//HOW TO BE READY IN CASE YOU CATCH COVID-19

WHAT IS SELF-ISOLATING?

Fortunately, most people who get COVID-19 will have only a mild illness and should recover at home. If you have been asked to self-isolate at home, you should:

• Stay at home for 14 days.

• Not go to work.

• Not leave your home to go anywhere, except for medical care. • Not have visitors to your home; rather keep in touch with your family, friends and colleagues by phone, email and/or social media.

• Ask family or friends to help get/buy things you need such as

groceries or medicines.

“It is most important that you follow these instructions otherwise you may well spread the virus in the community,” she emphasises.

STOCKING UP FOR SELF-ISOLATION

Bartlett says you should stock up with items you will need if you have to be in self-isolation at home for the period of 14 days. Things you should make sure you have an adequate supply of beforehand include your chronic medicines, paracetamol, throat spray, toiletries, and of course sufficient non-perishable foods.

“Those who have contracted the virus should take care to monitor their symptoms carefully.This is particularly important for individuals who are at greater risk of developing a serious disease.You should call your doctor if your symptoms are getting worse, your symptoms have not improved after seven days, or if you have any symptoms that are concerning to you.

WHAT IS A COVID-19 EMERGENCY?

“It is also important to be ready in case of an emergency due to Covid-19 infection. One way you can do this is by making a list of important things such as your doctor’s telephone number, the contact details of the nearest, or preferred, hospital and emergency service, your medical scheme details, and a list of the chronic medicines you are taking. Keep this list to hand and give a copy to the person who will help you if your illness suddenly becomes worse.”

So what exactly are the signs of a possible Covid-19 emergency? Bartlett says that these warning signs may include: • Trouble breathing

• Chest pain or pressure in your chest that does not go away • Coughing up blood

• Becoming confused

• Severe sleepiness (inability to wake or stay awake)

• Blue lips or face

“Should you develop any of these warning signs, you or a member of your household should call your nearest hospital or emergency services immediately and notify them that you have a confirmed case of Covid-19 disease. Avoid taking public transport to the hospital – either use private transport, preferably with windows rolled down, or call emergency services for an ambulance if required. And you should always, of course, wear a face mask if you travel to seek medical care,” she advises.

“While we may not always be able to control every aspect of our lives during a global pandemic, we can take action to ensure that we are as empowered as possible in the event that we do get ill and have to spend time in self-isolation, or be hospitalised. A bit of planning can go a long way to not only keeping us all safer but also provides us with a greater sense of control over these unusual and unprecedented circumstances in which we find ourselves at this time,” concludes Bartlett.

FROM COLA CANS TO CHASSIS

Research by Jaguar Land Rover has revealed how an innovative recycling process could upcycle aluminium waste from drinks cans, bottle tops and end-of-life vehicles into the premium cars of the future and reduce production CO2 emissions by up to 26%.

The REALITY aluminium project is a key part of Jaguar Land Rover’s Destination Zero mission to reduce carbon emissions and its ambition to make societies safer and environments cleaner through relentless innovation. Engineers were able to use the recycled aluminium parts and mix them with a lower amount of primary aluminium to form a new and tested prototype alloy, comparable to the existing Jaguar Land Rover grade and quality. Aluminium is one of the most widely recycled materials in the world and can be melted down and reformed repeatedly without losing quality. Postconsumer recycled aluminium appears in everyday goods such as drinks cans, aerosols, foil food trays and bottle tops, but is not widely used for high-end applications such as automotive manufacturing.

By recovering the high-quality automotive-grade aluminium used to manufacture vehicles, Jaguar Land Rover can re-use the premium properties as part of a blend, reducing the need for virgin aluminium in vehicle production, and helping to reduce environmental impact.

Jaguar Land Rover has already reduced its global operating CO2 emissions per vehicle by 50.7% since 2007 and remains committed to an ongoing decarbonisation process. Click here for more information. of committing numerous traffic offences while driving but does not include the violence of road rage. So, while you may believe your driving is harmless because you do not threaten someone with violence, it is still very dangerous and can result in a crash. Next time you get behind the wheel, ask yourself if you are guilty of any of the below behaviours,” says Herbert.

• Speeding even when the circumstances make this dangerous or difficult to do because the other drivers around you are driving at a much slower pace.

• Driving too close to the car in front of you and pressurising the driver

to move out of your way rather than moving around them yourself. • Dangerous lane changes and weaving in and out of traffic that necessitates taking risks such as squeezing into small gaps or by cutting other drivers off.

• Purposefully blocking or cutting off other drivers because they

annoyed you in traffic.

• Slowing down suddenly to discourage or “punish” someone for

tailgating you.

• Flashing drivers or forcing others to drive in a way that places them

under strain.

Aggressive driving can change to road rage very quickly, especially when you are dealing with other stress in your life. “If you have been guilty of any of these behaviours on the road, take a moment to calm down before you have any regrets,” says Herbert.