Published 02:49 IST, March 21st 2020

Coronavirus: WHO issues guidelines on physical and mental wellbeing during quarantine

The World Health Organisation (WHO) on March 20 issued a set of guidelines to take care of one's physical & mental health during the COVID-19 quarantine period

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World Health Organisation (WHO) on March 20 issued a set of guidelines to take care of one's physical and mental health during quarantine period. UN body has issued has some necessary precautions that can be taken to prevent spre of dely vel coronavirus COVID-19.

WHO in a series of tweets urged people to eat a healthy & nutritious diet to aid  immune system to function better. It viced limiting alcohol consumption and avoiding sugary drinks, while also urging people t to smoke as it can increase risk of developing or severe diseases if one gets infected with COVID-19. 

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WHO recommends 30 minutes of physical activity

WHO in its guidelines also recommended 30 minutes of physical activity a day for ults and one hour for children. It also urged people look after ir mental health.

UN body in an assuring tweet mentioned that it is rmal to feel stressed, confused and scared during a crisis and asked people across world to talk to people y kw and trust. WHO mentioned that supporting ors in one's community can help with anxiety and urged people to check in on ir neighbours, family and friends. 

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02:49 IST, March 21st 2020