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WHO's 7 steps to prevent coronavirus from spreading

Last updated on: March 13, 2020 14:00 IST

The World Health Organization has released a seven-step guide to staying safe from COVID-19 pandemic.

How to prevent coronavirus from spreading

IMAGE: Girls wear protective masks, in wake of the deadly coronavirus in New Delhi, India.Photograph: Courtesy ANI

Around 1,30,000 cases of the new coronavirus or COVID-19 have been recorded in 116 countries and territories, killing at least 4,900 people.

To avoid panic and create awareness, the World Health Organization has shared a video listing the seven things you should do to stay safe and prevent the virus from spreading to other people:

Video: Courtesy World Health Organization

The WHO also shared these illustrations to help people understand how to keep your hands clean.

How to wash your hands

Covid-19: How to wash your hands

How to rub your hands: 

Covid-19: How to wash your hands

Courtesy World Health Organization