In this article, there are recommendations from the Rijksoverheid, RIVM and WHO. We have also added successful recommendations from abroad based on medical staff.
As the World Health Organization says, “Let’s be kind to address fear during coronavirus”. How can we do this? Showing empathy with those affected, learning about the disease to assess the risks and adopting practical measures to stay safe.
Our government is trying to combat the corona virus; however, it is not only their task, it is also a task of all citizens.
General recommendations: Stay home
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.
Keep distance with everyone, even with your family. Avoid physical contact.
Cough and sneeze into the crook of your elbow. If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early.
Work from home or spread their working hours if possible.
Avoid every public event. Don’t assist to meetings, avoid concerts, museums, theatres, sports clubs and sports matches. Don’t make parties.
Don’t accept visits of any kind. Some people don’t show symptoms at the beginning.
Don’t visit people with vulnerable health and elderly people.
Use paper tissues and discard them after use.
Disinfect several times a day the surfaces of tables, cell phones, knobs and any object of frequent contact.
If you need to walk your dog, do it nearby and for maximum 5 minutes. It is confirmed by vets, dogs can handle it.
You only need to wear a mask if you are taking care of a person with corona or if you are sick (coughing or sneezing). Be sure that after using it, you dispose it.
Groceries
Keep 1,5 meter distance from each other.
Choose one family member who goes out to buy food and other necessary items, this person should already have a list of things, so that’s done quickly and at times of least congestion.
Pick a market/supermarket nearby home. Avoid taking public transport.
Buy only what is necessary. Food, cleaning products and toilet paper will not end soon.
You can take with you the alcohol gel; it can help your hands be clean all the time.
If you used your bike, you can also disinfected the handles after using it.
Avoid spitting in public. When you are back home, leave the shoes you wore outside, wash your hands immediately with water and soap.
Afterwards, clean the shoe sole with alcohol or mix of bleach and water. Get rid of the tissue immediately.
Leave the clothes you wore in a bag, try to disinfect yourself. Take a shower and wash the clothes.
Media
Do not spread rumors. Ignore and do not forward messages via WhatsApp and social media that offer miraculous treatments or methods to become immune to the coronavirus. There is still no vaccine and there is no special food or medicine to prevent COVID-19 infection.
You do not need to watch the news all day. You can inform yourself the necessary and then continue with your life. Avoid anxiety and panic.
Always check the source you are getting information from.
Follow accurate public health advice from Rijksoverheid, RIVM, WHO and medical staff.
Take advantage of the time at home by spending time with your loved ones. Now, we have a chance to do things we cannot regularly do. And remember, we are all responsible to take care of our families and ourselves.
Written by Claudia Flores Jiménez
Comments, questions, suggestions to: claudia@innovate.today
