Have I got a cold or COVID-19?
Based upon over 70,000 clinical cases in China, this WHO video informs us typical symptoms of COVID-19 ☞ around 7:08 onwards.
COVID-19 symptoms
- fever
- (dry) cough
- unwell, tiredness, muscle pain
- with COVID-19, very few people have running nose or sneeze
- If you have difficulty breathing .. seek medical attention![1]
NB ☞ 80% of those who suffered have minor disease and recover without needing special treatment, whilst 20% with underlying medical problems or age over 60 developed severe symptoms and required hospital care.
For most people, coronavirus (COVID-19) will be a mild infection. ⟱
- If you have symptoms of coronavirus infection (COVID-19), however mild, do not leave your home for 7 days from when your symptoms started. (See ending isolation section below for more information). Do not need to call NHS 111 to go into self-isolation.
- Seek prompt medical attention if your illness is worsening. If it’s not an emergency, contact NHS 111 online. If you have no internet access, you should call NHS 111.
- If it is an emergency and you need to call an ambulance, dial 999 and inform the call handler or operator that you have coronavirus (COVID-19). [1] Source: www.gov.uk
Stay healthy and thank you for our health!
Protect ourselves from any virus, we need to be mindful to enhance our immune system through healthy life style.
How to boost your immune system
If you are eating a healthy balanced diet, taking regular exercise and adequate sleep, you are probably already doing enough to keep your immune system in good shape.
- Balanced diet with high in fruits and vegetables
- Keep your body warm, such as neck and abdomen
- Regular exercises
- Get adequate sleep
- Reduce mental Stress, avoid emotional disturbances & over-anxious
- Reduce physical Stress, avoid overwork
- Frequent hand wash, cook food thoroughly
Late Prof. Toru Abo, the leading immunologist of Niigata University of Japan used to tell us, “Fever is a sign that our body, white blood cells are fighting to kill virus, protecting our body against infectious disease. So fear not if you have fever, have a rest, keep yourself warm and drink plenty of water. Avoid taking too much medicine“
We have self-healing power within, trust your body’s innate ability and change your daily habit to keep your immune system in good shape.
♠ Here is one of NHS articles to stay healthy.
Many people feel tired and sluggish during winter. This is due to the lack of sunlight, which disrupts our sleep and waking cycles.
Try these tips:
- get outdoors in natural daylight as much as possible (23.3.20: Government directive allows us to have outdoor exercise once a day)
- get a good night’s sleep – go to bed and wake up at the same time every day
- destress with exercise or meditation – stress has been shown to make you feel tired. Source:NHS homepage
UPDATED on 23 March 2020
♠ If you are suffering anxiety, our retreat is for you. Etsuko Ito MSc
Keep clean environment
Those are our method protecting you from coronavirus (COVID-19).
Fresh Air
It is advised that we should avoid closed environment, whilst well ventilation is recommended.
Fresh air in The New Forest National Park to receive sun light is great for our wellbeing. Forest bathing in this beautiful New Forest National Park will benefit your wellbeing.
We look forward to welcoming you to The Rufus House in due course…
Be vigilant, but you do not need to be over anxious!
Owners will continue to work from home and
will be happy to take reservations from Friday 26th June onwards.
