How to Light up Diwali Celebrations During Corona Virus Pandemic

Dr. Wasim Ghori, Medical Director & Consultant Diabetologist, Heart & Diabetes Clinics, Mumbai discusses and gives simple yet useful tips to celebrate and enjoy Diwali amidst the prevailing COVID19 pandemic. 

 

 

Diwali 2020 is around the corner, but the global coronavirus pandemic has subdued the vibe and energy of the festival. Furthermore, due to negligence and air pollution, corona infections will continue to rise and attention should be paid to this situation too.

Nevertheless, here are a few tips on how to have safe Diwali celebrations this year keeping in mind the physical distancing and hygiene amidst COVID-19 outbreak.

Festivity is all about togetherness and strengthening bonds

While the pandemic can change a lot of things, we must not let it change our spirit. Therefore;

• Find innovative ways to send greetings and gifts to your loved ones. Watch movies or play virtual games with your friends and family online.
• Having home-cooked food is the most suitable option during such a pandemic situation. It adds a traditional feel of the festival to the celebrations. Refrain from outside food - this might create stomach infections and affect immunity levels.
• Do not go shopping right before/after the festival as stores are likely to be crowded. Instead, consider Do-it-Yourself decorations during this Diwali.

Don’t use sanitizer before lighting diyas /candles

• Refrain from using hand sanitizers which are alcohol based before lighting diya's, candles or any such thing.  This is because sanitizers are inflamable and can cause fire hazards.
  
• It is recommended that you wash your hands with soap and water before doing anything which involves lighting fire.

Keep sanitizer away from fire

• Sanitizer bottles have become an everyday necessity. People keep it handy, in fact, multiple sanitizers are kept at different places for easy access.
• But, since maximum sanitizers are alcohol based, they can easily catch fire. Therefore, keep your sanitizer bottles on a safe place and away from diya's or candles.

Wash hands rather than sanitize

• Instead of carrying sanitizers everywhere you can consider carrying water and paper soap.
• These are a safer option and you can easily wash your hands anywhere without causing an injury.

Maintain physical distancing

• Although Diwali is all about togetherness and strengthening bonds. This festive season, try and adjust to the new normal and avoid meeting people physically.
• It is recommended that you celebrate Diwali this year staying indoors mostly. However, if you are meeting someone, try and maintain physical distance and ensure the space is well ventilated.

Don’t forget your mask

• It is important to be responsible and take mandatory precautions. Wearing a mask is a necessity.
• Therefore, every time you step out, don’t forget to cover your nose and mouth to save yourself from getting infected.
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 Wishing you all once again

Follow these precautions and enjoy a wonderful festive season.

Dr. Wasim Ghori

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Dr. M. Wasim Ghori, Medical Director & Consultant Diabetologist, Heart & Diabetes Clinics, Mumbai discusses give simple and yet useful tips to celebrate and enjoy the Diwali amidst the prevailing COVID-19 pandemic.

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