COVID: A Short Guide to Quarantine
By: Obehi Aimua (Grade 7)
Community
A lot of things will probably change based on this experience.
Healthcare will get better, and safety guidelines regarding diseases will get stronger
and stricter, and most importantly, when the pandemic passes, hopefully we’ll remember
that we’re stronger together as a community. Any extra supplies that you don’t
believe you’ll need can be donated to those who do. Several sites can allow you to
donate masks and gloves to people in the front lines. It’s really important to stick
together.
Only 5 people in a group or meeting
The amount of COVID cases is skyrocketing: COVID-19 is a dangerous virus: it is airborne
and very contagious, as it can easily jump from person to person and can
stay on surfaces for over a day. Try limiting the amount of people in a grouping, or
have an online face-to-face chat to reduce the spread of the virus.
Visits by other means
COVID-19 has made direct visits anything but ideal. Try to call someone, or see them
virtually. It’s important to keep in touch with friends and family, to let them know
that you’re alright and vice versa.
Insist on wearing a mask and gloves
Make sure you and your family are wearing safety gear as often as possible; while
some masks are better than others, it’s much better than going outside with no protection
whatsoever, as any mask will provide protection from the majority of foreign
particles, including the coronavirus.
Distancing is important
The COVID-19 safety guidelines include staying at least 6 feet apart from one another.
Avoid large groupings and try to go out as little as possible in order to keep
people safe from the virus.
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