Health Protocols Reduce the Risk of COVID-19 Infection by up to 85%
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The Covid-19 Task Force notes that the risk of contracting coronavirus ranges from 5% to 20% when engaging in outdoor activities. This risk can be significantly reduced if people adhere to health protocols properly.
The risk of contracting coronavirus decreases by up to 35% if a person washes their hands with soap. Mask usage helps reduce the risk of coronavirus transmission by up to 45%.
The level of protection increases to 70% if a person uses a surgical mask instead of a cloth mask. Maintaining a minimum distance of one meter reduces the risk of contracting coronavirus by up to 85%.
Based on this, the government urges the public to diligently implement the 3M health protocols to prevent coronavirus transmission. Furthermore, they are encouraged to avoid crowds and reduce mobility.
Especially since coronavirus cases in Indonesia have been surging recently. Up to Friday, June 18, 2021, there were 12,990 additional coronavirus cases domestically, bringing the total to 1.96 million people.
"Disclosure: This is an AI-generated translation of the original article. We strive for accuracy, but please note that automated translations may contain errors or slight inconsistencies."
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