Respected Community Members, 

Good Evening 

“ Prevention is better than cure “

Almost the entire world is under threat of pandemic due to coronavirus . The number of affected new cases and death toll due to this deadly virus is being skyrocketed sharply .Even though the number looks scary but the preventive measures are very simple and can be followed easily . Every authentic international and national health organizations and websites including World Health Organization ( WHO) , Center for Disease Control and Prevention ( CDC) , and Coronavirus.gov  are focusing on following effective preventive measures . Nepalese Association in Southeast America ( America ) kindly request you all respected community members to follow these basic protective measures against this new Coronavirus .

1. Wash your hands frequently Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub  or wash them with soap and water.
2. Maintain social distancing Maintain at least 6 feet distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. 
3. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth 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 can make you sick
4. Practice respiratory hygiene 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.
5. If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority.
6. Stay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare provider Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19. Follow advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

You must have already been aware that  NASeA has formed a “ NASeA HELATH HELP DESK “ with following experts . They are happy to answer any of your concerns regarding this COVID – 19 .

NASeA also suggests all to get the latest info and follow the guidelines from the authentic official sources including world health organization ( www.who.int ) , Centers for Disease Control and Prevention ( www.cdc.gov) and www.coronavirus.gov

Here is one youtube link about the five ways to stay healthy that is suggested by the Director General of World Health Organization Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus.

https://youtu.be/S6WiG-sJH_M

“ Let us wash hands regularly , be safe ourselves and help to save others from COVID 19 “ 

Thank you 

Respectfully 

Binaya Aryal , 

President , NASeA 

Krishna Shrestha 

General Secretary, NASeA