Visiting a hospital during COVID-19 pandemic? Here are a few tips to stay safe from coronavirus.

• Before stepping out, make sure to take prior appointments with your doctor.

• While at the hospital wearing a mask is mandatory, carry an alcohol-based sanitizer, gloves, ensure at least two feet space between you and another person.

• To make a payment at the hospital, cashless payments are the recommended mode of transaction.

• Once home, take off your shoes at the door, disinfect any door knobs or surfaces you may have touched. Safely dispose of your mask, head to the bathroom and remove your clothes. Add them to warm water with detergent to wash. Take a bath with warm water using soap and scrub thoroughly.

Hospitals are now allowing limited visitation, follow the guidelines and do not breach or create problems, it will only put you at risk. Also, it is important for you to not fear the virus; let your doctor be your guide. Stay cautious, stay safe