Proper application of personal protective measures (PPM) [20-22].

Table 2: Proper application of personal protective measures (PPM) [20-22].

Objective	Situation	Personal Protective Measures
To protect self	• when you are allowed to work or study from home	• stay home, avoid crowds in public places
To protect self	• in public places • living with and attending home-quarantined symptomatic or asymptomatic persons	Hygienic practices • avoid touching nose, mouth, and eyes with unwashed hands • wash hands often with soap and water or alcohol hand rub for at least 20 sec • disinfect high-touch shared surfaces regularly • avoid consuming raw/undercooked foods
To protect others	• whether you are at home or in public places if you feel sick with respiratory symptoms (such as fever, cough, sneezing, runny nose)	• wear any type of face mask, EXCEPT respirators such as N95 or FFP2 • do not sneeze or cough into the air, but into your bent elbow or a tissue; throw it into a bin; do hand hygiene • wash hands often
To protect others	• even if you are not sick	• do not sneeze, cough, or spit into the air • consider wearing a face mask in public places as you could be a silent spreader