Should I wear a mask to do farm work in the countryside during the epidemic? Should agricultural machinery and tools be disinfected?

Now, during the formal spring ploughing, there are many agricultural activities in rural areas that need to be done now, but under the influence of COVID-19, everyone has to wear masks when they go out. Should they wear masks when doing farm work in rural areas? Should agricultural machinery and tools be disinfected?

Do you have to wear a mask when doing farm work in rural areas?

If you just go to open places or work in the fields alone, these places are generally empty and well-ventilated, and you don't need to wear a mask in this case. If you are in a closed greenhouse, monitoring room, or a place with more people, you need to wear a mask. If conditions permit, wear an extra mask when you go out.

Do not face others when coughing or sneezing, cover your mouth with handkerchiefs, clothes or paper towels, cover them with paper towels when spitting, throw them into the dustbin, and do not litter used masks.

Strengthen the management of livestock and poultry breeding, clean up livestock and poultry manure in time, and carry out preventive disinfection if necessary.

Agricultural machinery, buttons, mouse, steering wheel, remote control, etc., which are commonly used by many people, need to be disinfected regularly. It is best to wear gloves and remember to wash your hands after use.

Pay attention to environmental hygiene, consciously clean the front room, inside and outside the house, keep clean and tidy, reduce the growth of bacteria.

II. Other matters needing attention

1. Novel coronavirus is mainly spread by droplets, which are produced by patients coughing, sneezing and talking. When not affected by the wind, they are less likely to be sprayed beyond 2 meters. So it is safer to keep a distance of 1-2 meters or even 2 meters away from others as far as possible.

two。 Type A coronavirus is not resistant to alcohol and high temperature. we can spray it directly with 75 °medical alcohol or diluted 84 disinfectant; we can also disinfect it with a high temperature of more than 56 ℃ for 30 minutes; or directly steam and boil for 15 minutes.

3. The mask is standard when you go out. Even if you go to an open place, keep one in your pocket in case of a rainy day. If conditions permit, you can take 2 more, first, to facilitate their own replacement; second, if you encounter a sudden infection, you can also help others.

4. Many people wash their hands carelessly, so that a lot of viruses and bacteria remain. The correct way to wash your hands is to scrub your palms, backs and fingers with soap or hand sanitizer for at least 20 seconds.

During the epidemic, it is hoped that everyone will wash their hands frequently, wear masks, have more ventilation, reduce visits to relatives, friends and dinners, and reduce to densely populated public places.