Elevator is a closed and narrow space. Sharing one elevator with a virus carrier, you may get infected through his/her droplets spread by coughs, sneezes, and speeches.

If droplets fall on buttons or walls, the virus can be spread to other persons by contact. They may get infected by touching their mouth, nose or eyes before washing their hands.

But don't worry. just remember the following three sentences to prevent COVID-19:

Wear a mask when taking an elevator

Don't touch your face with your hands.

Wash your hands when you get home.

Stay in a specific room alone that satisfies the following conditions:

Good ventilation: make sure there is at least one window in the room. It would be better if the window is the air outlet of the whole house, which can protect the other areas of your house from polluted air

A separated restroom:

Wooden and metal furniture are preferred which are easier to be sterilize. You can also choose to cover layer of disposable plastic cloth on your fabric or leather furniture.

Things in the room should be as few as possible, which can reduce the chance of infection and the trouble of future cleaning.

Will open windows increase the chance of infection?

Actually. good ventilation helps to reduce the amount of viruses that may exist indoors and

helps to renew indoor air. "Diluted" outdoor air is almost impossible to bring viruses indoors.

If your family members are suspected acute respiratory infection patlents, open the window but keep the door closed during ventilation. Do not use central ventilation system to avoid the air in the sick people's room entering the clean areas.