Immunologist and founder of the TCD Biomedical Institute Professor Luke O'Neill says people need to continue adhering to public health guidelines to keep Covid-19 suppressed. Here's 10 things he thinks you should know about Covid-19: 1.
Avoid the 'Three C's' in order to minimise the risk of catching the virus Closed spaces Close contact Crowds. 2. Stay outdoors By being outdoors, you decrease your risk of getting the virus by 19 fold. 3.
Believe that you have the virus but have no symptoms. 4. Wear a mask when you can't maintain a 2 metre distance.
Wearing a mask decreases your risk of spreading or catching the virus by 99%. Wash your hands, go into the supermarket, do your shopping, leave the supermarket, take your mask off and wash