Alexandria Doctors Office Offers 7 Tips for Christmas Amidst Pandemic

Christmas is around the corner. Coronavirus has been doing the rounds across the globe. Wondering how to celebrate Christmas in the presence of Covid-19? According to doctors of Alexandria urgent care clinic, following protocols is the best idea during holidays. 

“Please do not get too carried away with the celebrations to forget wearing a mask and doing social distancing,” cautions a doctor at the clinic. 

Another doctor suggests, “consider getting your flu shot, if you still haven’t. This is the flu season too. Symptoms of the flu and the Coronavirus appear similar. You don’t want to get all mixed up in confusion and get scared this Christmas, do you?” 

Most important: You don’t want to fall sick this Christmas, right?

So, follow the tips that comes straight from Alexandria doctors office. 

Falling sick during celebrations spoils all the fun, right? Moreover, falling sick during pandemic may make you panicky and scared. “What if it’s the Coronavirus,” you might wonder and get stressed out. 

For the same reason as above. With temperatures dipping fast, you ought to be all bundled up and cozy in layers of clothing. You don’t actually “catch a cold.” You “catch a virus when you are cold.”

Gorge on the rich festive food but, at the same time, indulge in fresh veggies and fruits to keep your immunity up. Green tea, ginger tea, chicken soup, vegetable broth – relish them all. 

Mask has become an integral part of the wardrobe. However, wear a mask for protection, not just for fashion. According to CDC (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention), wear a mask with double layer made of breathable cotton fabric. Wear it properly so that it covers your nose and mouth. 

When handling masks with hands, touch it only from ear straps. Wash or dispose off masks whenever you come home from outdoors. 

Do not exchange used masks with friends and family members. 

 

Six feet is the safe distance, as per WHO (World Health Organization). Distancing from people is the key to protecting yourselves from Coronavirus. “It also protects you from influenza virus,” informs a doctors from Alexandria immediate care center. 

Closed spaces are more likely to harbor and spread viruses. So, open those windows and doors. Let fresh breeze in; let stale breeze out. Bask in the morning sun. Move a lot. All these small steps not only prevent the onset of SAD (Seasonal Affective Disorder), also called winter blues, but also cleanses your home of viruses and germs. 

Be with your family this Christmas. Your family is the most important thing in the world. Haven’t we already learnt this lesson during the lockdown? 

Last but not the least, Alexandria doctors office is located just near you. In case you feel unwell, contact a doctor immediately. If you think it’s the Coronavirus, stay at home and call the doctor. 

And, do we need to remind you to wash hands frequently? 

Let’s have a safe and healthy Christmas.