We are just hours away from the start of a new holiday period. After more than two years of confinement, thousands or millions of Mexicans are expected to take the opportunity to go for a walk. On the one hand, it is beneficial for mental health, but it also implies a risk due to the current situation. It is necessary to emphasize that the pandemic is not over and the sanitary measures against Covid-19 must continue.
Overconfidence could cause a regrowth
In this regard, the Mexican Social Security Institute (IMSS) published the instructions that must be followed by everyone without exception during Easter in case of going out. It recommends that the population maintain the use of face masks in closed spaces, frequent hand washing or use of 70 percent alcohol gel, and ensure a healthy distance to cut chains of contagion.
The purpose of the recommendations of the sanitary measures against Covid-19 is to avoid what happened in other vacation periods. During these dates is when there has been an increase in the number of infections in our country. That is why now it is sought to avoid a repetition of this situation.
Dr. María del Rosario Niebla Fuentes, coordinator of Medical Programs in the Health Promotion Division, stressed that although infections have decreased, one should not lower one’s guard. The pandemic continues and people with uncontrolled chronic diseases, pregnant women and those who do not have the vaccination schedule against this virus are at risk of complications.
Instructions that everyone must abide by
He pointed out that if people take trips these days, the recommendation is that During the journey, always wear a mask or mouth cover. Although he said that the ideal is to avoid visiting relatives with whom you do not live frequently and complete the vaccination schedule against Covid-19 to have optimal protection.
During these holidays, preventive measures continue, such as the correct use of #face mask 😷. pic.twitter.com/z41S5B0EmE
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He called on the population to be co-responsible in case of presenting symptoms of respiratory disease, avoid contact with other people, exercise extreme personal care and go to the doctor.
He stressed that the IMSS has informative and educational tools to guide people regarding the symptoms and care around the SARS-CoV-2 virus.
Warning signs for the entire population
Niebla Fuentes indicated that in case of presenting symptoms related to COVID-19, including headache, fever or respiratory distress, people can go to their nearest medical unit for evaluation by a specialist or consult the following link for more information. information.
He indicated that the health emergency due to Covid-19 presented areas of opportunity to promote healthy habits in self-care, mainly to prevent chronic diseases such as diabetes, systemic arterial hypertension, hypercholesterolemia, cancer or immunodeficiencies.
Dr. María del Rosario Niebla Fuentes reiterated the invitation for people to empower themselves in their health. With this, an active lifestyle should be strengthened, a healthy diet should be sought and the consumption of fruits, vegetables and water should be increased. A subsequent control by the treating physician should also be carried out, avoid excesses and guarantee quality sleep.
He said that it has been documented that during the pandemic the consumption of sugary drinks, snacks, sweets, fast food and pre-cooked products increased. The consequence is not only an increased risk of obesity but also other public health problems such as diabetes and high blood pressure.