From the latest COVID-19 strain to monsoon woes, the weather on the health side is suddenly turning gloomy. But worry not, because there is a silver lining to everything.
While the COVID-19 scare is rising again, having braved the initial years of the worldwide pandemic, mankind is now far more careful and observant towards minutest details. So, here’s a quick recap of how to save yourself from the recent strain and keep fit.
Four easy ways to keep yourself safe from the newest COVID-19 strain
With these four simple steps you will ensure the safety of yourself and those around you.
Take out those masks!
Wear a mask while stepping outside
From colourful mask to surgeons mask, it is time for you to take them out of there storage boxes again. Carry a few with you while out on the road. If you notice someone coughing and showing symptoms of cold and fever, immediately secure yourself and also help them with a few so that they do not spread the infection.
Remember Vaccination?
Complete all your vaccination dosages
During the last wave, one of the biggest saviour was the vaccine. While everyone had to mandatorily take two doses, it is now time to recheck if the doses are complete or whether you need another shot. Primarily, gather all your vaccination documents and make a quick visit to your physician.
If they suggest, take that shot! The COVID – 19 booster shot is the basic minimum certification that is required. Although vaccines are not a complete guarantee of the fact you will never contract the virus, it at least helps in reducing the severity of the impact.
Observe your health!
Observe your own health and report immediately to a physican if anything looks amiss
Do not dismiss the feeling of sickness. In case of fever, cough and cold take a blood test or a COVID test to identify the source of the sickness. Check your heart rate and oxygen levels, at least once a day. If you find anything amiss, report to your physician, take necessary steps and if required isolate yourself to stop the infection from spreading.
But at the heart of it all, Do not Panic!
Ventilation Matters
Good ventilation dilutes the chances of catching air-borne virus
Make sure your house is well ventilated and airy. This increases the oxygen intake levels and keeps your healthy. The most basic way is to have open windows with the air flowing in or indoor plants which help in air purification but you may also have air purifiers to expedite the process. Good ventilation helps in diluting the virus particles, which in turn lowers their impact on the human body.COVID cases surge in India, numbers reach 1000+