What to do if You’re Living With Someone Who Might Have Coronavirus?
At home with someone who has Coronavirus
If you’re stuck at home with someone who has COVID-19 symptoms or you think they might be infected, your coronavirus concerns double. But, you should not stress about it or panic. The chances are that such a thing might happen to many of us. You can do a lot to protect yourself and others, so don’t worry. You should know that there are ways to reduce the risks for your family, roommates, or yourself to get infected. Staying at home will solve most of the issues. Being more cautious and compassionate will make everyone understand that we’re not alone, and we must fight together. Living with someone who has COVID-19 If you live with someone who shows any signs of COVID-19, you should prepare for everything. The CDC (the Center for Disease, Control and Prevention) stated that most people who get mildly ill with the new type of coronavirus must recover at home. People who experience mild symptoms don’t usually get to be tested for COVID-19. If they visited high-risk countries or been in contact with confirmed coronavirus patients, they must be tested. Take care while fighting the COVID-19 Doctors and experts share a lot of information and advice for those who have mild symptoms of COVID-19, and for those who will take care of them. They recommend managing everything with calm and extra attention. The following information will guide you to make the best decisions and take care of yourself and your close ones. Remember that you can always call your health care provider if something seems too wrong or if the symptoms turn to be more severe. Distance yourself as much as possible First, don’t panic. Taking care of a close one with COVID-19 and mild symptoms can be done at home, as well. Your first action should be self-isolation for the ill person until he or she recovers. You must limit the spread of the infection immediately Separate from himself/herself The CDC stated that the sick person must stay in a single room. The rest of the family should stay away from him/her. Such a thing means that you will have to use a different bathroom, if it’s possible, and sleep in separate rooms. Also, you must limit the rooms the sick person can access. Practice extra hygiene As mentioned above, the sick person must stay in a single room. But, if you’re responsible for feeding him/her, you’ll have to come into contact with them. You must always wear a mask and disposable gloves. Stay six feet away from him/her. Wash your hands and face carefully. After the sick person ate, you need to be extremely careful when cleaning the dishes. Wash them in hot soap and water. You must rinse them in bleach, too. Use a hand sanitizer of almost 60% alcohol after you wash the dishes. Offer treatment The sick person must drink lots of fluids. You must offer him/her still water, ionized water or electrolyte-filled liquids. Over-the-counter medicines are needed, too. They help to decrease the mild symptoms. For example, you can offer Tylenol for fever, and vitamin C, and zinc as immune system boosters. For most of the sick persons, symptoms could last a couple of days, and they might get better after a week, as the CDC explained. Also, you must keep in touch with your health care provider about the sick person’s status. Sanitize the house The high-touch surfaces such as counters, doorknobs, or tabletops must be sanitized regularly, 2-3 times/day, or evermore if the sick person touched them. The CDC recommends to use wipes or cleaning sprays/products that you usually use. Be careful with the laundry. Wear disposable gloves while you’re doing laundry and keep the dirty items away from you. Wash your hands immediately after you remove the gloves Cheer up the sick person You shouldn’t let the ill person feel sad or worried. There are many ways to make your sick close one feel like part of your daily activities, even if he/she can’t leave their room. Talk through messages, try video calls, and send them inspiring and funny pictures. Tell them how significant they are to you, even if you can stay close to them. Conclusion The coronavirus outbreak concerns everybody. Social distancing can be tough, but it’s the only way we can survive right now. Understanding how significant this thing is will make you more compassionate and courageous. If you feel like fighting alone, remember that other billions of people struggle, too. Any signs of COVID-19 symptoms might scare you. But remember, mild symptoms can be treated at home. If if it’s about your or a loved one, you must be careful and take lots of decisions that will positively influence their/your life. Stay at home and be responsible! Read the full article