The respiratory illness coronavirus shows no sign of becoming weak across the world . Bangladesh is no exception to this and there is no way to relax for us from a thinking that the government is allowing reopening of different sectors of the economy and enabling social life also to resume. The latest development of relaxation is dictated entirely by sheer economic reasons. The threat from the virus remains as acute as ever and there is every need on a personal level to go on heeding the declared medical safety rules very scrupulously indeed. But we observe alarmingly that people in Bangladesh in many cases are becoming non interested or skeptical about the safety measures. Even people who never forgot to wear masks when they came out of doors are willfully showing a disdain about wearing them. This trend must be stopped with intense policing measures and much stepping up publicity to this end.
Anyone can contract COVID-19, although certain groups of people have a higher risk of developing serious complications from the virus and requiring hospitalization. Many people who get coronavirus will experience cold- or flu-like symptoms, and some people who get the virus will be completely asymptomatic. But no matter which group you fall into, everyone has a responsibility to limit the spread to other people, especially to those who may develop deadly complications.
Even if you are not worried for your own health, you should remain aware that the novel coronavirus can be fatal . Even if it does not affect you, it may affect your friends, family, colleagues or other people with whom you have relationships-especially those who have any of the high-risk factors . People at high risk of developing serious complications from COVID-19 include older adults, pregnant women, people with asthma and HIV, and people with underlying diseases, including heart disease, lung disease and diabetes.
“Over 80% of people will have only mild symptoms from COVID-19. Adults who are healthy and active generally do the best. But part of the problem is that young, healthy people can spread the virus to people who will not tolerate it as well as healthy populations.
Physical distancing is a key component to decrease asymptomatic spread. This works by minimizing your risk of being exposed to the virus and, if you are an asymptomatic carrier, you minimize the potential that you infect someone else. Nothing has changed about the way COVID-19 spreads. The coronavirus is spread through respiratory vapor, such as when someone sneezes or coughs into the air around you. It can also spread if someone who is infected sneezes or coughs into their hand, then touches a door handle, light switch and other “high-touch” surfaces.
Influenza viruses and common cold viruses are also spread this way. However, now that the virus is more widespread , other preventative guidelines do apply, such as the now-well-known concept of social distancing. The number one thing you can do to prevent any respiratory illness is to practice good personal hygiene. Washing your hands correctly-using soap and water and washing for at least 20 seconds-or using hand sanitizer when soap and water aren’t available, still stands as the best way to prevent the spread of infectious diseases, according to WHO.
The CDC, the WHO, governments and healthcare workers are all urging people to stay home if they can. Obviously, some people don’t have the luxury of working from home, and people still need to venture out to grocery stores and gas stations. But when you can stay home, do so to flatten the curve. If you do need to leave the house, follow the basic preventative measures.
On top of basic illness prevention, the best (and only real) defense against disease is a strong immune system. Your body is better able to fight off illnesses when your immune system is really humming, he explains, and everyone should put in an effort to get theirs into tip-top shape.
This is a time to focus on all the health habits you may have been putting off. Start daily activities and food choices that support your health and turn them into habits that will lead to lifelong improvements in health. During this time, get adequate sleep and some fresh air and sunlight daily. Also, stay hydrated, minimize overly processed foods and make sure to eat enough micronutrients when you can (try your best with what you can find at grocery stores right now).
In addition to your physical health, you should take care of your mental health. High stress levels can take a toll on your immune system, which is the opposite of what you want in this situation. If you’re feeling overly anxious about COVID-19, follow tips from a psychotherapist to keep your nerves calm.
