Coronavirus is no more an epidemic

Coronavirus is no more an epidemic; the World Health Organization has termed it a pandemic. The last panoramic witnessed by the world was in 1918 with the Spanish Flu killed millions of people. So are we headed towards the same destructive phase? The question has no answer yet because there is no vaccination developed so far for the novel Coronavirus. The only thing we all can do is stay safe and work for community protection.

Sharing with all a list of precautions we all can do to stay protected from this deadly disease –

Social Isolation – Coronavirus spread with a human touch so we all must avoid being in crowded places. The government of India and many state governments have ordered the closure of schools, colleges, multiplexes, gyms, spas, swimming pools and all those places where people gather in large numbers. So while you are opting to work from home or staying indoors, you can use this time constructively to enrich your professional skills and join some online e-learning course.

Eat a balanced diet and exercise – Health Practitioners all over the world are warning people to work on the immunity if they wish to defeat Coronavirus. This virus has been impacting elderly people and those having problems like diabetes, high blood pressure, etc. Even though the immunity cannot be increased with a magic wand but the best way to work on your immune system is to eat a balanced diet, sleep well and exercise at least 45 minutes a day.

Avoid travel – Safety first; celebrations later! Most of the global conferences have been cancelled in wake of Coronavirus so if you had planned to travel abroad, this is the time to cancel it. You can travel within India via safer means like taking a cab rather than a bus or choose to travel by Express train.

Get your Covid-19 test done – The symptoms of Coronavirus infection include cough, cold, high fever or difficulty in breathing. If you see such symptoms in your family member or any friends, advise them to get their Covid-19 testing done from an approved Lab or Medical Institution certified by the Indian Council of Medical Research. Such a person should be kept in quarantine for 14 days. The state governments are paying for the expenses of treatment for such patients.

Practice Good Hygiene – Wash your hands at least 5 times a day with an alcohol-based hand-wash solution or sanitizer. Cover your mouth and nose while sneezing and coughing. Follow good hygiene to keep yourself and your family safe from this deadly disease.

We must stop spreading any fake information. Let’s defeat the fear and panic. Let’s defeat Coronavirus with compassion and patience.

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How are you coping with COVID 19 and staying at home?

Covid-19 is becoming a nightmare for the world; more than 3,00,000 people have been affected by this deadly virus. The latest News is that Prince Charles of the United Kingdom has tested positive for Coronavirus. The number of affected cases and the deaths are increasing exponentially every day. Italy and Spain are the worst affected countries in Europe while the US is estimated to become the next epicenter of Covid-19 cases. This is just the right time for India to save itself by intensifying its Stay Home campaign. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has called down for a 21-day national lockdown which means that the country will be under curfew and people are expected to stay indoors.

Only the shops related to essential supplies are open and the rest of the market, gyms, spas, health clubs, restaurants, schools, colleges and even public offices are closed. So there is no way or place to go out and spend time. All of us have to spend the next 21 days at home so that India can get back to its normal routine once again.

Here is what you can do in the next 21 days to make the best use of your time –

Join an e-learning course – Many websites like Udemy, Lynda, EdX, YouTube Premium etc. have videos that teach things online. You can join whatever interests you – animation, dancing course, sketching course, website development etc. So many e-learning courses are available these days. You can join a course and sharpen your skills while sitting at your home.

Work on your hobbies – If you are fond of music, drawing, painting Zentangle etc.; now is the time to practice at home and hone your skills. For example, if you want to be a Yoga trainer, you can start practicing at your home and even make your videos of the practice. You can start your YouTube channel and upload these videos online and get recognized for your skills.

Read good books and watch good TV series – There is no curfew on social media and digital media usage so you can watch some of the most popular TV series or you can read good books. Harry Potter fans or The Game of Thrones fans can catch up whatever they have missed earlier and or watch the complete series on Netflix or Hotstar.

Invest in your health – You can use this period to do home fitness exercises and control your junk food indulgence because restaurants are closed and there is no home delivery option. So all of us would be eating home-cooked food only. This is the time to detox yourself and rejuvenate your body.

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