Washington DC – In light of the recent news that Covid-19 have been declared a global pandemic; the Sikh American Legal Defense and Education Fund (SALDEF), encourages everyone to follow guidelines put out by their local government and the Center for Disease Control (CDC). If you are planning on traveling abroad or have family visiting please refer to the State Department’s travel warnings.
It is important that we as a community come together to make sure everyone has access to accurate information as well as support. Make sure to follow certain protective measures and share them with friends and family. They include:
- Clean your hands often
- Avoid close contact
- Stay home if you are sick
- Cover coughs and sneezes
- Wear a facemask if you are sick
- Clean and Disinfect
READ: Steps to Prevent Illness
Please be advised, older adults and people who have severe underlying chronic medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness. Please consult with your health care provider about additional steps you may be able to take to protect yourself.
SALDEF will be postponing all our upcoming events until further notice from the Center for Disease Control. We encourage others to also consider postponing events and gatherings. If Gurdwaras have online capability it would be advisable for people to stay home and attend virtually. If your Gurdwara does not have online capability please contact SALDEF.
Health Resources:
CDC Health Guideline
International Travel
North American Sikh Medical and Dental Recommendations
North American Sikh Medical and Dental Recommendations in Punjabi
Follow these accounts on Twitter for updates:
@cdcgov
@travelgov
CONTACT:
Gujari Singh, SALDEF Communications Director
Gujari@SALDEF.org |
