Get Healthy Always

During this time of the global pandemic, we can not overlook the fact that covid-19 has become a daily talk of every individual. Therefore staying safe is one of the most important priorities that everyone needs to consider and take seriously to keep you and all the people around you safe, especially during these seasons, the fall and winter. And now, it’s here. 

 Dr. Anthony Fauci, the nation’s top infectious disease expert, has warned that infection rates are far too high heading into the end of the year, and the worst is yet to come. According to Johns Hopkins University data, the number of new cases increases daily in some states and increases also in hospitalizations. The virus is most likely to spark at the same time that cold and flu season is just beginning, making us have more virus cases.

Therefore, with the virus spreading like wildfire, there is a need to continually practice this safety guideline by the Center for Diseases Control (CDC). These are some of the tips that can help increase your knowledge of the virus and help you stay safe as well.

The Novel COVID-19 is thought to spread mainly through close contact from person to person, including between people who are physically near each other (within about 6 feet). People who are infected but do not show symptoms can also spread the virus to others. Through respiratory droplets produced when an infected person cough, sneeze, sing, talk, or breathe. It is possible that COVID-19 could be spread by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or eyes. The CDC has reported that some pets(cats and dogs) worldwide have been infected after close contact with people with covid-19.

                Safety Guidelines

• Proper handwashing under running water with soap for at least 20 seconds. This should be done as often as possible, especially before touching your face, after using the restroom, handling a mask, caring for the sick, and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• The use of alcohol-based hand sanitizer in case soap and water are not readily available.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick ( at least maintain 6 feet distance)
• Try as much as possible to practice social distances ( stay at least 6 feet or about 2 arm’s length to prevent getting sick.)
• Wearing face masks correctly over your nose and mouth when around people or in public places is essential.
• Always cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze or use the inside of your elbow, and do not spit around.
• Clean and disinfect frequent touches daily. This includes tables, doorknobs, countertops, desks, keyboards, and toilets.
• Monitor your health by being alert to symptoms such as fever, cough, shortness of breath.
• Practice self quarantine if exposed to a positive covid-19 patient, notify your healthcare provider and practice social distancing even at home.
• Get a flu vaccine, which is very important than ever.
• Eat nutritious food to help boost your immune system. Some immune system boosters include vitamin Cs obtained from fruits like oranges, and zinc from beans, nuts, certain types of seafood (such as crab and lobster), whole grains, and dairy products.

With all said and done, we can’t dispute the fact that wearing mask, social distancing as well as hand washing with soap and water are the most effective ways of staying safe and preventing all infections.

source: CDC from cdc.gov