Physical Activity
Take short breaks during the day and be physically active
#Physical Activity As a preventive measure to contain the spread of COVID-19, we continue to stay at home. This can be a major challenge while trying to stay physically active. Sedentary behavior and low levels of physical activity can have a negative effect on an individual's health, well-being and quality of life. You CAN keep active and reduce sedentary behavior while at home. Here’s how:
Take short active breaks during the day
- Take short active breaks during the day
- Follow an online exercise class
- Walk (in small spaces, walk on the spot)
- Stand up (to interrupt sitting every 30 mins)
Finally, don’t forget to relax and take deep breaths!
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Source: World Health Organisation
#Face Coverings CDC now recommends wearing cloth face coverings in public settings where other physical distancing measures are difficult to maintain (e.g. grocery stores and pharmacies), especially in areas of significant community-based transmission.
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Source: Center for Disease Control and Prevention
#REMEMBER the basic steps to prevent COVID-19 spread: frequent handwashing; avoid touching eyes, mouth, nose; cover your cough; avoid crowded places; STAY AT HOME; seek medical care if you have fever, cough.
Contributors: Ms. Raji Anand, Dr. Sohaila Cheema and Dr. Sathyanarayanan Doraiswamy
Editing: Mr. John Hayward