Facts & Tips for Housing Societies to Return to Normalcy

Misconceptions about COVID-19 have led to several controversies among housing societies. A citizen-led initiative titled Bass Ab Jeetna Hai recently put out an info-graphic to tackle these misconceptions. We’ve reproduced it in this article.

	Tip #1 Brief 2-3 min 'masked' interactions usually do not lead to COVID19 transmission. For example, greeting other members during an elevator ride is absolutely fine.
Tip #2 Newspapers, home deliveries and garbage pick-ups are safe.
	Tip #3 Risk of transmission through a house help or a technician is only to the home they visit, and not to the neighbours.
Tip #4 A COVID19 patient in the building doesn't put others at high risk of infection without having interacted with the patient.
	Tip #5 Be kind to those with COVID19 who have chosen to isolate at home. Remember that it can be you next time.

Reference:

• The New York Times: 5 Rules to Live By During a Pandemic
• CDC: Public Health Guidance for Community-Related Exposure
• WebMD: Coronavirus: Is It Safe to Get Deliveries?
• News Media Alliance: WHO: Package Delivery Safety and Coronavirus
• CDC: How COVID-19 Spreads
• Ministry of Health & Family Welfare: Detailed Question and Answers on COVID-19 for Public