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Cloth Masks for Covid-19?! Are they useful? Find out how..! How do the different types of masks work? SURGICAL masks: Also called a medical mask, a surgical mask is a loose-fitting disposable mask that protects the wearer's nose and mouth from contact with droplets, splashes and sprays that may contain germs. A surgical mask also filters out large particles in the air. Surgical masks may protect others by reducing exposure to the saliva and respiratory secretions of the mask wearer. N95 masks: Actually a type of respirator, an N95 mask offers more protection than a surgical mask does because it can filter out both large and small particles when the wearer inhales. As the name indicates, the mask is designed to block 95% of very small particles. Health care providers must be trained and pass a fit test to confirm a proper seal before using an N95 respirator in the workplace. Like surgical masks, N95 masks are intended to be disposable. Some N95 masks, and even some cloth masks, have one-way valves that make them easier to breathe through. But because the valve releases unfiltered air when the wearer breathes out, this type of mask doesn't prevent the wearer from spreading the virus. For this reason, we should not use them now (Covid-19). CLOTH masks: A cloth mask is intended to trap droplets that are released when the wearer talks, coughs or sneezes. Asking everyone to wear cloth masks can help reduce the spread of the virus by people who have COVID-19 but don't realize it. Cloth face coverings are most likely to reduce the spread of the COVID-19 virus when they are widely used by people in public settings. While surgical and N95 masks may be in short supply and should be reserved for health care providers, cloth face coverings and masks are easy to find or make, and can be washed and reused. How to wear a cloth face mask: The CDC recommends that you wear a cloth face mask when you're around people who don't live with you and in public settings when social distancing is difficult. Here are a few pointers for putting on and taking off a cloth mask: 1.Wash or sanitize your hands before and after putting on and taking off your mask. 2.Place your mask ov (at O2 Healthcare) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDK8DHrnWL_/?igshid=1jv2jmftwfvv2

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COVID-19 Pandemic: Is it the end of comforting hugs and enthusiastic high-fives? The coronavirus pandemic has changed all known ideas and definitions of reality, and every day we learn something new and introduce it to our ‘new normal’ routine. With most of the world still under lockdown, the pandemic has changed a lot about the world as we knew it. Through the years, shaking hands has become the universal gesture for greeting, and it is almost instinctive that we do it when we meet someone. While greeting close friends or family members the most natural thing to do is to go in for a hug. Unfortunately, even these simple gestures can lead to possible contamination. But adaptability remains a strong suit for humans and as always, we have come up with a creative solution for this difficult situation. Here are a few alternatives to handshakes and hugs, that can convey your emotions without the risk of infection. 1.Namaste Joining your hands and flashing your smile to greet someone remains by far one of the most popular ways of social greeting. It is hygienic, respectable, and does not include any gestures that you may have to learn from scratch (Hello, Wuhan shake). 2.The elbow bump If namaste seems too formal to greet your friends and co-workers, may we suggest the part-fun and completely safe elbow bump? Top health officials across the globe are also recommending elbow bump as an informal means of greeting. 3. Wave Yes, the good, old waving of hands still seems a plausible way of greeting! Get Online consultation for Orthopaedic and dental treatment at ease of your Home with @O2healthcare For booking contact : https://fb.com/book/O2healthcare/ https://o2healthcare.business.site/ Follow us on : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/O2healthcare/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/o2healthcare/ Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/HealthcareO2 Tumblr : https://www.tumblr.com/blog/o2healthcare/ Webpage : https://o2healthcare.business.site/ (at O2 Healthcare) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDK711inNc1/?igshid=10gq9nq3zqpci

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Limiting FACE-TO-FACE contact with others is the best way to reduce the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). What is SOCIAL DISTANCING? Social distancing, also called “physical distancing,” means keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home. To practice social or physical distancing: 1).Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people 2).Do not gather in groups 3).Stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings Why practice SOCIAL DISTANCING? 1).COVID-19 spreads mainly among people who are in close contact (within about 6 feet) for a prolonged period. Spread happens when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, and droplets from their mouth or nose are launched into the air and land in the mouths or noses of people nearby. The droplets can also be inhaled into the lungs. People who are infected but do not have symptoms likely also play a role in the spread of COVID-19. 2).It is possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or eyes. COVID-19 can live for hours or days on a surface, depending on factors such as sunlight, humidity, and the type of surface. 3).Although the risk of severe illness may be different for everyone, anyone can get and spread COVID-19. Tips for SOCIAL DISTANCING : i). If you need to shop for food or medicine at the grocery store or pharmacy, stay at least 6 feet away from others. Also consider other options: ii). Use mail-order for medications, if possible. iii). Consider a grocery delivery service. iv). Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering when around others, including when you have to go out in public, for example to the grocery store. Get Online consultation for Orthopaedic and dental treatment at ease of your Home with @O2healthcare For booking contact : https://fb.com/book/O2healthcare/ Follow us on : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/O2healthcare/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/o2healthcare/ Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/HealthcareO2 Tumblr : https://www.tumblr.com/blog/o2healthcare/ Webpage : https://o2healthcare.business.site/ (at O2 Healthcare) https://www.instagram.com/p/CDK7niJnnlG/?igshid=why42qisbskn

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Pull your mask under your chin while eating out? Here's why you shouldn't

While we are all grateful that we can finally meet our friends for a meal during this period, it is still mandatory for us to wear masks when out.

So the next question is: where do we keep our masks when we eat or drink?

There may be people who think it's fine to pull their mask under their chin for a quick snack or a sip of water, or even hang their mask from one ear because it's too troublesome to take the whole thing off.

However, these are examples of how not to wear a mask.

When we go out, we may have picked up germs from touching dirty objects such as door handles, tables or chairs. We then subconsciously touch areas on our face after, including our chin.

Once we pull the mask under our chin, it is possible for germs to transfer to the mask and subsequently to our face when we put the mask back on. This increases our chances of getting infected with the virus when out in public.

Here's what we can do with our masks instead while eating:

PLACE IT ON A CLEAN PIECE OF TISSUE ON THE TABLE : Ensure that the exterior of the mask is facing down, with the straps placed away from the interior.

After eating, you should clean your hands before putting on your mask as the external surface is likely to be contaminated with germs.

STORE IT IN A CLEAN BAG, STORAGE CASE OR POUCH :

You can bring along a resealable bag to store your mask, if you prefer to keep your mask in your bag instead of placing it on the table.

Paper bags are also a good option to let the mask dry, in case there is remaining moisture on it. This prevents growth of any mould or fungus on the mask.

However, the best practice is not to reuse the mask before it is properly cleaned. Instead, one advice is to always carry a spare, clean mask with you and change it after eating.

For those who are more eco-conscious, you can also bring your own case or pouch to store your mask.

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Social Distancing - The Circuit Breaker! Limiting FACE-TO-FACE contact with others is the best way to reduce the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). What is SOCIAL DISTANCING? Social distancing, also called “physical distancing,” means keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home. To practice social or physical distancing: 1).Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people 2).Do not gather in groups 3).Stay out of crowded places and avoid mass gatherings Why practice SOCIAL DISTANCING? 1).COVID-19 spreads mainly among people who are in close contact (within about 6 feet) for a prolonged period. Spread happens when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks, and droplets from their mouth or nose are launched into the air and land in the mouths or noses of people nearby. The droplets can also be inhaled into the lungs. People who are infected but do not have symptoms likely also play a role in the spread of COVID-19. 2).It is possible that a person can get COVID-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or eyes. COVID-19 can live for hours or days on a surface, depending on factors such as sunlight, humidity, and the type of surface. 3).Although the risk of severe illness may be different for everyone, anyone can get and spread COVID-19. Tips for SOCIAL DISTANCING : i). If you need to shop for food or medicine at the grocery store or pharmacy, stay at least 6 feet away from others. Also consider other options: ii). Use mail-order for medications, if possible. iii). Consider a grocery delivery service. iv). Cover your mouth and nose with a cloth face covering when around others, including when you have to go out in public, for example to the grocery store. v). Cloth face coverings should NOT be placed on children under age 2, anyone who has trouble breathing, or is unconscious, incapacitated, or otherwise unable to remove the mask without assistance. vi). Keep at least 6 feet between yourself and others, even when you wear a face covering. vii). Avoid gatherings of any size outside your household, such as a friend’s house, parks, restaurants, sh (at O2 Healthcare) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBTBvAmn4kp/?igshid=vl9b3eyr9xly

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Covid-19 RTPCR : Two kinds of tests are available for COVID-19: viral tests and antibody tests. 1). A viral test tells you if you have a current infection. 2). An antibody test tells you if you had a previous infection. An antibody test may not be able to show if you have a current infection, because it can take 1-3 weeks after infection to make antibodies. We do not know yet if having antibodies to the virus can protect someone from getting infected with the virus again, or how long that protection might last. Who should be tested? To learn if you have a current infection, viral tests are used. But not everyone needs this test. Most people will have mild illness and can recover at home without medical care and may not need to be tested. CDC has guidance for who should be tested, but decisions about testing are made by state health departments or healthcare providers. If you have symptoms of COVID-19 and want to get tested, call your healthcare provider first. Although supplies of tests are increasing, it may still be difficult to find a place to get tested. Results : 1).If you test positive for COVID-19 by a viral test, know what protective steps to take if you are sick or caring for someone. 2).If you test negative for COVID-19 by a viral test, you probably were not infected at the time your sample was collected. However, that does not mean you will not get sick. The test result only means that you did not have COVID-19 at the time of testing. 3).If you test positive or negative for COVID-19, no matter the type of test, you still should take preventive measures to protect yourself and others. (at O2 Healthcare) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBTBYt2nZ_P/?igshid=nll6di9qkzhu

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Mechanism of Action of Coronavirus (Sars-CoV-2): Six species of human coronaviruses are known, with one species subdivided into two different strains, making seven strains of human coronaviruses altogether FOUR human coronaviruses produce symptoms that are generally mild: 1).Human coronavirus OC43 (HCoV-OC43), β-CoV 2).Human coronavirus HKU1 (HCoV-HKU1), β-CoV 3).Human coronavirus 229E (HCoV-229E), α-CoV 4.Human coronavirus NL63 (HCoV-NL63), α-CoV Three human coronaviruses produce symptoms that are potentially severe: 5).Middle East respiratory syndrome-related coronavirus (MERS-CoV), β-CoV 6).Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus (SARS-CoV), β-CoV 7).Severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2), β-CoV which causes COVID-19 COMMON COLD : The human coronaviruses HCoV-OC43, HCoV-HKU1, HCoV-229E, and HCoV-NL63 continually circulate in the human population and produce the generally mild symptoms of the common cold in adults and children worldwide. These coronaviruses cause about 15% of common colds, while 40 to 50% of colds are caused by rhinoviruses. The four mild coronaviruses have a seasonal incidence occurring in the winter months in temperate climates. There is no preponderance in any season in tropical climates. CORONAVIRUSES DISEASE 2019 (COVID-19): In December 2019, a pneumonia outbreak was reported in Wuhan, China. On 31 December 2019, the outbreak was traced to a novel strain of coronavirus, which was given the interim name 2019-nCoV by the World Health Organization (WHO), later renamed SARS-CoV-2 by the International Committee on Taxonomy of Viruses. As of 10 June 2020, there have been at least 411,320 confirmed deaths and more than 7,241,079 confirmed cases in the COVID-19 pandemic. The Wuhan strain has been identified as a new strain of Betacoronavirus from group 2B with approximately 70% genetic similarity to the SARS-CoV. The virus has a 96% similarity to a bat coronavirus, so it is widely suspected to originate from bats as well. The pandemic has resulted in travel restrictions and nationwide lockdowns in many countries. (at O2 Healthcare) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBTAvQHHHWk/?igshid=jhurnebubuhq

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Steps to Prevent Covid-19 Golden rules to be followed to prevent Covid-19 caused by Sars-CoV-2! #Coronavirus #Covid-19 #Covid19 #StaySafeStayHome #COVIDIOTS #FlattenTheCurve #WFH #WorkingFromHome How can I avoid the risk of infection? Here are four precautions you and your family can take to avoid infection: Wash your hands frequently using soap and water or an alcohol-based hand rub Cover your mouth and nose with a flexed elbow or tissue, when coughing or sneezing, and throw away the tissue into a closed bin Avoid close contact with anyone who has cold or flu-like symptoms Seek medical care early if you or your child has a fever, cough or difficulty breathing What is the best way to wash your hands properly? Step 1: Wet hands with running water Step 2: Apply enough soap to cover wet hands Step 3: Scrub all surfaces of the hands – including the back of hands, between fingers and under nails – for at least 20 seconds. Step 4: Rinse thoroughly with running water Step 5: Dry hands with a clean cloth or single-use towel Can pregnant women pass coronavirus to unborn children? At this time, there is not enough evidence to determine whether the virus is transmitted from a mother to her baby during pregnancy, or the potential impact this may have on the baby. Pregnant women should continue to follow appropriate precautions to protect themselves from exposure to the virus, and seek medical care early, if experiencing symptoms, such as fever, cough or difficulty breathing. Is it safe for a mother to breastfeed if she is infected with coronavirus? All mothers in affected and at-risk areas who have symptoms of fever, cough or difficulty breathing, should seek medical care early, and follow instructions from a health care provider. Get Online consultation for Orthopaedic and dental treatment at ease of your Home with @O2healthcare For booking contact : https://fb.com/book/O2healthcare/ Follow us on : Facebook : https://www.facebook.com/O2healthcare/ Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/o2healthcare/ Twitter : https://www.twitter.com/HealthcareO2 Tumblr : https://www.tumblr.com/blog/o2healthcare/ Webpage : https://o2healthcare.business.site/ (at O2 Healthcare) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA3ETihnfNp/?igshid=ys7nvqohf0kd

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Precautions for covid-19 (at O2 Healthcare) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA2ejX3nuPb/?igshid=61whypayzqit

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Tips for cleaning fomites! If contact surface is visibly dirty, it should be cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfection. 1. Start cleaning from cleaner areas and proceed towards dirtier areas. 2. High contact surfaces such elevator buttons, handrails / handles and call buttons, escalator handrails, public counters, intercom systems, equipment like telephone, printers/scanners, and other office machines should be cleaned twice daily by 1% sodium hypochlorite. 3. Frequently touched areas like door knobs, table tops, chair handles, pens, car/bike/house keys, pens, diary files, keyboards, mouse, mouse pad, tea/coffee dispensing machines etc. should specially be cleaned with 70% alcohol based cleaners. 4. Carefully clean the equipment used in cleaning at the end of the cleaning process. (at O2 Healthcare) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAwSq_BHZJg/?igshid=4kpqzl8cm8cq

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#stayhome_staysafe #combatcovid19 Here’s a guide to a few Quarantine workout; Lockdown exercises to keep you fit, focused and sane What’s more, you don’t need a gym for this. You can get a great workout right in the comfort of your home. Benefits of working out at home: Home workouts are a great substitute for your gym sessions. There are a number of different types of home workouts/exercises: A) Using your bodyweight alone B) Using basic equipment such as Dumbbells, Resistance Bands/Tubes C) Using everyday household items such as backpacks, water bottles, buckets and even brooms It’s a good idea to start with basic bodyweight exercises and gradually add progressions and increase the intensity. This way, the difficulty levels are increased slowly which helps you break a sweat and strengthen your muscles while also avoiding injuries. You can add a mix of push-ups (regular and advanced), circuit training (a series of exercises in rapid succession with little or no breaks in between) and more. How to work out your body’s upper, lower and core areas: Home workouts can be categorised into 3 main groups: Upper Body, Lower Body, and Core. Read on for a step-by-step explainer on each focus area and how to exercise it. Upper Body: 1. Push-Ups: Step 1 –Lay on the floor facing downwards, palms slightly more than shoulder-width apart in line with your shoulders. This is your starting position. Step 2 – Brace your core and push your torso up from the floor with your hands. Thighs and Knees will also raise up. Step 3 – Push yourself up till your elbows lock and your whole body is in a straight line Step 4 – Lower your body and return to the starting position. This is 1 rep of the Push-up. 2. Pull-Ups: Step 1 – Raise your arms and grip the pull-up bar with both hands placed slightly more than shoulder-width apart Step 2 – Pull your body up till your chin is above the bar Step 3 – Straighten your arms and lower your body till the arms and shoulders are fully extended. This is 1 rep. Lower Body: 1. Bodyweight Sumo Squats Step 1 – Stand with your feet slightly more than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed out Step 2 – Raise your arms in front of you (at O2 Healthcare) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAwSh3ZnMxj/?igshid=3otfyy0uaip6

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Tips for cleaning fomites! If contact surface is visibly dirty, it should be cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfection. 1. Start cleaning from cleaner areas and proceed towards dirtier areas. 2. High contact surfaces such elevator buttons, handrails / handles and call buttons, escalator handrails, public counters, intercom systems, equipment like telephone, printers/scanners, and other office machines should be cleaned twice daily by 1% sodium hypochlorite. 3. Frequently touched areas like door knobs, table tops, chair handles, pens, car/bike/house keys, pens, diary files, keyboards, mouse, mouse pad, tea/coffee dispensing machines etc. should specially be cleaned with 70% alcohol based cleaners. 4. Carefully clean the equipment used in cleaning at the end of the cleaning process. (at O2 Healthcare) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAwSZxIHet9/?igshid=ckvpi8zniw7f

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Always remember.. in public places like ATM GROCERY STORE SUPER MARKETS you must not touch the door handles touched by many others, u can open it either with your elbow or foot! & you must not touch your face, nose or mouth! U can go home and do it only after washing your hands. You need not wear gloves. A simple cloth mask would suffice, provided u maintain 1m social distancing. If u are not maintaining social distancing at any cost..see to that u wear a N95 mask. This has to be the #newnormal for another 6 months for sure. #stayhome_staysafe (at O2 Healthcare) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAwPFa-HXdJ/?igshid=1xhvxvh4q7wsh

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#stayhome_staysafe #combatcovid19 Here’s a guide to a few Quarantine workout; Lockdown exercises to keep you fit, focused and sane What’s more, you don’t need a gym for this. You can get a great workout right in the comfort of your home. Benefits of working out at home: Home workouts are a great substitute for your gym sessions. There are a number of different types of home workouts/exercises: A) Using your bodyweight alone B) Using basic equipment such as Dumbbells, Resistance Bands/Tubes C) Using everyday household items such as backpacks, water bottles, buckets and even brooms It’s a good idea to start with basic bodyweight exercises and gradually add progressions and increase the intensity. This way, the difficulty levels are increased slowly which helps you break a sweat and strengthen your muscles while also avoiding injuries. You can add a mix of push-ups (regular and advanced), circuit training (a series of exercises in rapid succession with little or no breaks in between) and more. How to work out your body’s upper, lower and core areas: Home workouts can be categorised into 3 main groups: Upper Body, Lower Body, and Core. Read on for a step-by-step explainer on each focus area and how to exercise it. Upper Body: 1. Push-Ups: Step 1 –Lay on the floor facing downwards, palms slightly more than shoulder-width apart in line with your shoulders. This is your starting position. Step 2 – Brace your core and push your torso up from the floor with your hands. Thighs and Knees will also raise up. Step 3 – Push yourself up till your elbows lock and your whole body is in a straight line Step 4 – Lower your body and return to the starting position. This is 1 rep of the Push-up. 2. Pull-Ups: Step 1 – Raise your arms and grip the pull-up bar with both hands placed slightly more than shoulder-width apart Step 2 – Pull your body up till your chin is above the bar Step 3 – Straighten your arms and lower your body till the arms and shoulders are fully extended. This is 1 rep. Lower Body: 1. Bodyweight Sumo Squats Step 1 – Stand with your feet slightly more than shoulder-width apart, toes pointed out Step 2 – Raise your arms in front of you (at O2 Healthcare) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAwO90tHrRT/?igshid=1rm0dcxe7wlbg

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Tips for cleaning fomites! If contact surface is visibly dirty, it should be cleaned with soap and water prior to disinfection. 1. Start cleaning from cleaner areas and proceed towards dirtier areas. 2. High contact surfaces such elevator buttons, handrails / handles and call buttons, escalator handrails, public counters, intercom systems, equipment like telephone, printers/scanners, and other office machines should be cleaned twice daily by 1% sodium hypochlorite. 3. Frequently touched areas like door knobs, table tops, chair handles, pens, car/bike/house keys, pens, diary files, keyboards, mouse, mouse pad, tea/coffee dispensing machines etc. should specially be cleaned with 70% alcohol based cleaners. 4. Carefully clean the equipment used in cleaning at the end of the cleaning process. (at O2 Healthcare) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAwOtaDn6my/?igshid=18ddu8u6vzxx7

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9 Fact Checks of COVID-19 (at O2 Healthcare) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAutzY6nG2z/?igshid=sqqfd4w1u189

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#combatcovid19 Always maintain social distancing of about 1 meter in public places! #stayhome_staysafe Get Tele consultation 📞 at ease of your Home with @O2healthcare amidst this covid-19 situation! (at O2 Healthcare) https://www.instagram.com/p/CAjbZQyHS8i/?igshid=jyrmbvgmxgzs