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The Health Ministry (MOH) has advised the public to stay at home and practice “self lockdown” to protect themselves  against COVID-19, and help bring down the country’s rising infection numbers that hit a record high of 6,075 cases yesterday (May 19th). 

The implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) 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. 

Here are a few tips by the World Health Organization (WHO) to help you and your family to stay healthy at home during this pandemic. 

Do more physical activity

Staying home is hard for a lot of us to do the sort of exercise we normally do, and it’s even harder for people who don’t usually do a lot of physical exercise. 

Just taking a short break from sitting, by doing 3-4 minutes of light intensity physical movement, such as walking or stretching, will help ease your muscles and improve blood circulation and muscle activity. It can reduce high blood pressure, help manage weight and reduce the risk of heart disease, stroke, type 2 diabetes, and various cancers

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Take care of your mental health

The new realities of working from home, temporary unemployment, home-schooling of children, and lack of physical contact with other family members, friends and colleagues take time to get used to. Adapting to lifestyle changes such as these, and managing the fear of contracting the virus and worrying about people close to us who are particularly vulnerable, is challenging for all of us. They can be particularly difficult for people with mental health conditions.

Be informed. Listen to advice and recommendations from the National Security Council (MKN) and MOH. Follow trusted news channels, such as Astro AWANI, and keep up-to-date with the latest news from RAAGA on social media.
Have a routine. Keep up with daily routines as much as possible, or make new ones.  

-Get up and go to bed at similar times every day.
-Keep up with personal hygiene.
-Eat healthy meals at regular times.
-Exercise regularly.
-Allocate time for working and time for resting.
-Make time for doing things you enjoy.

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Eat Healthy 

Eating a healthy diet is very important during the COVID-19 pandemic. What we eat and drink can affect our body’s ability to prevent, fight and recover from infections.

While no foods or dietary supplements can prevent or cure COVID-19 infection, healthy diets are important for supporting immune systems. Good nutrition can also reduce the likelihood of developing other health problems, including obesity, heart disease, diabetes and some types of cancer.

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The war against COVID-19 isn't over just yet, let us all do our part in flattening the curve once again. 

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By Thineshkan