A Learning in Time Saves Lives

I knew about COVID-19 precautions but didn’t take them seriously. With my frequent trips for farm supplies, I constantly worried about bringing the virus home. PSI India volunteer helped me understand the importance of safety precautions for corona including proper handwashing with soap. Now, my family washes hands regularly, and we have all been vaccinated to stay safe.

That is why the conversation with the PSI India Volunteer was all the more revealing – not only did his knowledge about transmission of COVID-19 increase, he was convinced that following desired preventive behavior like maintaining social distance, using masks, and hand washing frequently, etc. More importantly, Vijay Sekhar came to realise that the best way to keep himself and his family safe was hand washing using soap, not just hand washing with water. Following the discussion with the PSI India Volunteer, everyone in his family practices hand washing with soap several times a day, especially if they have travelled outside their home. As an added precaution, all his family members have also got themselves vaccinated.