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COVID-19 HEALTH WARNING
HEALTH WARNING REGARDING THE COVID-19 VIRUS
Dear patients and caregivers,
Cancer patients are at a high risk of contracting the virus because they have a weakened immune system.
IGAZI strongly recommends SELF ISOLATION as much as possible for all PATIENTS currently on CHEMOTHERAPY
In addition:
- wash your hands frequently with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
- if soap and water not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol
- avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth
- cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or into your elbow and then throw away the tissue
- clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe
- stay at home when you are sick
- avoid close contact with people who are sick
GO FOR A FLU VACCINE - patients and family - make arrangements first before sitting in a doctors waiting room or the clinic.