Covid-19 Pandemic: Challenges And Responses Of Psychologists From India by Leister Sam S. Manickam - HTML preview

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Box#1 Contd.

Recommended outline for public education on

COVID-19 and PWIDD

  • How to avoid coronavirus?

o Wash your hands with soap and warm water often.

o If you can’t wash your hands, then use hand sanitizer.

o Avoid touching your mouth, eyes, and nose

o Try to wash or sanitize your hands before you do

o Stay away from people who are sick

o Tell people to stay home if they are sick

o Cough and sneeze into your elbow

o It stops germs from getting into the air and onto your hands @ Try not to touch your face or nose

o Don’t rub your eyes

o Do not share food drinks.

  • What is social distancing?

o Means that you must keep a space of at least two steps between yourself and others

o Don't get too close when meeting or talking to people.

o Don't shake hands, hug, kiss, or touch others.

o Avoid big crowds like shops, cinemas, weddings, etc.

o Go to the shops when they are not busy.

o Use public transport at quiet times.

o Stay home and be protected.

  • What is a lockdown?

o The social practice of people willing to stay at home to avoid the spread of the virus

o Not a holiday when you can travel, meet people, plan or go for outings and picnic