#coronaprotection

In the months since the novel coronavirus rose from a regional crisis to a global threat, governments of the world along with health organizations have been working to contain the spread of the virus, taking precautionary measures and promoting awareness about preventive habits.

As our country ramps up efforts to contain the spread of novel coronavirus. It is important for each individual to stay informed about the preventive measures and follow guidelines issued by the World Health Organisation and the Government of India.

Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus:

1. Wash your hands frequently

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water

2. Maintain social distancing

Maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

3. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

4. Practice respiratory hygiene

Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

5. If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early

In the months since the novel coronavirus rose from a regional crisis to a global threat, governments of the world along with health organizations have been working to contain the spread of the virus, taking precautionary measures and promoting awareness about preventive habits.

As our country ramps up efforts to contain the spread of novel coronavirus. It is important for each individual to stay informed about the preventive measures and follow guidelines issued by the World Health Organisation and the Government of India.

Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus:

1. Wash your hands frequently

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water

2. Maintain social distancing

Maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

3. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

4. Practice respiratory hygiene

Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

5. If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early

In the months since the novel coronavirus rose from a regional crisis to a global threat, governments of the world along with health organizations have been working to contain the spread of the virus, taking precautionary measures and promoting awareness about preventive habits.

As our country ramps up efforts to contain the spread of novel coronavirus. It is important for each individual to stay informed about the preventive measures and follow guidelines issued by the World Health Organisation and the Government of India.

Basic protective measures against the new coronavirus:

1. Wash your hands frequently

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water

2. Maintain social distancing

Maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

3. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

4. Practice respiratory hygiene

Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

5. If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early

Completed my MBBS in 90’s and started with my MS in general surgery. I was a young medical student with a lot of enthusiasm, excited about doing my post-graduation. Always thought my days ahead trying, working hard, learning surgery, saving lives.

My first day, in the wards, it was an emergency day for us. I was assigned one patient with swelling in legs who was to be investigated and treatment was to be started as per advice and protocols. He was poor old man, usual with civil hospitals serving poor and downtrodden.

He can’t be saved and as a novice- I was not able to understand the exact cause but felt very sorry and bad for a life lost. I thought myself as a failure. Thereafter, the life progressed and I completed my training, learning, treating, helping anyone and everyone where I can help.

Today, really disturbed by the plight of our community. In this COVID era, my colleagues, friends are working day and night to save lives, sometimes successful, sometimes not. Again lives lost all over the world and still I feel a first-year trainee, not knowing how to treat the people suffering from the disease. I feel, if I can have a magic wand- let me cure-all. Nobody should die. Somewhere all-around my friends are developing this magic wand, the vaccine, working day and night to serve and help the humankind.