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The coronavirus pandemic has left the world in tatters. Schools are still shut, summer plans canceled, and everyone’s social life — limited to the virtual world. All these efforts are taken to curb the spread of this deadly virus.
We have all learned to live in the new normal. While adapting to the change is essential, it is also important that we don’t let our guard down, even if we are at home. As we all know, an ounce of prevention is better than a pound of cure.
In this post, we will discuss some tips you must follow when someone in your family starts experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. But before we move forward, here are some common symptoms of COVID-19, as discussed by WHO.
- Fever, dry cough, sore throat, tiredness.
- Body aches, nasal congestion, diarrhea, loss of taste, or smell.
- Headache, difficulty in breathing, shortness of breath.
Moving on. If you come across someone in your home who is experiencing any of the above symptoms;
Isolate Them
Your first step should be to isolate them from other members of your household. Assign them a separate room and insist they stay in that room for at least 14 days. Coronavirus symptoms may take 10 to 14 days to appear properly. Provide them with essential items at their doorstep. Wear a mask and gloves whenever you go to check on them.
Monitor their symptoms. Even if their condition improves in a day or two, don’t take any risks. In case it doesn’t, order a home saliva test kit. Make sure the test kit is authorized by the FDA.
If They Test Positive, Inform Others
Call a reliable doctor immediately if they test positive so that they can get the appropriate treatment. Also, inform everyone they met in the last 14 days to get tested. You should get it tested too.
Even if nobody else in your household has developed any symptoms, it’s wise to get them tested. The chances are likely you have been exposed to the virus too. Ambulnz and Rapid Reliable Testing have made it easier for everyone in New York to get easy access to at-home saliva test kits.
Perform A Deep Clean
Whether the other members of your family test positive or negative, it is essential that you sanitize all the surfaces — handles, doorknobs, floors, windows, and everything else with an alcohol-based disinfectant. Avoid touching anything in the sick person’s room. However, don’t avoid them. They may feel lonely, sick, and helpless.
Maintain social distancing while in their room, but do take some time out to chat with them, ask them how they feel and if they need anything.
Take Them To The Hospital
If the person you’re caring for seems to be getting sicker, rush them to the hospital. They may need immediate medical attention from an experienced professional. If it’s an emergency, call a registered, qualified ambulance service like Ambulnz. Don’t take any chances.
Don’t forget to carry extra tissues, face masks, gloves, and a spray sanitizer with you.
People are taking all sorts of precautions when stepping outside their homes, but it is still difficult to say for sure who has the virus and who doesn’t. If you are caring for someone who might have the virus, do not panic. Stay calm and assure them that everything is going to be okay, and follow the above-mentioned tips to ensure the spread is contained.
