Pandemic Fatigue is Real, What You Can Do When You Are Super-Annoyed About Coronavirus
If not already, sooner or later, we all will battle the frustrations of living through the COVID-19 pandemic. Housebound and restricted movements can make many of us restless and apathetic, infectious disease specialist Dr Anita Mathew shares why you shouldn't give in to the quarantine burnout.
Oct 26, 2020
It is important that you do not let your guard down even if the ‘Pandemic Fatigue’ sets in. Adopt and apply good practices that will safeguard the health of children and the elderly. Understanding that the virus can remain viable for 28 days on common surfaces like steel, glass and banknotes, should make us even more cautious!
Don’t resign to the situation, rather equip yourself with the right information and combat the virus indoors and outdoors. Make your family members your ally, and make social etiquettes an engaging exercise, so handwashing, social distancing and cough etiquettes become a habit that will keep the family safe.
Here are the most common high-touch surfaces: (1) Doors & door knobs (2) Table tops & chair backs (3) Switchboards (4) Mobile phones & laptops
(5) Remote controls & consoles (6) Taps & flushes (7) Elevator buttons (8) Handrails/ stairway railings (9) Shopping cards (10) ATM buttons
Before you begin the disinfection process, wear gloves and make sure that there is appropriate ventilation while using the product. Then, clean surfaces using soapy water, then use a disinfectant liberally.
Mix 5 tablespoons or 1/3rd cup of bleach with 4 cups of water to make your household disinfectant, or use a disinfectant with 1per cent Sodium Hypochlorite. You can also use solutions with at least 70 per cent alcohol content.
Wear a new pair of gloves every time you begin the disinfection exercise; discard them appropriately after use. Most Importantly, disinfect all cleaning equipment after use, and before re-use in another area; rinse with hot water. Keep elderly, children, pets and other people with respiratory issues at bay during disinfection exercise.
Discard cleaning material made of cloth (mop head or cleaning cloths) in appropriate bags after concluding the cleaning and disinfecting exercise to prevent cross-contamination
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