Introduction
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, many cities are taking extra precautions to protect their citizens. Recently, a major city announced a “high alert” level of COVID, meaning that the risk of infection is higher than usual. To help protect yourself and your family, it’s important to make smart food choices. Eating the right foods can help boost your immune system and reduce your risk of infection. In this article, we’ll discuss some of the best foods to eat during this time of heightened risk, as well as some foods to avoid.
This Major City Just Announced “High Alert” Level of COVID — Eat This Not That
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to spread, many cities and states are taking extra precautions to protect their citizens. Recently, a major city announced a “high alert” level of COVID-19, meaning that the risk of infection is higher than usual. In response to this, it’s important to take extra precautions to protect yourself and your family.
One of the best ways to protect yourself is to be mindful of what you eat. Eating healthy, nutritious foods can help boost your immune system and keep you healthy. Here are some tips for eating healthy during a “high alert” level of COVID-19:
- Choose fresh fruits and vegetables over processed foods.
- Opt for lean proteins like fish, chicken, and beans.
- Limit your intake of sugar and saturated fats.
- Drink plenty of water to stay hydrated.
It’s also important to be mindful of where you’re getting your food from. Avoid eating at restaurants or other public places where you could be exposed to the virus. Instead, opt for takeout or delivery from restaurants that are following safety protocols. You can also look for grocery stores that offer contactless delivery or curbside pickup.
By following these tips, you can help protect yourself and your family from the virus. Eating healthy, nutritious foods can help boost your immune system and keep you healthy during this “high alert” level of COVID-19.
COVID-19 cases in New York City have reached a “high alert” level, health officials warn. “New York City has transitioned to a high COVID alert level, meaning now is the time to double down on protecting ourselves and each other by making choices that can keep our friends, neighbors, relatives and coworkers from getting sick,” says Health Commissioner Dr. Ashwin Vasan. Read on—and to ensure your health and the health of others, don’t miss these Sure Signs You’ve Already Had COVID.
At this point, masks are being recommended but not mandated. “We are not at the point of mandating masks,” says Mayor Adams. “We are not at the point of doing anything other than urging New Yorkers, while you are indoors in large settings, social settings, wear your masks.”
“If there comes a time that our hospitals are in a state of emergency, or we’re trending that way, and my doctors that run the hospitals tell me this is what we need to do, I’m going to listen to them,” says Mayor Adams.
“We recommend that everyone age 2 and older wear a well-fitting mask in all public indoor settings, including at school and early childhood education (ECE) programs, even if not required,” reads a letter from The Department of Education sent to families. “Encourage your child to wear a mask while at school or ECE program and when gathering with friends. Your child’s school has masks available.”
“All masks should cover the nose and the mouth and rest snugly above the nose, below the mouth, and on the sides of the face. Higher-quality masks, such as KN95 and KF94 masks and N95 respirators, can offer an additional layer of protection,” Vasan wrote in an advisory. “Wearing a cloth mask over a disposable mask and knotting the ear loops to tighten masks are additional techniques to improve fit and protection.”
“We’re not at the point of doing anything other than urging New Yorkers while you’re indoors in large set-in social settings,” says Mayor Adams. “We’re not going to panic. We’re going to continue to be prepared.”
Follow the public health fundamentals and help end this pandemic, no matter where you live—get vaccinated or boosted ASAP; if you live in an area with low vaccination rates, wear an N95 face mask, don’t travel, social distance, avoid large crowds, don’t go indoors with people you’re not sheltering with (especially in bars), practice good hand hygiene, and to protect your life and the lives of others, don’t visit any of these 35 Places You’re Most Likely to Catch COVID.
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