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आज पूरा देश Coronavirus का सामना कर रहा है। इसका कोई प्रमाणित इलाज न होने के कारण, चाहे वह वैक्सीन हो या दवा, स्वच्छता संबंधी दिशानिर्देशों का पालन करना ही इस महामारी से बचने का पहला और सबसे आवश्यक कदम है। सही स्वास्थ्य बरकरार रखने और रोग संक्रमण से खुद को बचाने के लिए, जिन शर्तों और नियमों का पालन किया जाता है, उसे ही स्वच्छता कहा जाता है। स्वच्छता केवल हाथों की ही नहीं, बल्कि आहार की भी होनी चाहिए।  हाथों को स्वच्छ रखना COVID-19 के विरुद्ध पहला प्रतिरक्षात्मक कदम है।  हाथों को स्वच्छ रखने पर आप जीवाणु संक्रमण से दूर रह सकते हैं, और कम्यूनिटी ट्रांसमिशन को रोका जा सकता है। इससे आप खुद को और दूसरों को भी स्वस्थ रहने में मदद कर सकते हैं। कुछ जरूरी निर्देश: 1. हाथों की स्वच्छता बरकरार रखें: थोड़ी-थोड़ी देर बाद हाथों को साबुन और पानी से साफ करें या कम से कम 60-70% अल्कोहल वाले हैंड सैनिटाइजर का इस्तेमाल करें। साबुन, वायरस के बाहरी फैट लेयर को नष्ट कर देता है, जो साबुन में फंस जाते हैं और पानी की मदद से धुल जाते हैं। अल्कोहल युक्त हैंड सैनिटाइजर वायरस को निष्क्रिय कर...

Welcome Readers, T his time we have taken a step further to spread the awareness of COVID-19 in an interactive way by arranging a small quiz to test your knowledge of COVID-19. Q1: What are the most common symptoms of COVID-19? Dry feces Fever, tiredness and dry cough Rashes Itching on the body Q2: How far away should you stay from a person who is sick? At least 1 meter away Less than 1 meter away  6 meter away There is no need to stay away from any person Q3: Stigma and discrimination may lead to a situation where the coronavirus is Less likely to spread More likely to spread It cannot affect the spread of the virus I don’t know Q4: What will help to stop the spread of the COV...

Everyday, we are exposed to bacteria, viruses and other disease-causing organisms, collectively known as pathogens. However we don't fall sick every other day because of our immune system- an army of cells that is always roaming our body ready to ward off any attack. The ability of cells to fight back pathogens is called IMMUNITY. You can build immunity naturally with these simple changes in your lifestyle: 1. EAT A HEALTHY DIET Follow a diet rich in vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants  (like fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices) as it's essential to support your immune system. Antioxidants found in foods protect your cells from the effects of free radicals and can help reduce an overabundance of inflammation in your body. Have a lots of fruits and vegetables. Studies have shown that fruits and vegetables provide nutrients like beta-carotene, vitamin C, and vitamin E that can boost immune function and many vegetables, fruits, and other plant-based foods are also r...

Get Up, Work, Eat, Sleep and Repeat...I think this is the routine for the people who are working from home due to the COVID-19 outbreak. If this is your first time working from home, here are six tips that will help you effectively get your work done in a healthy way: 1. Pick a space Picking an area of the house as your ‘office’ will help you to find concentration and sense of place.  It's beneficial to have a separate space to work so that at the end of the day, you can shut down and disconnect from work. 2. Plan a day Instead of having a questionable plan, create a daily schedule and put it in writing. Generate a digital schedule or jot it down with pen and paper, and stick it in a visible place. Come up with a detailed to-do list that’s broken down into categories based on importance.  3. Declutter things & Maintain hygiene Create a calm atmosphere. Try to get rid of any excess, unrelated work items. Keep the work area clean and clear, it'll give...