The world is going through unprecedented health crises and life is not the same for anyone. The highly contagious Coronavirus has made some of the Best hospitals in Goa reinforce safety mechanisms in order to ensure added safety to all their patients. Medical care is the most essential aspect that needs the most attention during this pandemic and a routine medical check-up or a follow-up for regular treatments even with the Best doctors in Goa can be a worrying affair for the public. 

Some of the safe practices that can be adopted by patients visiting hospitals during the coronavirus are:

Carry plenty of drinks and snacks:

The dynamics of hospital visits will have changed these days. The wait time for your appointment may be longer than usual. Since most of the hospital cafeterias and restaurants in the vicinity will be shut in the pandemic, it is best to carry your own drinks and snacks. This will prevent the possibility of weakness due to hunger or dehydration. It is also advised to eat healthily and stay hydrated at all times to build one’s immunity to fight the virus.

Keep your smartphone with you:

A lot of Hospitals in Goa are going digital during this pandemic and even adopting telemedicine. As a follow-up to your appointments, you will need to refer to your previous correspondence with the doctor or hospital and hence you need to keep your phone accessible at all times. The government has also launched the Aarogya Setu App which lets its users know if they have been in the proximity of a person with Covid-19 by scanning a database of known cases of infection. Having your smartphone with you during your visits will be a great preventive measure.

Face covering:

The coronavirus spreads between people in close proximity mainly during speaking, coughing, or sneezing. In order to prevent ourselves from contracting the virus or spreading it to others, we need to make sure our faces are covered with masks at all times. A cloth mask is the most ideal form of mask to be worn. 

Hand sanitizer:

The WHO has recommended that alcohol-based hand sanitizers make for a great alternative to washing our hands with soap. Make sure to sanitise your hands before and after your visit to the hospitals as you will surely have come in contact with germs around the premises. The WHO recommends two formulas for sanitisers: (1) 80% ethanol, 1.45% glycerol, and 0.125% hydrogen peroxide; and (2) 75% 2-propanol, 1.45% glycerol, and 0.125% hydrogen peroxide.

Gloves:

In order to have the highest amount of protection, it is advisable to wear disposable gloves to prevent coming in contact with germs during your hospital visit. If you are accompanying a sick patient and are likely to come in contact with blood, stools, or body fluids, such as saliva, mucus, vomit, and urine during your visit, then make sure to wear gloves. Make sure to dispose of the gloves hygienically and sanitise your hands once done.  

In our battle against the virus, it is very essential to adhere to the dos and don’ts spelt out by the authorities. Let us keep ourselves and others safe and look forward to a healthier world in the days to come.  

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