We all are frontliners. Play our part together, to stop this war!Coronavirus Disease 2019 also known as Covid-19 has left an indelible stain in our lives, the war is still not over yet. Even today, this pandemic continues to take its toll on lives and livelihoods. 2020 is the year where we try and discover something new which is we have to blend in with “Practice 3W, Avoid 3C”. It is also the year where we appreciate everyone and everything in our surroundings.
However, we should also play our role as a frontliner by not just protecting our families but protecting ourselves too. The virus can be transmitted from one person to another person, most likely by direct contact through coughing or sneezing or through skin contact of an infected person or object with the virus on it and then touching your mouth, nose, or eyes. The Ministry of Health (MOH) has advised some ways to play our part by practicing 3W and avoiding 3C. We should practice the 3W’s:Wash Hand
The next step is to avoid touching the face with hands, particularly on the eyes, nose and mouth. This is because it is easier for the infection to spread. If we start taking care of this first step, which is to wash our hands regularly, the chances of being infected with Covid-19 will be minimized. Wear Mask Viruses can be transmitted by coughing and sneezing. The World Health Organisation (WHO) encourages the use of fabric face masks. Face masks are not to be worn by those who are sick only, it must be worn by everyone. Therefore, it is necessary to wear a face mask when leaving the house particularly in crowded areas where there are many people or when we encounter people who are having a fever or flu. Warn The practice of pure values through shaking hands is highly glorified in Islam. However, due to the outbreak of Covid-19, we are not encouraged to shake hands with each other to break the chain of this virus. We can continue to greet each other by practicing placing our right hand on the left side of our chest and bowing a little as a sign of respect. As we completely following 3W’s rules, we should avoid 3C’s which are:
In Malaysia, the major source of Covid-19 cases is among foreign workers in particular clusters employed on construction sites. In a quote from Berita Harian website on May 26, wrote that the Health Director-General, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah reported that employers should have the responsibility to provide workers with knowledge and awareness regarding on aspects of hygiene and preventive steps in their care. Closed Conversation Close contact is where people have close range conversations. We must follow the Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) which standing at a distance of 1-meter from each other. For example, when we want to buy goods at the supermarket, we should line up 1-meter apart and avoid mass gathering especially when it is more than 5 people. In addition, the company should also follow the SOP provided. For example, if there is a meeting involving more than 5 people in a room, the company should do an online meeting instead of a physical meeting such as through Zoom or Microsoft Teams. Moreover, the company must avoid doing work that involves more than 5 people in a room. The office seating should also practice 1-meter distance from each other. A Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) announcement made by Malaysian authorities had been released in many states in an attempt to further reduce the transmission of the coronavirus disease (Covid-19). A CMCO has been released in the states of Kedah, Johor, Negeri Sembilan, Penang and Terengganu and will take effect from Monday, Nov 9 until at least Dec 6. While in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Sabah and Selangor states have been extended to Dec 6. On the website nst.com.my stated on May 13 by Health Director-General, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has urged people to avoid 3C areas and the public should instead practice 3W. Other than that, people are encouraged to stay at home and asked to seek treatment if they experience symptoms linked to Covid-19 among others. Remember that we are all in this together and one of the main steps against coronavirus is to prevent the clusters from arising, so do our part and avoid the 3C’s!
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Nur
1/10/2021 09:44:38 pm
This is an important article for people to read. PRACTICE 3W, AVOID 3C! Let's flatten the curve! #KitaJagaKita
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