The Dhaka Times Desk An estimated 228,000 children have died in 6 countries in South Asia due to the pandemic corona virus. Most of them die due to food shortages, malnutrition, lack of vaccinations and lack of timely health care, according to the United Nations.
Such information has emerged in a BBC report. The deaths are reported to have occurred in Afghanistan, Nepal, Pakistan, Bangladesh, India and Sri Lanka. Those whose age is mainly below 5 years. In these areas 1. 8 billion people live.
According to the report of the United Nations, women, children and teenagers have been affected the most due to Corona. 13 million people have been infected with corona in this region. Out of which more than 1 lakh 86 thousand people have died.
The report also said that child mortality rate in India increased by 15.4 percent in 2020. Bangladesh is followed by 13 percent. Maternal mortality rate increased by 21.5 percent in Sri Lanka and 21.3 percent in Pakistan.
According to the report, due to the strict lockdown, the healthcare sector of the countries is severely hampered. This increases maternal mortality and child mortality.
Things to do to prevent Corona virus
# stay at home all the time.
# Follow the rules and use mask when going out for emergency.
# three-layer surgical mask can be washed if desired.
# wash clothes after coming home from outside. Or hang it without shaking for at least four hours.
# Wash hands thoroughly (for at least 20 seconds) with soap or liquid before coming outside.
# plastic PPE or eyes, mouth, head after single use
Of course it can be washed thoroughly with detergent and dried.
# Wear PPE made of cloth or clean as described.
# Use a head cap that completely covers the hair.
# Those who have sneeze cough should follow all the rules promulgated by the government. Also, wash hands as directed before and after handling food items, keys, switches, mice, remote controls, mobiles, watches, computer desks, TVs, etc. and after using the bathroom. Those who have dry hands use Moisture after washing their hands. Soap or hand liquid can be used. Why can this virus remain in the crackle (cracked part) of dry hands? Avoid using highly alkaline soaps or detergents.
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