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Let's conquer Covid-19 together 24 March 2020 The spread of the CoronaVirus disease (COVID-19) has become a global emergency. Since its outbreak, this epidemic has caused about 380,000 infections (including about 100,000 recovery) and taken over almost 16,500 lives. The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared COVID-19 a pandemic on 11 March 2020. Bangladesh Marine Academy (BMA), since February 2020, has been taking precautionary measures to safeguard its Cadets, Staff, Officers and the family members that live in the campus. Due to the outbreak of the Covid-19 in various countries, related safety posters and leaflets have been posted on the notice boards in the residential places. Awareness of the cleanliness has been highlighted among all. Later, as per the decision of the Government and the instruction of the Ministry

Basic protective measures against COVID-19 < courtesy: WHO  Wash your hands frequently Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.  Maintain social distancing Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.  Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth  Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus