Tips for measures against COVID-19 infections (promotion of senior health)

Kirari Senior Juku, which contributes to the prevention of nursing care and frail, has played a part in the comprehensive community care system in Hodogaya Ward as a local social resource. However, due to the spread of COVID-19, its activities have been temporarily suspended. In ward office, we make document to have you refer to for resumption of activity.

COVID-19 is more likely to become severe for the elderly and those with underlying diseases, so it is important to take measures not to bring or spread the virus.
In order to reduce the risk of infection, avoid "three cs" and think together about activities that incorporate "new lifestyles".

・Fever (at least 37.5 degrees. Or if you have a cold symptom such as a cough, or sore throat, do not participate in the activity and recuperate at home.

・Do not share towels, shoes, etc. with your hands as personal belongings.

・Generally, it has been reported that a 5-minute conversation flies as much as a single cough.

・Masks are effective in preventing the spread of droplets.

・If you exercise with a mask, the load on your body is likely to be large, so take measures such as lowering the load and taking a break.

・If you can secure enough distance (more than 2m) from people outdoors, remove the mask.

・Wash your hands carefully with water and soap for about 30 seconds.

・It is effective because the virus can be flushed with only running water. Hand washing with soap is even more effective because it can break the film of the coronavirus.

・It is said that dirt is likely to remain in the fingertips of the hand, between fingers, wrists, wrinkles of the hand, etc. Let's wash it especially carefully.

・If you cannot wash your hands with running water and soap, alcohol for fingers is also effective.

・The distance between participants should reach out to each other and take a sufficient distance that cannot be reached.

・Let's gather with less than half of the capacity of the venue.

・Let's reduce the number of people per room by dividing into two groups (replacement of time).

・Close conversations and vocalizations tend to scatter splashes containing viruses.

・When talking, don't stand in front of you.

・Try to reduce the opportunity to make a loud voice, such as using letters (paper), recordings, and microphones.

・Open the two-way window once for a few minutes so that the wind can flow.

・Ventilation should be done at least twice an hour.

・Common household air conditioners only circulate air and do not ventilate. It is necessary to ventilate even during cooling.

・Ventilation tends to increase the indoor temperature, so make adjustments such as lowering the air conditioner temperature.

・If it is absolutely difficult to ventilate during the program, open windows and doors on the way, or use a fan to take in the outside air to ventilate.

・If face-to-face meetings and meetings are unavoidable, keep a sufficient distance and wear a mask.

・Make arrangements such as sitting side by side and adjust to keep the distance.

・The virus attached to the object survives for a while. It is said that it has the ability to infect about 24 to 72 hours depending on the type of thing.

・Disinfect handrails, doorknobs, tables, chairs, etc. that are touched by multiple people with chlorine bleach (sodium hypochlorite 0.05%) or alcohol as appropriate.

・When providing meals, sweets (packaged as much as possible) and drinks, carry them with trays and trays, and try not to hand them directly even if you wear gloves such as having the participants take them.

・Dispose dishes, cups, chopsticks, etc., or wash them thoroughly with detergent.

If you have any problems with your activities or ideas, please consult with the Regional Comprehensive Support Center or a community health nurse at the Hodogaya Ward Office.

①Let's hydrate as soon as possible.
②Avoid direct sunlight with cool clothes
③When it's hot, don't be patient and turn on moderate air conditioning.