Bukedea MP uses soap to fight spread of Covid 19

The woman Member of Parliament for Bukedea district Honorable Anita Among has given out soap to households in Kachumbala constituency as a measure to boost hand washing among locals to fight the spread of coronavirus disease. Construction company Dott services also boosted her humanitarian campaign by providing some cartons of soap.   

For the past two days a team from Anita foundation has been walking door to door in all the villages in Kachumbala to deliver the soap, and this has excited locals. The campaign is set to cover the entire district.

Speaking to this blog at Akwarikwar sub county, locals who could not hide their excitement, thanked honorable Anita for offering them support and being mindful of their health.

“Proper hand washing has been a challenge in this area because people have been economizing soap as they feared for the lock-down but we are now thankful that Honorable Anita has come to our rescue,” Fred Bushikoma the local council two chairperson said.

He however added that people in his area are still adamant to observe social distancing as many converge at trading centers to socialist and drink in bars in the evening. He has then asked for the intervention of security to help people stay home.

Meanwhile, Mr Sinu the site manager Dott services at Akwarikwar quarry says they offered to help Honorable Anita to give soap because they also care about the health of her voters.

“It is important that the district woman member of parliament is encounraging her people to wash hands and stay home. As Dott services, we are offering help with soap and advise that people shoul wash hand and avoid shaking hands,” Mr Sinu said.

According to the world Health Organization, regularly and thoroughly washing your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or with soap and water kills coronavirus that may be on your hands.

Other measures include maintaining at least 1 metre or 3 feet distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

This is because: when someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease.

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick.

Practice respiratory hygiene

Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.

If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early

Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.

Stay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare provider

Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19. Follow advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.

Protection measures for persons who are in or have recently visited (past 14 days) areas where COVID-19 is spreading

• Follow the guidance outlined above.
• Stay at home if you begin to feel unwell, even with mild symptoms such as headache and slight runny nose, until you recover. Why? Avoiding contact with others and visits to medical facilities will allow these facilities to operate more effectively and help protect you and others from possible COVID-19 and other viruses.
• If you develop fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical advice promptly as this may be due to a respiratory infection or other serious condition. Call in advance and tell your provider of any recent travel or contact with travelers. Why? Calling in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also help to prevent possible spread of COVID-19 and other viruses.

Compiled by David Oduut