{"id":4665,"date":"2020-05-19T23:51:00","date_gmt":"2020-05-19T15:51:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.24hrscityflorist.com\/blog\/?p=4665"},"modified":"2020-06-03T14:34:34","modified_gmt":"2020-06-03T06:34:34","slug":"staying-strong-in-the-face-of-covid-19","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.24hrscityflorist.com\/blog\/staying-strong-in-the-face-of-covid-19\/","title":{"rendered":"Staying strong in the face of COVID-19"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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\u201cWhen life seems to be in a constant state of\nfrenzy, flowers can provide us with a much-needed moment of calm\u201d \u2013 Dr. Erin\nLargo-Wight, PhD Associate Professor of University of North Florida’s\nDepartment of Public Health<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The past recent months have been tough for everyone due to\nthe outbreak of COVID-19 (coronavirus). Frontline medical workers, small and\nmedium enterprises, businesses, banks and individuals have all been directly\nimpacted by COVID-19. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In the midst of widespread disruption and economic recession, it\u2019s tough to go about one\u2019s daily life with lockdowns happening globally and in Singapore \u2013 stricter measures have just been announced in a bid to stop the spread of the coronavirus. However what we must remember to do is stay calm and positive, in order to beat COVID-19 together. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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While it\u2019s easy to get caught up in anxiety and worry during this period, receiving or making a flower delivery<\/a><\/strong> can help calm us down and provide the much needed relief we need. Read on to find out what you can do to stay positive during this stressful period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

What is Covid-19<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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corona virus covid-19<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

COVID-19 is a respiratory disease with common symptoms including\nfever, tiredness and dry cough, according to the World Health Organisation\n(WHO). These include persistent pain or pressure in the chest, mental confusion\nor low responsiveness to stimuli, as well as bluish tinge to the lips or face.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Some may also experience shortness of breath, sore throat\nand general aches and pains. Various media outlets have reported that there is\nevidence that a loss of smell or taste can also be a symptom. Symptoms may\nappear two to 14 days after exposure to the novel coronavirus, according to the\nCenters for Disease Control and Prevention.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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symptoms of covid-19<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

COVID-19 does not only infects the more vulnerable such as\nthe young and elderly, but can affect people of all ages. Most confirmed cases\nwould have developed mild to severe symptoms but reports have been showing that\nthere is evidence of more asymptomatic patients who might unknowingly carry and\nas such, spread the disease. Most fatalities occur when the patient may have\nunderlying or pre-existing medical conditions such as asthma, diabetes and\nheart disease. These groups have a higher risk of developing severe disease and\ndeath, said WHO.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How does COVID-19 affect our current daily lives? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It goes without saying that the world is facing a huge\ncrisis. Global economic recessions, panic buying and widespread fear is felt\nacross the globe. It\u2019s thus important to stay socially responsible and positive\nduring this period. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you have a fever, difficulty breathing or other symptoms,\nplease wear a surgical mask, seek medical attention promptly and reveal your\nrecent travel history. Most countries have adopted the method of contact\ntracing which is vital in minimising and preventing the further spread of the\ncoronavirus. Equally important is the fact that if you\u2019re not feeling well, one\nought to stay home and self-isolate as much as possible. That includes\nmaintaining a distance from your family members even in the same household.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Every little effort counts. Many countries such as the\nUnited Kingdom, Italy, Spain and other parts of the world have enacted forced\nlockdowns to minimise movement amongst its citizens in an attempt to curb the\nspread. In Singapore, the Government has just implemented stricter measures on\nhow to minimise social gatherings and the closure of many entertainment and\nnon-essential services. They have also issued firm advice to \u201cStay home\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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This means that those without any essential need to go out\nshould be socially responsible as everyone plays an important role in slowing\nthe spread of the virus. Telecommuting for work is taking place globally, with\ncompanies allowing employees to work from home. Online-based learning is in\nplace for children, as schools are closed. Supermarkets are crowded with\nworried citizens engaging in panic buying for fear of a lockdown.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Here\u2019s some tips on how to play your part in being socially\nresponsible: <\/p>\n\n\n\n