As we are all aware, the current pandemic stated above is growing rapidly in Ireland.
As a result of this, ISDC have already cancelled all official club events and meets for the next 4-6 weeks. This is to ensure our members safety as much as we can, where we can.
That being said, I believe it is best to offer some advice in how to minimise risk with the virus as it is the people who make this club what it is.
Do not wear gloves instead of washing your hands. The virus gets on them in the same way it gets on your hands, and you don't wash your gloves. Also, your hands can get contaminated when you take them off.
Everyone is advised to ensure that they wash and sanitise their hands regularly with an alcohol based hand gel, and especially after contact with others.
There is an incubation period of up to two weeks, meaning if you got it today, its up to two weeks before you show symptoms BUT, you are contagious 4 days before you show any symptoms
This is important
If you run out anti-bacterial hand gel, wipes etc etc don't worry.
Everyone is in a panic about stocking up on these. ANTI-BACTERIAL products have ZERO effect on a virus.
Covid-19 is a virus, not a bacteria.
General hand hygiene is the best practice.
Alcohol based cleaning products are recommended.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve when you cough or sneeze
Put used tissues into a bin and wash your hands
Don?t touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
In line with government advice, you only need to wear a mask or gloves if you are taking care of a person with suspected Coronavirus (Covid-19)
If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care by calling HSELive on 1850 24 1850
Also, please be aware, even tho the fatality rate is a small percentage, it is present.
The youngest fatality was from a paramedic in his 40s.
It is vital that, even tho you may personally be very sick with this, if you pass it to parents or grandparents it can be much worse.
Please, for your own sake and the sake of others try to minimise risk and use the procedures put in place by the HSE.
Look after yourself,
Stay safe ????
As a result of this, ISDC have already cancelled all official club events and meets for the next 4-6 weeks. This is to ensure our members safety as much as we can, where we can.
That being said, I believe it is best to offer some advice in how to minimise risk with the virus as it is the people who make this club what it is.
Do not wear gloves instead of washing your hands. The virus gets on them in the same way it gets on your hands, and you don't wash your gloves. Also, your hands can get contaminated when you take them off.
Everyone is advised to ensure that they wash and sanitise their hands regularly with an alcohol based hand gel, and especially after contact with others.
There is an incubation period of up to two weeks, meaning if you got it today, its up to two weeks before you show symptoms BUT, you are contagious 4 days before you show any symptoms
This is important
If you run out anti-bacterial hand gel, wipes etc etc don't worry.
Everyone is in a panic about stocking up on these. ANTI-BACTERIAL products have ZERO effect on a virus.
Covid-19 is a virus, not a bacteria.
General hand hygiene is the best practice.
Alcohol based cleaning products are recommended.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or your sleeve when you cough or sneeze
Put used tissues into a bin and wash your hands
Don?t touch your eyes, nose or mouth if your hands are not clean
In line with government advice, you only need to wear a mask or gloves if you are taking care of a person with suspected Coronavirus (Covid-19)
If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care by calling HSELive on 1850 24 1850
Also, please be aware, even tho the fatality rate is a small percentage, it is present.
The youngest fatality was from a paramedic in his 40s.
It is vital that, even tho you may personally be very sick with this, if you pass it to parents or grandparents it can be much worse.
Please, for your own sake and the sake of others try to minimise risk and use the procedures put in place by the HSE.
Look after yourself,
Stay safe ????