In the face of the covid-19 pandemic, the following question arises: how to protect ourselves and what role does our cell phone play in the spread of this virus?
For starters, this agent belongs to the coronavirus family, of which there are already six viruses, this being the seventh strain: it is spread mainly by contact with an infected person, through saliva or nasal secretions, normally expelled by sneezing or cough.
In addition, it is easy to spread on surfaces or objects.
Researchers from the University of Nottingham in the UK point out that we spend around five hours on the phone, which is equivalent to a third of the time we are awake. According to the Mexican Social Security Institute, the cell phone has 18 times more bacteria than a WC.
The bacterial contamination of smartphones is mainly due to the lack of hygiene in the hands, the placement of these on unclean surfaces, for example, when charging the cell phone, and also the use of the cell phone in high-risk places such as the bathroom .
Recommendations to keep your cell phone clean and avoid contagion
Hygiene
Wash your hands frequently, more than usual, especially if you have been in contact with a sick person or in an unhealthy environment such as crowded spaces such as public transport and implement the correct way to do it.
Keep your cell phone clean
Being one of the devices that we use most frequently, you should always keep it free of dirt to avoid the spread of bacteria. Alcatel 3 (5053) and Alcatel 3C (5026) have a BOM film screen protector, so you can wash them with soap and water or with the same water and alcohol solution for proper disinfection without damaging the screen. To properly clean your cell phone, it is important to turn it off before the process and use a microfiber and 70% alcohol towels and allow it to air dry, without direct contact with sunlight.
Neat case and accessories
Wash the cover very well and let it dry completely before putting it back on. Preferably wash your hands very well before using it to reduce the risk factor.
Limited contact
Avoid maintaining contact with people who have an infection or respiratory disease.
Avoid touching your face with dirty hands
E l covid-19 reaches a radius of up to four meters with a sneeze through droplets flush so it is important not to touch your face with dirty hands, especially, nose, mouth and eyes.
Why is it so important to keep your cell phone clean?
The most important thing is to heed the recommendations of the health sector, stay at home and limit contact, respect quarantine or isolation for 14 to 24 days. It is a situation in which, above all, it is necessary to generate awareness, avoid panic, promote hygiene, maintain a healthy diet and strengthen the airways with vitamins.
