We are ALL connected. The coronavirus is spreading across the world. It has reached pandemic proportions and we are facing.a global health crisis. It's a tough time for all of us.
From the United States to Italy, Iran to South Korea, the epidemic is getting worse. sending countries into economic meltdown as markets whipsaw and panic buying leading to food shortages. .
Governments have issued new rounds of travel bans. Institutions, schools and public places facing shutdown.
At the same time some politicians are using the crisis for political gain, but the virus itself, has no politics, does not discriminate and sees no borders.
Trustworthy health advice has never been more vital. It could be the difference between life and death.
It is important to remember that there is currently no specific treatment for coronavirus.
Antibiotics do not help, as they do not work against viruses;.
Please note, each infected person will start being infectious after 12 to 24 hrs, showing symptoms after 5 to 12 days. They will infect on average 2.6 other people
The public has a crucial role in containing the virus. and here are some basic things we can do to meet our fears and diminish our anxiety:
Ignore conspiracy theories and peddlers of misinformation, it's so easy to feel scared and alone at times like this, that's why we need to ground ourselves in our collective strength and grow strong by caring for each other.
Practice social distancing, work from home, people should avoid gathering in public places,and participate in gatherings virtually instead.
Stay at home as much as possible.
Cancel non essential appointments
Wash your hands often for at least 20 seconds.
Don’t touch your face.
Elbow bump, touch your heart, or gently bow instead of hugging or shaking hands.
Disinfect around you and buy what we need (just what we need).
Protect your immune system with plenty of fruits and vegetables and get caught up on sleep.
If you are sick and experiencing symptoms (coughing, fever, and shortness of breath, please stay home so that you do not get others sick.
Perhaps the most important message the coronavirus offers is that the natural world is conspiring to save us from ourselves, to slow our materialistic greed and reign in our aggressive, self-centered, short-term, and xenophobic tendencies.”
It feels strange and hard to refrain from social engagements when we are feeling anxious and the need to connect. But right now the best way we can support each other is by keeping each other healthy.
Think about how we can support each other and our neighbors while not being together in person.
Reach out to one another by phone, email, text message, facebook etc.
While many of us are decreasing our physical contact, we need one another more right now, not less.
Be kind to those who are working, who are doing the jobs that care for life.
Notice them, thank them, help calm their anxieties.
Keep in mind that during times of crisis, those who are most vulnerable, the poor, the elderly, women and children .
Making sure older neighbours have enough food, shops are doing home deliveries, community organisation are checking in with people they know are struggling.
Please do not panic, Spread the love.
We will get through this together.
Here is a link to the latest information on the Novel Coronavirus from Public Health Wales
https://phw.nhs.wales/topics/latest-information-on-novel-coronavirus-covid-19/
