MOST COMMON COVID-19 MYTHS A vaccine to cure COVID-19 is available. False There is no vaccine for the new coronavirus right now. Scientists have already beings will take many months. You can protect yourself from COVID-19 by swallowing or gargling with bleach, taking acetic acid or steroids, or using essential oils, salt water, ethanol or...
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Stress and Children
Children mirror behaviors they observe from adults. This is especially true of our responses to stressful situation like those caused by COVID-19. Common Signs of Distress in the Young Excessive crying or irritation Bedwetting, toileting accidents Unhealthy eating Irregular sleeping patterns Acting out or irritability in teens Unexplained headache or body pains Alcohol, tobacco or...
KEEPING CAREGIVERS HEALTHY
Stress, Anxiety & Depression Feeling overwhelmed Sad or Depressed? Thinking of harming yourself or others? Reach Out to Someone: Call a Friend or Family Member Or Call Substance Abuse & Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 1 (800) 827-8255 (TALK) Text: TalkWithUs to 66746 National Hotline: 1-800-662-4357 (HELP) TTY: 1 800-487-4889 Contact the National Domestic Violence 1-800-799-7233 ...
Thermometers: Taking Temperatures and Proper Sanitation
How To Clean Two Types For Safe Use Direct contact thermometers come into direct contact with your body Choose a brand that includes a special storage case or cap that fits over the portion of the thermometer that is placed inside the mouth or against the skin. Always keep it stored with the cap. Always...
List of Best Cleaning Solutions for COVID-19
Soap and water It’s not fancy, but soap and water work. The soap removes the viral particles that have attached themselves to surfaces — whether it’s your hands, face or countertops — and suspends them in the water, so they can be washed away. Bleach solution “Bleach is very effective at killing the coronavirus, as...
COVID-19 Tips: 11 Foods That You Can Buy and Re-Grow
At a time where people everywhere are encouraged to stay indoors to avoid the growing pandemic of COVID-19, it is imperative that we develop creative solutions to problems like the ability to clothe, shelter and feed ourselves.
AAPDEP’s Project Black Ankh
Mission Black Ankh is the humanitarian aid and disaster relief organization for the African Nation. Our primary mission is to carry out relief operations to assist African victims of natural disasters and other emergencies anywhere they may occur in the African World. Black Ankh’s work focuses on the following areas: disaster preparedness, disaster response and...
COVID-19 Tips:How To Prepare for Self-Quarantine or Lockdown
How long should I prepare for? At least 14 days are recommended for a self-quarantine, while the duration of a lockdown depends on the decision of a local government. Given the likelihood that more and more people around the world will be stuck at home, preparing your home for that eventuality is an increasing concern....