Google Doodle urges us to stay home to save lives

With the number of coronavirus having crossed the 1 million mark, the need for awareness about the pandemic and its prevention is even more important. Google, too, has joined the crusade to do its bit in helping for the cause by using one of its most interactive features, the Google Doodle.
What is the Google Doodle?
The Google Doodle is an initiative by Google which allows it to change its iconic logo on the search bar to represent landmark things that took place on that day.The doodle’s, most of the times, are in retrospective or to mark the celebration of a particular day. Viewers can know more about the theme of the day’s by clicking on it. With the coronavirus pandemic having taken over the world, it was only fair that Google use its feature and reach to give important information about the pandemic.
What does the Doodle say today?
The Google Doodle, today, April 4, reminds everyone that the only way to fight the current pandemic is to stay indoors and not step out. Strict practice of social distancing which has been enforced by countrywide lockdowns across the globe are the only way to overcome the pandemic. The doodle is titled ‘Stay home, Save lives: Help stop coronavirus’ shows each of the letters confined to their houses and practicing social distancing like everybody else should. The doodle also gives you some ideas on how to spend the lockdown period. You could be spending time reading like ‘G’ is or connecting with your friends like the other ‘G’ and ‘E’. The doodle, when clicked on, redirects you to a search page with all the relevant information of the pandemic from the prevention measures, news updates and the current statistics.
Precautions to take during the pandemic
The World Health Organisation has issued the following basic precautions that everyone should follow during this time to prevent any further spread of the pandemic.
· Wash your hands for at least 20 seconds and do this often throughout the course of the day
· Cough or sneeze into the fold of your elbow or a tissue instead into your fist
· Avoid touching your face, mouth or eyes as much as you can
· Avoid close contact with anyone who is ill
· Practice strict social distancing and stay indoors as often as you can
· Visit the doctor if you start any of the symptoms which include fever, dry cough and breathlessness.
Medical professional urge everyone not to panic and follow these guidelines to save themselves from catching the disease and preventing further spread of the pandemic.