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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.
 

What is the right way to cough or sneeze?

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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

  1. Cough or sneeze into your elbow.
  2. If your cough or sneeze is messy, cover your mouth and nose with a tissue.
  3. Put the used tissue in a bin and wash your hands.
  4. Stay at home if you are coughing or sneezing. You may have COVID-19/mate korona.
  5. Phone your doctor or Healthline 0800 358 5453 to find out whether you should have a COVID-19 test.