Europe’s top 5 leagues, UCL, UEL and most of sports events across the world had been suspended. With the more cases of coronavirus announced by recent days, the disease not only a threat to football but also a threat to all of us. Stay healthy and football will come back to you!

Know How it Spreads

– There is currently no vaccine to prevent coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

– The best way to prevent illness is to avoid being exposed to this virus.

– The virus is thought to spread mainly from person-to-person.

– Between people who are in close contact with one another (within about 3 feet, 1 metre).

– Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes.

– These droplets can land in the mouths or noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs.

Take steps to protect yourself

Clean your hands often

– Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds especially after you have been in a public place, or after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.

– If soap and water are not readily available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Cover all surfaces of your hands and rub them together until they feel dry.

– Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.

Avoid close contact

Avoid close contact with people who are sick

Put distance between yourself and other people if COVID-19 is spreading in your community. This is especially important for people who are at higher risk of getting very sick.

Take steps to protect others

If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early

Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.

Cover coughs and sneezes

– Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow.

– Throw used tissues in the trash.

– Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Clean and disinfect

– Clean AND disinfect frequently touched surfaces daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, light switches, countertops, handles, desks, phones, keyboards, toilets, faucets, and sinks.

– If surfaces are dirty, clean them: Use detergent or soap and water prior to disinfection.

When to use a mask

– If you are healthy, you only need to wear a mask if you are taking care of a person with suspected 2019-nCoV infection.

– Wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing.

– Masks are effective only when used in combination with frequent hand-cleaning with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.

– If you wear a mask, then you must know how to use it and dispose of it properly