COVID-19 information about how to protect your health

This is an Easy Read fact sheet on how to protect your health and stay safe around COVID-19.

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The NSW Government wrote this guide. 
When you see the word ‘we’, it means the 
NSW Government.

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We wrote this guide in an easy to read way. 
We use pictures to explain some ideas. 

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We have written some words in bold
This means the letters are thicker and darker.
We explain what these words mean.

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You can ask for help to read this guide. 
A friend, family member or support person 
may be able to help you. 

Face masks

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Wearing a face mask is a good way to 
protect yourself from COVID-19.

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You may be asked to wear a face mask when you:

  • go to hospital

  • see a doctor

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  • go to an aged care home – a place where older people live.

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It’s a good idea to wear a face mask when you’re in a public indoor space, or somewhere that’s crowded.

 

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You should carry a face mask with you just in 
case you need to wear it.

Washing your hands

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You should wash your hands:
 

  • with soap and water
  • for at least 20 seconds.

sanitiser

If you can't wash your hands, you can use 
hand sanitiser.

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You should bring hand sanitiser with you 
when you leave your home. 

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Always wash your hands:

 

  • before you eat

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  • when you come home.

Safety at home

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There are services you can contact if you: 

 

  • don’t feel safe at home

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  • experience family and domestic violence.

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Family and domestic violence is when you 
are hurt by someone close to you, such as:

 

  • your boyfriend, girlfriend or partner

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  • your husband, wife or spouse

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  • a member of your family

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  • someone who takes care of you.

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You can call our Domestic Violence Helpline.


1800 65 64 63

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You can call the Service NSW 
COVID-19 Helpline.
 

13 77 88

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For more advice on how to stay safe and prevent the spread of respiratory viruses including COVID-19, visit nsw.gov.au

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