1. Ventilate rooms regularly

Ventilate your home two to three times a day, no less than half an hour each time, depending on the weather conditions.

2. Wash your hands regularly

Always wash your hands when returning from outside. Hands should be washed or disinfected with hand sanitizer after touching potentially contaminated items.

3. Change and wash clothes regularly

Going out outfits should be changed and washed often. If necessary, the clothes can also be disinfected in boiling water or disinfectants, according to product instructions

4. Clean household surfaces

Desktops, countertops, door handles and other household surfaces that are often touched should be cleaned daily. Disinfectants with fluoride can be used if necessary. Items such as phones, remote controls, computer mouses and keyboards can be disinfected using alcohol wipes.

5. Disinfect tableware

Boil tableware in a specific pot for more than 15 minutes.

6. Handle oral and nasal discharges

Mouth and nose should be covered when sneezing or coughing. Used tissues should be placed separately and disposed of promptly to avoid contacts with other family members.

7. Tips for disinfection

Preventive disinfection should be carried out moderately and appropriately while maintaining cleanliness at home. Excessive use of disinfectants should be avoided to prevent chemical pollution.

(Source: Beijing Center for Disease Prevention and Control)