India Against Epidemics - Protecting Your Home, Keeping It Safe -:- www.deekpay.com

In the face of the worsening New Crown epidemic worldwide, it is the responsibility of each and every one of us to take every precaution to control the spread of the virus. To this end, we should follow the lockdown guidelines, reduce going out and keep a social distance. Below are some points to note in terms of keeping a social distance:

- Work from home and avoid travelling to the office

- Minimising the risk of virus transmission through banknotes

- Avoidance of out-of-home purchases of daily necessities in favour of online ordering and online payment

- Managing finances and making payments using banking applications

- Cancellation or postponement of meetings, gatherings, etc.

- Stay in touch with friends and family through video or voice calls

According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), even at home, we should follow the following personal hygiene practices to stay safe in the fight against the new coronavirus:

- Wash your hands frequently: Clean your hands often with a hand sanitiser containing alcohol or wash them with soap and water. Washing your hands with soap and water or using a hand sanitiser containing alcohol can kill the virus.

- Keep people at a distance: keep at least one metre away from others. When we cough or sneeze, we may spray droplets containing viruses. If we get too close, we may catch a virus from another person.

- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth: our hands can get the virus anywhere, so you should avoid touching your own eyes, nose and mouth to prevent the virus from getting into your body.

- Maintain respiratory hygiene: always wear a mask if you need to go outside or have cold symptoms. Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue or handkerchief when coughing or sneezing and dispose of used tissues safely. This will prevent the virus from spreading through droplets.

- Seek medical help: If you have symptoms such as fever, cough or difficulty breathing, isolate yourself and seek medical help. This will not only protect you, but also prevent the virus from spreading to others. Follow your local health department's guidelines for reporting.

At Paytm Payments Bank, your safety is our top priority and we advise you to stay out of the house. Therefore, we would like to remind you that as a digital bank, you don't have to go out for all your banking and payment needs.

You can handle all your banking transactions, investments and payments through the banking section of the Paytm app. We are confident that our services can help you stay at home with peace of mind.

At the same time, we must remember that in these difficult times we should support those who are economically affected by the inability to work regularly. Let us make sure that even when we are unable to work, we are able to pay the wages of domestic workers, drivers and support the vulnerable and animals around us so that they do not suffer from hunger.

Also, let's join hands and contribute to the PM CARES fund together.Paytm is planning to donate ₹500 crore to the PM CARES fund, and for every donation or payment made by a user on the Paytm app, Paytm will additionally donate a maximum of ₹10.To know more, click here.

Lastly, do not believe all types of information circulating on social media and WhatsApp groups, as such false information only creates panic. Our government is doing its best to protect us and as responsible citizens, we should follow the blockade guidelines, listen to updates only from reliable sources and remain calm. We are united in our fight against the epidemic.

Home protection, guarded safety!