Srinagar: Jammu and Kashmir Government on Monday urged people to get engaged in family discussions, try to connect with loved ones on phone if they are far from them besides advised them exercises and carrying small activities at home to reduce boredom amid ongoing lockdown against the spread of coronavirus.
“During Covid-19 outbreak all of us should take some extra time and care for ourselves. …Spending quality time with family and get involved in family discussions while staying home during this period will help reduce anxiety and distress,” reads a government statement.
“Try to connect with your family members and loved ones through Phone call or video call if they stay far from you.”
It urged people to get engage in recreational activities like solving puzzles, playing some board games, listening to music, reading etc to reduce boredom.
“It is important to be physically active. Simple stretching exercises, Yoga postures, walking indoors or meditation will be beneficial not only your physical health but also mental health,” it said, adding, “Keep yourself busy in doing small activities at home to reduce boredom like gardening, cleaning and cooking etc.”
The government also urged people to stay indoors, strictly implement social distancing measures, disclose recent travel history to COVID-19 affected countries and report any contact with Covid-19 positive case.
