How to protect yourself when eating in the canteen after work How to prevent the new coronavirus when eating in public places

We all know that although the Spring Festival holiday has been extended for a few days, most people have already entered the return stage and are preparing to go back to work. When working, there are many people, so you must pay attention to protection. So how to protect yourself when eating in the cafeteria after work? Let's take a closer look!

How to protect yourself when eating in the canteen after work

Expert: Communicate less and talk less.

On the evening of the 30th, in the "News 1+1" column, Bai Yansong connected with Wu Zunyou, chief epidemiologist at the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, to answer questions that netizens were particularly concerned about. Wu Zunyou: When eating in the cafeteria, the best way is to communicate less, talk less, and concentrate on eating. It is also a very good suggestion for the workplace to implement a staggered meal system.

suggestion:

1. Be sure to take off your mask at the last moment before sitting down to eat;

2. Avoid eating face to face and avoid talking while eating;

3. Avoid dining in groups.

It is best to eat separately to avoid crowding. The restaurant is disinfected once a day, and the tables and chairs are disinfected after use. Tableware must be disinfected at high temperature. The operation room should be kept clean and dry. It is strictly forbidden to mix raw and cooked food utensils, and avoid eating raw meat. It is recommended to prepare nutritious meals that are light and palatable.

It is strongly recommended that if conditions permit, you eat breakfast at home, bring your own lunch, and go home for dinner in the evening, so as to minimize the frequency of going to the cafeteria, avoid cross-infection, and be safe for yourself and others.

We can also create a relatively relaxed environment for those who do not have the conditions to eat in the cafeteria, which will help fight the epidemic.

The area crowded with people queuing for food or dining is the area with the largest flow of people and the highest density.

How to prevent the new coronavirus at work

1. What to do on the way to work

Wear disposable medical masks correctly. Try not to take public transportation. It is recommended to walk, ride a bicycle, or take a private car or shuttle bus to work. If you must take public transportation, be sure to wear a mask throughout the journey. Try to avoid touching items on the vehicle with your hands during the journey.

2. How to do the work in the building

Please take your temperature before entering the office building. If your temperature is normal, you can enter the building to work and wash your hands in the bathroom. If your temperature exceeds 37.2℃, please do not enter the building to work, go home to observe and rest, and go to the hospital for treatment if necessary.

3. How to do it when entering the office

Keep the office clean. It is recommended to ventilate the room three times a day for 20-30 minutes each time. Keep warm when ventilating. Keep a distance of more than 1 meter between people. Wear masks when multiple people are working. Wash hands frequently, drink plenty of water, and wash hands strictly according to the six-step method before eating and after going to the toilet. Both parties wearing masks when receiving outsiders.

4. How to attend a meeting

It is recommended to wear a mask and wash hands and disinfect before entering the meeting room. The meeting participants should be at least 1 meter apart. Reduce centralized meetings and control the meeting time. If the meeting time is too long, open the window for ventilation once. After the meeting, the venue and furniture must be disinfected. It is recommended to soak tea utensils in boiling water for disinfection.

5. What to do on the way home from get off work

After washing your hands, wear a disposable medical mask when going out. After returning home, take off the mask and wash your hands and disinfect them first. Use disinfectant wipes or 75% alcohol to wipe your phone and keys. Keep the room ventilated and clean, and avoid large gatherings.

6. How to do exercise during work breaks

It is recommended to take appropriate and moderate activities to ensure good physical condition. Avoid excessive exercise, which may cause a decrease in the body's immune system.

7. How to do it in public areas

Public areas such as the lobby, corridors, meeting rooms, elevators, stairs, and toilets must be disinfected daily, using spray disinfection as much as possible. Cleaning tools used in each area must be separated to avoid mixing.

How is the novel coronavirus transmitted?

Droplet transmission is the main route of transmission, where patients transmit pathogens to others through coughing and sneezing. The second is close contact transmission such as handshakes and hugs. It can also be transmitted through aerosols, that is, the virus is attached to solid or liquid particles suspended in the air for transmission, but this transmission route is mostly in hospitals, is relatively rare, and is not the main transmission route.

The novel coronavirus is not very viable. It can be killed by heating it at 56°C for 30 minutes, using 75% alcohol (medical alcohol), chlorine-containing disinfectants, peracetic acid, hydrogen peroxide, etc. However, ultraviolet rays are less lethal to it.

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As of 24:00 on January 30, 2020, Hubei Province has reported a total of 5,806 cases of pneumonia caused by the new coronavirus (including 2,639 cases in Wuhan, 168 cases in Huangshi, 150 cases in Shiyan, 286 cases in Xiangyang, 167 cases in Yichang, 221 cases in Jingzhou, 227 cases in Jingmen, 189 cases in Ezhou, 541 cases in Xiaogan, 573 cases in Huanggang, 166 cases in Xianning, 228 cases in Suizhou, 75 cases in Enshi, 90 cases in Xiantao, 67 cases in Tianmen, 12 cases in Qianjiang, and 7 cases in Shennongjia Forest District). 116 cases have been cured and discharged, and 204 cases have died (including 159 cases in Wuhan, 1 case in Huangshi, 1 case in Yichang, 3 cases in Jingzhou, 5 cases in Jingmen, 6 cases in Ezhou, 9 cases in Xiaogan, 12 cases in Huanggang, 1 case in Xiantao, 6 cases in Tianmen, and 1 case in Qianjiang). Currently, 5,486 cases are still being treated in hospitals (804 of them are in severe condition and 290 are in critical condition), all of whom are receiving isolated treatment in designated medical institutions. A total of 35,144 close contacts have been traced, and 32,340 people are still under medical observation.