Coronavirus or COVIS-19 as it is also known has spread around the world including the US and has officially been declared a pandemic by the WHO. Various protective measures have been put in place by the federal government, individual states, counties and city governments. We at Ray Photography recognize that we (You and us photographers) must take steps to protect ourselves too. In these trying times, here are some WHO-approved ways that you can protect yourself from COVID-19 and limit it’s spread to others.
- How Likely Are You to Get the Coronavirus?
Anyone can contract coronavirus. Many people who get the virus will experience cold or flu-like symptoms and some will be asymptomatic. Asymptomatic means that they won’t have any symptoms. This then means that people must take better measures to protect themselves from contracting this virus and spreading it to others. We have some of these measures listed below.
- Stay Calm
Panicking achieves nothing. As we take steps to protect our physical health, we should also pay attention to our mental health. Stressing yourself out about this situation will take a bad toll on your immune system. To help keep yourself healthy, you should be trying to boost your immune system. Panicking does the opposite of that.
- Wash Your Hands For At Least 20 Seconds
The splash and go method won’t work here. Wash for about 20 seconds and make sure that you get between your fingers, under your nails and your thumbs too. Singing “Happy Birthday” twice is a fun way to ensure that you spend a full 20 seconds washing your hands. Or you could use sites like wash your lyrics to generate your own handwashing tune with your favorite song.
Using sanitizers works too, but they must have at least 60% alcohol and you should also follow the 20 seconds rule with them. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands and also regularly clean surfaces like your phone, tablets, and handles. Do not use bleach for the phones though. Alcohol-based cleaners with at least 60% alcohol should do the trick. To disinfect other surfaces in your home, wear disposable gloves and use your regular disinfectants which are approved by the Environmental Protection Agency. Make sure to wash your hands thoroughly immediately after removing the gloves.
- Stay Informed
Follow comprehensive guides from Harvard medical school, John Hopkins, the CDC, etc. Knowing the right information could protect you and your family. Your local department of health is also a good place to get answers to your questions.
- Get the Flu Shot for Your Children
So far, cases of children contracting this illness have been very rare but we are still learning about this virus. The flu vaccine is a must. Take the same precautions that you would during normal flu season and be in communication with their school. Assess your child’s knowledge of the virus first before you talk to them about it and speak to them at an age-appropriate level. Do not dismiss their fears.
- Work on Your Immune System
We mentioned this earlier. Make better food choices this period and avoid as much processed food as you can. Takes lots of water too. Exercise daily and take lots of vegetables. You can also supplement your food with multivitamins. If you are an avid smoker, give it a break this period, would you? These are good ways to boost your immune system which will help your body defend itself against the virus should you come in contact with it. The better your immune system, the better your survival rate.
- Don’t Stockpile Masks
If you stockpile masks, you limit their availability to health care officials who are on the frontlines and need them more. So stockpiling masks could end up doing more harm than good. Masks don’t do much except you are already sure of infection. In this case, N95 masks are the ones that work because they prevent 95% of small particles from passing through and that way, you can’t give the virus to other people.
- Do Stockpile Medicine, Groceries and Resources
If you can, get a 30-day supply of prescriptions, household supplies, and groceries. Make sure you’re also set with toiletries, soaps, laundry detergent, toilet papers, diapers (if necessary), etc. Preparation is a great way to ensure that you and your family stay safe. Go for your prescription medications and over-the counter-essentials sooner rather than later.
We’re hoping for the best in this scenario here at Ray Photography and we know that you are too. Please stay safe and do the best you can. Don’t forget that you can get in touch with us about your wedding, maternity and event photography in Ridgeville and Charleston South Carolina. Give us a call today!
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