The HSE has the most up to date and detailed advice available on how to protect yourself and others from the coronavirus on its website www.hse.ie.
To protect yourself and others from coronavirus (COVID-19) it’s important to think about how the virus is spread.
How is coronavirus spread?
Coronavirus is spread in sneeze or cough droplets.
To infect you, it has to get from an infected person's nose or mouth into your eyes, nose or mouth. This can be direct or indirect (on hands, objects, surfaces). Keep this in mind. It will help you remember all the things you need to do to protect yourself and others from the virus.
Social distancing
Social distancing is important to help slow the spread of coronavirus. It does this by minimising contact between potentially infected individuals and healthy individuals.
Social distancing is keeping a space of 2m (6.5 feet) between you and other people. Do not shake hands or make close contact if possible.
Help slow the spread of coronavirus
To help slow the spread of coronavirus:
How to protect yourself and others from coronavirus
Follow this advice as strictly as possible and encourage others to follow this advice too.
Do
Don’t
You should wash your hands: