Worth More

“God isolates you so you can get yourself together. It may seem like you lost friendships [and] relationships, but a better you is worth more.” (@mindsetofgreatness)

COVID-19 is short for COronaVIrus Disease 2019, and is a disease outbreak that began in China in 2019. COVID-19 can cause symptoms similar to flu like a new continuous cough, high temperature on your chest or back, and feeling short of breath.

For most people the symptoms are mild but some will develop severe breathing problems and other complications. The risk of severe symptoms is higher in people with weakened immune systems, older people and people with long-term conditions including long-term lung conditions. Symptoms may appear two to 14 days after exposure.

COVID-19 appears to spread from person to person among those in close contact. It is spread by respiratory droplets when someone infected with the virus coughs or sneezes. It's unclear exactly how contagious the virus is. Wash your hands often with soap and water  or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.

Cover your mouth and nose with your elbow or a tissue when you cough or sneeze. Throw away the used tissue. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth if your hands aren't clean. Clean and disinfect surfaces you often touch on a daily basis.

 

In conclusion, there are three terms (connected with COVID-19) that you should understand clearly. They are:

·        Self isolation- It applies to people who have symptoms of Covid-19, and people who live with them. Self isolation is about limiting face-to-face interactions with people. Self-isolation is the most effective way of preventing the Covid-19 from spreading. 

·        Social distancing-This is what anyone who is not displaying any symptoms must now be practicing. It means that you should not be in any large gatherings or groups and maintain your distance from others. People can only leave their house for shopping for necessities, once a day for exercise, medical need or providing care, or travelling to or from work (if you can't work from home). You should stay more than 3 steps from others.

·        Social shielding- Social shielding is a way to protect people who are extremely vulnerable from coming into contact with Covid-19 by minimizing all interaction between them and other people.

""The price for independence is often isolation and solitude." (Steve Schmidt)i]

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[i] Sources used:

·        “Coronavirus and COVID-19” by the British Lung Foundation

·        “Coronavirus disease: What is it and how can I protect myself?” Sectionsby Pritish K. Tosh

·        “Should you go outside? Can friends come over for dinner? Is shopping allowed? Your questions answered” By Anne Gulland

·        “What’s the difference between self-isolation, social distancing and social shielding?” By the British Lung Foundation

·        “What's the difference between self-isolation, social distancing and shielding?” by Heart Matters