LAGOS!!!IFAKO-IJAIYE LIONS CLUB SUPPORTS COVID-19 PROJECT
BY ABDULMUMINI ADEKU...
The Ifako -Ijaiye chapter of the Lions Club
International has recently given out
several face masks which it produced internally as part of efforts to fight the
global war on the Covid-19 pandemic.
In his address
recently,The President of the
chapter ,Lion Otunba Khalid Jolaosho enjoined all hands to be on deck so that
the pandemic will be fought against to its logical conclusions...
He assured that members of the club should not wait for whenever
things will become very perfect before they decide to intervene ,noting that
there will always be challenges or obstacles and less than perfect conditions
at all times as far as mankind was concern...
He pleaded with members ,their relatives to do all within their
power to stay safe as the Covid-19 pandemic war continues to rage globally..
He paid tributes to the Leo Club who had held its meeting at
a Lions Club Board of Directors parley
at his Lagos home recently .
While speaking about the issue of membership registration
,dues and debts owed to the club ,he encouraged members to pay up as the club's
local chapter was now enjoying a robust synergy with the world headquarters in Holbrooke ,United States of America.
He later gave out Facemasks to several Nigerians around the
Orimolade area of Ifako-Ijaiye in Lagos,Nigeria specifically around the College
Road axis on the 12th of July,2020
Protect yourself and others from the spread COVID-19
You can reduce your
chances of being infected or spreading COVID-19 by taking some simple
precautions:
- Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an
alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Why? Washing your
hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses
that may be on your hands.
- Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between
yourself and others. Why? When someone coughs, sneezes, or speaks they
spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain
virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including
the COVID-19 virus if the person has the disease.
- Avoid going to crowded places. Why? Where people come
together in crowds, you are more likely to come into close contact with
someone that has COVID-19 and it is more difficult to maintain physical
distance of 1 metre (3 feet).
- Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth. Why? Hands touch
many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can
transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can
enter your body and infect you.
- Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good
respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your
bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used
tissue immediately and wash your hands. Why? Droplets spread virus. By
following good respiratory hygiene, you protect the people around you from
viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.
- Stay home and self-isolate even with minor symptoms
such as cough, headache, mild fever, until you recover. Have someone bring
you supplies. If you need to leave your house, wear a mask to avoid
infecting others. Why? Avoiding contact with others will protect them from
possible COVID-19 and other viruses.
- If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing,
seek medical attention, but call by telephone in advance if possible and
follow the directions of your local health authority. Why? National and
local authorities will have the most up to date information on the
situation in your area. Calling in advance will allow your health care
provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will
also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections.
- Keep up to date on the latest information from trusted
sources, such as WHO or your local and national health authorities. Why?
Local and national authorities are best placed to advise on what people in
your area should be doing to protect themselves.
Safe use of alcohol-based hand sanitizers
To protect yourself
and others against COVID-19, clean your hands frequently and
thoroughly. Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer or wash your hands with soap
and water. If you use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, make sure you
use and store it carefully.
- Keep alcohol-based hand sanitizers out of
children’s reach. Teach them how to apply the sanitizer and monitor its
use.
- Apply a coin-sized amount on your hands. There is
no need to use a large amount of the product.
- Avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose immediately
after using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer, as it can cause
irritation.
- Hand sanitizers recommended to protect against
COVID-19 are alcohol-based and therefore can be flammable. Do
not use before handling fire or cooking.
- Under no circumstance, drink or let children swallow
an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. It can be poisonous.
- Remember that washing your hands with soap and water
is also effective against COVID-19.
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