Previously, WHO had warned that gaming addiction is a medical condition. However, just recently, WHO issued a statement highlighting the importance of gaming in protecting human health amid the Covid-19 pandemic. As the Covid-19 pandemic continues to evolve globally, staying at home is the best way to protect one’s health and that of their families. WHO also wants to emphasize this to all member countries and people around the world.
Therefore, for the sake of global safety and health during the Covid-19 pandemic, WHO has called on everyone to play “active games” alongside other activities to protect health and boost immunity at home. This announcement was posted on WHO’s official Twitter account, recommending that everyone should spend 30 minutes each day exercising, including online workouts, dancing to music, playing active games, and jumping rope…
Thus, amid the Covid-19 pandemic, WHO also demonstrates the importance of gaming in protecting human health. Among various active games, Ring Fit Adventure on the Switch is arguably the optimal choice at this time, and this game is currently sold out in many countries around the world.
Perhaps, gamers around the world are the ones feeling “proud” with this announcement from WHO as it recognizes gaming in health protection. Of course, gaming in moderation and following guidelines while staying indoors is indeed the right way to protect oneself and family. Don’t be like the “elderly gamer” mentioned in the article below who was “caught” wandering outside to catch Pokemon during the Covid-19 pandemic.
The case of the 77-year-old gamer mentioned above serves as a cautionary tale for everyone, emphasizing the need to protect one’s health during these dangerous and complicated times of the pandemic.
