How to keep yourself safe from Covid during the festive season?

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The arrival of August marks the beginning of the festive season in India. There is a surge in the markets and people start travelling more to each other‘s houses. The daily cases have been stable in India since the past two months but the possibility of a third wave cannot be ignored and we should take due precautions during this festive seasons:

  • Wear a mask when you step out: It does not matter if other people are not wearing the masks, you as an individual should fulfil your responsibility and not step out of the house without a mask.
  • Avoid large social gatherings: The markets would be full and there would be large public gatherings to celebrate the festivities, but if you can, avoid such gatherings, because they would be a ground for the viral transmission.
  • Shop online: As far as possible shop online to avoid the crowded markets.
  • Limit your home visits: The celebrations are fun with everyone, but it’s best to limit visiting others houses.
  • Eat right: Studies have shown that good immunity plays a great role in controlling the infection so do not let your guard down and eat well to keep your health in a better shape .
  • Hydrate well: Drink 8-10 glasses of water every day. This would help you to flush out toxins from your body.
  • Exercise: Exercising would help you keep your body in shape and boost the immunity.
  • Get vaccinated: Data collected during the pandemic has shown lower rate of infection among those who have been vaccinated. So get yourself vaccinated at the soonest.
  • Visit a doctor at the soonest if you have any Covid related symptoms.

    Have a happy and safe festival season.