5 Mar 2020, 12:49Dr Chidi Ngwaba, SEC Health DirectorSEC Headquarters
COVID-19: 5th March 2020
SEC Health Update
COVID-19 is still with us and progressing. As we do not know how this will be resolved, we need not panic, but we should take adequate precautions. If you, or another family member have a cold or flu-like symptoms, please remain at home. Do not visit your GP in person, ring the GP or dial 111 for advice instead.
Please make hand sanitizer available, and ensure that hot, running water and soap
are accessible throughout the churches. Please encourage members to wash their hands thoroughly (this means for 20 seconds with soap, covering all the hands and fingers). Try not to touch your face with unwashed hands.
If you cough or sneeze, do so into a tissue and throw it away. Let’s suspend hand shaking, it can be replaced by a nod or a wave. Given the fact that handshaking possibly originated in the 5th century B.C. to check for weapons, it’s probably not that important today.
You will notice that many of the people who are worst affected are the elderly and those who have underlying health problems. So please practice strict hygiene protocols particularly around them. It is a good idea to check on the elderly and sick that you may know who may need help.
Finally, this also highlights the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. COVID-19, like all influenza viruses, will be more dangerous to those who are in poor health. So let’s start taking those steps to wellness. Whether it’s walking more; cutting down on sugar; eating more fruit and veg, every little step will help. Let’s keep praying for those who may be suffering, and that we may be a light for our homes, communities, and the country.
More detailed guidance is provided in the document, produced by the BUC Health department (click here); including recommendations relating to Communion Services and Pot Luck lunches. Please disseminate this information to your workers, teams and church members.
COVID-19 is still with us and progressing. As we do not know how this will be resolved, we need not panic, but we should take adequate precautions. If you, or another family member have a cold or flu-like symptoms, please remain at home. Do not visit your GP in person, ring the GP or dial 111 for advice instead.
Please make hand sanitizer available, and ensure that hot, running water and soap
are accessible throughout the churches. Please encourage members to wash their hands thoroughly (this means for 20 seconds with soap, covering all the hands and fingers). Try not to touch your face with unwashed hands.
If you cough or sneeze, do so into a tissue and throw it away. Let’s suspend hand shaking, it can be replaced by a nod or a wave. Given the fact that handshaking possibly originated in the 5th century B.C. to check for weapons, it’s probably not that important today.
You will notice that many of the people who are worst affected are the elderly and those who have underlying health problems. So please practice strict hygiene protocols particularly around them. It is a good idea to check on the elderly and sick that you may know who may need help.
Finally, this also highlights the importance of maintaining a healthy lifestyle. COVID-19, like all influenza viruses, will be more dangerous to those who are in poor health. So let’s start taking those steps to wellness. Whether it’s walking more; cutting down on sugar; eating more fruit and veg, every little step will help. Let’s keep praying for those who may be suffering, and that we may be a light for our homes, communities, and the country.
More detailed guidance is provided in the document, produced by the BUC Health department (click here); including recommendations relating to Communion Services and Pot Luck lunches. Please disseminate this information to your workers, teams and church members.
