Healthy Lifestyle Discipline Prevents Variants Of COVID-19, Task Force Reminds CDC Study Everyone Holds Face 23 Times 1 Hour

Spokesperson for the COVID-19 Task Force, Prof. Wiku Adisasmito. (BNPB Doc)

JAKARTA - Spokesperson for the COVID-19 Handling Task Force, Prof. Wiku Adisasmito, said that the dynamics of the emergence of the COVID-19 variant that is difficult to control need to be responded to by the community by implementing Clean and Healthy Living Behavior (PHBS).

"Given the dynamics of the variant (COVID-19), which is quite difficult to control, we can prevent it with better protection. It's not only 3M (wearing masks, keeping distance and washing hands) which we have become accustomed to for the last two years," said Wiku Adisasmito in a virtual press conference on the Development of the National COVID-19 Case Handling which was followed from the BNPB YouTube in Jakarta, quoted from Antara, Tuesday, June 14 afternoon.

Wiku said that PHBS as a whole has been proven to be effective in preventing infectious diseases, including COVID-19. There are 12 basic behaviors for a clean and healthy life that need to be maintained even after the COVID-19 pandemic is over.

First, wash your hands before and after preparing and eating, after sneezing or coughing, after touching surfaces that have been touched by other people, before and after caring for sick people, including touching wounds, after using the toilet, after handling or feeding animals. , after touching the trash can.

"Proper hand washing for at least 20 seconds with soap and running water, including wiping and rubbing all parts of the hand," he said.

The second PHBS, said Wiku, is to wear a mask when you feel unwell or sick, when you are in a crowd, when you are in a closed room or when there is minimal air circulation.

Third, don't touch your face when your hands are not clean. "A Centers for Disease Control (CDC) study found that at least 23 people touch their face per hour and 44 percent of them touch their eyes, nose and mouth," he said.

In fact, bacteria, viruses and microorganisms on hands can easily enter through open channels, Wiku added.

Fourth PHBS, do not leave the house when feeling sick. It's good to isolate until you feel or are completely healed.

Fifth, minimize physical contact with other people, for example shaking hands. "People can replace it in the form of greetings by putting their hands on their chests," he said.

Sixth, disinfect the surface of objects on a regular basis to kill disease-causing microorganisms.

Seventh, avoid visiting crowded places or crowds. "If you have to, then tighten other personal protection, namely make sure you have been vaccinated with boosters and wear masks perfectly," he said.

Eighth, eat healthy foods, namely foods that contain complete nutrients, such as carbohydrates, proteins, fats, vitamins, and minerals. Then increase the consumption of fruits and vegetables.

"Furthermore, avoid excessive consumption of sugar, salt and fat. Next, increase the number of self-processed foods to ensure cleanliness," he said.

Ninth, said Wiku, drink enough water and avoid delaying thirst. Usually eight glasses or the equivalent of 2 liters of water per day.

The tenth is to be physically active. Aim to exercise at least 30 minutes per day or three to five times a week.

11, get used to sleep rest in sufficient duration. "Know your body's capacity by adjusting the amount of sleep you need. Ideally, the average duration of sleep is 7 to 10 hours," he said.

12th, maintaining a good mental condition, always happy and not in a state of excessive panic so that our body's immunity is maintained.