Topic: What to prepare if you need to isolate at home? (Read 142 times)

Although many countries do not have COVID-19 case, the world epidemic is still very complicated, the potential risk is still great, we must be prepared that the epidemic will last

i think the thread comes late because we are already in Lockdown now and already prepared for everything we need to have and done(though of course not all has)

but thanks anyway for the thread because at least in some other country that has no lockdown untiil now can use this as their references.

Don't forget about social distancing if you are going to talk with anyone. Others forget about that reminder because they're too confident that they are not affected.

But safety first.

And if you don't have to go out, don't go out.

If you are on a 14-day segregation at home due to Covid-19, the first thing to do is: Don't panic

Talk to family members about how to take care of each other. Talk to your neighbor about situation where your family need emergency or special event so they can provide timely support.
Check out food supplie, home drink and "shipping" services in case you can't get out.

Be prepared to work remotely.
Be prepared with medical record, epidemiological record, or at least the medical record of all family member.
Have a separate room ready to isolate the sick from the rest of the family.

Food and water
According CDC, it is advisable to prepare food for the whole family for at least 3 day. However, it still depend on the governments of each region of that country.
You may not be able to reach the store, so you may run out of food, it is important to have more supplies.

Medicine
Prepare important medication in advance, such as diabete medication, blood pressure. There is a possibility that the medicine supply may be disrupted, causing a shortage. Also, do not forget about pain killer or stomach medicine.
This is the right thing to do, whether there is an epidemic or not.

Regularly wipe surface such as kitchen, bathroom faucet, table, light switches, doorknob,  many time a day. ...etc
One of the best way to protect yourself from Covid-19 or other flu is to wash your hand. Washing your hand regularly and properly, as well as avoiding touching your face, eyes and nose, are an effective way.

Also, if you are sneezing "freely" or covering your hand, it is a mistake. Cover with your elbow when sneezing or using dry paper, to ensure that you do not spread the virus to the air and surfaces.