COVID-19: A Review on Precautions and Self-Protection

Hamidreza Hasani; Parham Mardi; Shayan Mardi; Omid Kohandel; Nooshin Taherzadeh; Ghazaleh Molaverdi; Haniyeh Fathi; Aidin Mobedi; Sara  Shamsoddini

doi:10.18502/jimc.v7i2.15032

Hamidreza Hasani Department of Ophthalmology, Shahid Madani Hospital, School of Medicine, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
Parham Mardi Student Research Committee, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
Shayan Mardi Student Research Committee, Arak University of Medical Sciences, Arak, Iran
Omid Kohandel Student Research Committee, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
Nooshin Taherzadeh Student Research Committee, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
Ghazaleh Molaverdi Student Research Committee, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
Haniyeh Fathi Student Research Committee, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
Aidin Mobedi Student Research Committee, Alborz University of Medical Sciences, Karaj, Iran
Sara Shamsoddini Shams Eye and Skin Infirmary, Tehran, Iran

DOI: https://doi.org/10.18502/jimc.v7i2.15032

Keywords: Coronavirus, COVID-19, Pandemic, Review

Abstract

In the absence of an effective treatment for COVID-19, we need other methods to control the pandemic of this virus. To achieve this goal, we need non-pharmacological interventions and self-protection. Experience in controlling other viral diseases demonstrated that vaccines are the best way to make social immunity. In this study, we have aimed to review precautions and self-protection methods for fighting the COVID-19 pandemic. This study identified that non-pharmacological and pharmacological interventions, mask-wearing, hand washing, home quarantine, appropriate ventilation, social distancing, chemical disinfectants, and vaccination would be the efficient preventive modalities to mitigate and control the COVID-19 pandemic.