We are faced with tough choices when a special person in our lives falls ill with a Covid-19 infection. The health service may have no more beds available, or perhaps you decide to quarantine together instead of separating. In either case, you go about caring for a loved one with Covid virus as if they had the flu except you must be more careful.
Precautions When Caring for a Loved One with Covid-19 Virus
Try to avoid sharing living space as much as possible. Ideally have separate bedrooms and bathrooms. Ensure shared spaces have good air flow so contagious particles leave the air and fall to ground sooner.
Wash your hands often in soap and water for 20 seconds at a time. This may be safer than an alcohol-based sanitizer because you cover the whole surface. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth when caring for a loved one with Covid-19 virus unless you washed hands recently.
Extra Precautions You Should Take If You Possibly Can
You and your loved one should both wear face masks and dispose of them afterwards. If you run out of stock, and can’t get more keep six feet apart at all times and don’t touch your face.
The virus thrives in blood, stool, or body fluids, such as saliva, sputum, nasal mucus, vomit, and urine. Dispose of your face protection as soon as you leave the room. Wash your hands thoroughly, immediately afterwards.
The virus lives longer on smooth, shiny surfaces for up to three days. Use separate sets of household items including cups, dishes, drinking glasses, eating utensils, towels, etc. Wash these items in soap and water immediately after use.
Clean all ‘high touch’ surfaces often with a cleaning spray, or disinfecting wipe when caring for a loved one with Covid virus. Dispose of any potentially infected items scrupulously. Wash your hands as often as you think about it.
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