When a person first gets the flu they may be infectious without knowing it or having any symptoms. So it’s good to be careful when it comes to contact with other people.
To prevent infection, in an epidemic it’s strongly recommended to:
- Avoid direct contact such as kissing and shaking hands with other people
- If possible stand at least one metre away from the person you’re talking to
- Avoid group activities such as group sports
Last modification 22.04.2020
Contact
Federal Office of Public Health FOPH
Prevention and Healthcare Provision Directorate
Communicable Diseases Division
Schwarzenburgstrasse 157
3003
Bern
Switzerland
Tel.
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