For those who must continue working and use public transit, there’s strategies for keeping yourself safe
By Katrina Hertzer
The Alberta.ca website is full of useful resources for residents during this Covid-19 epidemic.
The circumstances of our situations can be very different. Many working parents are still required to work outside their homes in order to meet financial obligations. Others may have to venture out to access medical treatment or simply just to gather food supplies for the week.
If you’re using public transportation, there’s helpful tips for you to keep in mind while using transit:
- Cover your cough
- Avoid touching your face after pushing buttons, holding railings, etc.
- Try to maintain as much distance as possible between yourself and other riders
- Sanitize hands on exit
Riding the elevator? Please remember:
- Avoid overcrowding– take the stairs or wait for the next elevator
- Cover your cough
- Avoid touching your face after pushing the button
- Limit the number in an elevator car to 2-3 people
- Wash with soap or sanitize your hands after leaving the elevator
New recommendations also include wearing non-medical masks as a protective measure. Visit this link to learn how to wear your mask properly.
Protecting yourself is key to keeping our community healthy. Please practice physical distancing while you’re venturing outside your home and stay healthy!
References
Alberta.ca. (2020). Homepage [Screenshot]. https://www.alberta.ca/index.aspx
Alberta.ca. (2020). Elevator etiquette [Infographic]. Alberta.ca. https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/80c3fda3-7bd8-41c2-8724-c476c1b54a5b/resource/c39eab88-e54e-4853-9862-89a4132891dc/download/covid-19-elevator-etiquette-poster-11×17-colour.pdf
Alberta.ca. (2020). Public transportation tips [Infographic]. Alberta.ca. https://open.alberta.ca/dataset/80c3fda3-7bd8-41c2-8724-c476c1b54a5b/resource/76ae4870-5dc1-4ae4-b89c-b4377d045d3d/download/covid-19-public-transportation-tips-poster-11×17-colour.pdf
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