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  • Protecting Yourself from Coronavirus- At Home

    COVID-19 is so easy to spread that you can get it anywhere- even within your own home.  Yes, whether you have a family member who has to go to work or if you’ve only been out twice a week, you have to take the right safety measures inside your home.  Defending your home against the virus is another key measure in preventing the spread.  Here are some coronavirus home prep tips we must all apply to stay safe.

    Take Extra Precautions if you Have to Work

    When coming back home from work, you must take extra precautions to wash away any trace of the virus off you.  You can’t just walk into the house like normal.  Take your shoes off before you enter your home.  The virus could live on shoes and you don’t want to spread to your household members.  Take a shower as soon as you enter the house.  Wash your clothes in the warmest setting and thoroughly dry them.

    Preparing to Isolate a Contracted Household Member

    In addition to staving it off as soon as you come home from work, you must also prepare for when someone in the house becomes contracted with it.  Prepare an isolation room for that person promptly.  This person should not move around the house at all.  Also, the room should be empty so that the virus doesn’t stay on surfaces too long.  You can crack a window open though so the person could get some fresh air.  Also, be sure to designate one other member of the family to do the caregiving to the sick person.

    Consider a Separate Container of Toothpaste for Everyone

    I didn’t think about this, but another good way to protect yourself at home is to have a separate container of toothpaste for each household member.  Viruses can be easily spread by each member using the same toothpaste on different brushes.  So it may not be such a bad idea to consider doing this.  It is also vital that each member replace and disinfect their toothbrushes, floss, and the containers they keep them in.

    Be Extra Cautious with your Grocery Deliveries

    Be sure to wipe down your takeout containers as soon as you get them

    If you’re using grocery delivery services such as Instacart, you have to show some caution with them.  The virus could live on grocery bags, so you must be sure to give your bags or containers a good wipe down.  If your delivering takeout from your favorite restaurant, be sure to wipe down those contaminated containers.

    So even if you’re at home most of the time, it is vital to still remain safe.  We can’t become complacent because this virus is still out there.  For more tips on protecting yourself at home, visit www.healthiguide.com.  As always, like, share, or leave a comment below.

  • Why Social Distancing doesn’t mean Emotional Distancing

    During this coronavirus pandemic, a lot of experts are stressing the importance of social distancing.  This involves not greeting each other in a way that involves physical contact, such as shaking hands or hugging.  This could be texting, emailing or elbow bumping.  This doesn’t exactly mean that we should be emotionally detached from our quarantined loved ones.  Here is why social distancing doesn’t equate emotional distancing.

    We could still show love for one other

    Many people have been making good use of emoji symbols in expressing emotion in their text messages. For our loved ones who have been unfortunately diagnosed with the condition, sending a loving text message or video chatting with them goes a long way. We must continue to be a strong source of strength for one another during this turbulent time.  Remember just because we can’t hug or shake hands doesn’t mean we can’t still show love.

    Send thoughtful text messages to each other during this difficult time.

    Show kindness and gratitude toward elderly ones

    There are a lot of elderly ones being affected by this massive virus.  It will be really beneficial if we reach out to them with love.  Get on the phone with our grandparents to see how they are doing.  Have a video chat with them and tell them that you love them.  We can’t take our elderly friends for granted.

    Show yourself kindness, love and gratitude

    Without question, this pandemic has put a lot of us on edge.  It’s probably been a while since we seen anything like this before.  That’s why it’s important that we also express the above attributes to ourselves.  We are of no help to someone else if we don’t express love, kindness and gratitude towards ourselves.  That’s why it’s important that we do these following things:

    • Go out for a drive.
    • Take a walk around the park.
    • Spend time with God’s creation and enjoy its many elements.

    While social distancing is a practice we are doing to reduce close contact between each other to slow down this illness, it doesn’t mean that it’s okay for us to be emotionally detached.  Reach out to one another from afar as we endure through this pandemic. 

    Need some more encouragement?  Feel free to checkout my list, “5 Words of Encouragement for those Dealing with a Chronic Illness.”  Don’t be afraid to like, share this or leave a comment if you like.

  • Traveling Safely during this Coronavirus Era

    Because of the rampant spread of the coronavirus illness, many people have become afraid of flying on an airplane or even approach an airport.  But if you still need to travel for business or personal reasons, there are ways you can protect yourself while going where you need to go.  The news has been reporting on ways you can travel safely during this rampant pandemic and here are some tips.

    Be Careful while being on a plane

    Although the risk of COVID-19 being spread on a plane is low, you still need to be aware about putting yourself at risk.  Avoid contact with sick passengers.  Wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.  Be sure to do this after touching surfaces in airplanes and airports.  Use hand sanitizer that contain 60%-95% alcohol.  Doing these things will lower your risk of this virus.

    Adhere to travel screening procedures

    Be careful while traveling in this coronavirus era.

    Vice-President Mike Pence announced early this month that anyone traveling to the U.S. on flights from Italy and South Korea will receive multiple screenings before arriving to the U.S.  Health screenings are also in effect in the U.S. for those traveling from China and Iran.  The U.S. has been barring many people coming from these countries, as well as 26 European countries included in the restrictions.  So before you start making that international trip, make sure your final destination has not restricted your arrival.

    Stay home if you are sick

    If you feel a fever, cold or shortness of breath happening in you, it will probably be best to stay home.  You don’t want to put others at risk.  There are several airlines who are allowing people to cancel their flights.  That’s what most people are doing to avoid their risk of it.

    Clean and disinfect surfaces

    Like what was brought out in the previous post, clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.  Use detergent or soap and water to clean before you disinfect.  Some good examples of these surfaces are keyboards, doorknobs, light switches and countertops.

    In some cases, trip cancellation insurance can protect your financial investment in a trip if you need to change your itinerary.  However whether you’re traveling this year or not, it’s certainly advisable to avoid, as much as you can, being exposed to this virus.  For more information on how you could protect yourself from COVID-19 while traveling, visit www.cdc.gov.

    If you have been unfortunately diagnosed with this condition, feel free to check out my free download of “5 Encouraging Words for People Dealing with a Chronic Illness.” As always, feel free to leave a comment at the bottom of this article.  

  • How you can Keep yourself Safe from the Coronavirus

    There’s a widespread disease that has been impacting the city of Chicago and many other cities across America.  It is called the coronavirus.  It is a common virus that causes an infection in your nose, sinuses or upper throat.  There are now 45,182 cases of this virus leading to 1,115 deaths.  28 other countries besides America have been affected by the virus.  With so many people flipping out about it, what must we do to protect ourselves?  Here are some common precautions you must take.

    Wash your hands regularly or use hand sanitizer

    Most people take this for granted, but it bears repeating whether you have the coronavirus or just a cold.  You must wash your hands regularly or use hand sanitizer.  You don’t want to infect anyone or run the risk of being infected by someone.

    Washing your hands helps lower your risk of the coronavirus.

    Stay away from people with the flu

    If somebody you work or go to school with is showing signs of flu-like symptoms, be sure to stay away from them.  Flu-like symptoms are some of signs of the coronavirus.  Keeping your distance will help stave off any spreading of germs.

    Try resisting touching your eyes, nose and mouth

    We touch a lot of things in our home, workplace or at school.  These things, more than likely, are contaminated.  That’s why once you touch a desk, a computer keyboard, or any other surface, you must not touch your eyes, nose or mouth.  Try to resist this urge in order to avoid transferring the virus to your face.

    Clean frequently touched items

    Sometimes you have to take matters into your own hands and disinfect your items.  Keep your computer keyboard, shelves or any other items you usually use clean.  By doing this, you will not only be keeping yourself safe from germs, but you will be lowering your risk of the coronavirus.

    So those are just some of the things you must do to protect yourself and those you love from the coronavirus.  For more tips on keeping yourself safe from this disease, check out the article, “6 Ways to Keep Yourself Safe from the Coronavirus” on www.healthiguide.com.   

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