This morning the City Hall of Tampa again sent a reminder to all the citizens to wear masks, wash their hands and use social distancing to collaborate in bringing down the number cases of Coronavirus that have rebounded in recent weeks.

Social Distancing. It is recommended that you maintain a distance of at least 6 feet (2 meters), between yourself and other people because germs can spread through coughs and sneezes during an outbreak of disease. This is Social Distancing. While communicating with others, eating or engaging in other social situations, maintaining some distance will help keep you and others illness free.

Face Masks. Face masks can help limit the spread of germs when an ill person talks, coughs or sneezes. By wearing these masks, ill persons can help prevent spreading disease to others. Wear a face mask if you are ill with a communicable disease or suspect you are. Because you could be contagious without even knowing it or showing any symptoms, always wear a face mask when around the elderly or persons with health problems to reduce the spread of germs. Also wear a face mask if you are likely to come in contact with infected persons. A mask can serve another purpose—it can help prevent you from touching your mouth or nose. So a mask can help prevent infection as you are less likely to touch your own mouth and nose when wearing one. Masks should be changed, minimally, once a day or as soon as they get moist or soiled.

Wash your hands. Hand washing is one of the most effective ways of preventing the spread of germs. Wash your hands regularly, particularly after the following activities: a. Blowing your nose, coughing or sneezing, b. Using the bathroom, c. Before, during and after food preparation, d. Before and after eating, e. Before and after caring for an ill person, f. Before and after treating a cut or wound, g. After handling garbage, h. After touching an animal, its feed or waste. When washing your hands, use soap and hot water. Scrub your hands thoroughly for at least twenty seconds, then rinse and dry them using a clean towel or air-dry them. Use a towel to turn off the faucet.

“TAKE CARE OF YOURSELF. Insist when someone is ill that he or she takes the proper precautions and gets proper care.” L. Ron Hubbard www.thewaytohappiness.org @waytohappinesstampa