Natural disasters

1. What natural disasters mostly affect our country and what are some of their consequences?

It all depends on the time we are in, Colombia has two seasons that prevail and they are the rainy season and the hot season.

• From January to date, 330 forest fires have been registered in five departments and 170 municipalities, as well as 16,821 hectares affected, reported the National Unit for Disaster Risk Management.

• The tragedy experienced by Mocoa, the capital of the department of Putumayo, due to the overflow of the Mocoa, Sangoyaco and Mulatos rivers, which so far has left 166 victims, more than 200 injured and countless homeless people, recalls once again the episodes that the country has experienced due to the force of nature.

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• Despite having only two seasons in Colombia, seasons such as dry seasons (December to January and July to August) and rainy seasons (April to May and October to November). different natural phenomena occur such as tornadoes, hurricanes, floods, landslides and droughts
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2 Pandemic: Covid-19. What did the experts tell people all over the world to do and not to do?

• Staying up to date with COVID-19 vaccinations
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• improve ventilation
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• Get a COVID-19 test if needed
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• Follow recommendations on what to do if you have been exposed to the virus
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• Stay home if you have suspected or confirmed COVID-19
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• Seek treatment if you have COVID-19 and are at high risk of severe illness
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• Avoid contact with people who have suspected or confirmed COVID-19

Recommendations

Rest, drink fluids, and use over-the-counter medicines to bring down a fever.

Wash your hands frequently.

Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing.

Wear the best-fitting mask that provides the best protection and is comfortable for you.

Stay home and keep away from other people

Thing that must not be done.

Attend events where there are crowds of people

touching your face after being on the street

Having physical contact without using precautionary measures