ESSAY - MAINTAINING EXTRA HEALTH IN THE COVID ERA

 Name                          : Nisfi Chami Datul Fajriyah

Student number        : 081911333011

Class                           : ABCDLITS1

TOPIC	Covid-19 Era
THESIS STATEMENT	Covid 19 is quite dangerous and the spread occurs quickly. Thus, the Covid-19 Era forces us to keep health more extra than before
BODY PARAGRAPH 1	Must comply with health protocols to prevent the spread of Covid-19 Always maintain a safe distance from others (at least 1 meter) Wearing a medical face mask in a public space Washing hands regularly Avoid crowded places Reduce mobility
BODY PARAGRAPH 2	The importance of maintaining health by implementing vaccinations. Vaccinations boost the immune system The implementation of vaccination has been recognized by the government
BODY PARAGRAPH 3	Maintaining a healthy lifestyle Meet nutritional needs Maintain sleep patterns Exercise regularly
CONCLUDING PARAGRAPH	Maintaining extra health in the covid era becomes a necessity, where in addition to implementing health protocols, it also needs to be balanced with vaccinations and maintaining a healthy lifestyle

MAINTAINING EXTRA HEALTH IN THE COVID ERA

Corona Virus Disease 2019 (Covid-19) is an infectious disease caused by SARS-CoV-2, a type of coronavirus. The absence of a vaccine and definitive treatment for Covid-19 make predicted to prolong the pandemic, so the country must prepare for a new balance in the lives of its people. According to Eman Supriyatna (2020), the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the 2019-2020 coronavirus outbreak as an International Public Health Emergency of International Concern (PHEIC) on January 30, 2020. It then continued to become a pandemic on March 11, 2020. A pandemic is the spread of a new disease or virus that has spread throughout the world, affecting many people. Based on a study, the number who experienced crisis-level hunger reached 270 million in 2020 as a result of the coronavirus pandemic (CNN Indonesia, 2020). With this sudden change in conditions, the entire world community has to adapt, which is a pretty big challenge.

The public must be able to return to their activities in the Covid-19 pandemic situation by adapting to new habits that are healthier, cleaner, and more obedient. Preventing the spread of Covid-19 can be done by taking several actions, first always maintaining a safe distance from others because the virus spreads conveniently through physical contact from person to person, at least can maintain a distance of 1 meter. Second, wearing a medical face mask in a public space helps protect you and the people around you because one of the main ways that Covid-19 spreads are through respiratory droplets that people expel when they sing, cough, talk, or sneeze. Many people don’t show symptoms meaning some people can be contagious and not even realize it. Third, washing hands regularly is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of the virus with other prevention spread of Covid-19, primarily between people through direct and indirect (through contaminated objects or surfaces). Fourth, avoid crowded places because the virus in the poorly ventilated and crowded indoors remain suspended in the air or travels farther than 1 meter. Fifth, reduce mobility when there is no urgent need to be done outside, preferably stay at home.

In addition to implementing the health protocol for the prevention of Covid-19, it is also important to carry out vaccinations, getting vaccinated can lower your risk of getting and spreading the virus that causes Covid-19. Vaccination Covid-19 has been recognized by the government and even requires vaccination for various travel conditions. The government is very serious about tackling the Covid-19 pandemic, starting to carry out emergency PPKM on July 3, 2021, to make efforts to import the Covid-19 vaccine which is used by all Indonesian people to pursue the Herd Immunity figure, which is at 70%. Vaccines which consist of various biological products and parts of attenuated viruses that are injected into humans will stimulate the emergence of a person's immune or immune system.

In addition to implementing health protocols and also vaccinations, we also have to balance nutritional needs. Eating nutritious foods is very important to build a strong immune system to protect against viral infections and provide extra protection for the body. In meeting nutritional needs, it is necessary to pay attention to staple foods which are a source of carbohydrates, such as rice, corn, potatoes, tubers, and side dishes which are a source of protein and minerals. Animal side dishes include meat, fish, chicken, and eggs. Vegetable side dishes include tofu, tempeh, and beans, as well as vegetables and fruit which are sources of vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Especially colorful vegetables and fruits contain lots of vitamins and function as antioxidants, namely vitamins A, C, and E, and don't forget to drink 8 glasses of water/per day. In addition, it is also necessary to maintain a sleep pattern. An interesting finding was later revealed through research in Canada, from the study it was found that more than 50% of the 5000 study subjects had experienced significant sleep problems since the pandemic began (Robillard et al., 2021). Meanwhile, another study showed an increase in the use of sleeping pills by 16% of the 1005 people included in the study, and in that study, 41% were new users of sleeping pills since the lockdown began (Beck, Léger, Fressard, Peretti-Watel, & Verger, 2020) (Beck et al., 2020). So it is necessary to apply a regular sleep pattern, where adequate sleep is ideally for 8 hours. To support an ideal sleep pattern, it is also necessary to have regular exercise. Several research results also show that exercise or physical activity can prevent mental disorders experienced by some people due to the implementation of quarantine and isolation, as well as physical distancing due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

            Taking care of health very extra is a must at this time, whereby implementing all existing protocols as well as balancing it with vaccination and maintaining a healthy lifestyle helps the government also in reducing the positive number of Covid-19. With the decline in Covid-19 cases, it is hoped that all conditions from various fields can return to normal.

 

 

 

REFERENCES

Beck, F., Léger, D., Fressard, L., Peretti-Watel, P., & Verger, P. (2020). Covid-19 health crisis and lockdown associated with high level of sleep complaints and hypnotic uptake at the population level. Journal of Sleep Research, (April 2020), 6–11. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsr.13119

CNN Indonesia. (2020, Juli 12). Kematian akibat Kelaparan Lebih Tinggi dari Infeksi Corona. Diakses dari https://www.cnnindonesia.com/gayahidup/20200712183329-255-523784/kematian-akibat-kelaparan-lebih-tinggidari-infeksi-corona

Robillard, R., Dion, K., Pennestri, M. H., Solomonova, E., Lee, E., Saad, M., … Kendzerska, T. (2021). Profiles of sleep changes during the COVID-19 pandemic: Demographic, behavioural and psychological factors. Journal of Sleep Research, 30(1), 1–12. https://doi.org/10.1111/jsr.13231