Department of Health encourages you to celebrate safely this festive season
JOBURG – The department has laid out the following safety tips for residents to remain aware of.
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The Department of Health would like to encourage all members of the community to practise social distancing and stringent mask-wearing this festive season.
Wear your mask correctly to prevent the spread of #covid19. pic.twitter.com/AvDSsA6Gsn
— National Department of Health (@HealthZA) October 27, 2020
The department has laid out the following general safety tips for residents to remain aware of:
– Don’t mix swimming with alcohol
– Have a safer holiday, always be mindful of children
Read more: Safety tips to help keep your children safe during the Covid-19 school holidays
– Remember to take your medication as prescribed
– Be safe, always use condoms and contraceptives
– Wear reflective clothing at night
– Always have car seats for children
– Stay sober, always buckle up
– Observe Covid-19 pandemic personal protocols such as wearing masks in public places, handwashing and regular sanitising of hands
– Practise social distancing at all times.
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