“You need to carefully observe anti-epidemic measures, remember that you need to distance yourself, that you need to use masks in crowded places, that you need to wash your hands more often, treat them with disinfectant liquids ... If possible, work remotely, if you can maintain self-isolation.
But at the same time, of course, you need to walk, trying not to contact other people, to do physical exercises - this is important, ”said Altshtein.
The virologist noted that it is now quite important to consume vitamin D.
According to some scientists, it could increase resistance to the coronavirus, he added.
Tempering, good nutrition, good sleep and avoiding alcohol are also beneficial, the expert says.
“These are the main methods to keep a person in good shape and resist infection.
A correct lifestyle and compliance with such anti-epidemic measures help not only against coronavirus, but also against other viruses of the respiratory tract, ”the specialist explained.
Earlier, nutritionist, allergist and immunologist Marina Apletaeva told RT about the products necessary to maintain immunity during the autumn period.