Public transport in Coronavirus times
Introduction
To stop the propagation of the coronavirus (COVID-19), without a doubt, the best recommendation is to remain at home as long as possible, however, if an emergency occurs and there is no choice but to leave, the most advisable thing is to mobilize in transportationprivate, but if it is not within our possibilities, then we must resort to the bus, subway or any other means of public transport, so we must increase the different hygiene and containment measures, in order to avoid exposing ourselves to a possible infection.
Developing
Maintain adequate hygiene in public transport would be the primary to prevent the infection of the coronavirus. Especially, at the times when there is still no vaccine to stop this viral disease. Since traveling by public transport multiply the possibilities of being able to get infected with the coronavirus. Especially by bus or subway, they are means of transport with very closed spaces in which there is a direct and narrow contact with other people who could be infected by the COVID-19.
While it is true that the infection distance of this virus is something short, but inside these public means of transport it is very difficult to maintain the minimum security space necessary not to be infected with the coronavirus. In addition, there are many types of contact surfaces in which the COVID-19 virus can be installed, since as this is known, it is able to survive in external elements for several days. The inertia of both the subway and the buses cause you to have to grab one of its fasteners if you are not sitting, so contact with common elements is constant.
Not to mention the continuous use of the stop and levers button to open and close the doors. If we get on bus or the subway, we are almost impossible. Moving in taxis is a very different case, since it is a means of public transport that provides individual and private service, in which the user does not come into direct contact with other possible infected people.
Thus decreasing considerably the possibility of getting infected with coronavirus. However, even so and despite the efforts of taxi drivers to keep the vehicle clean and disinfected, there may be vulnerable areas, so in this case, it is advisable not to touch your face with your hands and use, beforeAnd after using the service, antibacterial gels. In the same way, there are taxis motorcycles, to avoid as much as possible the infection by Coronavirus in this means of public transport.
It is best to load an antibacterial gel and use it before and after using this service, since when we set up on a motorcycle we are exposing us to many contact surfaces. An important advice for users of this means of transport is to try not to lower the dome of the helmeDirect contact with the mouth, chin or nose, so infection would be inevitable.
Regardless of the type of public transport that is used to travel, it is recommended to extreme personal hygiene measures with complete handwashing, use of antibacterial gels and treating as far as possible to cover your face with masks (mouth cover) or with theinterior part of the elbow when sneezing or is tossing. In this way, we will avoid both infected and infect other people with the coronavirus. For this reason, a series of recommendations were made to use public and private means of transport without any risk.
In this way, the spread of this and other diseases will be preventing. In this sense, among the main preventive measures that are recommended, stand out:
- Do not use public or private means of transport, if you are sick or suspicion that you could be. The symptoms of COVID-19 are: fever, throat pain, cough, mucus and difficulty breathing.
- Cover your nose and mouth with a handkerchief when coughing or sneezing.
- Try not to cough, or sneeze other people. If you need to do it, remember to cover your mouth with a discharge mask or mask or with the flexed elbow.
- Remember to wash your hands constantly with soap and water for 20 seconds.
- Avoid as much as possible to travel at peak hours, since during these hours it is common for most passengers to stand, very close to each other in any means of transport, be it bus, meter or train.
- In case you are going to make a short tour, try to do it or use your bicycle. Thus, you will avoid direct contact with other people during the trip, allowing more space for those who have no other transfer option.
In the same way, it is recommended to the chóferes portfolio of both public and private transport, fulfill as much as possible with the following prevention and hygiene measures, so that they and passengers avoid being infected with the coronavirus:
- Clean and constantly disinfect the vehicle, passageways, handrails and seats, using disinfectant soap and water.
- Keep the bus or taxis ventilated, leaving for a certain period of time, open windows.
- In the event that the bus has a hygienic service inside it is important to always keep it clean.
- It is essential to place and maintain soap, antibacterial gels and water in the hygienic service of the bus.
- Wash and disinfect the rest and shelter accessories (blanket and pillow, in case you have them) of passengers, as well as the seats of the seats.
- Provide disposable atrial users.
- Constantly remind passengers who must cover their mouths with a handkerchief or the forearm when coughing or sneezing.
conclusion
In conclusion, it is important to have the biosafety means of public transport, but not only depends on the cleaning and hygienization of transport, but also depends on people to comply with the regulations, and also be part of these hygiene measures, such as the covers, antibacterial or alcohol, this is a job of each and every one of the people who work and who use public transport, since this is the only way in which everyone can be kept safe before this pandemic that as well known has endedWith the life of many people around the world, so it is important to protect and take care.
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