This story is from April 6, 2020

Doctors in Hyderabad advise balanced diet and exercise

As the numbers of Covid-19 cases have seen a significant rise in the state in the last few days, health department officials and infectious disease control experts say that people must keep their movement outside the house minimal and use at least a simple mask while venturing out.
Doctors in Hyderabad advise balanced diet and exercise
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HYDERABAD: As the numbers of Covid-19 cases have seen a significant rise in the state in the last few days, health department officials and infectious disease control experts say that people must keep their movement outside the house minimal and use at least a simple mask while venturing out.
“Going out for any purpose is risky, so it is better to stay home.
People who are habituated to go for a walk, jog or gym should exercise at home ,” said Dr Shiva Raju, a senior consultant physician and diabetologist at Kims hospitals.
He also stressed on the importance of balanced and nutritious diet, and adequate hydration. “Avoid refrigerated food items or beverages. Eat fresh and hot food,” he added.
Taking adequate precautions at all times is essential. “If you are sick, you should wear a mask when you are around other people (e.g., sharing a room or vehicle) and before you enter a healthcare provider’s office. If you cannot wear a mask (because it causes breathing difficulty), then you should do your best to cover your coughs and sneezes. People taking care of you should wear a facemask when they are around you,” stressed Dr Ravindra Nallagonda, senior consultant – pulmonology and consultant critical care medicine.
Doctors also say that random testing in community should be taken up at this juncture.
“This is the best time to test as many people as possible, which will enable us to quarantine infected people and prevent community transmission. There may be clusters of infected people who go undetected and act as a source of infection, resulting in sudden surge in positive cases once lockdown is lifted. This can defeat the very purpose of the lockdown,” said Dr Hari Kishan Boorugu, a consultant general physician at Yashoda hospitals.
He also pointed out the need of more research to predict the spread in our country.
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