Upon recommendation of the World Health Organization after the outbreak of the influenza and Coronavirus in some countries around the world, and to prevent the spread of these viruses, the Ministry of Public Health calls on to take the following protective measures:
Wash your hands frequently with water and soap
Avoid touching your eyes and nose with dirty hands
Cover your mouth and nose when coughing and sneezing with a tissue, discard it immediately and wash your hands
Avoid close contact with people who are coughing or have fever
Avoid consumption of raw animal products
If you have high fever or mild respiratory symptoms or if you are coughing, or if you have travelled to China 14 days before the disease appeared (or to any other country where coronavirus cases have been confirmed), seek healthcare immediately and call the healthcare center or hospital before getting into there.
To protect others, wash your hands frequently and wear facial protective even when visiting the healthcare center.
For more information, please visit the website of the Ministry of Public Health: www.moph.gov.lb