April 2020
Do not worry, follow the basic protective measures against the new coronavirus and stay safe and healthy Coronavirus disease (COVID-19) is an infectious disease caused by a newly discovered coronavirus. Most people infected with the COVID-19 virus will experience mild to moderate respiratory illness and recover without requiring special treatment. Older people, and those with underlying medical problems like cardiovascular disease, diabetes, chronic respiratory disease, and cancer are more likely to develop serious illness. The best way to prevent and slow down transmission is be well informed about the COVID-19 virus, the disease it causes and how it spreads. Protect yourself and others from infection by washing your hands or using an alcohol based rub frequently and not touching your face.
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The International Small Group & Tree Planting Program TIST - Planting Trees and Improving Agriculture for Better Lives .Stay aware of the latest information on the COVID-19 outbreak, available on the WHO website and through your national and local public health authority. Most people who become infected experience mild illness and recover, but it can be more severe for others. Take care of your health and protect others by doing the following: Wash your hands frequently Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alcohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands. Maintain social distancing Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing. Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain virus. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing has the disease. Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth Why? Hands touch many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, the virus can enter your body and can make you sick. Practice respiratory hygiene Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately. Why? Droplets spread virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19. WHO
Life without sickness is the limitless wealth If you have fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have a fever, cough and difficulty breathing, seek medical attention and call in advance. Follow the directions of your local health authority. Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on the situation in your area. This will also protect you and help prevent spread of viruses and other infections. Stay informed and follow advice given by your healthcare provider Stay informed on the latest developments about COVID-19. Follow advice given by your healthcare provider, your national and local public health authority or your employer on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19. Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves. Do not worry, follow the basic protective measures.Following social distance on field during work is good.
Best practices to follow farm fire prevention work during summer No smoking: Never allow smoking in farm buildings. Do not throw used cigarette on the soil or shrubs on the farm land Clear the clutter: Keep barns and yard areas clear from flammable debris. Move flammable items away from heat sources, and clear away dirt and dust buildup from appliances and equipment to prevent overheating. Let the air flow: Provide adequate ventilation on the farm land to prevent buildup of chemical vapours. Proper airflow helps dissipate flammable gas and vapours, preventing heat buildup. Inspect electrical equipment: Maintain electrical equipment safely Handle flammable items safely: Flammable items like petrol or diesel should be handled carefully, also handle the flammable items away from farm land
Tiruvannamalai District We the members of Govindhaswamy Small Group are following the best practices at Meppathurai Village, Tiruvannamalai Taluk, Tiruvannamalai District and we were practicing groundnut and paddy in our 5 acres land. In 2010, TIST employees approached us and explained about the free seedlings and the importance of trees and the benefits of the program. Then we planted 1,150 teak trees and now we have 964 live trees which we are maintaining with good care. In our other land we are practicing black gram, groundnut, sugarcane. As we are in TIST, we get opportunity to participate in many TIST meetings, like, Node meeting, Training Meetings, where we learn to prepare natural pest control and its usage, seed management, etc. We stopped to use chemical pest control, and we reduced our expense. Now, our trees are ten years old and we did not remove the branches as we thought if there are lot of leaves the trees would grow good. In the future, we plan to develop integrated farming system on our land. Like us, we wish and request other small groups too understand the benefits of natural farming and practice. We thank TIST India for its encouragements.