Be Alert!! Not Panic.

As everyone is aware of the fact that Coronavirus (COVID-19) has spread across the globe claiming more than 11000 lives and about 244,728 tested positive of this virus as per the reports till March 20, 2020. At the same time, near about 88,322 people have been recovered from this deadly virus which comprises around 35%. If we talk about India, the total number of cases confirmed is 258 and 23 are cure or discharged as well. Countries like Iran and Spain registered 1000+ deaths whereas Italy being 2^nd best in a health care facility in the world recorded 4000+ deaths after China where 3200+ had died.

Now is the time for us, Indians need to understand how crucial it is to follow the instructions given by the health administration. There are so many people out there who are not taking the situation seriously. People are still denying self-quarantine after being told to do so by the authorities, they are going out, getting married or attending events. Above all this, people who are tested positive are fleeing out the hospitals, isn’t it the most irresponsible act towards others? Moreover, the municipal corporation of Mumbai collected over 1Lac rupees from people who spit on the streets, you can easily imagine how responsible our citizens are? They are just increasing the chances of spread among other people who might not be aware of the fact the person they are interacted with is told to self-isolate himself or the surface they are touching is dirty. If people are saying that news about the count of increasing patients is making them worried or panic then panic should be to stay at home, not to wander on public places. Thinking like I won’t get any virus, I have a strong immunity is the stupidest thing if you are doing so.   Social-distancing, self-isolation or just say staying at home is the best way to break the chain of getting contracted with the Coronavirus. There must be a reason that countries have locked down themselves from the rest of the world, as Wuhan city of China is now in the recovering phase. We need to learn from other country’s mistakes, there is no time to make more mistakes and put others into danger. We need to be alert, aware of the situation and the preventive measures. The high qualified doctors and government are asking people to stay at home and not move out until or unless it is necessary. They can only help us if we take responsibility and unite to self-isolate ourselves for upcoming days otherwise we already know what is happening in other nations. It is high time to take action on our part for our safety and others.

There are few precautions we need to take which could help us to be safe:

Do’s

●        Washing hands regularly with soap or alcohol-based hand rub for 20 seconds.

●   Covering face and mouth with the flexed elbow or disposable tissue while coughing or   sneezing.

●        Avoid close contact (at least 1m or 3 feet) with people who are unwell.

●        Stay home or self-isolate from others in the household if you feel unwell.

Don’t

●     Touch your eyes, nose or mouth if hands are not clean.

Don’t believe any misleading information and do follow the www.who.int for the guidelines to prevent the spread of COVID-19, also obey the instructions given by the government to stay safe. Ask as many people you can to stay home. Stay aware stay safe and most importantly stay home.