Table of contents:
- Guide ‘new normal'COVID-19 from BPOM
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- 1. Prevention of transmission for the general public
- 2. Prevention of transmission for food vendors and sellers
- 3. Be careful in buying drugs and supplements
Recently reports in a number of media reported that the Indonesian government is planning ' new normal ', Namely the return of community activities in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. These activities cover many things, including the economy. In the midst of this plan, BPOM issued a guide to undergo ' new normal 'In dealing with COVID-19.
So, what needs to be prepared in carrying out their new daily lives in the midst of this contagious infection outbreak?
Guide ‘new normal 'COVID-19 from BPOM
The plan to live in peace with COVID-19 has been mentioned for the past few days. Living side by side with infectious diseases means that you have to adapt to new habits in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Although the number of cases has not shown a decline, the government in Indonesia has started to share the plan with the public. One of the reasons why they consider ' new normal 'This is a vaccine and a special drug for COVID-19, which still needs a long process.
Therefore, the POM (Food and Drug Administration) is now issuing guidelines to undergo ' new normal 'In facing the COVID-19 pandemic. This guide contains everything from explaining what COVID-19 is, its transmission, to tips on preventing transmission.
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DeathDistribution Map1. Prevention of transmission for the general public
Here are some tips that can help the general public go through the phase of ' new normal 'In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic. Starting from tips on preventing COVID-19 on public transportation to how to do ' new normal 'At work.
Actually, the same as how to prevent transmission of COVID-19 in general, the guide ' new normal 'When using public transportation and at work it is similar to the following.
- Wear a mask when traveling
- Using an alcohol-based hand sanitizer
- Maintain a minimum distance between passengers of 1-2 meters
- Ensure workplaces are well ventilated
- Maintain cleanliness and regularly disinfect the work area
- Work from home when sick
- Wrapping used tissue in a plastic bag before throwing it away
Apart from BPOM, the Indonesian Ministry of Health also issued a Ministerial Decree number HK.01.07 / MENKES / 328/2020. The decree contains Guidelines for the Prevention and Control of COVID-19 in the workplace.
The contents are more or less the same as the guidelines published by BPOM. It's just that the regulations are more complete, including management policies in preventing the transmission of COVID-19.
Starting from guidance during PSBB at work, rules for work shift schedules, to providing healthy workplace facilities.
According to the Minister of Health of the Republic of Indonesia, dr. Terawan Agus Putranto, a guide to ' new normal 'This is expected to reduce the risk and impact of COVID-19. Starting from the workplace, including offices and industry, to other public facilities.
2. Prevention of transmission for food vendors and sellers
Guide to undergo ' new normal 'Which was issued by BPOM in dealing with COVID-19 in fact does not only apply to the general public, but also traders.
The COVID-19 pandemic has also had a significant impact on a number of traders. The reduction in customers certainly affects revenue. As a result, not a few of them have changed their dining system to be wrapped up only to close their businesses temporarily.
If the PSBB regulations have begun to be relaxed and the community has undergone ' new normal ', Of course there are several things that need to be considered by food sellers as follows.
- Ensure the cleanliness of the kitchen and cutlery is maintained
- Restaurant employees still wear masks
- Make sure the body is in good health to sell
- Use gloves when taking food
- Food is wrapped in clean packaging
- Avoid using newspapers or paper as wrapping
3. Be careful in buying drugs and supplements
One way to prevent COVID-19 infection is to maintain a healthy body. Both meet nutritional needs with nutritious foods and additional supplements. In fact, when feeling symptoms of COVID-19, there are several things that people can do to relieve these symptoms.
Starting from buying fever-reducing drugs to taking additional supplements so that the body recovers faster. It is not surprising that the number of sales of drugs and supplements has increased dramatically and sometimes makes them rare to find.
Therefore, the guide ' new normal 'Another thing in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic is to start to be careful in choosing drugs. Here are some steps you can take when buying drugs and supplements in the midst of a pandemic.
- Buy drugs at pharmacies or official health facilities
- Use a doctor's prescription if you buy strong drugs
- Always check CLICK (packaging, label, distribution permit, and expiration)
- Be careful of offers on line from an unclear source
Meanwhile, the use of supplements also needs to be considered, whether you have taken them according to the dosage rules or not. In addition, some supplements can interact with medications, so it is recommended to take them 1-1.5 hours after taking the drug.
Don't forget to consult your doctor or pharmacist if supplements are used in certain situations, such as:
- use in children
- use in conjunction with a doctor's prescription
- pregnant mother
- before or after undergoing surgery
- experience side effects
Basically, a walkthrough guide ' new normal 'In dealing with COVID-19 requires high attention and caution. Washing hands and keeping a distance from other people has now become a new habit that needs to be done to prevent transmission. People are encouraged to maintain cleanliness wherever and whenever you are.
