Hello everyone!
Today is March 19th, 2020. If you have been checking the news today you may have noticed that confirmed cases of Covid 19 have increased tremendously today- in fact, they have increased by 40%. This is not because overnight 40% more individuals became infected. This is because testing has ramped up and we will continue to see what looks a dramatic rise in cases for at least another week. During this next week, keep this in mind….the number of confirmed cases of Covid WILL go up, but these cases already exist and the experts know this. Right now the CDC estimates that for every confirmed case there are 3-5 more,
So what do we do with this information? The bottom line is that if you are taking social distancing seriously and doing everything within your power to stay healthy there is literally nothing else you can do.
Knowing which congressman and celebrities have tested positive may be intriguing, but it does nothing to inform how you take care of yourself. By nature, we want to control what is happening around us. My wellness tip for today is to reframe what it means to be in control in your mind. Sitting in front of the television obsessing about what will/could/might happen is not being in control.
Practicing social distancing, washing your hands, avoiding large gatherings of more than 10, kissing and playing with your child, moving your body (outside if it is nice), eating well, and getting plenty of rest is being in control.
Let us breathe deep. Control what we can. And lead by example by living well despite this virus and respecting our fellow neighbors.
I will be back tomorrow with a more in-depth review of the day's most relevant news. Be well.
Governor Cuomo Pod Episode: https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/18/podcasts/the-daily/cuomo-new-york-coronavirus.html?action=click&module=audio-series-bar®ion=header&pgtype=Article
Center for Disease Control: https://www.cdc.gov/
World Health Organization: https://www.who.int/news-room/detail/13-03-2020-who-un-foundation-and-partners-launch-first-of-its-kind-covid-19-solidarity-response-fund
