The covid pandemic has brought in a considerable amount of change in the way people live, work, enjoy, holiday, and even interact with each other. The entire world came to a standstill with the outbreak of this pandemic, shutting down industries, schools, entertainment venues, and practically everything around us, except hospitals and medical services. The only sounds that we could hear before a few months were the screeching sound of ambulances and people crying for medical help.
Now that things are slowly getting into a routine and the covid pandemic has come under control in major parts of the world. We are regaining the life that we once lived and are slowly moving back to reality, perhaps with some restraints. But while we move back to reality, we must stay safe both home and outdoors for, the mutant covid virus is taking its worst form in second and third waves in some countries of the world. Here are some pointers that can help you stay safe as you move back to normalcy from the pandemic.
Moving Back to Reality – Safely and Cautiously
The rate of covid infections is beginning to slow down in some countries, as they show positive signs of recovery. Some towns, states, and cities are opening slowly for the public, and businesses are regaining their normal operations. While we move back to reality, it is important to safely and cautiously transition safely by closely following these methods.
Getting Back to Work
Getting back to the workplace from WFH is perhaps the first transition that happens when we get back to the new normal after the pandemic. Those who have even the slightest symptoms of covid should isolate at home and refrain from attending office. Those who are at risk for severe illnesses should check with the employer on the policies and practices to decrease their risk at work. Businesses should also take measures to mitigate interaction among people through virtual meetings. Wearing a mask, maintaining social distancing, washing hands frequently, avoiding sharing objects and equipment, and infecting the surfaces and objects frequently are other known measures to follow while getting back to work post-pandemic.
Sending Children To School
This is perhaps the second most important thing that people wish to do while getting back to the new normal. But parents and school administration should take all precautions while sending children to school by ensuring that the school premises, classrooms, desks, and benches are all sanitized appropriately. Children should be screened every day before entering their classrooms and be encouraged to wear masks all through the day. The classrooms should be kept well ventilated, and children should be encouraged to wash hands and maintain distance during their time in school.
Hobbies and Leisure Activities
People have almost forgotten the idea of a vacation, camping, hobbies, and leisure activities for more than a year now. Before resorting to hobbies and other leisure activities, make sure the recreation park or the playground is adequately sanitized and is safe to visit. Wear masks at all times, sanitize the hands appropriately and maintain social distancing while visiting crowded parks. Camping and hiking should be performed with close family members and not with other people with who you don’t live.
Secure Your Home and Car
The Covid pandemic has enhanced the incidence of car and home break-ins, and thus it is important to secure your home and car from thefts and burglars. Apart from wiping and sanitizing the car before using it, it is important to install anti-theft devices in the vehicle so that they stay safe from break-ins. Make sure to lock the car always while parking, and when the vehicle is parked, it is important to keep the windows and the sunroof closed. It is beneficial to keep the doors and the windows of the home locked at all times. It is better to install electronic locks and passcodes from time to time to avoid break-ins and incidences of burglary. It is also essential to have the contact of a locksmith handy in case of a home lockout.
The Bottom Line
The coronavirus is about a year old, and the number of cases is coming down considerably from mid-summer. As the transition from the flu season is underway, it is important people exhibit covid-appropriate behavior to eliminate the pandemic from the world forever. At the same time, as the economic conditions of people have become miserable, the incidences of theft and break-ins have also gone up, and it is thus essential to get the home and vehicles safe.