Oekusipost.com - Former administrator of Dili Diocese, Monsignor Carlos Filipe Ximenes Belo, SDB asked the people of Timor-Leste not to panic about the Coronavirus outbreak, but had to pray a lot.
"People, please don't panic, everyone must stay at home, don't interact with people who have been infected with the virus, always wash their hands, have to keep their mouths shut when coughing and nose with a handkerchief if the flu, keep their distance", Monsigneur Carlos Filipe Belo's appeal through his official page on Facebook.
Monsignor Carlos asked the people to pray the Rosary and don't lose hope in God.
"Must pray, we always worship the Most Holy Trinity and pray the Rosary," he asked.
The former bishop of the Dili Diocese also reminded all the Timorese to voluntarily approach the medical team to conduct a test if there are symptoms of the Corona virus.
"Symptoms of the Corona virus (Covid-19): fever, cough and difficulty breathing. If there are any of these symptoms, you should immediately see a doctor," he warned.
Meanwhile, after the interim health minister, Elia Amaral announced a positive infected COVID-19 case in Timor-Leste, the Archbishop of Dili Diocese, Monsignor Virgílio do Carmo da Silva, SDB began to suspended the Eucharist for the vicar of Dili and the Dare parish which began on Sunday until Sunday Saturday March 22-28, 2020.
Doctor Virna Martins Sam also began to provide a path way to prevent the Coronavirus Disease by cleaning the home. Use "disinfectants" such as alcohol, Lysol or Dettol to clean tables, chairs and parts that are usually held by children. Wash your hands continuously with soap before and after the move. Do not allow children to play outside or the house of a neighbor, do not bring children to visit relatives or work friends All must stay at home and do not accept guests or relatives.
She added that, when going to the office or anywhere you have to use a mask and after returning home immediately throw the mask in the trash, soaking clothes that are worn with water, bathing and shampooing your hair before contact with kids. If you are indoors, some family members who cough or have a cold and fever have to wear a mask and stay away from children for two weeks until they recover. Must close your mouth when coughing or catching a cold. Do not welcome of anyone who has just returned from abroad to stay at home, but should recommend staying in a hotel!
Prepare enough food that kids like "favorite foods", and nutritious foods such as milk, eggs, vegetables, fruits so that children can eat to ensure their immunity. Prepare antibiotic drugs such as Paracetamol, Coldrexin, OBH. If a sick child has to take him to the doctor and other children who are not sick must stay at home. Get used to living hygienic every day, and make sure all items in the body, inside and outside the house must be kept clean.
Existing adolescents should forbid them from associating with friends, because adolescents are usually dubbed "ASYMPTOMATIC" or those who carry the disease but there are no symptoms and they are the ones who will transmit the disease easily. Stop parties and gatherings.
