The Corona Chronicles/ June 26, 2020

Hospitals are Nearly Full in Houston!!!

Vital Health and Wellness Center is back with a Special Edition. This newsletter will focus on Helpful Resources for Covid-19. Texas started reopening last month. However, last week revealed the highest number of new cases of Covid-19 infections in Houston . Governor Abbott has now paused further re-opening: Read it Here It is more important than ever to " Keep Yourself and Your Family Safe ". Regardless of what's open, home may be your safest option ( especially if you have serious underlying health conditions). As there is no established treatment for Covid-19, prevention is the best strategy against this Virus. In addition, Please Continue to Wear your Masks , Maintain Physical Distancing of 6 Feet whenever possible, Practice Good Hand Washing, Use Hand Sanitizer , and Get Tested if you have symptoms or have been exposed. If you missed our last newsletter, please read it below.

Last Week's Newsletter

Protect Yourself Continue to Wear Your Face Mask in public. Cover both your nose and mouth. Currently there is a Mandatory Mask Order in Harris County. Continue Physical Distancing (Stay 6 feet apart from others). Continue Hand washing after touching objects or people. Use Hand Sanitizer with (>60% Alcohol) if you are unable to wash your hands.

Houston, we have a problem! The number of Covid-19 cases in Texas, have reached their highest this week. Hospital beds are nearing capacity in the Houston area, especially in the Intensive Care Unit. Watch the video below as Dr. Vital explains how to Protect Yourself, Your Family, and Your Peace. Watch the Video

Protect Your Peace Although we are physically distant when outdoors, it is important to stay emotionally connected. Continue your regular physical activity routine at home. If you didn't have one, it is the perfect time to begin. Try at home fitness classes using Zoom, YouTube, Instagram, DVD's, phone apps, or fitness groups from your local gym or trainers. Incorporate Yoga and/or Meditation into your routine to help you deal with stress and anxiety. Visit our Favorite Resources Page for Apps that you can use while at home.

Protect Your Family Don't be in a rush! Work at Home if you are still able to. Clean all the surfaces in your home that you touch when you enter. Call ahead to your favorite restaurants to minimize your wait times. Take-out your food. Take off your shoes near the door when you return home. Wash your cloth mask when soiled. Call your Doctor, and reschedule any missed visits.

Stay Hydrated this Summer! This week we also celebrated National Hydration Day. Most women should aim to drink 64 oz./day, and most men should aim for 80 oz./day of water (unless advised by their physician to restrict fluid intake) Since summer is here, those working or exercising outdoors may need to increase their water intake and add more if thirsty.  Adding lemon, lime, or other fresh fruit may provide some variety and a spa-like feeling to your day.

Resources for COVID-19 Information The Center for Disease Control and Prevention: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/ Harris County Website: https://www.readyharris.org Department of Homeland Security https://www.ready.gov/ Harris County Public Health http://publichealth.harriscountytx.gov/Resources/2019-Novel-Coronavirus

Phone Resources for Harris County Harris County Public Health 832-927-7575 (Testing Information) Houston Health Department 832-393-4220 (Testing Information) The Harris Center’s Mental Health Support Line (Help coping with anxiety or grief) 833-251-7544 Texas Department of State Health Services - Dial 2-1-1 (Answers Covid-19 related questions)

Schedule your Televisit Today! We are back in the Office, but our schedule may change. We are always available for Televisits. Call our office at 281-809-2107 Text us at 281-849-3997 Email : info@vitalwellnesstoday.com Website : https://vitalwellnesstoday.com Visit our website

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