The Novel Coronavirus - Israel Ministry of Health

Strategies for Isolation

Publication date: 31/03/2020, 10:04 | Update date: 10/05/2020, 16:13
During these times of personal and national coping with the Novel Coronavirus, it is a matter of great importance to maintain physical and mental health. It is important to maintain a healthy routine, healthy nutrition, physical exercise and stress relief activities. It is recommended to look at this situation as opportunity to take care of ourselves, relax and rest, eat healthy, exercise and enrich ourselves with new knowledge.

Do's and don'ts for isolation

Do's

  • Initiate contact – You are isolated but not alone! Make it a habit to call, Skype or WhatsApp family members, friends and work associates several times a day.
  • Keep yourself active. Make it a habit to get up in the morning and dress as you do when going to school and/or work. Be consistent about it.
  • Make a timetable for your day.

Example for a timetable:

07:00-09:00: Morning routine, including breakfast and physical exercise

09:00-13:00: Work/studies including break for physical exercise

13:00-14:00: Lunch

14:00-17:00: Continuation of work/studies including a break

17:00-19:00: Leisure activity, including communicating with family and friends

19:00-20:00: Dinner

20:00-23:00: Leisure activity

  • Make sure that you work and/or study by telecommunications as much as possible
  • Exercise for at least a half an hour a day. Make sure to keep your leisure time active – read, play games and more.
  • Comply with all the medical guidance that you received

 

Don'ts

  • Imagine worst case scenario
  • Try to sleep the day away, it may adversely affect the quality of your sleep.
  • Spend too much time reading articles or the news about the Coronavirus. Information overload may generate even more worries and concerns.
  • Hide or repress your feelings and be prepared to share your thoughts and feeling with the people around you.

Remember: This is a temporary situation! Most people do not develop any of the symptoms of the disease or experience the disease very mildly.

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