Over the past few months, COVID-19 has been in the news. While things have begun to reopen and “normal” life has begun in some cases, the virus remains a risk. So taking steps to protect yourself and others is important!

The good news is that some basic habits can help you limit your risk of getting sick. Read on as our team at AFC Urgent Care Powdersville offers some insight.

How Can I Avoid COVID-19?

The numbers are pretty staggering. Since COVID-19 first hit the news in early March, millions of Americans have been affected by the condition and many have died. As of late June, more than 2.4 million Americans have been diagnosed, including more than 25,000 in South Carolina alone.

Your best defense against the illness is still to remain safely at home whenever possible. But if you’re out and about, there are some basic steps you can take to limit your risk.

COVID-19 Prevention

• If age 2 or older, wear a cloth face covering when out in public.
• Don’t touch your face with unwashed hands.
• Stay at least six feet away from others outside your home.
• Avoid large crowds or gatherings.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for 20 seconds at a time.
• Disinfect commonly touched surfaces often.

What Else Can I Do to Stay Healthy?

There’s one other basic precaution you can take to protect your health from COVID-19 and other illnesses—keep your immune system strong!

Your immune system is your body’s defense system against getting germs and other invaders, so it’s important to support it with healthy lifestyle habits.

Immune System Boosters

• Exercise for at least 30 minutes most days.
• Don’t smoke, or quit if you do.
• Drink only one drink per day if a woman and two drinks per day if a man.
• Get between seven and nine hours of quality sleep nightly.
• Find healthy ways to manage stress, such as meditation or yoga.

Feeling under the weather? Schedule an AFC TeleCare appointment with AFC Urgent Care Powdersville today to get the care you need from the comfort of home.