Management of Covid-19 : Prevention Remains The Main Weapon

As population movements increases, coupled with the fact that new outbreaks of the Covid-19 pandemic are reported in some Western countries, Cameroonians have been called to remain vigilant and persevere in the strict observance of barrier gestures, essential to protect themselves against Covid-19 and against a resurgence of new sources of contamination. The call was made by the Sub-Director of Disease Control at the Ministry of Public, Dr Linda Esso during the daily press briefing on the evolution and management of the Covid-19 pandemic in the country.
Prevention remains the main weapon to fight against the novel Coronavirus, Dr Linda Esso underlined. That is why she urged the population to continue to comply with the barrier measures put in place by the Government and the World Health Organisation (WHO). Most importantly, individuals must continue to wash their hands with clean running water and soap or use an alcohol-based solution; cover the nose and mouth with a disposable tissue when coughing, sneezing or use a bent elbow; avoid close contact with anyone with flu symptoms; maintain physical distancing of at least 1.5 metres and wear a face mask when going out.
The Sub-Director of Disease Control at the Ministry of Public told the press that the Covid-19 pandemic has revealed the importance of national and international solidarity, within the framework of the management of health crises, precisely in the preservation of human capital.
This solidarity, driven by the President of the Republic, Head of State, through a Special Fund set up, is strongly supported by Civil Society, which has contributed significantly to the response in the count...