“There are general principles you can follow to help prevent the
spread of respiratory viruses, including:
- washing your hands more often - with soap and water for at least
20 seconds or use a hand sanitiser when you get home or into work,
when you blow your nose, sneeze or cough, eat or handle food
- avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
- avoid close contact with people who have symptoms
- cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue
in a bin and wash your hands
- clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces in
the home”
This narrative assumes a droplet mode of transmission and implies a high
level of certainty.