As a circuit breaker was put in place in the past week to help break the chain of coronavirus transmission in Singapore, seniors aged 50 and above have been encouraged to avoid leaving home as much as possible. Here are some key recommendations issued by the Government and the health authorities on the precautions seniors should take.. Read more at straitstimes.com.
As a circuit breaker was put in place in the past week to help break the chain of coronavirus transmission in Singapore, seniors aged 50 and above have been encouraged to avoid leaving home as much as possible. Here are some key recommendations issued by the Government and the health authorities on the precautions seniors should take.
You can also take virtual tours of museums as well as watch free concerts and ballet performances online, among other things. Also avoid touching your face, mouth and nose, and rubbing your eyes, and make sure you keep your hands clean by washing them often for at least 20 seconds each time, or using a hand sanitiser that is effective against the coronavirus.Q Can I go to the market or supermarket? A You should avoid visiting the markets altogether and get other members of the household or neighbours to help with the shopping.
There are online exercise videos catering to seniors with exercises that you can do at home, such as on the GetActiveTV YouTube channel. Q Can I visit my grandchildren or can they visit me? A To protect seniors, there should be minimal interaction between people living in different households. This means that you should not visit your grandchildren and they should not visit you.
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