We are sharing the stages of preparing for a Covid-19 outbreak in our community as recommended by CDC. This would be where there were two or more cases of the infection in our neighborhood, which could be an apartment block. This could lead in turn to voluntary sheltering, or compulsory isolation. Part 2 of a strategy for Covid-safety at home involves preparing for that eventuality, however remote that may seem.
Practice Ahead During Part 2 of a Strategy for Covid-Safety at Home
Experience in deeply-affected areas has taught us basic self-protection measures are not as easy to implement as they may seem. That because they run counter to normal household practice, and our social instincts during Covid 19.
1… Avoid close contact with strangers and people who are ill
2… Get out of the habit of shaking hands, hugging and kissing anyone
3… Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your inside elbow
4… Clean regularly contacted surfaces thoroughly with soap and water
5… This includes tables, chairs, light switches, door handles etc
6… Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water for 20 seconds
7… A quick wipe with a sanitizer is not as effective as those measures
Create a recovery room where a family member can rest if they show symptoms or fall ill. This should include a small table for taking meals, and ideally a separate bathroom and toilet.
Make Provision for Being Isolated from the Outside World
Part 2 of a strategy for Covid-safety at home also addresses being physically separated from our community. Register online with food and medication providers who will deliver to your doorstep with a confirmed order. Speak to your employer about their strategies too. Will you be able to work from home?
The kids’ education is very, very important because we do not want them to miss a school year. Research their schools’ emergency plans. How will continuing education work, and will student meals continue. Do we need to download special software … will we need a printer and paper?
Related
Plan for a Covid Community Outbreak Part 1
World Health Advice for People in Isolation
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