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04/10/2021

Is shopping in stores safe during the pandemic?

There are ways to reduce risk, but health experts advise avoiding it when possible.

The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says holiday shopping in crowded stores is a “higher risk” activity and that people should limit any in-person shopping, including at supermarkets.

Instead, the agency recommends shopping online, visiting outdoor markets or using curbside pickup, where workers bring orders to your car.

If you need to enter a store, go during off hours when there will likely be fewer people. Wear a mask and stay at least 6 feet away from others.

Credits to USA Today.

03/10/2021

Getting physical activity can be a challenge while staying at home. However, it’s possible—and important—to be physically active while social distancing. Physical activity reduces blood pressure and anxiety and helps you sleep better. It can also help to improve mood and energy level. Regardless of your age, some physical activity is better than none.

Credits to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.

02/10/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic has had a major effect on our lives. Many of us are facing challenges that can be stressful, overwhelming, and cause strong emotions in adults and children. Public health actions, such as social distancing, are necessary to reduce the spread of COVID-19, but they can make us feel isolated and lonely and can increase stress and anxiety. Learning to cope with stress in a healthy way will make you, the people you care about, and those around you become more resilient.

Credits to the Centers of Disease Control and Prevention.

01/10/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic means that many of us are staying at home and doing less in terms of social interactions and exercise. This can have a negative effect on your physical and mental health.

Below is advice to help you and your family to stay healthy at home during this period of confinement:

Credits to the World Health Organization.

30/09/2021

🚨 COVID VACCINATION UPDATE 🚨

Silangueños who are between the ages of 12 to 17 years old can now be registered to get vaccinated. Please coordinate with your barangays to get registered. Thank you and stay safe!

Note: As of now, our local government unit is still waiting for the directive from the national government. Our LGU will immediately inform us if the directive has been given.

29/09/2021

Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) symptoms can vary widely. Some people have no symptoms at all, while others become so sick that they eventually need mechanical assistance to breathe.

The risk of developing dangerous symptoms of COVID-19 may be increased in people who are older and also in people of any age who have other serious health problems — such as heart or lung conditions, or weakened immune systems. This is similar to what is seen with other respiratory illnesses, such as influenza.

While each of these factors can increase the risk of severe COVID-19 symptoms, people who have several of these other health problems are at even higher risk.

Credits to Mayo Clinic.

28/09/2021

If you’ve tested positive for COVID-19, you may be worried for yourself and others with whom you've recently spent time. Below are steps to ensure you have the best chance for recovery and to help reduce your chance of infecting others.

Credits to UC Davis Health.

27/09/2021

THE IMPORTANCE OF WEARING A MASK DURING THE COVID-19 PANDEMIC 😷

COVID-19 spreads mainly from person to person through respiratory droplets. Respiratory droplets travel into the air when you cough, sneeze, talk, shout, or sing. These droplets can then land in the mouths or noses of people who are near you or they may breathe these droplets in.

You should wear a mask, even if you do not feel sick. This is because several studies have found that people with COVID-19 who never develop symptoms (asymptomatic) and those who are not yet showing symptoms (pre-symptomatic) can still spread the virus to other people. Wearing a mask helps protect those around you, in case you are infected but not showing symptoms.

It is especially important to wear a mask when you are indoors with people you do not live with and when you are unable to stay at least 6 feet apart since COVID-19 spreads mainly among people who are in close contact with one another.

Credits to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

26/09/2021

COVID-19 affects different people in different ways. Most infected people will develop mild to moderate illness and recover without hospitalization.

On average it takes 5–6 days from when someone is infected with the virus for symptoms to show, however it can take up to 14 days. Here are the most common symptoms of COVID-19:

Please immediately get tested for COVID-19 if you experience any of these symptoms.

Seek immediate medical attention if you have serious symptoms. Always call before visiting your doctor or health facility.

People with mild symptoms who are otherwise healthy should manage their symptoms at home.

Credits to the World Health Organization.

25/09/2021

THE IMPORTANCE OF HAND WASHING DURING THE PANDEMIC 🧼

With COVID-19 transmission mainly spreading between people through direct, indirect (through contaminated objects or surfaces), or close contact with infected people via mouth and nose secretions, washing hands with soap and running water is of critical importance. To stop the spread of COVID-19, along with other COVID appropriate behaviors, the practice of hand-washing at regular intervals is a must, after coughing or sneezing, when caring for the sick, after using the toilet, before eating, while preparing food and after handling animals or animal waste. Hand-washing after touching common surfaces such as doorknobs or handles, or after one comes back home from visiting a public place will keep ourselves and others around us safe. (credits to the World Health Organization)

24/09/2021

24/09/2021

24/09/2021

🚨 DAILY COVID UPDATE! 🚨

Here are the numbers we have gathered from the Silang Rural Health Unit, as of September 22. Please stay safe, follow health protocols, wear your face masks, and maintain social distancing. Have a great day ahead!

24/09/2021

Vaccines save millions of lives each year. Vaccines work by training and preparing the body’s natural defenses – the immune system – to recognize and fight off the viruses and bacteria they target. After vaccination, if the body is later exposed to those disease-causing germs, the body is immediately ready to destroy them, preventing illness.

As of June 3, 2021, WHO has evaluated that the following vaccines against COVID-19 have met the necessary criteria for safety and efficacy:
• AstraZeneca/Oxford vaccine
• Johnson and Johnson
• Moderna
• Pfizer/BionTech
• Sinopharm
• Sinovac

Get vaccinated as soon as it’s your turn. Take whatever vaccine is made available to you first. The best vaccine that you can choose is the one that is available in your vaccination sites. It is important to be vaccinated as soon as possible once it’s your turn and not wait. Approved COVID-19 vaccines provide a high degree of protection against getting seriously ill and dying from the disease, although no vaccine is 100% protective.
(credits to the World Health Organization)

You can reach out to your local barangays to have your name listed to get vaccinated. Wait for the text message or call from your Rural Health Units, they will give you your vaccination schedule and vaccination site.

23/09/2021

Good day everyone! This is Singko Sigurado ⚡️, your latest news and media website. Kindly give this page a like 👍🏻 to receive daily COVID updates and reminders, especially for the community of Poblacion V, Silang, Cavite.

Here are a few easy steps to stay safe from the threat of COVID-19. Keep safe and have a great week ahead! 💙