Health
oi-Amritha K
According
to
the
data
updated
on
Sunday
by
the
Union
Health
Ministry,
there
have
been
5,357
new
Coronavirus
cases
in
India,
while
the
number
of
active
cases
has
risen
to
32,814.
There
have
been
11
deaths,
bringing
the
total
number
of
deaths
to
5,30,965.
According
to
the
data
updated
at
8
a.m.,
three
deaths
were
reported
in
Gujarat,
two
in
Himachal
Pradesh,
one
in
Bihar,
Chhattisgarh,
Maharashtra,
Odisha
and
Uttar
Pradesh,
and
one
in
Kerala
[1].
Currently,
there
are
4.47
crore
cases
(4,47,56,616)
of
Covid
infections,
and
the
recovery
rate
was
98.74
per
cent
for
COVID-19.
The
health
minister
emphasized
the
importance
of
being
alert
to
a
possible
fourth
wave
of
the
covid
pandemic.
With
COVID-19
cases
rising,
it
is
important
to
take
steps
to
protect
your
health
and
keep
your
lungs
healthy
[2].
Table of Contents
COVID-19:
How
To
Keep
Your
Lungs
Healthy?
Here
are
some
tips
to
keep
your
lungs
healthy
amid
rising
Covid-19
cases
[3]:
1.
Quit
smoking:
If
you're
a
smoker,
the
best
thing
you
can
do
for
your
lungs
is
to
quit.
Smoking
can
irritate
your
lungs
and
weaken
their
natural
defences,
making
you
more
susceptible
to
respiratory
illnesses,
including
Covid-19.
2.
Exercise
regularly:
Regular
exercise
can
help
strengthen
your
lungs
and
keep
them
healthy.
Aim
for
30
minutes
of
moderate
intensity
physical
activity
five
times
a
week.
3.
Eat
a
healthy
diet:
Eating
a
balanced
diet
that
is
rich
in
fruits,
vegetables,
and
whole
grains
can
help
your
lungs
stay
healthy.
Avoid
processed
foods
and
foods
high
in
sugar
and
fat.
5.
Avoid
air
pollution:
Air
pollution
can
be
damaging
to
your
lungs.
Try
to
avoid
exercising
outdoors
when
the
air
quality
is
poor,
and
make
sure
to
keep
your
home
and
car
windows
closed.
Wear
a
face
mask
when
outside.
Consider
using
an
air
purifier
to
filter
the
air
inside
your
home.
Take
public
transportation
or
carpool
to
reduce
emissions.
6.
Clean
and
disinfect
frequently:
Clean
and
disinfect
surfaces
in
your
home
regularly
to
reduce
the
risk
of
Covid
infection.
Poor
air
quality
can
exacerbate
many
respiratory
disorders,
so
it
is
important
to
limit
your
exposure.
Additionally,
the
novel
coronavirus
is
spread
through
contact
with
surfaces,
so
regularly
disinfecting
surfaces
can
help
to
reduce
the
risk
of
infection
[5].
7.
Get
vaccinated:
Get
the
Covid-19
vaccine
when
it
becomes
available
to
help
protect
yourself
and
your
lungs.
On
A
Final
Note...
By
following
these
tips,
you
can
help
keep
your
lungs
healthy
and
reduce
your
risk
of
contracting
Covid-19.
Take
care
of
yourself
and
stay
safe.
