Dear Colleagues,
As the world has been experiencing a flood of new cases, we take the opportunity to remind you of a few basic tips to reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19:
- Pay attention to basic personal hygiene i.e. regular washing/sanitising of hands, no touching of face and use of face mask.
- Avoid crowds – even if people are following the protocols, you do not know with whom they were in contact previously.
- Reduce exposure to high risk areas e.g. grocery stores, banks, etc.
- Sanitise personal spaces often i.e. car, home, office space.
- Observe simple things like a sanitising protocol when entering your home having been in public spaces.
- Focus on building your immunity: nutrition, exercise and attention to your health.
For those interested in the Stringency Index, here is a summary of a few Caribbean countries.
Suggested weekend reading:
Regional:
CARICOM: CARICOM Leaders prepare for Hurricanes amid COVID-19 Pandemic
SKN Observer: First Caribbean COVID-19 Vaccine To Start Human Trials
CNW: COVID-19 Presents an Opportunity for Digital Transformation in the Caribbean
IADB: The Pandemic Saga Continues: Caribbean Quarterly Bulletin
Economy:
IMF: Tourism Trauma and Covid-19
Health:
MSN: This Slight Weather Shift Could Make COVID Cases Double, Study Finds
Best Life: This Vitamin Deficiency Makes Your COVID Death Risk Soar, Study Says
Best Life: Dr. Fauci Just Confirmed That This One Thing Kills Coronavirus
BBC: How will the world vaccinate seven billion?
Addressing Fake News:
OECD: Fighting Disinformation: A key pillar of the COVID-19 recovery
Resources:
CDEMA: Caribbean Risk Information System
OurWorldinData: How experts use data to identify emerging COVID-19 success stories
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Thank you.
Shubhash Gosine
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