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(CNN) - With the coronavirus pandemic, we spend as much time as possible at home, but there are certain essential exits that we will have to do, such as going to the supermarket or to the pharmacy. We have a guide with tips to avoid bringing the virus home. Here you can download it in PDF to print and share with your family and friends.
Note: Covid-19 recommendations may change as authorities learn more about the pandemic, so be aware of recommendations from national and local health authorities and the CDC, and consult with your doctor.
Plan
- Designate a person to make the outings and thus limit your street exposures.
- Set up a disinfection station, that is, an area outside your home or in a seldom used room where you can disinfect packaged food.
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When you leave
- Keep a distance of at least 6 feet (1.82 meters) from others.
- Clean the handles and handles of grocery baskets or trolleys before you start shopping.
- It is not necessary to wear gloves or a mask; but wash your hands frequently while you are on the street and avoid touching your face.
When you come back
- Take off the clothes you wore if you were away for 30 minutes or more.
- Wash your hands with soap and water for 20 seconds.
- Disinfect takeout boxes and packaged foods at your sanitizing station.
- Wash fruits and vegetables well before putting them in the kitchen.
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Disinfects
- Disinfect everything you touch: door knobs, light switches, keys, telephone, keyboards, remote controls, etc.
- Use disinfectants approved by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - these include Clorox disinfectant wipes and certain Lysol sprays - and leave surfaces wet for 3-5 minutes.
Deliveries
- Ask the delivery people to deliver the orders at the door or in an area of your housing complex.
- If you must open the door, keep a distance of 6 feet (1.82 meters).
- Pay and tip over the internet whenever possible.
- After picking up the mail from the mailbox, wash your hands
Laundry
- Wash clothes, towels and sheets regularly in the hottest possible temperature.
- Disinfect your laundry basket, or put a lining on it that you can remove.
- Do not shake dirty clothes to avoid spreading the virus in the air.
Visits
- You should not receive visitors at the moment.
- If you have to accommodate a family member or friend, avoid the common areas of the house as much as possible.
- If they have to enter the common areas of the house, ask them to stay 6 feet (1.82 meters) away.
If someone gets sick at home
- Consult with the doctor.
- Isolate that person or people in another room and ask them to use a separate bathroom.
- Disinfects surfaces that are touched frequently on a daily basis.
- Avoid sharing things with them.
- Wear gloves when doing laundry.
- Wash your hands often.
- Ask them to wear a mask if they have one.
Supplies you need
- EPA-approved disinfectants.
- If you don't have disinfectants, make a bleach solution:
- mix 4 teaspoons of bleach per liter of water
- or use a 70% alcohol solution
- Clothes detergent
- Garbage bags
- Prescription drugs (you can order them by mail)
- Canned foods: fruits, vegetables, legumes
- Dry products: breads, pasta, nut butters
- Frozen foods: meats, vegetables, fruits
Pets
- Supervise your pet when it is in the patio or garden of your house, if you have it.
- You can play with them outside, but stay away from other humans.
- If you are sick, ask someone you live with to take care of the pet while you recover.
- If you have to take care of him when he's sick, wash your hands often.
Sources:
- Dr. Leana Wen, former Baltimore City Health Commissioner and professor of emergency and public health at George Washington University.
- Dr. Koushik Kasanagottu, a resident physician at John Hopkins Bayview Medical Center in Baltimore, Maryland, who is one of thousands of doctors caring for coronavirus patients.
- Dr. Richard Kuhn, virologist, director of the Purdue Institute for Inflammation, Immunology, and Infectious Diseases, and editor-in-chief of the journal "Virology."
