April 2020

Page 4 VOLUME 121 | ISSUE 127 | APRIL 2020 Established by H.H. Dr. Syedna  Environment Wellness & Lifestyle Monthly Newsletter Mohammed Burhanuddin (RA)   in 1992  Result of analysis by Indian Council of Medical Research Based on 96,264 tests as of 6 April. The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruption to many people across cities, towns and villages, affecting things like livelihood and regular access to food. And with transport also being hit during the national lock-down, millions of migrant workers have started their journey from various cities across India towards their home, on foot. To help bring respite to people during this difficult time, Google Maps recently added a new feature that indicates the locations of food shelters and night shelters in cities across India. To make the feature super handy for people, Google is working closely with state and central government authorities to surface the locations of these relief centers. So far, a total of 30 cities have been covered and people can now find these locations on Google Maps, Google Search and Google Assistant. All that you need to do is, type in search - ‘Food shelters in ’ or ‘Night shelters in ’ in any city. The feature is also soon going to be available in Hindi where users would be able to put queries in hindi. The same queries can also be searched on a KaiOS Device in addition to Google Assistant and Google Maps. Other Indian languages will also be a part of the features in the coming weeks. Recycled Paper Used Recycled Paper Used BURHANI FOUNDATION (INDIA)  Amatullah Manzil, 65 Bazargate Street,  Fort, Mumbai‐1.  Phone:     22678480 / 22634326  Youtube:   Burhani Foundation India Channel  Website: burhanifoundationindia.org  Facebook: Burhani‐Foundation‐India  Email:      [email protected]    Twitter:      BFI_environment                   [email protected]  Instagram: burhani.foundation 

Page 2 Page 3 India’s administrative and healthcare system has managed to slow Since health care workers are facing shortages and need masks to treat coronavirus down and contain the spread of the infection vis-à-vis other global patients, purchase of surgical masks or N95 respirators is to be avoided. Note that, cities, for a country of its size and dense population. However, with face covering is recommended but not mandatory and homemade masks are not a reports of lockdown violations making the news, considerable substitute for social distancing and staying in. But if you want to make a mask, here challenges still persist. There is a chance of a second wave of are step-by-step instructions. You will need : cases hitting the masses. 1. 2 pieces of tight-weave cotton fabric, 9 x 6 inches (per mask) 2. 4 strips of fabric, 2 x 16 inches (for ties) Testing, tracing, isolation and quarantine over the next few weeks is to be followed and 3. Ruler dedicated hospital facilities need to be running on full preparedness. 4. Sewing machine OR needle and thread Among other updates : 5. Pencil or marker  $1 billion was sanctioned to India by the World Bank for a Covid-19 Emergency 6. Scissors 7. A handful of sewing pins Response measures. 8. Iron  Trains and domestic flights are planning to resume after April 14, sticking to the Make your mask initial exit date.  Resumption of international flights will be considered on a case-by-case basis. 1. Cut your fabric into two 9 x 6-inch rectangles. Place them on top of each other. The planning for the next 2 months will strongly depend on our response, Government and citizenry alike. There is still an opportunity to stop the pandemic from reaching 2. On the top edge of the 9-inch side, pin or mark a 2-inch opening. Sew the edges proportions seen in regions like New York. on either side of where you pinned or marked the opening. You'll need that 2-inch The following actions remain critical to effectively fight the pandemic at this stage: opening to turn the mask right side out. 1. Practice safety measures 2. Seek medical care immediately in case of doubt 3. Sew the other three sides of the mask shut, too. 3. Donate money for food for the less fortunate and for health kits for those working 4. Turn the mask right side out through the 2-inch opening you on the frontlines left on the top. Then, press the mask with an iron to get rid of 4. Keep food and water outside for animals wrinkles. 5. Reduce water usage 6. Meditate to combat anxiety, fear and nervousness 5. Line your ruler up vertically along the 6-inch side of the mask. 7. Be optimistic Starting at the 1.5-inch line, pin where you'll sew your pleats 8. Do a basic exercise routine for at least 10 minutes daily down the side. These pleats help the mask stretch. 9. Shut the lights off when not required 6. Pin again at the 2-, 3-, 3.5-, 4.5- and 5-inch lines. We cannot expect the government to help if society at large does not do its part. 7. Bring the pin at the 1.5-inch line down to the 2-inch line, and Recycled Paper Used voila, you've made a pleat! Repeat with the 3-inch to the 3.5- Recycled Paper Used inch and the 4.5-inch to the 5-inch line. Pin your new pleats, and repeat on the other side. 8. Sew the sides of your mask up so the pleats are laid flat. 9. To make mask ties, cut four strips of fabric, 2 inches wide by 16 inches long. Fold twice and sew them lengthwise. 10. Sew the ties around the perimeter of the mask to finish.