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in si de ha lto n. co m O ak vi lle B ea ve r | T hu rs da y, M ar ch 26 ,2 02 0 | 2 HVAC & Plumbing Declared Essential Services Since 1932, families have been trusting AtlasCare with their emergency needs AtlasCare Heating, Cooling & Plumbing is open for business 24/7 In an emergency, speak to a live person when you call289-205-3443 AtlasCare has taken numerous precautions to keep our employees and customers safe: All AtlasCare staff: • Practice the 6' social distancing rule at all times • Go through rigorous daily screening procedures ensuring no signs of cold or flu • All trucks are disinfected throughout the day • Are equipped with soap, towels and disinfectant to use at the start and end of your call • Wipe down anything we touch to disinfect it as we work and before we leave your home •Wear shoe covers to ensure nothing is brought into your home • All paperwork and payment information is taken over the phone Check out our new website for up to date COVID-19 information atwww.atlascare.ca AtlasCare, always there when you need us Planning to brave the outside world to stock up on dwindling supplies? These are some steps you can take to limit your exposure to the novel coro- navirus. SOCIAL DISTANCING: Take into account social distancing during your grocery run. As advised by govern- ment agencies, make sure to keep a physical distance of at least two metres be- tween yourself and other customers. Better yet, pick an hour that's less busy. NO HANDSHAKING OR HUGGING: Resist the urge to greet friends or colleagues you might meet at the store by shaking hands or hugging. A wave and smile will do. DISINFECTING WIPES AND HAND SANITIZER ARE YOUR FRIENDS: Use the wipes to clean grocery cart handles. Limit touching hand- rails, door handles and oth- er surfaces - and clean your hands after. BRING YOUR OWN SHOP- PING BAGS: Avoid shopping cart andAvoid shopping cart andA basket altogether and use your own bags - if possible.your own bags - if possible.y Avoid touching your face:Avoid touching your face:A As suggested by health offi- cials, at no time should you be touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands, especially in public. DON'T USE CASH: Coronavirus isn't the only concern when it comes to handling paper money and coins. Use debit or credit cards where you can easily tap to pay. BE KIND TO ONE ANOTHER: This last tip is pretty much universal. Stay safe out there. SHOPPING DOS AND DON'TS BAMBANG SADEWO bsadewo@metroland.com Make use of disinfecting wipes to clean grocery cart handles. Torstar file photo SIX TIPS TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM COVID-19 As news about the novel coronavirus dominates the headlines, people are receiv- ing advice on how to stay safe that may include a few new and unfamiliar terms. To help clear things up, here are three words and phrases that you may need to know. QUARANTINE: Is a restriction on the movement of people and goods that is intended to prevent the spread of the disease or pets. It is used to protect the public by preventing expo- sure to infected persons or to people who may be infec- ted. SELF-ISOLATION: Where there is a strong indication a person has been in contact with some- one who has displayed the symptoms of the virus and then avoids contact with other people to help pre- vent the spread of the dis- ease. SOCIAL DISTANCING: The World Health Orga- nization advises to main- tain a distance of a least one metre, while public health organizations are urging a two-metre dis- tance - with a person who is coughing or sneezing. It also includes avoiding physical contact with oth- ers in social situations, in- cluding handshakes, hugs and kisses. WHAT DOES THAT MEAN? KEVIN WERNER kwerner@ hamiltonnews.com Knowing the right terms can make all the difference when it comes to coronavirus prevention. Kevin Werner/Torstar NEWS DEFINING QUARANTINE, SELF-ISOLATION AND SOCIAL DISTANCING