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I discussed with a woman whose family is really has many problems  because of the pandémic, his husband works in private schools and as you know they did  not receive their salaries because students didn't pay school fees so it's very difficult for them to get food or pay their location. Private school cannot pay them if students' family refused to pay saying that their children stay many weeks without having classes. It's a very difficult situation.

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As  I  said last time I'm in an corner where most of children are not educated so they always are on the street doing things that are not good for their education and their health, even parents neglect them. Some families who lives here and behave in a good way by sending their children to school and do their best to well educate and also try to sensirize seems abnormal.
With the context of covid 19 it was almost all difficult they did not change their way of living, saying that this disease doesn't exist.

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Food security.

With most of Egypt desert land, significant areas of the country’s nearly three per cent of arable land is being used for construction, or suffering from the erosion of its soil for use for in making construction bricks. Furthermore, global production of food is not rising at the same speed as population increases, and oil prices are expected to ascend, all of which put even more pressure on food security in Egypt. Also, there are concerns regarding the potential effects of a current severe drought in the US on international prices of wheat and corn.
Double-digit inflation and less-guaranteed availability of foodstuff to Egyptians have been an increasing concern over the past several years in particular.

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Double-digit inflation and less-guaranteed availability of foodstuff to Egyptians have been an increasing concern over the past several years in particular.

In 2010, Egypt's agricultural minister announced that thr country was importing 40 per cent of its total food stock, and particularly 60 per cent of its total wheat consumption - a critical crop for many Egyptians, with Egypt being the world's leading importer of the crop at more than 10 million tons of wheat annually, according to a recent report.

Large annual population growth adds more strain on Egypt to its feed citizens, many of whom are still significantly dependent on food subsidies and government coupons. In 2010 alone, Egypt increased bread subsidies from LE9 billion to LE21 billion while banning rice exports so as to feed a growing population.

2011 in particular was difficult on Egyptian homes as a result both of the aftermath of the revolution and international inflation in the price of food items that left many Egyptians - who spend a reported 38.1 per cent of their income on food - financially strained. T he UN's Food And Agriculture Organisation's (FAO) Food Price Index peaked at 238 points in February of 2011, compared to 213 in July 2012 - which, however, was up 6 per cent from June.

With most of Egypt desert land, significant areas of the country's nearly three per cent of arable land is being used for construction, or suffering from the erosion of its soil for use for in making construction bricks. Furthermore, global production of food is not rising at the same speed as population increases, and oil prices are expected to ascend, all of which put even more pressure on food security in Egypt. Also, there are concerns regarding the potential effects of a current severe drought in the US on international prices of wheat and corn.

However, a recent statement by a government official claimed that the rise in this year's domestic wheat harvests could shield Egypt from much of that impact, due to requiring 20 per cent less imports than usual.

Egypt, including its private sector, has been taking some steps to deal with food scarcity, including using land in Sudan to plant crops and raise cattle and livestock for commercial consumption. But with Sudan's current political climate and Egypt being pushed into a potentially delicate diplomatic challenge, the fate of these strategic agricultural moves may not be as certain as once thought, and alternatives need to be ready.

The country's new Agricultural Minister, Salah Abdel-Momen, has also announced a large-scale land reclamation initiative, aiming at adding 1 million feddans (1 feddan= 1.038 acres) over five years. The project will be divided over five equal areas of 200,000 feddans each, with each area set to become home for around one million people. But while the initiative's funding of $10 billion would be entirely sourced from outside of the state budget, according to Abdel-Momen, some remain critical of the entire effort.

One major reason for criticism is that previous land reclamation projects in Egypt had proven to be largely disastrous. The Toshka project in particular, launched in 1997 to great state propaganda, was set to create 540,000 feddans within ten years of its inception, and eventually 3.4 million feddans by 2017. Thus far, and after billions in expenditure, less than 50,000 feddans have been reclaimed.

An alternative path is to work on boosting the productivity of the existing arable land, said to be 8.6 million feddans according to an official figure. One example: according to figures published by Ahram Online, average wheat production (which is Egypt's most critical crop) stands at 2700 kg per feddan, while the yield could reach 3600 kg if the agricultural process is improved.

Food inflation in July stood at around 8.1 per cent in July, down from 10.8 per cent in May, according to state figures.

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Story updated at 5:47 p.m. Tuesday:
In its second release of data from initial COVID-19 testing, the University of Kansas announced Tuesday that 222 people in the university community have tested positive for the respiratory virus.

KU Chancellor Douglas Girod announced the update in a campus message Tuesday afternoon and said that the 222 positive results were out of 19,452 total entry tests - a positive rate of 1.14%.

That suggests, Girod said, that KU is starting the semester - which began Monday - in a good place.

"While we may have fewer people than usual on Mount Oread this fall, it's still good to see classes starting up again," Girod said. "To all of you who have worked so hard to enable us to reopen campus while continuing to prioritize health and safety - thank you."

As of 10 p.m. Monday, 15,367 students had received their test results, with 216 of those students testing positive - up from 87 as of 3 p.m. last Wednesday. Faculty and staff members at KU continue to test positive for the virus at a negligible rate, with only six positives among 3,946 total tests - a positive rate of only 0.15%.

KU's Edwards Campus in Overland Park has so far administered 139 tests with 0 positives, KU announced.

This means that students on the Lawrence campus currently account for 97.3% of all KU cases even though KU has estimated that faculty, staff, and administrators will make up roughly 17.7% of the fall campus community.

When KU announced its initial testing data last week, it said that 61 of 87, or 70%, of the positive tests among students came from members of fraternities and sororities, but it didn't break down how many of those students were tested versus those who aren't in greek life.

On Tuesday, KU confirmed that greek life members were still accounting for a majority of positive tests, but the rate did drop a bit. Of 2,433 students tested who belong to a fraternity or sorority, 133 have tested positive - a rate of 5.47%.

In his message on Tuesday, Girod said KU "applauded" the sorority and fraternity community for participating in KU's testing efforts (which were mandatory) and for "proactively working with us to take measures to improve our health and safety."

"We commend the members of this community who are taking positive steps to this end, and encourage that work to continue," he said.

That was an abrupt shift in his tone from less than 48 hours earlier, when he excoriated the behavior of two fraternities just before 10 p.m. Sunday - Kappa Sigma and Phi Kappa Psi - and issued cease-and-desist orders and two-week campus bans with the exception of Watkins Health Center to all members in both fraternities.

That action came after a weekend of numerous pictures and videos circulating on social media of KU fraternities and sororities holding large outdoor gatherings without socially distancing or wearing masks. Girod's orders have still not been made public, but he characterized the behavior of the two fraternities and other greek life organizations pictured hosting large gatherings as "selfish and irresponsible".

KU officials have not responded to requests from the Journal-World about how public health bans from campus facilities will be enforced.

Girod's Tuesday message also backed off of past messaging from the university in which it explicitly told students KU's ability to remain open for the fall semester "rests with you and your choices" and strongly suggested that students at other universities were to blame for their institutions shutting down after mere days of in-person instruction.

"No single group will be ultimately responsible for our overall success or failure in combating this disease," Girod said. "That responsibility rests with all of us."

There are 12,934 KU students who have been tested and don't belong to a fraternity or sorority. They account for 83 positive tests - a rate of 0.64%.

Tuesday's message did not indicate what testing would take place in the KU community once the initial round of mandatory testing is complete and also did not address how many students, if any, were actively isolating in KU's COVID-19 facilities located in Naismith Hall.

KU will publish another COVID-19 data update on Friday.

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Being enclosed at home, stopping doing daily activities, losing job, or getting extra work might bring some stress issues. We all have to be aware of taking care of our and our loved ones mental Health.

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While much is still unknown about COVID-19, one thing is certain: it is an unparalleled situation for everyone around the world.

This pandemic is taking a toll on lives, the economy, our social lives and also on our mental health. Dr. Susan Abbey, Psychiatrist-in-Chief at UHN's Centre for Mental Health, says it is important that we all take some time to remember that these are exceptional times.

"These are difficult times, and it is okay to feel stressed, we need to remember that," says Dr. Abbey. "I think one important message that applies to everyone is - be kind to yourself."

During this pandemic, there are many articles and, of course, social media posts and videos with directions on what to do to keep busy and protect our mental health. And although a lot of it is useful, a good idea is to take in only what works for us. We all have different minds, bodies and lives and what is helpful for some is either not helpful or harmful for others.

"Don't let yourself get caught up in comparisons on social media - who reads more, who takes better care of their kids, who exercises the most," says Dr. Abbey.

She shares with us some ideas of how to cope in these times of physical distancing, but reinforces that they are just suggestions and that it is important to recognize if you need help. Scroll to the bottom of this post for some suggested resources that are available across Canada.
Five tips for self-care during COVID-19

1. Limit your exposure to social media and news if it has a negative effect on you. Stay away from online chatter if you feel worse after consuming media, or consciously follow it with a "chaser" of something cheerful and positive.

2. Physically distance yourself from others by staying two metres (six feet) apart, but don't socially distance. During this time, it is important to keep in touch with the people in your life. Connect every day with at least one person. Do a good deed and reach out to people you know who have less social connections than you do, and check in with them. Online networking platforms are great for holding virtual dinners, coffee or drinks with friends or family.

3. Practice the "STOP" mnemonic when you are stressed: Stop, Take a breath, Observe what is happening, Proceed with a helpful action. For example, if you snap at your daughter while running out to buy groceries, stop and take a breath. Observe and assess your situation (e.g. questioning if the long list of grocery items that your daughter added are really necessary; anxiety about getting in and out of the store as quickly as possible). Proceed by recognizing that your fear has the upper hand, but the grocery store staff are doing their best to keep things clean and safe; your daughter just wants some normalcy back in her life. Apologize to her and label your own irritation as secondary to fear, negotiate an agreed upon list, smile and thank the grocery clerks, and after leaving the store wash your hands with sanitizer and again at home.

4. Prioritize getting a good night's sleep. This is challenging for those with insomnia, but following good sleep hygiene can really help. Set regular sleep and wake times; sleep in a cool, quiet, dark bedroom; stop using a screen (phone, TV, computer, tablet) within an hour of winding down for bed; and if you are simply unable to sleep, or cannot fall back to sleep, get up and do something boring to try and encourage your body and mind to calm down.

5. Be open to trying a variety of calming techniques. There is no "one-size-fits-all" approach to finding virtual resources to encourage relaxation, meditation, or mindfulness. Search on Google or YouTube to check out a variety of different practices and see what works to calm your mind and body. A good starting point might be the Mindful Awareness Research Centre, the 10 Per Cent Happier Coronavirus Sanity Guide, and meditation apps such as CALM and Headspace. Remember that meditation doesn't equal relaxation. Often meditating is quite challenging as it allows us to become more familiar with the intimate workings of our minds and our bodies, so do not get frustrated if this approach does not work right away. It can take time, so above all else, be kind to yourself.

Below is some advice from Dr. Abbey on how to cope with isolation, and managing relationships, parenting, work and stress: How can I cope with the feeling of imprisonment?

If you're not required to be in isolation, go for a short walk outside (keeping the six-feet distance from others).

Go to your backyard or balcony, or even put your head out the window a little bit. If you don't have a window that opens, perhaps just looking out the window might help.

Take a moment once a day to remind yourself why we are all staying inside - to protect others, our loved ones and all the hard-working healthcare professionals and essential workers.

How should I deal with loneliness, especially if I live alone?

Extend your world using technology, keep connected to friends and family, and even create new connections.

If you don't know how to use technology to stay connected, Google directions or talk to young folks - they know all about new technologies and how to use them.

Create a list of two or three different people you can check on every day, so you have a social routine and also feel helpful to others.

How can I protect my close relationships, with a partner, parent, or children living with me?

Even healthy relationships can feel the impact of suddenly spending 24 hours of every day together.

A good idea is to give yourself some alone time - go for a walk, a nice bubble bath, read a book in your room.

Take time to check in with people living with you, talk about your feelings, fears and anxieties.

Try to build some small pleasure into every day that you can share.

Remind yourself that everyone is doing the best they can so you're kinder to yourself and others.

How can I help my kids understand what's going on?

Try to use age-appropriate language to explain what's happening without frightening them. Provide realistic reassurance that they are safe, as are you, and that the situation will improve with time.

Ask them to share what they think and how they feel.

Art can be a very helpful avenue for them to express their feelings. Try drawing together, or painting, using clay, Play-Doh - whatever feels good.

Parents working from home have a particularly challenging time, especially if they are trying to support online education of their kids. One of the most important things parents can do is to focus on loving and caring for their child(ren) right now so that they came through this as emotionally healthy as possible.

Also remember to be kind and forgiving with yourself as a parent. We're all trying our best and these are exceptional times, so if you feel like you need to give them some more screen time to get through the day for example, that's okay too.

If I'm out of work, how do I keep a sense of purpose?

This is difficult as it adds to our stress with financial worries. Remind yourself that this is an exceptional situation and apply for government support programs. We all need that social safety net at some point in our lives.

Repeat to yourself that this is not going to last forever; it will get better.

For everyone this is important, but especially if you are out of work, try to keep a routine. Having a consistent wake up time and bedtime is a good idea.

Exercise is of great help: it reduces stress hormones and helps with a healthy routine. Several free videos online can help you exercise at home.

For healthcare and other essential workers - How can I cope with the risks I take daily, for myself and loved ones living with me?

Have your step-by-step safety routine to "decontaminate" yourself at work and upon returning home, it will help you feel in control and know you're doing your part to mitigate the risks.

Try to find a balance, understanding you can't control everything.

For healthcare workers, especially if you're at the frontlines, try to keep the disease in perspective. Remember you see the worst cases of COVID-19, so you have a skewed perception of the risks. Try to remind yourself that the vast majority of cases don't require people to come to hospital.

Where can I find help?
For some of us, the stress of the pandemic may reactivate previous mental health issues that have settled or become well-controlled. If this is the case, then reaching out to a professional to see what can be done to help re-stabilize is essential. If you develop new or pervasive feelings of sadness, anxiety or other mental health problems, most family physicians, registered psychotherapists, psychologists and psychiatrists are providing virtual care by a telehealth computer platform or phone. Below are some suggested resources for anyone facing mental health challenges in the face of this pandemic:

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COVID-19 & Personal Well-Being

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Support and resources for personal well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. The information below will be updated as new resources arise.
For most of us, daily life does not look the same these days. Living in times of uncertainty can be overwhelming. But there are steps we can take to help us cope with stress and sustain our personal well-being - mind, body, spirit, and beyond. Below are resources gathered to support IU employees in the 8 dimensions of wellness.

Physical - Health and safety, movement, nutrition, and sleep

Health and Safety

Wash those hands! A step-by-step guide from the CDC.

, all faculty, staff, students, contractors, suppliers, vendors, and visitors are Wear a face mask: Effective Monday, June 1, 2020required to wear cloth face coverings in all hallways, elevators, public spaces, and common areas, and when entering all IU buildings. (Read the Inside IU article, "Masks 101: Everything you need to know about wearing a cloth face covering on an IU campus.")

Maintain physical distance: According to the CDC, limiting face-to-face contact with others is the best way to reduce the spread of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). Social distancing, also called "physical distancing," means keeping space between yourself and other people outside of your home.

We all have an important responsibility to keep our IU community safe and healthy. All staff, faculty, temporary, and student employees are required to complete the Keep campus safe: Check out Return to Campus health and safety guidelines. Community Responsibility Acknowledgement prior to physically returning to work on campus.

Know your status: Free IU Health Virtual Clinic Coronavirus Screenings are available.

Take good care: The Families First Coronavirus Response Act(FFCRA) was signed into law to address the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and national emergency. Pursuant to the FFCRA, Indiana University will provide eligible employees with paid sick leave or emergency family and medical leave for specified reasons related to COVID-19.

Promote a healthy immune system: Healthy IU Registered Dietitian Steven Lalevich shares his top 10 tips to boost your immune system by reducing inflammation.

Families, do you have questions?

Physical Activity
Note: Movement keeps us feeling great! Before, during, and after movement - listen to your body to prevent injury or overexertion.

A little bit goes a long way: Our bodies were made to move! Move throughout the day, even for just a couple minutes at a time, to keep your body feeling great and reduce risks of sedentary behavior. Download the Feel-Good Movements handout or watch the webinar.

Get outside and play: Being active in nature brings out the best in us.

Good for the body, good for the mind:

Physical activity and stress relief: Join Smooth Moves and the IUPUI School of Health & Human Sciences Department of Kinesiology and take 10 minutes out of your day to feel connected with your IU community through our exercise and stress management mini sessions! View the sessions on-demand here.

Families, get active together: Go Noodle and Cosmic Kids Yoga offer free programming to make minds and bodies happy!

Fuel your body mindfully: This mindful eating webinar can show you how.

Get answers to your nutrition questions: Employees and their spouses can talk to the Healthy IU registered dietitian, Steven Lalevich, for free. Or read Steven's Inside IU article, "5 tips for wellness during the pandemic."

IU Bloomington Emergency Meal Project: To help those who are food insecure at this time,IU Dining - in collaboration with the IU Food Institute, Campus Kitchen, Crimson Cupboard, the Food Working Group, and other campus groups - is implementing an Emergency Meal Project.

Find food assistance: This Food Assistance Availability Map can help you identify available food resources near you.

Try a new, easy, and delicious meal: Check out these dietitian-recommended recipes.

Make water your go-to beverage: Drinking enough water is an important way to give your body what it needs for brain function and overall health.

Eat your way, with a community of support: Indiana University offers WW - Weight Watchers Reimagined - at no cost to all benefit-eligible employees, and spouses covered on an IU medical plan.

Promote a healthy immune system: Getting enough sleep is the #1 tip from Healthy IU Registered Dietitian Steven Lalevich to boost your immune system by reducing inflammation. Watch the on-demand video.

Emotional - Resilience in times of uncertainty

Reach out for help: Benefits-eligible employees and family members have access to the IU Employee Assistance Program through SupportLinc, which provides free, 24/7, professional, confidential counseling to help individuals bring their life into better balance, when day-to-day activities are interrupted by stress.

information and resources compiled by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction designed to help Hoosiers stay connected and maintain their well-being, such as a Access state and national resources: BeWellIndiana.com provides comprehensive crisis counseling and mental health self-assessments.

Strategize your self-care: Everyone reacts to stress differently, but there are some common strategies for coping - including taking care of your physical and social well-being, and more.

Take moments for peace of mind: Check out Healthy IU mindfulness resources and on-demand meditations here. There are also live, online meditation options available through members of the IU community:

Build skills for handling stress: The recorded webinar series "Mental Well-Being: Self-Regulating Stress" provides education on topics like cultivating "grit" through adversity, art-based approaches to self-care, and more. Or check out this free, online Mindfulness Based Stress Reduction course and these SupportLinc toolkits on mindfulness, resiliency, meditation, and coping with COVID-19.

Stay connected: Prioritize your social and emotional well-being while still complying with social distancing. Call, text, video message, write letters, and remember we're all in this together.

Keep moving, especially outside: Research shows physical activity and time in nature have a positive effect on emotional well-being.

Tap into gratitude: This resource from Dr. Joel Wong, tenured Professor in the Counseling and Counseling Psychology Programs at IU Bloomington, provides ways to boost gratitude.

Families, help kids cope with stress:

Occupational - Continue contributing your unique talents

Stay up to date on IU's response to the COVID-19: Visit coronavirus.iu.edu. Find the latest information on the Fall 2020 semester, including the Return to Campus Guide, at fall2020.iu.edu.

Your work-related questions, answered: IU Human Resources has the latest guidance and frequently asked questions to HR-related policies.

Adjust to telework: Tips and guidance for employees and supervisors from IU Human Resources.

Be a great leader: Learn why the best leaders and coaches focus on connecting with and understanding others during times of uncertainty.

Tackle work-from-home technology issues: Support and guidance from University Information Technology Services (UITS).

Online professional development: IU employees have access to LinkedIn Learning, an online library of more than 15,000 expert-led video tutorials and courses. IU Human Resources Training and Organizational Development offers weekly webinars. Topics include emotional intelligence, situational leadership, and more.

Families, keep kids happy and busy while you work: Working from home with children in the house can be a challenge. Watch the Healthy IU Work + Life recorded webinar, "Working from Home (with Kids)." Or sign up for the Care.com webinar, "Couples That Work: At Home Survival Guide" on May 5. And check out these tips. SupportLinc provides a tipsheet on COVID-19 and childcare. Make sure to practice plenty of self-compassion. Check out the Intellectual Wellness section for more great resources to keep kids occupied with fun and educational programming.

Environmental - Make your workspace work for you

Social - We're all in this together

Understand the importance of your role: According to the National Institutes of Health, social distancing remains one of the best weapons we have to slow the silent spread of COVID-19. By participating in social distancing, you are giving health-care professionals, hospitals, and other institutions more valuable time to prepare, protect themselves, and aid the many people whose lives may be on the line from this coronavirus.

Emotional closeness during social distancing: Maintaining quality relationships is the foundation for emotional well-being. Call, text, video message, or even write letters to keep in touch regularly with friends and family.

Help others, help yourself: Helping others reduces stress. Find ways - big or small - where you can make a difference in someone's day.

Families, find support for talking to kids about COVID-19:

It can be a scary topic for adults and children alike. PBS and the CDC both offer guides for talking to kids about the pandemic. IU East's Dr. Beth Trammell, PhD, HSPP, provides blog posts and videos for helping kids cope with social distancing and uncertainty due to COVID-19.

Parents of K-12 students grappling with the decision to send their child(ren) back to school or continue e-learning can check out "Ask the Experts: Parenting During the Return to School" for guidance and strategies from IU experts.

Intellectual - Stay informed (and help kids learn at home)

, the Know where to find the facts about COVID-19: Among other trusted resources, look to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the National Institutes of Health, the World Health Organization Indiana State Department of Health, and the Indiana Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute for the most up-to-date and accurate information.

information and resources compiled by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction designed to help Hoosiers stay connected and maintain their well-being, such as Access state and national resources: BeWellIndiana.com provides comprehensive what to do if you are sick; SNAP, cash assistance, health coverage; Indiana Unemployment Resource; childcare resources; and more.

If you're working from home, setting boundaries between your work and personal life is important. Check out the Healthy IU on-demand webinar, "Learn how to set boundaries: Boundary Setting in the Time of COVID-19."

Online professional development: IU employees have access to LinkedIn Learning, an online library of more than 15,000 expert-led video tutorials and courses. IU Human Resources Training and Organizational Development offers weekly webinars. Topics include emotional intelligence, situational leadership, and more.

Keep in touch with the arts: Find virtual resources from IU Jacobs School of Music, IU Auditorium, IU Arts & Humanities, and IU Cinema.

Families, check out these fun and educational resources for kids while we are all spending more time at home:

Financial - Navigate through difficult times

Get help making a financial plan: IU Office of Financial Wellness & Education offers virtual one-on-one financial wellness appointments and many online resources. Schedule your one-on-one appointment through the webpage or directly through Director Phil Schuman, phaschum@iu.edu.

Know your health benefits: All members of IU-sponsored medical plans have access to telemedicine visits at no cost through June. Benefits-eligible employees and family members also have access to professional counseling through the IU Employee Assistance Program. Learn more.

information and resources compiled by the Indiana Division of Mental Health and Addiction designed to help Hoosiers stay connected and maintain their well-being, such as Access state and national resources: BeWellIndiana.com provides comprehensive what to do if you are sick; SNAP, cash assistance, health coverage; Indiana Unemployment Resource; childcare resources; and more.

IU Bloomington Emergency Meal Project: To help those who are food insecure at this time,IU Dining - in collaboration with the IU Food Institute, Campus Kitchen, Crimson Cupboard, the Food Working Group, and other campus groups - is implementing an Emergency Meal Project.

Find food assistance: This Food Assistance Availability Map can help you identify available food resources near you.

Save on food expenses: Check out tips for healthy eating on a budget.

Manage financial stress: SupportLinc provides tipsheets on managing finances during COVID-19, managing financial stress, and financial resiliency.

Protect and manage finances during the pandemic: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau offers information on steps to take if you are experiencing a loss of income, having trouble paying your bills, are a financial caregiver, and more.

Spiritual - Be a part of the common good

Take moments for peace of mind: Check out Healthy IU mindfulness resources and on-demand meditations here. There are also live, online meditation options available through members of the IU community:

Focus on your purpose: A sense of purpose and meaning not only helps us navigate uncertain times, it helps us live longer and healthier lives. Tips for finding yours.

Families, model empathy for kids: Parents play an important role in modeling and strengthening their child's capacity to care for others. Earth and Spirit Center has compiled resources for mindful parenting.

Questions? Visit the Healthy IU contact page.

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Support and resources for personal well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. The information below will be updated as new resources arise. For most of us, daily life does not look the same these days. Living in times of uncertainty can be overwhelming.

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Senegalese public schools have luck of means it's only some private schools that get all materials they need and most of their students come from rich families so they have all the materials they need to do on line coursrs

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And at school the big problem we have 8n this period is  many students will not prepared to do online courses so we were obliged to join classes to end the school year with students who were having exam

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People don't care about the spread of covid - 19

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People don't care about the spread of covid - 19

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In some areas of my community there is no social distancing. Several people talk near the street without proper protection.

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Panama needs to improve the serious challenge in Education

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Panama needs to improve the serious challenge in Education

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The educational system in Panama suffers substantial inequalities. Even though public schools are free there are many bad built structures and need to be re-built. The standard of education also depends on the location as the quality is still affected by being in the countryside vs. a city. We have not been able to face the challenge of education with the current situation of coronavirus. Many students still do not have access to a quality education.

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The lack of a more effective education in the country is the main problem faced by Panamanian businessmen to find skilled labor.

The situation is questioned by market traders and scholars, who say that the education system lost contact with the labor situation in the country.

Experts say the country's economy has developed very good shape, but has fallen behind education.

Phenomenon that has meant that for the next nine years, the labor market needs around 89,000 technical, logistical issues only as assured the former president of the National Council of Private Enterprise (CONEP), Elisa Suarez.

Suarez said that a study of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and the CONEP emphasized that in Panama only 1.3% of students coming out of universities and colleges are technical, reflecting the country is not prepared to meet demand .

He also stressed that according to the test applied International Student Assessment, 48% of young people entering the labor market are unable to understand a basic text and 62% can not perform simple calculations.

A situation that worries and invites educational authorities to seek ways to better train Panamanians well prepared to enter the labor market. Falta de coordinación

According to René Quevedo, employment consultant, the great problem that Panama is poor coordination between education authorities and private enterprise, creating serious distortions between labor demand and academic offerings.

Quevedo noted that the average recruitment of university graduates increased from 34.661 per year (2009 to 2012) to 13,390 (2012-2015), ie a reduction of 62%.

A "Despite the decline of hiring college graduates, the number of graduates in Panamanian universities rose from 22,786 in the year 2012 to 30.716 in 2014, a 35% increase in 2 years.

The expert added that the Panamanian education system will only have the ability to form 59% of technical professionals who require our country to meet the labor market between 2015 and 2020.

According to a report of the High Commission for Employment, it is estimated that in Panama the work generated by the market between 2015 and 2020, 96% will be for technical areas, the formation of which exceeds the capacity of the current educational system.

In addition, states that these next jobs will be 53% logistics, construction 43%, 6%, and 5% tourism agriculture.

But the National Competitiveness Center (CNC) ensures that according to a survey young people and their families are not interested just in technical careers are what the market is requiring.

The shortcomings of the education system, according to experts, is divorced from the reality of the labor market, although given the high investment of Panamanians.

Parents invest in private education around $ 3,000 per year, taking into account the $ 450 million reported by the National Association of Private Educational Centers (Uncep), detailing that are about 150 thousand students who are part of the private system.

The State, according to the Comptroller General of the Republic, invests about $ 1,600 in each of the 800,000 students in the public system.

Ricardo Sotelo, president of the Union of Industrialists of Panama (SIP), said that entrepreneurs still aspire to have well-trained workers.

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Deficiency in education affects economic development

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The lack of a more effective education in the country is the main problem faced by Panamanian businessmen to find skilled labor. The situation is questioned by market traders and scholars, who say that the education system lost contact with the labor situation in the country.

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Post Covid-19 has brought different challenges in Education. Panama is not the exception. Let's see what the world says about new Educational policies. It would bring some ideas to improve our country Educational curriculum.
https://publications.iadb.org/en/publications/english/document/CIMA-Brief-20-COVID-19-Are-We-Prepared-for-Online-Learning.pdf

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In this period of covid 19 the problem I'm faced with my community is that most of them are not educated so very difficult to give them hints/ advice to avoid the catching the covid.

In Senegal many people think that covid 19 doesn't exist so they do whatever they want

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Alaine Samba remembers feeling scared in the run-up to the deadly Ebola crisis that swept parts of West Africa in 2014. But he says this feels worse.

"The atmosphere feels more tense with this."

Alaine Samba, gas station bodega owner, Dakar

"The atmosphere feels more tense with this," said Samba, who manages a gas station bodega off a busy road in Dakar, the Senegalese capital.

This, of course, being the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19.
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Africa has had a slower start to the pandemic, though things are starting to catch up. There are now more than 3,400 confirmed cases in 46 of the continent's 54 countries as of March 27. On Thursday, the World Health Organization (WHO) issued a warning to African countries, urging them to drastically scale up their response to the virus. WHO noted a 25% daily increase in confirmed cases in less than a week.

In Senegal, which has the fourth-highest number of cases in sub-Saharan Africa, prevention measures have been in place for several weeks now.

Under government orders, Samba and his employees now wear plastic gloves, which they change several times a day. Counters are wiped down every 45 minutes. On a table next to the shop entrance, there's a giant bottle of hand sanitizer accompanied by a sign that says servez vous ("serve yourself").

Samba welcomes these safety measures. But he says certain cultural traditions make it difficult to follow new rules around social distancing.

Take greetings, which involve lots of physical contact.
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"Normally, I reach my hand out left and right whenever I see [my neighbors]. Since this all started, I've been forced to hold back. But if I see an elder, I'm still going to have to reach out my hand."

Alaine Samba, gas station bodega owner, Dakar, Senegal

"Normally, I reach my hand out left and right whenever I see [my neighbors]," he said. "Since this all started, I've been forced to hold back. But if I see an elder, I'm still going to have to reach out my hand."

Samba worries that others will also have a hard time with social distancing. Especially without encouragement from religious leaders.

"The state can release any sort of decree they want, but if religious figureheads don't support them, no one's going to respect it," he said.

Around 95% of Senegal's population is Muslim, and for many, the word of religious leaders is more powerful than the word of the government.

The Senegalese government, for its part, has acted quickly. On Monday, President Macky Sall ordered a national state of emergency, imposing an evening curfew and banning all public gatherings. Schools are closed for at least three weeks, and all international flights canceled until at least April 17.

Ibrahima Ndiaye is a car mechanic at the gas station attached to Samba's bodega. When asked about Sall's orders, he immediately retorted back - "In Islam, the imam's orders are more important than whatever Macky Sall has to say."
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That being said, Ndiaye says local imams are taking the pandemic seriously.

He whipped out his phone and opened up a YouTube video posted by his local imam encouraging people to minimize contact, avoid large gatherings and wash their hands regularly.

"[The imams] know everything depends on one's health. So, if we're asked to stay at home for a week, two weeks, we'll do it, inshallah."

Ibrahima Ndiaye, car mechanic, Dakar

"[The imams] know everything depends on one's health," Ndiaye said. "So, if we're asked to stay at home for a week, two weeks, we'll do it, inshallah."

Senegal hasn't announced a full quarantine yet, but Ndiaye says he's already preparing for this new way of life.

Last week, after Dakar shut all the mosques, the 33-year-old said his Friday prayers at home for the first time in his life.

Samba, the bodega manager, is expecting it will only be a matter of days before his store is forced to close its doors, too.
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"I'm scared," Samba said. "Definitely, a bit scared. But I think it's normal to be a bit scared in a situation like this."

Samba is scared, but not panicking. Senegal has been given a head start in this race, he says. And yes, time is of the essence, but leaders are acting forcefully to prevent the spread of the virus. His only hope is that the people will listen.

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In Senegal, COVID-19 safety measures conflict with cultural traditions

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Alaine Samba remembers feeling scared in the run-up to the deadly Ebola crisis that swept parts of West Africa in 2014. But he says this feels worse. "The atmosphere feels more tense with this." Alaine Samba, gas station bodega owner, Dakar "The atmosphere feels more tense with this," said Samba, who manages a gas station bodega off a busy road in Dakar, the Senegalese capital.

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South Korea's contact tracing program once more proved its efficacy when, earlier this month, it managed to track down 66 new COVID-19 infections and trace them back to a woman who visited a coffee shop in Paju, a city northwest of Seoul.

The woman, who stayed in the café for two hours, sat in front of an air-conditioning vent and talked while not wearing a face mask, likely dispersing contagious aerosol particles, experts said, and transmitting the virus to 25 other café visitors, who in turn infected 37 more. The woman also infected four persons related to her. But four of the café staff who were on duty were saved - they were wearing KF-94 face masks.

This incident only validates how wearing a face mask is a key defense against COVID-19. But, more importantly, it shows how a reliable system of contact tracing to immediately identify the source of infection, test contacts, isolate the positive cases, and treat them can prevent the disease from further spreading to a larger number of people and their communities. Back in May, the World Health Organization (WHO) already highlighted the importance of contact tracing, which, when properly applied, "will break the chains of transmission of an infectious disease and is an essential public health tool..."

In the Philippines, unfortunately, contact tracing has been a "little weak," as the WHO put it politely in July. It noted that the rising number of cases - despite the lockdowns - was worrying because it meant that the transmission has not stopped. True enough, the number of cases has only continued to rise, breaching the 200,000 mark last Aug. 26.

There was hope that a proper tracking system would finally be in place after Malacañang appointed Baguio City Mayor Benjamin Magalong as "contact tracing czar" last July 13. Magalong, a former police investigator, had formed a contact tracing team as early as March and trained city personnel; Baguio's COVID-19 response would eventually be recognized by the WHO as a model. Magalong also helped train contact tracing teams from neighboring local government units before his appointment as czar.

"I cannot overemphasize the value of contact tracing as one of the critical pillars in our fight against COVID-19, along with isolation, testing, and treatment," Magalong said. But he added that "for all the other pillars to work, contact tracing should be done speedily and effectively."

As it turned out, majority of LGUs, to which the Department of Health (DOH) has passed the responsibility of contact tracing since April, ended up implementing a shoddy, watered-down system. A frustrated Magalong lamented late last month that less than 1 percent of the 600 LGUs have reliable contact tracing, and that it was common for them to only trace household members or up to four or five contacts of COVID-19 patients.

This was far below his recommended 30-37 contacts for urban areas, and 25-30 for rural areas. The number of unaccounted contacts could be a factor in the unchecked rise in cases, he said, assuming there is a 10-percent positivity rate among close contacts: "If there are 2,500 unaccounted individuals in 10 days, we're looking at 250 potentially infected persons who go about publicly and are unaccounted. That's why the number of cases increases."

Magalong also complained that only names, and no addresses, of the close contacts were encoded in the COVID KAYA Information System, a case and contact tracing reporting system developed by the DOH Epidemiology Bureau for use by surveillance officers, health care providers, and laboratory-based users.

But the bigger issue is the shortage of contact tracers to meet the WHO standard of one for every 800 individuals. The Philippines needs at least 135,000 contact tracers to cover its 110-million population. In June, the Department of the Interior and Local Government said there were 52,463 contact tracers in the country, but it needed 83,000 more. It has announced plans to hire 50,000 contact tracers next month - eight months after the start of the pandemic in the country - once the P5 billion fund under the Bayanihan to Recover as One Act is released. However, that number will still be short by about 30,000 contact tracers.

For months, medical experts have been urging the government to speed up its contact tracing as the country struggled to contain the virus. On Aug. 10, even as Metro Manila and outlying provinces were placed anew under MECQ, 6,958 new cases were reported, the highest recorded in a day. "It is a recognized fact that there is a community transmission... [it] is really the cause of the spike of cases," admitted Health Undersecretary Maria Rosario Vergeire two days later.

No matter how many lockdowns the government imposes, such transmissions will persist unless, along with testing and treatment, a thorough, no-nonsense contact tracing program - already fatally delayed - is pursued.

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South Korea's contact tracing program once more proved its efficacy when, earlier this month, it managed to track down 66 new COVID-19 infections and trace them back to a woman who visited a coffee shop in Paju, a city northwest of Seoul. The woman, who stayed in the café for two hours, sat in front [...]

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Brazil needs to learn how to select their representatives

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Brazil needs to learn how to select their representatives

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As we select who represents us, the way our president acts represents our ideas on the issue. We see people gathering as if nothing is happening, while we still have an average of 600 deaths a day.

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Mr Bolsonaro's press office declined to comment on the Lancet editorial. On Friday, the president had said he planned to have 30 friends over to the presidential palace for a barbecue.

Later in the day, he joked that he may extend the invitation to thousands more, including political supporters and members of the press.

A report by Imperial College London published on Friday showed that "the epidemic is not yet controlled and will continue to grow" in Brazil, in stark contrast to parts of Europe and Asia, where enforced lockdowns have had success.

"While the Brazilian epidemic is still relatively nascent on a national scale, our results suggest that further action is needed to limit spread and prevent health system overload," the report said.

In its editorial, The Lancet noted challenges Brazil faces. About 13 million Brazilians live in shanty town 'favelas,' where hygiene recommendations and physical distancing are near impossible to follow.

The country's indigenous population was also under "severe threat" even before the Covid-19 outbreak due to the government turning a blind eye to or even encouraging illegal mining and logging in the Amazon rainforest. "These loggers and miners now risk bringing COVID-19 to remote populations," it said.

Most of Brazil's 27 state and district governments are taking the threat of the virus more seriously than Bolsonaro. On Friday, the government of Sao Paulo, Brazil's most populous state, extended mandatory quarantine orders through to May 31. They had been schedule to expire on May 11.

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The biggest threat to Brazil's coronavirus response is its own president, says The Lancet

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Mr Bolsonaro's press office declined to comment on the Lancet editorial. On Friday, the president had said he planned to have 30 friends over to the presidential palace for a barbecue. Later in the day, he joked that he may extend the invitation to thousands more, including political supporters and members of the press.

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With challenges of marketing, farmers donate veggies

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With challenges of marketing, farmers donate veggies

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Here in the Philippines, we need to support our local farmers so that we can help them to earn money. Some vegetables were bought by municipal officials to support farmers and those in need amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

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LA TRINIDAD -- Instead of letting highland vegetables go to waste, Benguet farmers have opted to give free vegetables for five months now.

A small area at the La Trinidad Municipal Building was allotted for the Vegetable Donation Center where farmers from Benguet and Mt. Province place unsold produce.

The residents in the town were encouraged to get the vegetables for free but only for their consumption and are asked to register their name, address, and contact number in the log-book.

The highland vegetables were donated by farmers and traders of the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post. Some vegetables were bought by municipal officials to support farmers and those in need amidst the Covid-19 pandemic.

Municipal Agriculturist Fely Ticbaen on Wednesday, August 28, said the program started April 2 with more than 100 farmers from Benguet and Bontoc, Mt. Province donating various commodities from bell pepper, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, radish, onion leeks and celery.

From April 2 to June 11, there were 326,000 kilograms were donated to different stakeholders from Baguio City and Benguet's capital town.

Ticbaen added that during the lockdown, the vegetables were distributed to residents of the 16 barangays of the town.

Farmers are at times given rice, cash, and gasoline to at least aid them for not being able to sold and earn for the day.

Mayor Romeo Salda said with the challenges of marketing vegetables, the program may not be seeing any sign of a halt soon as there are still farmers who are bringing their produce to the center.

The mayor said three trucks with vegetables usually bring produce for restaurants in Manila, but due to the unavailability of these markets, it came to a halt.

Distribution of the produce was earlier managed by the Municipal Agriculture Office.

Salda added that once the P20 million food processing facility is finished, vegetables may be brought to the the Benguet Agri-Pinoy Trading Center (BAPTC).

The facility, previously approved by Agriculture Secretary William Dar, aims to add value to the vegetables and fruits produced by thousands of farmers in Benguet and nearby provinces in the Cordillera region.

The management of BAPTC in La Trinidad was also earlier directed by DA to serve as the "buyer of last resort" for vegetables, fruits, and other agricultural produce delivered to the BAPTC by farmers in a bid to prevent wastage, and for farmers to earn.

Meanwhile, in the Municipal Council of La Trinidad is a proposed ordinance establishing support program for La Trinidad Vegetable and Cut flower farmers affected by oversupply and non-demand in times of pandemic, authored by Councilor Nestor Fongwan Jr.

Cordillera region supplies 80 percent of Metro Manila's highland vegetables coming from Benguet and Mt. Province.

La Trinidad in Benguet is home to big vegetable trading centers, the La Trinidad Vegetable Trading Post and BAPTC delivering vegetables to markets in Manila such as Divisoria and Balintawak and other areas to in the country like La Union, Ilocos, Pangasinan, Tarlac, Palawan, Cebu and Iloilo, among others.

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LA TRINIDAD -- Instead of letting highland vegetables go to waste, Benguet farmers have opted to give free vegetables for five months now. A small area at the La Trinidad Municipal Building was allotted for the Vegetable Donation Center where farmers from Benguet and Mt. Province place unsold produce.

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Health and Wellness Management and Practices

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Health and Wellness Management and Practices

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with sir Sonny Laylo, Certified Fitness Professional. Our official partner in our Health and Wellness Management and Practices Program. We also invite experts and professionals in the field of Health and Wellness!

Zoomba (led by ZIN and the Gulod Fitness Club) is just a warm up activity before we start the program!

Certificate of Completion signed by our CPT will be awarded during the virtual completion ceremony!

Faculty involved:

Dr. Victoria Tamban
Dir. Darwin Ofrin
Prof. Myra Flores Ruin
Prof. Elaine Francisco
Prof. Evelyn Sunico
Dr. Maria Teresa Malicdem Rodriguez
Dr. Marce Torillos
Prof. Ofelia Borgoños Maningas
Prof. Kriselda Apolinario
Prof. Nene Moralde Paz
Dr. Consor Tan
Dr. Lerma P. Buenvinida
Dr. Richie Wagan
Prof. Crispina Legaspi
Prof. Kristelle Ann Torres
Miss Glen Cortezano

GSAR students
Dr. Hilda Habacon Aseoche
Sir Bryant Atencia

with 145 members in the Official Page (educators and other people from the community)

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Health and Wellness Management and Practices with Sir Sonny

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with sir Sonny Laylo, Certified Fitness Professional. Our official partner in our Health and Wellness Management and Practices Program. We also invite experts and professionals in the field of Health and Wellness! Zoomba (led by ZIN and the Gulod Fitness Club) is just a warm up activity before we start the program!

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A challenge in my community is people staying at home and not moving

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Measures taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19 are causing changes in everyday schedules are disrupting workout routines for many Americans.

Exercise is especially important now because it can reduce stress, prevent weight gain, boost the immune system, and improve sleep.

You can safely engage in physical activity by exercising with family, getting outdoors, using online fitness resources, taking a virtual class, setting exercise goals, and doing calorie-burning chores.

Most adults are well aware of the physical and mental health benefits of exercise and understand the importance of engaging in some form of regular physical activity. As the United States copes with the new coronavirus, COVID-19, pandemic, business closures, social distancing , and changes in everyday schedules are disrupting just about every aspect of ordinary life - and exercise routines are no exception.

Although it might be tempting to skip your workout during these challenging times, public health officials say that exercise - while undoubtedly crucial under normal circumstances - is essential to your physical health and mental well-being during the COVID-19 pandemic. Here's why you should stay active and how you can exercise safely during coronavirus closures.

How do COVID-19 closures and stay-at-home orders affect exercise routines?

COVID-19 closures of parks, gyms, fitness studios, and other public places are resulting in reduced opportunities for physical activity - particularly for people who are not able to exercise at home. Social distancing may further affect people's ability to exercise, especially if outdoor physical activity is not an option due to shelter-in-place orders, crowded outdoor spaces, bad weather, or other factors.

If you are working from home, you may find that you are sitting for more extended periods. And, changes in your daily routines - such as caring for children who are home from school - may make it more challenging to find time to exercise.

What other COVID-19 concerns may affect physical and mental health?

Coronavirus-related concerns may affect dietary habits, leading to higher calorie consumption that could promote weight gain. Limiting trips to the grocery store, skipping fresh fruits and vegetables in favor of stocking up on calorie-dense, non-perishable foods, and financial difficulties may cause people to opt for less expensive, ultra-processed food options. And all the extra hours you're spending at home may make you more likely to snack, "stress-bake," or prepare high-calorie, comfort-food meals.

Additionally, many people are coping with fear, anxiety, stress, financial concerns, sadness, boredom, and isolation - all of which can have a negative effect on diet, physical health, and mental well-being.

Why is exercise important during the COVID-19 pandemic?

Regular exercise is essential for everyone under normal circumstances. However, here are a few reasons why exercise is especially crucial during the COVID-19 pandemic:

Exercise may be especially beneficial for older adults and people with chronic health conditions, suchas diabetes, arthritis, or heart disease. Regular exercise can help to improve balance, flexibility, strength, mobility, and cardiovascular health. Plus, it can boost energy and overall well-being.

How can I stay physically active despite COVID-19 closures?

There are many ways you can be active, even when the gym is closed and you are practicing social distancing. According to recommendations from the American Heart Association, adults should aim for at least 150 minutes of moderate-intensity physical activity, or at least 75 minutes of vigorous-intensity physical activity, per week.

If you have a chronic condition or are an older adult, you should check with your doctor before starting a new home exercise program. Your doctor may be able to recommend exercises that are safe for you and will let you know what types of exercise you should avoid.

Here are a few suggestions to help you get moving:

Challenge yourself Set an exercise goal - such as doing yoga five days per week or beating your best 5K time - and make a plan to work toward achieving it.

The bottom line: Although it may take some effort to create and adjust to new fitness routines, regular physical activity can help you optimize your health and well-being during the coronavirus pandemic.

Nuvance Health is keeping the communities informed on our website at nuvancehealth.org/coronavirus , and on social media @NuvanceHealth, or search for your hospital's name.

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Measures taken to reduce the spread of COVID-19 are causing changes in everyday schedules are disrupting workout routines for many Americans. Exercise is especially important now because it can reduce stress, prevent weight gain, boost the immune system, and improve sleep.

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What challenges are you facing and how are those challenges affecting those around you? (self-awareness/self-management)
What challenges is your community facing? (social awareness)
How are you trying to stay connected with people in your community to help overcome community-wide challenges? (relationship skills)
What decisions are you making daily to positively affect those around you? (responsible decision-making)