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LIGHT OF MOTHERHOOD

When Covid visited the Globe

Bhikkhuni Dhammananda

First of all, we need to all be aware
and understand the nature of this virus
known as COVID-19. It spreads via
secretions and airborne droplets that
are released while sneezing or
coughing. We were originally advised to
leave a distance of one (1) meter
between others and ourselves.
We have learned a lot in the last
two months. Firstly, our hands are very
good at harboring the Covid pathogens.
If we have the infection or have been
in contact with an infected person or
even if we have touched a surface with
the live virus on it, we can easily
transmit the virus to others simply by
touching them, or, a common surface.
The rate of infection is easily and “Advice”(Umnart Klanpracha, 2004)
quickly, doubled.
Solution? Simply wash your hands Important: Alcohol concentration
and wash them often. But we must must be 70% or more.
know how to wash our hands properly. These habits must become part
Washing your hands is not simply just of our everyday life.
putting your hands under the water. Today, March 21, we are advised
The virus has an oily outer that we need to increase the distance
membrane that breaks down with soap. from others, and ourselves to at least 2
To ensure that process happens, we meters.
need to lather our hands in soap and Also today, the author is aware
wash for at least 20 seconds. that he needs to manage his protection
Be sure to rinse well and dry. from COVID-19 and in doing that, he
If you don’t have access to clean will insure his staff, friends, children,
water and soap, then use a hand grandchildren and even great
sanitizer gel or alcohol spray. grandchildren, will be protected from