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- Replying to @hkumedQ: How is Rt reflective of the outbreak? A: Rt will vary depending on the effectiveness of control measures and behavioral changes, such as quarantine enforcement, usage of face masks, travel restrictions, class suspensions, and physical distancing. #KnowtheFacts #COVID19
- Q: How can we effectively clean our phones and accessories? A: > Clean your handbag with a piece of wet cloth > Wash your glasses with soap and water > Clean your phone with hand sanitiser #knowthefacts #COVID19 #coronavirus
- Q: What is R0 and what is Rt? A: R0 represents the number of people that one infected person can potentially go on to infect if there are no intervention measures in place. Rt is the average number of secondary cases per one case at any given time. #KnowtheFacts #COVID19
- Question: How can we sanitise our clothing to maintain good hygiene? Answer: ➩ Doing your laundry daily is recommended ➩ Step on a towel soaked with 1:99 diluted bleach to sanitise your shoes ➩ Put a piece of wet cloth on the jacket and iron it #knowthefacts #COVID19
- Working with HKU School of Modern Languages and Cultures, @hkumed has translated #COVID19 infographics on #socialdistancing, #working, #disinfection, etc. into: 🆕Thai ▶️Arabic ▶️French ▶️German ▶️Italian ▶️Japanese ▶️Korean ▶️Portuguese ▶️Spanish Feel free to download & share.
- Replying to @hkumedQ: If Rt is below 1, is the outbreak over? A: While it may be encouraging to see Rt below 1, this does not necessarily mean we can immediately relax current health protocols and precautions. #COVID19 #KnowtheFacts
- Q: What precautions can we take while at lunch during the #coronavirus outbreak? A: ⇨ Wash hands before taking off your mask ⇨ Stagger lunch breaks & avoid going out ⇨ Avoid talking while eating ⇨ Minimise face-to-face meals ⇨ Order individual meals #knowthefacts #COVID19
- Not all disinfectants are suitable for the skin, as some may cause irritation or pain. The following are disinfectants, concentration, and exposure time that are suitable to use on skin and have been shown to inactivate other coronaviruses by 99.99%. #KnowtheFacts #COVID19
- Q: Can we sanitise and reuse masks to expand its lifespan? A: We cannot sanitise and reuse masks. If you want to extend its lifespan, cut a piece of gauze and line the inner part to prevent direct contact of the mask to your mouth and nose. #knowthefacts #COVID19
- Replying to @hkumedQ: Are DIY masks better than nothing? A: DIY masks can help reduce the amount of microbes expelled from a cough or a sneeze, but its effectiveness is only 1/3 of a surgical mask. #knowthefacts #COVID19
- Q: What precautions can we take once we return home after work? A: ⇨ Wash your hands and clothes after work ⇨ Avoiding touching your nose & mouth after touching the door knob ⇨ Disinfect door knobs, remote controls, water tap handles etc. #knowthefacts #COVID19 #coronavirus
- Have a question about the side effects & effectiveness of #COVID19 vaccines? 💉 Send them to clinical virologist Dr @sid8998 before 11 July by replying with #askHKUMed! #HKTwitterGetsVaxxed #vaccinated #vaccine
