How To Face 2nd COVID Wave In India?

We are still in the last leg of the 1st covid wave In India. The USA and Europe are already facing the 2nd wave and predicting it to be deadlier than the first. Already 3 countries in Europe have declared total lockdown.

We in India are likely to face the 2nd wave in mid-November (Diwali season) due to atmospheric pollution along with the Diwali crowd, likely to spread covid faster than the 1st wave. This is really very worrying. But we have no option but to face the 2nd deadly wave.

How to face it?

What best we can do? We need to be more vigilant at all times. A few mantras we need to remember always and adhere to.

1. Wearing the FACE MASK.

2. Keep distance in public. Don’t join a crowd or avoid crowds at all times. Avoid going out of the house unless it is really needed or unavoidable.

3. Washing hands as frequently as needed or possible. Avoid meeting friends, relatives, etc. Do not encourage anyone to visit your home.

4. Last but not the least Steam Inhalation before food at least 3 to 4 times daily. (Take at least 10 deep breaths each time with plain steam) Hot water Gargling after food.

5. Drink hot water as frequently as possible.

If we follow these mantras we can avoid COVID for sure. If we survive this 2nd wave then we will be lucky and by then the vaccines may be available to prevent any future infection.

Let’s all join and fight this virus to the best of our ability and discipline.

May God be with us all. GOOD LUCK.

Dr. Baliga

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