Protect yourself and others from COVID-19
There are important steps you should take to protect yourself and those who are most at risk of COVID-19.
Hygiene
Steps you can take include:
- wash your hands often for 20 seconds with soap and water
- use alcohol-based hand sanitisers when you can’t use soap and water
- avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- clean and disinfect surfaces you use often such as benchtops, desks and doorknobs
- clean and disinfect objects you use often such as mobile phones, keys, wallets and work passes.
Masks
Wearing a mask can help protect you and those around you. To use a mask properly you should:
- wash or sanitise your hands before putting it on or taking it off
- make sure it covers your nose and mouth and fits snugly under your chin
- avoid touching the front of your mask while wearing or removing it
- keep it in place – don't hang it around your neck or under your nose
- use a new single use mask each time
- wash and dry reusable masks after use and store in a clean dry place.
Physical distancing
The more space between you and others, the harder it is for the virus to spread.
Physical distancing means:
- keeping 1.5 metres away from others wherever possible
- avoiding physical greetings such as handshaking, hugs and kisses
- practising extra care on public transport
- avoiding crowds and large gatherings
- practising good hygiene
- getting tested and staying at home if you have any cold or flu symptoms.
Other protections and support
- Being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 reduces your risk of severe illness, hospitalisation and death.
- If you experience any cold or flu symptoms, take a COVID-19 test.
- Support is available if you need help accessing health care or medicines.
- Find information about COVID-19 in your language.
Last updated:
8 June 2022
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