天艾倫就跟大家一起來探討一下英文中是如何表達新冠病毒的預防方法的。
Ⅰ. Take steps to protect yourself 保護自己的方式
(1) Clean your hands often 勤洗手
* Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
* If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.
* Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
(2) Avoid close contact 避免接觸
* Avoid close contact with people who are sick
* Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.
Ⅱ. Take steps to protect others 保護他人的方式
(1) Stay home if you’re sick 待在家裡
* Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care. Learn what to do if you are sick.
(2) Cover coughs and sneezes 遮擋咳嗽和噴嚏
* Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.
* Throw used tissues in the trash.
* Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
(3) Wear a facemask often 戴口罩
* You should wear a facemask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you are not able to wear a facemask (for example, because it causes trouble breathing), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes.
(4) Clean and disinfect 清潔和消毒
* Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.
* If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.
疫情期間只要我們做好了恰當的防護，那病毒也對我們束手無策。
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