What is the right way to cough or sneeze?
Learning how to cough and sneeze the right way helps stop the spread of COVID-19, colds and the flu. Whakamātihetihe te ihu ki te tuke.
Key points
- Cough or sneeze into your elbow.
- If your cough or sneeze is messy, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue.
- Put the used tissue in a bin and wash your hands.
- Stay at home if you are coughing or sneezing. You may have COVID-19/mate korona.
- Phone your doctor or Healthline 0800 358 5453 to find out whether you should have a COVID-19 test.