Preventing the spread.

Practising good hygiene is the best defence against most viruses. 

• Wash your hands often and thoroughly with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds. 
• If you can’t wash your hands with soap and water, use an alcohol-based hand sanitiser gel. It is important to note that both soap and alcohol break virus particles apart, but in different ways. 
• Avoid touching things in public spaces as much as possible. 
• Avoid touching your face, as this can transfer the virus from your hands to your eyes, nose and mouth. 
• Avoid touching other people, such as shaking hands or hugging. You can greet each other with a wave instead. 
• Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or a flexed elbow when you cough and sneeze, dispose of tissues, and wash your hands thoroughly or use alcohol-based hand sanitiser. 
• Try to avoid close contact with people who are unwell. 
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. 

Viral particles can last for some time on surfaces, so wiping down surfaces frequently and washing your hands afterwards is important.  END=GOLDEN AMITABHA MONASTERY=VIETNAMESE BUDDHIST NUN=THICH CHAN TANH.AUSTRALIA,SYDNEY.5/4/2020.