In A World Of Germs And Diseases
Fast forward to the year 2020. The COVID-19 outbreak has its origins in Wuhan, China. Some conservatives are perpetuating racism against Asian people by calling the Virus the China Flu or the Wuhan Flu, not only is this xenophobic it is very infantile. The official name for the virus COVID-19 (previously known as “2019 novel coronavirus”) is coronavirus disease (COVID-19), also known as severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2).* This name was chosen because the virus is genetically related to the coronavirus responsible for the SARS outbreak of 2003. While related, the two viruses are different.
Ways to maintain good health:
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When greeting people do what is being termed as Social Distancing.
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I have since implemented the Namaste greeting.
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When I take my dogs outside to do their business. I use the tip of my cane to push doors open.
- When I get back into my apartment, I immediately wash my hands.
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If I go out to run an errand or do a tech geeky thing that I do for my church.
When I return home:- I take all my clothing off and throw them in the washer.
- I wash my hands and body thoroughly.
- When I get in my car, I hit the hand sanitizer.
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Even if I don't go out, I wash my hands every 20 minutes, sometimes more depending on what I am doing.
- If I get curb side food service:
- I bring the food home, throw the bag away.
- Remove the food from the container and put it on a plate.
- Throw the container away.
- Pop it in the microwave for thirty seconds.
- If I get things from the store:
- I remove all external packaging.
- Wash fresh fruits and vegetables.
- Wash my hands, again.
*Wash Your Hands Often to Stay Healthy
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Before, during, and after preparing food.
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Before eating food.
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Before and after caring for someone at home who is sick with vomiting or diarrhea.
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Before and after treating a cut or wound.
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After using the toilet.
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After blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
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After touching an animal, animal feed, or animal waste.
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After handling pet food or pet treats.
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After touching garbage
Follow Five Steps to Wash Your Hands the Right Way
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Wet your hands with clean, running water (warm or cold), turn off the tap, and apply soap.
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Lather your hands by rubbing them together with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails.
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Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. Need a timer? Hum the “Happy Birthday” song from beginning to end twice.
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Rinse your hands well under clean, running water.
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Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them.
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Document Updated with Edits and Revisions on March 26, 2020 by AJ White-Wolf