In recent weeks there has been an increase in cases of COVID-19 in a number of countries across the world.
we now know that the majority of people who get the disease experience a mild illness, but because this is a new virus we are not complacent, and our scientists will continue to learn from evidence emerging both here and internationally.
But to my point of view and advice to what freshmen should ingage themselves in this COVID-19 are below:
1) Self-isolate if Need Be:
As COVID-19 is now spreading in communities, people with or without symptoms of coronavirus should self-isolate to reduce the spread of this deadly virus.
This means if the freshmen should also engage themselves by staying indoors and avoiding contact with other people for sometime after the onset of symptoms. People can return to normal activity after a few days or weeks after testing negative for the virus twice in a row.
It’s very important to point out that we expect that the majority of people who contract COVID-19 will not need to see a health professional as their symptoms will be mild, such as those you might expect with a cold or flu.
We understand that being asked to self-isolate could be inconvenient, frustrating or boring, particularly if you have mild symptoms and feel well enough to go out, but we are only asking people to do this as doctors and scientists believe it is necessary in order to slow the spread of coronavirus, protect people who are vulnerable and help the NHS manage capacity.
2) Have A Plan
There are a number of ways to slow down an infectious disease outbreak. Well-established tactics include self-isolation as mentioned above, as well as measures sometimes referred to as “social distancing.”
Its very important that the freshmen, engaged themselves in social distancing.
One example of social distancing could be encouraging more working from home for instance, or another option could involve urging people to continue to go to work or school as usual, but reduce social activity or non-essential travel.
Looking ahead, what preparations could you put in place to help you self-isolate if you needed to?
Do you have friends or neighbours who could bring food to your house or run errands, or could you do online shopping?
Could you talk to your employer about opportunities to work from home if this became necessary?
If you might be more vulnerable to severe symptoms of coronavirus, have you considered the activities you have planned over the coming weeks, listing which are essential and which you could cancel if you needed to? Could you arrange to work from home?
Don’t forget to think of others too. Do you have friends, family or neighbours who might need extra help?
We understand that people will want to know whether and when any social distancing measures could happen but it is not possible to confirm this now.
These measures would only be implemented if scientists and experts, including the UK’s Chief Medical Officers, decide they are necessary and proportionate, informed by the latest scientific evidence.
Any decision will balance both the need to protect people with the importance of maintaining day to day life such as going to work or school
3)READING
its very advisable that we the freshmen to engage ourselves very well, by reading our books and prepare ourselves for exams.
Reading Helps Students Focus
When you’re immersed in a good mystery novel or compelling news article, the world around you melts away. For students who have trouble focusing, reading can improve attention span and overall productivity in school. If you can find a topic of interest, try setting aside time before or after school to explore.
According to a study by the University of Sussex, reading for as little as six minutes can reduce stress levels up to 68 percent! Especially for students going through the stressful college application process, anything to take your mind off things for a few minutes while still working your brain is encouraged.
4) BE PRAYERFUL
Looking at the challenges and situation the whole world is passing through now, especially the deadly disease called COVID-19
my advice to my fellow FRESHMEN is to pray always.
Why Should We Pray – To whom do we pray to?
Before we can answer, “why should we pray,” we must know to whom do we pray to. There is only one supreme Creator and sovereign God. There is only one way to Him and that is through His only- Son, Jesus Christ. God, our Heavenly Father, is the only one we can be assured of who hears and answers our prayers. He is the God of amazing love, mercy, and forgiveness.
By Him, all things are possible. Jesus says in Mark 10:27, "Humanly speaking, it is impossible. But not with God. Everything is possible with God."
Daniel 9:18 tells us: “We do not ask because we deserve help, but because you are so merciful.” (Mercy means showing favor, compassion, and kindness.)
God’s ultimate demonstration of love is forgiveness of the sins each of us have committed. “For God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him will not perish but have eternal life. God did not send his Son into the world to condemn it, but to save it” (John 3:16-17).
He is the only God who has done this, and is the only God able to do so. But His enemy, Satan, has sent many false gods to deceive mankind. Do not be deceived nor allow anything or anyone to take priority over the only true and living God.
5)BEING MEDIA AND INFORMATION LITERATE
looking to what is going on in the world now, its very important that the freshmen try as much as possible to engage themselves by getting all the relevant information they need.
You need to be informed to act in the world according to the best knowledge available.
If you are not informed, you are a gullible person.
Gullible people will make loads of bad choices in their lives, with their money and with their vote, which often means making bad choices with every ones else's money.
Same thing happens to information literacy, if you can't evaluate information by yourself, you will depend on others to do this for you, they I'll likely decide on what's best for them, as much as you trust them, be it your parent, your friend, your bank manager, your minister, your radio host or your political leader.
Its always better to think for yourself, even if to know why you trust who you trust to decide on your behalf.