It sounds strange, but bathing too much is as harmful as being lazy to shower. According to a team of infectious disease experts from Columbia University (USA), too much bathing will make the skin dry and cracked, leading to bacteria that can easily enter the body through these wounds. Experts recommend not bathing more than once a day. 2. Not washing hands before going to the toilet Bacteria aren’t just in the toilet, they’re everywhere. This means that if you don’t wash your hands for a long time, bacteria are also building up on your hands. When going to the toilet, your hands can touch very “private” places, so your hands must be clean. So washing your hands before and after using the toilet is equally important. 3. Use your finger to press the drain button The bathroom is probably the dirtiest place in the house. Studies show that, even 90 minutes after flushing, dozens of bacteria-laden droplets remain on surfaces. Therefore, use knuckles instead of fingertips to press the discharge button. This can be of great help, in case you forget and touch something before washing your hands – you won’t be spreading germs around. 4. Lazy to wash sheets and pillows Sheets and pillows are a haven for dust mites or mold. If not washed regularly, they will become one of the common causes of skin problems. One study found that dust can trigger allergies, causing nasal congestion, swelling, and irritation of the upper respiratory tract. Experts recommend washing sheets and pillows once a week with warm water. 5. Sleeping with a pet Even the best-groomed pets carry a lot of bacteria on their fur. They can even cause plague. 6. Wash your face with soap Some people mistakenly believe that, if you wash your face with soap twice a day, your face will be very clean and acne will be avoided. In fact, soap clogs pores and irritates breakouts. Dermatologists stress that soap was not originally meant for the face. When used, they destroy the protective barrier and disrupt the pH level of the skin.

Tips for hand skin care with oats, sunflower oil. Sunflower oil has been proven to moisturize and rejuvenate dry and chapped skin. Using sunflower oil to moisturize regularly will prevent dry, flaky hands. Meanwhile, oats are a kind of “natural cosmetics” that are benign and have many great beauty uses such as exfoliation, moisturizing, whitening. For safe and effective hand care, you can take advantage of raw or cooked oatmeal combined with a few drops of sunflower oil. If this oil is not available, you can consider using other oils such as olive oil, coconut oil instead. Use glue. The way to care for your hands with glue is somewhat dangerous, so you need to be very careful. When doing, you use a small amount of adhesive to apply on the calluses, cracks, wait until the glue dries, then peel it off. The adhesive layer will pull the rough skin away from the body. This procedure is not recommended for frequent use or on areas of super chapped skin. Hand care tips with honey. Not only has antibacterial and antioxidant properties, honey also helps nourish the skin, stimulate cell regeneration, and restore damaged skin tissues. Honey is also one of the few natural substances that have the ability to exfoliate, whiten hands naturally and safely. Honey skin care is very suitable for people with thin skin, prone to allergies. Use petrochemical products, wear gloves. Petrochemical products created during the production of crude oil such as vaseline (pure grease) are considered a “savior” in improving rough hand skin. This is because pure wax can form a moisture film that resists the evaporation of water from the skin and the attack of bacteria from the surrounding environment. To prevent vaseline from seeping into the blanket, you should use a glove to cover it. Skincare with butter. The natural oil in avocado can penetrate deep into the skin to nourish and hydrate the skin and prevent premature aging. Not only that, the moisturizing properties of avocados also have the ability to protect your skin from environmental damage. When making, mix half a ripe avocado with 1 teaspoon of coconut oil, 1 teaspoon of jojoba oil, and half a teaspoon of lemon juice. Use the mixture to apply the mask to your hands for about 15-20 minutes. After rinsing, quickly apply a layer of moisturizer for maximum skin care. Use products containing vitamin B3. Vitamin B3 and products containing niacinamide are both moisturizing, smoothing, and firming hands. Vitamin B3 is also likened to the skin’s protective barrier, maintaining extremely sensitive moisture. Compared to using topical creams that show results after a few weeks, vitamin B3 will bring results in a very short time. Photo: BS, Internet. Invite readers to watch the video: Cabbage detox drink. Source: Zingnews.com

“ The solutions contained in the bottles of Hazoku brand hand sanitizer located in the T1 passenger terminal area are Disinfectant (Hipochloro Acid bactericidal solution) “, a representative of Noi Bai International Airport said. This representative also said that this antiseptic solution, produced from Japanese OSG machines, was sponsored by BPS Vietnam Trading & Service Co., Ltd free of charge for the Port to use in the prevention of the COVID-19 epidemic. The hand sanitizer at Noi Bai airport was reported by customers as plain water. (Internet photo). This is a colorless, odorless, safe, environmentally friendly hand sanitizer solution and has been tested by: National Institute of Infectious Diseases of Japan; Pasteur Institute City. Ho Chi Minh City – Ministry of Health and Quatest 3 Center – General Department of Metrology of Vietnam. Hipochloro acid solution is very effective in inactivating viruses, has outstanding antibacterial effect and ensures that it meets the standards of disinfection against COVID-19. Because the Hipochloro Acid disinfectant solution that the Port is sponsored is packaged in 20L cans, for the convenience of passengers at many locations of the terminal, the Port has temporarily used small plastic bottles. Hazoku brand – which is a system of Hazoku dry hand sanitizer bottles that have been used up by the Port for the purpose of reuse. Noi Bai Aviation Security Force is fully equipped with gloves, masks, and splash shields. In addition, the Port is implementing the installation of automatic touch-sensitive hand sanitizer points to minimize the contact of passengers. However, the reuse of plastic bottles for the purpose of limiting plastic waste emissions into the environment of the Port has led to the misunderstanding of the aforementioned guest about the quality of the disinfectant solution. Previously, the social network was buzzing about the video clip of TTT passengers reflecting at 5:15 am on May 27, while going to the airport to check in for flight QH 1213 of Bamboo Airways, when using antiseptic water located at the airport. In the areas here, Mr. T. discovered that it was not a gel like the information on the product but it was completely made of water. Immediately, Mr. T. reported the incident to Airport Security, Emergency Medical Team at the airport. All were present and made a record to confirm the incident. Port representatives (Quality Control Department, Emergency Medical Team, Aviation Security Center…) were present and noted the comments of passengers. The representative of Noi Bai airport said that then worked in accordance with the process, explaining to passengers to understand. “ Noi Bai Airport always puts the task of ensuring the health and safety of passengers on top. Since the beginning of the epidemic season until now, even when disinfectant water is still scarce, Noi Bai airport still tries to ensure passenger service, ensuring safety is number one. This representative confirmed.

Noi Bai Aviation Security Force is fully equipped with gloves, masks, and splash shields while in contact with passengers. (Photo: CTV/Vietnam+) Regarding passengers’ complaints about the quality of disinfectant solution at the station nhà Noi Bai Airport As a foreign country, on the evening of May 29, the leader of Noi Bai International Airport confirmed that this information was completely incorrect. Previously, on May 27, a passenger on flight QH1213 from Hanoi to Quy Nhon via Noi Bai International Airport reported that the quality of disinfectant solution at passenger terminal T1 was water and not guaranteed. According to a report by Noi Bai International Airport, the solutions contained in the bottles of Hazoku brand hand sanitizer located at the T1 passenger terminal area are disinfectant water (HIPOCLORO acid disinfectant solution). This solution is produced from the OSG factory in Japan, sponsored by BPS Vietnam Trading and Service Co., Ltd., free of charge for the Port to use in the prevention of the COVID-19 epidemic. “This is an antiseptic hand sanitizer solution that is colorless, odorless, safe, environmentally friendly and has been tested by the National Institute of Infectious Diseases of Japan; Ho Chi Minh City Pasteur Institute (Ministry of Health) and Quatest 3 Center (General Department of Standards, Metrology and Quality). The solution is very effective in inactivating the virus, has outstanding antibacterial effect and ensures that it meets the standards of disinfection and prevention. COVID-19 epidemic ,” emphasized the airport leader. Because the HIPOCLORO acid disinfectant solution that the port is sponsored is packed in 20l cans, Noi Bai Port has temporarily stored it in small plastic bottles of Hazoku brand – which is a system of Hazoku dry hand sanitizer bottles. previously used up by the port for the purpose of reuse. However, the reuse of plastic bottles for the purpose of limiting plastic waste emissions into the environment of the Port has led to the misunderstanding of the aforementioned guest about the quality of the product. antiseptic solution . “As soon as it received comments from passengers, Noi Bai Airport received, checked and confirmed that two types of antiseptic solutions currently used at Noi Bai passenger terminal are not water. , ensuring the disinfection and prevention of COVID-19,” the leader of Noi Bai airport affirmed. In addition, the Port is implementing the installation of automatic touch-sensitive hand sanitizer points to minimize the contact of passengers. Beyond 5K, Noi Bai International Airport has thoroughly grasped the subordinate units to strictly follow the issued plans and regulations on the prevention of the COVID-19 epidemic, together with agencies and businesses at the Port to make an effort to ensure absolute safety for the airport. international gateway of the capital. Air traffic volume at Noi Bai International Airport is at the bottom point from the beginning of 2021 with days with less than 70 flights and approximately 6,000 passengers. However, even when there are no passengers, Noi Bai International Airport still tightens the prevention of COVID-19 epidemic in order to make the best efforts to ensure the port is a safe destination, join hands with the whole country to soon repel the epidemic. ./.

Tourists sunbathe along Glyfada beach, on the southern outskirts of Athens, Greece, on May 20 (Photo: THX). These days, a drone flies around Glyfada beach, a southern suburb of Athens, to monitor the distance between sunbeds and umbrellas, while hand sanitizer is placed right away. next to the shower and the lifeguard’s watchtower. Drawing lessons from last year’s Covid-19 outbreak, Greek authorities have reopened the country’s beaches since the beginning of the month using tried-and-tested safety procedures, new initiatives. and the newly obtained prestigious international certification for sea water cleanliness and top quality operational management. “We are pinning our hopes on tourism,” said Nikos Venieris, who runs a beach on the seaside suburb of Alimos, just outside Athens. Beach workers check the distance and sanitizer at the beach on the outskirts of Athens (Image: Reuters) Under current measures, beach managers like Venieris will have to keep a distance of at least 4 meters between two sun umbrellas, perform regular disinfection and Covid-19 testing for staff working at the beach. . According to an announcement by the Hellenic Society for the Protection of Nature (Greece’s oldest environmental NGO) this week, a total of 545 beaches, 16 marinas and six cruise ships in the The country has won the prestigious Blue Flag award for 2021, placing Greece in second place out of 49 candidates for the award. The Green Flag Award is presented annually by Copenhagen-based Environmental Education (Denmark) to sites that meet more than 30 stringent environmental, educational, safety and accessibility criteria. close. The prestigious Blue Flag certification gives Greece more confidence to welcome international tourists back (Photo: THX) Greek Tourism Minister Harry Theohiris said proudly: “Every Blue Flag that flies over our shores, marinas and cruise ships is a testament to our integrated and high-quality services, while also contributes to the desire to bring tourism back to normal in every way. This year, once again, Greece has emerged as a destination for clean, healthy and safe beaches in the midst of this pandemic.” According to Angela Gerekou, President of the National Tourism Organization of Greece, the country is entering a new era of sustainable tourism, a new period of tourism development that adopts global principles of sustainable development. do the focus. Greece reopened to international tourism on May 14, with the expectation that the number of tourists and revenue will double from last year. Tourists began to return to Greece (Image: DW) The tourism industry has been a solid pillar of the Greek economy for decades, accounting for about a fifth of the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) and employing a fifth of the country’s workforce. The Greek tourism industry has gone through a dark period. The pandemic leaves Greece with just over six million visitors in 2020, generating modest revenue of more than four billion euros ($4.9 billion). While a year ago, according to the Central Bank of Greece, the Mediterranean country welcomed more than 33 million visitors, generating revenue of 18.2 billion euros. In an effort to reassure visitors that Greece is indeed a safe destination, Greek Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis recently launched Operation Green Freedom, a campaign to vaccinate all people against the Covid-19 vaccine. residents in the country’s islands – including the popular resorts of Crete, Rhode, Corfu and Santorini – from the beginning of June. “I want to send a clear message: Greece is open again,” Prime Minister Greek general said. The widespread vaccination in Europe, the new ways of the Greek tourism industry have yielded some positive early signs. Judging Greece will be the top destination for Germans this summer, German travel agency TUI, says there will be at least 120 flights to Greek destinations in May. TUI, Mr. Marek Andryszak, said: “Once the border opens, the popular hotels will quickly fill up with bookings.”

The group consists of eight first-year students: Chu Minh Nhan, Cao Khanh Gia Hy, Nguyen The Binh, Ho Huynh Gia Bao, Tran Duy Khang, Nguyen Duy, Ngo Ha Gia Bao and Mai Hoang Kim Son. The group made the fabrication under the guidance of three lecturers, Prof. Dr. Quan Thanh Tho (Deputy Dean of Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering), Dr. Le Thanh Long (lecturer of Faculty of Mechanical Engineering) and Dr. Vo Thanh Hang (Deputy Head of Faculty of Computer Science and Engineering). lecturer in the Department of Environment and Natural Resources). A group of students worked hard together to make a thermometer Dr. Vo Thanh Hang (female), Assoc. Prof. Dr. Quan Thanh Tho (shirt) and a group of students next to an automatic body temperature measuring device. Photo: NTCC Chu Minh Nhan, a member of the group, said that the group is currently completing a number of features such as the data entry table, the frame structure… according to the suggestions of the teachers and teachers. It is expected that in the middle or the end of June 2021, the group will complete the apparatus and put it into use at the school’s entrances. Compared with other machines on the market, the advantage of IoT-integrated automatic body temperature and hand washing machine is that it is programmed with IoT to recognize faces (check student IDs and faces) to remind you to wear a mask. voice. The device will automatically measure the body temperature and warn when the body temperature exceeds the normal range. Update data on user information and temperature of use, record information, when the user is using the machine… The machine also supports automatic hand washing with a sufficient amount of antiseptic solution. In particular, the data (temperature measurement results, entrance time, facial recognition images) will be stored and transmitted to the central server. Medical staff will easily access and retrieve data for control and tracing of suspected COVID-19 cases. Dr. Thanh Hang, instructor, said that the thermometer is a product developed by a community project and entered the top 10 of the soft skills class of the school’s international training program. After that, students continued to research and develop machine manufacturing, combined with smart internet usage features, to improve usage efficiency. According to Dr. Thanh Hang, the group has now registered a student scientific research project (start-up program) and manufactured according to the university’s order to use in the prevention of COVID-19 at the University of Science and Technology.

But few people know this simple act of hygiene was one of the important rituals of the aristocracy and the physically fit in medieval Europe. Washing hands was a rite of passage for the aristocracy and the physically fit in medieval Europe. (Image: Getty Images) People in the Middle Ages were often thought of as lacking a sense of personal hygiene, but the opposite was true. The kings and peasants of that time bathed thoroughly before and after meals. Furthermore, because cutlery is a rarity and most people eat with their hands, it is essential to keep hands clean before eating, and also to show respect to the person hosting the meal. “ Keep your fingers clean and your fingernails well-manicured , from Les Contenances de Table, a medieval text on table manners. Gradually, hand washing evolved into a ritual showing the power and wealth of the nobility, and washing hands was also considered a “sign of politeness”. Medieval aristocrats and clergy took hand-washing and face-washing to a new level. Even this action was solemnly organized by ancient European kings, with many complicated stages. When the princes have guests, they will invite guests to enjoy music and invite them to wash their hands with luxurious sinks, brand new high-end white towels and lotions. A team of servants will be around to help guests wash their hands. Women must wash their hands before going to the party, because in ancient times there was a belief that only girls with noble and pure dignity could touch white cloth without leaving a speck of dirt. After the guests were seated in the hall, the king entered and washed his hands in the presence of all the guests. Only after the king had finished his work were the others allowed to sit down. According to Amanda Mikolic, assistant curator of the Department of Medieval Art at the Cleveland Museum of Art in Ohio, it was a display of royal power for monarchs to wash their hands in front of guests. “ It’s a game of thrones to remind (guests) who holds the power ” said Ms. Mikolic. Lavabo – European hand sanitizer dispenser in the Middle Ages. (Image: Getty Images) ostentatious ceremony All elaborate rituals require ostentatious tools, in which case handwashing is bound to involve soap. From time immemorial, Crusader soldiers brought luxurious Aleppo soap made from olive oil and laurel to Europe. Before long, the French, Italians, Spaniards, and eventually the British all started making their own versions of Aleppo soap using local olive oil instead of the pungent tallow of many. previous century. Perhaps the most famous of the European soaps of the time was the Spanish Castile soap. Today, this soap is still produced and used around the world. Along with soap, the water jug ​​also played an equally important role in the hand-washing ritual of medieval European aristocrats. These vases are often very elaborately decorated and contain warm water mixed with aromatic oils. Another version of this tool is the lavabo – an object shaped like a bowl with a spout. In the most wealthy households, servants will sprinkle fragrant water on the hands of the owners before the meal. The role of the pitcher was so appreciated that Queen Jeanne d’Évreux of France, wife of King Charles IV, displayed a vase in the place of her favorite ornaments. After that, hand washing gradually became less important than before. Many historical scholars have blamed the fork for making people disregard hand hygiene before eating. It was not until the 18th century that this tool was commonly used in meals. “ The whole ceremonial nature around hand washing began to fade as the role of the tableware (knife, fork) became more prominent. Households began to prepare tableware for guests, and then people could eat without taking off their gloves. ” said Ms. Mikolic. But today, even though elaborately decorated water jugs and washbasins are out of fashion, hand washing can still show one’s wealth. It is still too early to say that the rituals of the pandemic period will stick with people for a long time. But today, though ornate water jugs and washbasins are out of fashion, hand-washing can still show a person’s wealth: through hand-painted metal sinks, expensive soaps and soaps. from essential oils to luxurious Egyptian cotton towels, etc. The luxurious rituals surrounding hand washing are constantly being created and developed. “ Every time I use soap, I’m reminded of medieval perfumes “, shared Mikolic.

Measure body temperature for customers at TPBank on Ly Thuong Kiet Street. In recent days, just walking to any transaction office of banks in Hanoi, customers are measured body temperature by bank security staff and asked to wear masks and disinfect hands. At the transaction areas, not only the glass booths, all bank staff wear masks or hats with diaphragms. In particular, money collected from customers must be carefully disinfected before moving to another place. Employees wear gloves before dealing with customers to ensure the prevention of epidemics for both customers and employees when transacting. General Director of Tien Phong Commercial Joint Stock Bank (TPBank) Nguyen Hung affirmed that the bank strictly implements regulations on epidemic prevention and control, both to protect the health of bank employees and to contribute to in the fight against the Covid-19 epidemic. Therefore, at the transaction points, as well as the working rooms of the bank, they are fully equipped with temperature measurement equipment, masks as well as hand sanitizer. TPBank employees, even those who do not have to deal directly with customers, are required to wear masks. Other banks such as Orient Commercial Joint Stock Bank (OCB), Southeast Asia Commercial Joint Stock Bank (SeABank), An Binh Commercial Joint Stock Bank (ABBANK), etc. “turn on” the Covid-19 prevention and control mode to the highest level at all transaction points. The staff at OCB on Lang Ha Street all wear masks to prevent the epidemic. In addition to taking serious prevention and control measures, banks also continuously send warnings by text message, email, as well as post notices at the door of transaction points to encourage customers to make online transactions. at home through banking applications on smartphones and internet banking on computers. According to Official Dispatch No. 02/CD-NHNN of the State Bank (March 11, 2020) on strengthening the prevention and control of the Covid-19 epidemic in the new situation, the State Bank requires credit institutions, Foreign bank branches carry out regular disinfection, disinfection and cleaning at cash transaction areas, vaults and automatic teller machines (ATMs). Take measures to clean and disinfect cash (bundles, bags) collected before being stored at the end of the day or before being returned to the State Bank. In case the amount of cash in stock is high, branches of credit institutions after disinfecting may keep them in the warehouse for a certain period of time before disbursing money to customers.

The participating units, doctors and nurses responded to the program. To ensure the prevention and control of the Covid-19 epidemic nationwide and create conditions for the program to easily reach a large number of people, the launching ceremony was conducted in an online form on the Vietnam Health Facebook page – Ministry of Health. The 5th of May every year is designated by the World Health Organization (WHO) as World Hand Hygiene Day to raise awareness among healthcare workers about the importance of hand hygiene. for public health in general and to support infection prevention at hospitals in particular. In the context of the complicated developments of the Covid-19 epidemic, promoting propaganda and raising awareness of keeping hands clean is not only confined to medical staff but also needs to be extended to the community. If health workers wash their hands to protect the health of the people they care for, people also need to be aware of hand washing to contribute to protecting the health of themselves and the community. This is the meaning that the program wants to send to everyone through the message: “We washed our hands for you, wash your hands for the community” to contribute to the implementation of the “5K” request of the Ministry of Health. . At the launching ceremony, Deputy Minister of Health Do Xuan Tuyen sent a message to the medical staff: “On behalf of the leadership of the Ministry of Health, we call on colleagues from all over the country, the “angels” white shirt” is working day and night for public health, those on the front lines of epidemic prevention and control, having a short break between work hours will share beautiful images recommending the community to regularly wash their hands and strictly follow the 5K message”. During the Action Month to respond to World Hand Hygiene Day, the Ministry of Health launched an online contest on social networking applications for collectives and individuals across the country, participating in the call to spread the beautiful image of the health sector about the action of washing hands to clean bacteria “We washed our hands for you, you should wash your hands for the community”, from May 5 to the end of May 30, 2021, with a total prize value is 80 million. In the collective form, each participating hospital and unit takes a group photo of creative hand movements. The photo must show the slogan “We washed our hands for you, wash your hands for the community” (write on the board, on paper… creative freedom). The unit posts photos on its Facebook page to make it public with the message #AikenVietnam #Chuyengiakhangkhuan #Sachkhuantudoitay, calling for interaction (likes, shares, comments). After that, the unit commented on the contest entry right under the article announcing the rules on the Aiken Vietnam Facebook page. In personal form, individuals change their avatar or post a picture with the frame of the program, on the content of the avatar must show the slogan “We washed our hands for you, you should wash your hands for the community”. “. The individual posted on his Facebook page to make it public with the message #AikenVietnam #Chuyengiakhangkhuan #Sachkhuantudoitay, calling for interaction (like, share, comment). Then, personally comment on the contest entry right under the article announcing the rules on the Aiken Vietnam Facebook page. Immediately after the launch, despite being busy fighting the epidemic, many units, doctors and nurses across the country enthusiastically sent positive images to the program to spread meaningful messages to the community. Step 1: Visit https://www.bluezone.gov.vn or download directly at App Store or CH Play. Step 2: Once downloaded, the application will ask for permission to use Bluetooth to record contact with other Bluezone installed users. If Bluetooth is not open, drag the status bar and turn on Bluetooth; or go to Settings, select Bluetooth and turn it on. Step 3: Once the installation is done, click Scan Around. If someone near you less than 2m has used Bluezone, the application will automatically identify these users and put them in the contact list.

Water channel for releasing koi fish: Arriving in Shimabara City, you will find a clear water channel filled with koi, an expensive ornamental fish. This dates back to 1792, when Unzen volcano activity caused spring water to flow through what is now the city. The water is so clean that in 1978, the government decided to release koi fish into a 100-meter-long aqueduct. This is a fish that can only live in pure water, proving the cleanliness of the water in this area. Image: Kyushu & Tokyo. Hand wash basin on toilet: Many toilets in Japan have hand basins mounted on the toilet’s water tank. Users can wash their hands with clean water, then this water will flow down the toilet tank, used to flush the toilet. This is a simple way to save water. Image: Japaninfo. 6,000 beautifully decorated manhole covers: The Japanese have turned manhole covers into works of art for visitors to check-in. Thousands of different designs for you to explore. Each area, each community has special caps depicting the local culture, which cannot be found anywhere else. Image: Juiceonline. Electronic map of the toilet: Some toilets in Japan have an electronic map, which tells the user which chamber is occupied, and which one is latrine or squat. This saves users from having to check which rooms are available, especially when the door is closed. Image: Buzzfeed. Long-lasting cream: Japanese scientists have found the ingredient that keeps ice cream from melting too quickly – strawberry polyphenols. The name of this ice cream is Kanazawa Ice, sold in some places in Japan. They can hold their shape for hours at a time. Image: Wabisabinavi. “Bath feet”: A popular form of hot spring in Japan is ashiyu – foot baths, which are usually free or very cheap. They are arranged along the road, at stops… in areas with many hot springs. This form not only brings a relaxing experience, but also saves time and money. Image: Amayori. Fruit is more expensive than gold: Expensive fruits are considered branded goods in Japan, showing the class of buyers. They cost from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars a fruit such as Yubari melon, square melon, Ruby Roman grape, mango… Growing and caring for these fruits is a difficult and labor-intensive process. farmer. They also have a distinctly delicious taste, so their hefty price tag is understandable. Image: SCMP.

Make it a habit to wash your hands. Hand washing protects health and saves lives. However, this can aggravate some skin lesions such as atopic dermatitis, contact dermatitis, psoriasis … if anyone has it, specifically making the skin drier, cracked, irritated, even even an infection. So what’s the advice: – Dry hands after each hand wash: After washing, dry your hands carefully with a clean towel or tissue, especially between your fingers, as bacteria are more easily transmitted between wet hands. – Use moisturizer to reduce the unwanted effects of heavy hand washing: Frequent hand washing can damage the skin barrier, leaving skin dry and cracked. So moisturizing the skin of the hands is the most important thing. Not only people with diseases but also those with healthy skin should take care of their skin. How to use moisturizer correctly: Take a pea-sized amount of cream, rub it all over your hands, paying attention to the fingertips as this is an easy place to dry and crack. Apply yin lotion after you’ve washed and dried your hands, or whenever your skin feels dry. Besides, you should consult a dermatologist about the right product. Avoid washing hands with hot water: Hot water will make the skin quickly dry and wrinkled, cracked, so only warm water should be used to wash your hands. – Wear rubber gloves When having to contact cleaning chemicals or working in a humid environment, the time to wear gloves should be as short as possible to avoid sweating hands, which aggravates skin damage. BSCKII. Bui Quang Hao ( Head of Infection Control Department, National Hospital of Dermatology )

Information from Change and WildAid said that not only in Vietnam, the situation of hunting pangolin in the world is also very worrying, threatening the existence of this animal. In just 10 years, more than 1 million pangolins were illegally traded, making them the most trafficked mammal in the world. Vietnam plays an important role in the supply chain, always on the list of leading countries in the supply, import and consumption of pangolin products. The evidence is that only in 2019, Vietnam captured more than 8 tons of pangolin scales and became the world leader in the number of pangolin scales captured. Illegal hunting, trading and consumption of pangolins is always a hot issue for the wildlife conservation of the authorities. According to the WCS report, in the past three decades, Vietnam has lost about 80-90% of its pangolin population due to illegal hunting and consumption, despite Vietnam’s penalties of up to 15 years. imprisonment for these behaviors. There are 8 species of pangolin in the world, and all 8 species of pangolins are threatened with extinction by illegal hunting and trade. With the urge to act to protect pangolins, protect the country’s biodiversity, and bring the voice of the animal-loving community in Vietnam to the world, Quang Dang continues to accompany Minh Quan – My students contributed their efforts to the campaign through the charismatic dance “The pangolin is still the same”. The dance is not only invested in the content but also the costumes are carefully prepared. Sharing about the idea of ​​performing the dance, dancer Quang Dang said: “The images of the cute pangolins that I see are almost not in the wild, they appear in articles and launch. the: being locked up in cramped cages, injured, or even taken for life in frozen shipments … too heartbreaking. I don’t think too much, I just want to put what I want to say through the dance steps. Pangolins can’t speak, but we do. I believe that everything will have a positive change if everyone spreads together. A small change can also save a numb life. So if you can speak, can be shared, do it now. Or if you are not someone who can share through words, dance with me, give the message to more people by blowing soul into the dance. ” Clip pangolin dance choreographed and directed by dancer Quang Dang Within a few hours of its debut, this pangolin calling for protection quickly attracted the attention of many young people. Perhaps, never before has the public awareness of pangolin hunting, trading and consumption been expressed in such a creative way. WildAid is a non-profit organization with a mission to end the illegal wildlife trade. WildAid focuses primarily on minimizing the global demand and consumption for wildlife products, such as ivory, rhino horn and shark fin, through media campaigns and support for tightening regulations and strengthening law enforcement. With celebrity ambassadors and a global network of media partners, WildAid raises partner support with a media value of more than $ 230 million per year. with the simple message: “There are no buyers, no more killers”. Official information page: https://wildaidvietnam.org/ Change under the Vietnam Union of Science and Technology Associations (VUSTA) is a Vietnamese non-governmental organization with a mission to raise awareness, change behavior and develop community capacity in solving problems. environmental issues, wildlife protection, sustainable development, climate change mitigation and adaptation. Pangolins are the only mammal in the world whose bodies are covered with hard scales. There are 8 species of pangolin today worldwide, 4 species in Asia and 4 species in Africa. Vietnam is home to two species: the Javan Pangolin (Manis javanica) and the Yellow Pangolin (Manis pentadactyla), both of which are on the IUCN Red List of Critically Endangered Species and are subject to Vietnamese law. Male protection at the highest level. Any act of hunting, killing, raising, confining, possessing, transporting or illegally trading an individual, life part or product of an individual that has been considered for prosecution. criminal responsibility. Depending on the severity of the offense, the offender can be sentenced to up to 15 years in prison.

Use a cotton swab to clean your ears: Many people have a habit of using a cotton swab to get earwax, but this is a habit that experts recommend not to follow. Cotton swabs can puncture eardrums, ear infections, and even hearing loss. Soak in soapy water: Soaking in a tub full of fragrant soap bubbles sounds tempting after a long tiring day, but it can cause skin irritation or a vaginal yeast infection. Fragrances and bleaches in the shower gel can wash away the oil that protects the vagina and upset the skin’s pH. Douching: Experts recommend that you absolutely should not douche at home, because this habit can imbalance the pH of the vagina and wash away beneficial bacteria, leading to vaginal infections. The chemicals in douche products can even cause endocrine disruptors, increasing the risk of chronic diseases and causing fertility problems. Dry hand sanitizer: Overuse of dry hand sanitizer can do more harm than good. Experts recommend that triclosan, a compound found in hand sanitizer, is a bad and dangerous alternative to soap and water. Air dryers: An air dryer is not a better alternative to paper towels, as the air dryer is not capable of wiping off residual bacteria from hand washing, and can even cause these bacteria are scattered throughout the room. Bathing for too long: There’s nothing more comfortable than relaxing under a hot shower, but this habit can wash away your skin’s natural oils, leaving it dry. Therefore, you should not take a hot bath for too long. Wash your hair every day: Cleanliness is good, but that doesn’t mean you should wash your hair too often. Daily shampooing removes the natural oils of your hair and scalp, making it dry, brittle and prone to breakage. Excessive moisturizing: If you have the type of dry skin, you may want to apply moisturizer whenever possible. However, experts recommend that excessive moisturizing at night can make your skin overly reliant on the cream without producing oil on its own, which will make your skin drier in the long run. Brush your teeth right after eating: Clean freaks might choose to brush their teeth right after a meal, but this is a mistake. Certain foods, especially those containing citric acid, can weaken tooth enamel, so brushing your teeth right after eating these foods can destroy already weak enamel. Exfoliate too often: Exfoliating too often can be damaging to the skin, as you may be damaging the cuticles, taking away the necessary protective layer of the pores. At that time, the sebaceous glands secrete more oil to compensate for moisture, and this will make your skin too dry, sometimes too oily. Sneezing with your hands: Don’t make the mistake of covering your mouth with your hands when sneezing is a good habit. After you sneeze, if you don’t wash your hands right away and use your hands with other objects, or other people, you are making the bacteria more spread. Spray perfume on underwear: Many people have the wrong habit of spraying perfume on their underwear so that the genital area is always fragrant. However, the chemicals in perfumes can disturb the pH of the vagina, increasing the risk of fungal infections, urinary tract infections or inflammation.

Keeping the nail polish on for too long: Keeping the nail polish on for too long can cause the nail polish’s pigments to seep into the nail’s outer layers, causing the nail to dry out. Experts also recommend leaving a week or two between manicures so that the nail can “breathe”. Do not wash your hands thoroughly: It is a fatal mistake to ignore your nails when washing your hands, as this will allow bacteria to build up under the fingernails, increasing the risk of spreading the bacteria through your diet. Clean your nails every day. Use your fingernails to open the lid of objects: You should stop the habit of using your fingernail to open the lid of water cans, tear the covers of objects, scratch phone cards, or anything else you could use tools to. finished instead of the nail. Washing dishes without wearing gloves: When soaked in water, nails will swell, leading to weak, brittle nails. Plus, the detergent can dry nails and skin on your hands. It is best to wear rubber gloves when washing dishes or doing jobs that have come in contact with water and other detergents. Cleaning without gloves: Just like washing dishes, cleaning without gloves can make your nails ugly, weak, and brittle. Alcohol-based cleaners are especially harmful to nails. Don’t protect your hands in winter: When the air gets dry and the temperature gets low, protect your nails and hands with warm gloves. In addition, you should also use hand cream to moisturize your hands. Don’t eat veggies: What you eat is reflected right through your fingernails. Iron-rich foods like eggs, spinach or red meat can help strengthen nails.

Increasing hand, foot and mouth cases in Hanoi

According to a report by the Department of Preventive Medicine (Ministry of Health), from the beginning of the year to the end of April 11, the whole country recorded 18,436 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease, of which 4 cases died in 3 provinces: Kien Giang, An Giang and Long An. Compared to the same period in 2020, the number of cases increased 4 times, increasing mainly in the South and locally in some provinces and cities such as Ho Chi Minh City, Dong Nai, Long An, Dong Thap. , An Giang. In Hanoi, from the beginning of 2021 up to now, the city has recorded 82 cases of hand, foot and mouth disease in 28 districts, towns.

Speaking at the meeting of the Steering Committee for Disease Control Covid-19 in Hanoi on the afternoon of February 12, Mr. Hoang Duc Hanh, Deputy Director of the Department of Health, said that hand, foot and mouth disease is a frequent epidemic in the area. Annually, Hanoi records from 1,000 to 3,000 cases. Recently, the number of cases of hand, foot and mouth disease tends to increase. According to the assessment, this disease can continue to increase in the coming time and mainly occurs in young people (under 5 years old accounts for more than 90%).

To proactively prevent hand, foot and mouth disease, the Department of Health has asked the People’s Committees of districts and towns to direct the Department of Education and Training to coordinate with the Health Center in implementing measures to prevent, fight hand, foot and mouth disease in schools. Specifically, to increase communication about preventive measures for teachers and students. At the same time, it is recommended that parents, when detecting a child with signs of illness, must notify the school and medical facility for timely measures to isolate treatment. Instruct the school on measures to treat the environment to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease such as cleaning classrooms, floors, tables, chairs, toys, learning tools … with soap or chloramine B according to regulations. .

In addition, strengthening the inspection and urging of educational institutions in the area, especially preschools, primary schools, and groups of children, and family kindergartens should seriously implement prevention and control measures. disease under the guidance of the health sector. Districts, districts and towns; Communes, wards and towns need to strengthen communication on disease prevention and control measures for the community such as environmental sanitation, personal hygiene, hand washing with soap, practice of clean eating, clean living and preservation. toys for children … so that people can understand and follow.

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According to the Department of Preventive Medicine, hand, foot and mouth disease in Vietnam is a year-round disease that spreads through the gastrointestinal tract and is found in almost 63 provinces and cities, often recording an increase in the number of cases from months 4 – 5 and September – October every year. Children are susceptible to infection because they are related to the practice of personal hygiene, inadequate environmental hygiene, especially hygiene skills for children, not yet washing their hands with soap regularly.

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According to a report from the Center for Disease Control in Ho Chi Minh City, the situation of hand, foot and mouth disease in the city tends to increase strongly. At the Center for Disease Control in Da Nang City, from the beginning of the year to April 2021, the number of cases of hand, foot and mouth disease across the city was more than 212, an increase of 2.5 times compared to the same period in 2020 to 92 shift. Similarly, the Center for Disease Control in Dak Lak province said, in the first three months of 2021, in the whole province, there were 250 cases of children suffering from hand, foot and mouth disease; in many cases, the child became seriously ill and there was one case of death.

Before that, the Ministry of Health had written about strengthening hand, foot and mouth disease prevention in the summer. To strengthen the prevention of hand, foot and mouth disease, in order to minimize the number of cases and deaths, and prevent the epidemic from spreading and prolonging, the Ministry of Health requests the People’s Committees of provinces and cities to be on duty. It is under the central government to strengthen appropriate health education and communication activities to the people about measures to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease, actively implement hygiene activities and improve health.

Specialists said, hand, foot and mouth disease is a disease that often occurs in young children, appearing in an annual cycle, that is, every year to a certain point, the number of children suffering from hand, foot and mouth disease. will be more. It is an acute contagious infection caused by a virus originating from the intestinal tract that spreads through the diet (the child’s saliva secretions), with the external manifestations of: a small rash on the palm of the hand, soles or mouth sores. Along with that, the child may have a mild fever, even a high fever.

The Ministry of Health suggested that the Education and Training sector strongly implement activities to prevent hand, foot and mouth disease in educational institutions, especially in kindergartens and kindergartens. To require educational institutions to have adequate means of hand washing, soap and have convenient locations to facilitate child care and child care to wash hands with soap; perform classroom cleaning, and clean the surfaces of study desks and toys every day with soap or common detergent. At the same time, to detect early cases of the disease at educational establishments, immediately notify the local health agency to organize the prompt examination, treatment and treatment of the epidemic.

The Health sector strengthens surveillance activities, early detection of outbreaks, and thoroughly handle the epidemic to avoid spreading on a large scale. Well organize the treatment division in hospitals, limit referral of patients within the treatment capacity in order to reduce overcrowding for higher level hospitals; dividing the flow of medical examination, collection, first aid and treatment of patients. For critically ill patients, death should be minimized. Implement well prevention of cross-infection in treatment facilities, especially prevention of cross-infection between hand, foot and mouth disease with measles, pneumonia and other respiratory infections.

The Ministry of Health also recommends that people and community take the following measures: Wash hands often with soap under running water several times a day; practice good eating and drinking hygiene; regularly clean surfaces and tools that are in contact every day; do not let children come into contact with sick people or suspected illnesses; using a hygienic toilet, the patient’s faeces and wastes must be collected and disposed of into the sanitary latrines; When detecting a child with signs of suspicion of the disease, it is necessary to bring the child to a doctor or immediately notify the nearest medical authority./.