Coronavirus (COVID-19) has affected the lives of society in many ways. In fact on March 11, the World Health Organization declared this disease a global pandemic. It took about three months for this disease which originated in Wuhan, China to spread to all parts of the world. With new cases emerging each and every day it is important to remain safe and calm. There are many ways to help combat this disease.

First off, the very first rule is to always wash your hands! Like seriously... the more times the better. Keep in mind to always be conscious and sanitize any commonplace household items: cellphones, door knobs, tables, and keys. Besides being clean, the practice of social distancing is a must. It is advised that groups no larger than 10 people should be together. That way, the virus has a small chance of infecting others in large areas. Social distancing is practiced by keeping a safe distance between others to spread germs. With it, you should avoid public places, the gym, mass transit, parties, concerts and other areas where people congregate. Instead, video chat with friends, enjoy a board game with family, watch a movie, Netflix, arts and crafts.. there are many possibilities.

Lastly, my best piece of advice I can give is to remain calm. Our lives are at stake, but it should not be an excuse to panic. Be sure to be informed through keeping up with the news. However, consuming too much news on this disease can lead to sadness. You can still exercise, but just avoid gyms. Do a fitness workout in your house or run outside. We must think this is only temporary and our lives will be back together soon.