COVID-19 outbreak: how to remain safe

Published: 20 Mar 2020 Tagged: CoronavirusCOVID-19Department of Healthhygieneoutbreak

The whole world has been facing an unexpected viral outbreak, whose symptoms delay being perceived, but the ability to spread is simply frightening. COVID-19, also called Coronavirus, is affecting many people’s lives in a wide range of aspects, which includes new daily habits for Australians living both in metropolitan and regional areas.

Speakable is already preparing its operations to minimise the risk of contagion by implementing more frequent and aggressive sanitary practices at the clinic, as well as conducting an online transition for its therapy sessions. This way, we adapt ourselves for new situations while ensure our valued clients continue their treatments. Go to our special page regarding our new framework during this time.

In order to provide information and instruction on how to stop the spread of this virus, the Australian Department of Health has released a special website which anyone can visit and collect many insightful resources. You can visit the website by clicking here.

Among the many instructions the Department of Health provide and Speakable team is already following, check out these simple gestures which make a huge difference for this situation:

• covering coughs, sneezes and yawns with the elbow or a tissue
• disposing of tissues properly
• washing hands often with soap and water, including before and after eating and after going to the toilet
• using alcohol-based hand sanitisers
• cleaning and disinfecting surfaces
• if sick, avoiding physical contact with others and staying more than 1.5 metres away from people
• cleaning and sanitising frequently used objects such as mobiles, keys and wallets
• if you are well, you do not need to wear a surgical mask
• consider if large gatherings can be rescheduled, staggered or cancelled

By doing your part, you will be not only protecting yourself from the virus spreading but protecting your loved ones from suffering from it. Watch this video from the Department of Health to understand how important your commitment is during these challenging times: