COVID-19 LOVE YOUR FAMILY ENOUGH TO PROTECT THEM!

Hope you are keeping safe during this lockdown. The reality is that a lot of people will be infected by the virus. That will put a strain on the hospitals and medical personnel.

HERE ARE SOME TIPS ON PRACTICAL GUIDE

Things to buy and keep at home:

-Easy to use Thermometer

-Panado to treat fever

-Mucus thinning cough mixture- buy any generic it works just as any

-Honey and lemon can also be used treat cough

-Humidifier or steam yourself

-Gloves

-Masks

-Sanitizer

-Vicks vapourub for your chest

 -Soup

These are the practical things that can be done if you are infected with the virus and you are only having mild symptoms.

-Treat fever with Panado as prescribed

-Drink cough mixture as prescribed or mixture of honey and lemon

-Drink a lot of fluids

-Rub your chest with Vicks

-Humidify your chest with salty water or add Vicks to your water and steam

-Have healthy soup if appetite is poor

-Rest, rest. rest!!!! this is one of the best things you can do for your body

HOW TO ISOLATE YOURSELF AT HOME

-Stay in one room with a toilet (ideal but not always practical)

-If you are using the same toilet clean the seat with soap and water or sanitize thoroughly

-The room must be kept closed at all times

-Ask your family to wear gloves and masks when handling all things you are using

-Leave food at the door or give it through a window if necessary

-Open windows on the room for fresh air

-Sanitize your room and linen frequently

LOVE YOUR FAMILY ENOUGH TO PROTECT THEM!!!!!

SEEK MEDICAL ASSISTANCE IF:

-If fever is above 38 degrees (use a thermometer)

-Having difficulty with breathing

-If the symptoms are not getting better or are becoming worse

DO NOT USE ANY MEDICATION FOR MORE THAN 5 DAYS WITHOUT CONSULTING YOUR DOCTOR

STAY HOME AND BE SAFE

Nkwali Healthcare Services

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