There’s a possibility, however remote we might find ourselves in a Covid-19 quarantine situation. A workmate might end up testing positive for the virus. A family in our apartment block might develop the condition. Stocking up food for Covid-19 quarantine responsibly makes sense, because the shops could run low on some stocks.
Stocking up Food for Covid-19 Quarantine
We hope we never need to open our ‘pandemic stash box’. Therefore, we suggest laying in long-life dry goods we could donate to a charity when we are safely through. Experts suggest a fourteen-day supply that could see us through a quarantine period on the off-chance that happens.
At some point, we may possibly be in the middle of a pandemic, explains virologist Ian Mackay. However, our symptoms may not be severe although we should do what we can to stop the infection cycle. Prescription drugs, face masks, alcohol hand rub, and over-the-counter fever and pain medicines should be at the top of the list. Water, cooking oil, and long-life consumables should come next when stocking up food for Covid-19 quarantine, followed by a few luxuries perhaps.
Some Non-Consumable Items to Remember
With the basics in place, we should also lay in a supply of feminine hygiene products, toilet paper and tissues. And think broader including soaps, household cleaning products, and pet food if that applies. We’re not advising panicking and going on a hoarding spree though.
It’s just a matter of taking precautions, purchasing a two-week supply and packing it away somewhere safe. Amesh Adalja, a senior scholar at Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security advised Newsweek as follows. Quarantines may make it difficult to obtain certain items. Stocking up food for Covid-19 quarantine also makes sense because we avoid going out unnecessarily and stay safe at home.
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Preview Image: Dry Goods in a Pantry
