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COVID-19 Education Series: 15. Cleaning and Disinfecting Kitchen
Ms Tracy’s Guide to Families Part 15: Cleaning and Disinfecting Kitchen Q: How can I clean and disinfect kitchen?💁Tracy: CleaningYou must choose a kitchenware cleaner to clean dishes, cups or cutting boards. Glass cleaners, metal cleaners, and most bathroom cleaners are not suitable for cleaning the kitchen. If you use dish detergent, dilute it with Read More
COVID-19 Education Series: 14. Laundry Recommendations
Ms Tracy’s Guide to Families Part 14: Laundry Recommendations Take off outer clothes upon returning home. Spray disinfectants around collars, elbow, cuffs, and other areas that are frequently soiled. If there are no other clear contaminated areas, dry in a well-ventilated place. For frequently soiled items, such as clothes, hand or face towels, and bed Read More
COVID-19 Education Series: 13. Public Transportation
Ms Tracy’s Guide to Families Part 13: Public Transportation Question: I still need to use public transportation during the COVID-19 epidemic. Is this risky and how can I stay safe? Tracy: In crowded places with less air circulation, your risk of exposure to COVID-19 increases. If you absolutely must use public transportation, here are some Read More
COVID-19 Education Series: 12. Using Public Washrooms
Ms Tracy’s Guide to Families Part 12: What should I pay attention to when using public washrooms？ Question: If I have to use a public washroom, what should I pay attention to? Tracy’s Answer Avoid using public toilets when possible. If you have to, choose toilets with better sanitary conditions, and try your best to Read More
COVID-19 Education Series: 11. Staying in a Hotel
Ms Tracy’s Guide to Families Part 11: What should you worry about when staying in a hotel? Q: I’m about to leave on a business trip. Is it dangerous to stay in a hotel? Tracy: Hotels are definitely not as safe as living at home. However, if you don’t have any other choice, please do Read More
COVID-19 Education Series: 10. Going to Restaurants
Ms Tracy’s Guide to Families Part 10: When you eat out, what should you look out for? Question: If I have to eat out, will it be dangerous? Tracy’s Answer: Food itself is very unlikely to transmit the coronavirus, but restaurants are public areas, which increases your chance of getting infected. If you have to Read More
COVID-19 Education Series: 9. Going to the supermarket
Ms Tracy’s Guide to Families Part 9: Precautions going outside – what should I pay attention to when going to the supermarket Question: If I have to go to the supermarket for shopping, what should I pay attention to? Tracy’s Answer： Going to supermarket： • Before you go out, plan what you want to buy, choose Read More
COVID-19 Education Series: 8. Bathroom disinfection
Ms Tracy’s Guide to Families Part 8: Bathroom Disinfection Q: When do I need to sanitize the bathroom?💁Tracy: COVID-19 is mainly spread by droplets or contact. If no one is infected at home, or has interacted with anyone infected, there is no need for special disinfection in the bathroom. General cleaning is sufficient. If someone is Read More
Useful resources to download (PDF)
❧ Handbook of COVID-19 Prevention and Treatment by Zhejiang University (English) (Chinese: Click here)
❧ 张文宏主编防控手册 (Chinese)
External links
❧ How Long Coronavirus Lives On Clothes, And How To Wash Them
❧ 8 Takeaways from COVID-19 Responses from China
❧ How to Coronavirus-proof Your Home: A Quick Guide (PDF)
❧ Tips of an Iceberg: Virologist Speaks about COVID-19
