Jamaicans will be infected with the new corona virus. 80% of us will have few or no symptoms and not even consider the need for testing. That’s the good news. #FlattenTheCurve
There is a small but important population of people who get infected who will become sick.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🙁" title="Slightly frowning face" aria-label="Emoji: Slightly frowning face">If this happens “all at the same time” that will create a unmanageable Surge of demand on our health system. #FlattenTheCurve
What if there was a way to slow the spread and allow for a more paced demand on highly-specialised, costly, scarce resources
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There is!!! #FlattenTheCurve
There is!!! #FlattenTheCurve
Social Distancing is a very important way for reduce illnesses that need respiratory droplets for spreading from an infected person. #CheapAndEffective #SocialDistancing #FlattenTheCurve
We can’t stop the virus completely! We CAN reduce how many persons are infected each day. We CAN reduce the demand on our health system. WE can increase the chances of more people recovering, more survivors! Each day, everyday, WE can make a difference. #FlattenTheCurve
DO NOT GO OUT if you are SICK
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not to work
not to the market
not to pick up others in your a/c car. #BeHonest
#FlattenTheCurve
Isolate yourself until the symptoms resolve.
not to work
not to the market
not to pick up others in your a/c car. #BeHonest
#FlattenTheCurve
Isolate yourself until the symptoms resolve.
If you believe you may have covid-19
CALL the MoHW #BeHonest
Do NOT go to the doctor or the clinic. We WILL come to you. #FlattenTheCurve
CALL the MoHW #BeHonest
Do NOT go to the doctor or the clinic. We WILL come to you. #FlattenTheCurve
Do not host, or attend large gatherings.
“Large gatherings” are >200 peeps, and does not include (for example) the office setting, small classrooms or stores. #SocialDistancing #FlattenTheCurve
“Large gatherings” are >200 peeps, and does not include (for example) the office setting, small classrooms or stores. #SocialDistancing #FlattenTheCurve
In smaller groups such as businesses, your office, classrooms or stores:
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💻" title="Personal computer" aria-label="Emoji: Personal computer"> Consider a virtual platform when possible
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="↔️" title="Left right arrow" aria-label="Emoji: Left right arrow">Maintain a distance of 3 feet from persons in your immediate environment.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="😡" title="Pouting face" aria-label="Emoji: Pouting face">Stay clear of (disobedient) sick people who should be isolated. #SocialDistance
Protect your eyes, nose & mouth; where the virus attaches to infect you.
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="💦" title="Splashing sweat symbol" aria-label="Emoji: Splashing sweat symbol">Wash your hands
https://abs.twimg.com/emoji/v2/... draggable="false" alt="🧪" title="Test tube" aria-label="Emoji: Test tube">Wipe surfaces with PROPER strength disinfectant - not a ‘tip’ or a ‘cap’. Measure!
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Do not touch your face until AFTER you wash your hands. #FlattenTheCurve
Do not touch your face until AFTER you wash your hands. #FlattenTheCurve
We know we cant make the virus disappear. What we want to do is reduce how many people get sick EACH day, need hospital EACH day and pass away EACH day.
There’s a lot each one of us CAN do about that!
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There’s a lot each one of us CAN do about that!