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Taking Care of Someone at Home Covid 19

Taking Care of Someone at Home Covid 19

Niyati Thole554 20-Jul-2022

If you are caring for someone with COVID-19 at home or outside of medical care, follow this advice to protect yourself and others. Learn what to do if someone has symptoms of COVID-19, or if someone contracts the virus. You should also follow this information when caring for someone who tests positive but has no symptoms.

 * Note: Elderly people and people of any age with severe underlying diseases are at risk of developing more serious illnesses with COVID-19. People at high risk of serious illness should contact their doctor as soon as symptoms begin.

 Help

 It helps to meet basic needs

 Try to drink plenty of fluids to help patients rest. For most people, symptoms last for a few days and usually get better after a week. Find out if over-the-counter fever medications can help people feel better. Try to drink plenty of fluids to help patients rest. Help with grocery shopping, filling prescriptions, and other essentials. If possible, use a delivery service to deliver the goods. Take care of your pet and limit contact between the patient and your pet if possible. Pay attention to the warning sign

 Have your doctor's phone number ready. Use the CDC's self-assessment tools to make decisions about finding the right medical care. If the person is sick, call your doctor. For emergency medical care, call 911 to tell the dispatcher that the person has or may be infected with COVID-19. When you look at the ambulance

 Note the emergency warning sign of COVID-19 *. If someone shows any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical attention.

  •  Shortness of breath
  •  Persistent chest pain or pressure
  •  New mess
  •  You can't get up or you can't go on
  •  Light skin, gray or blue, lips or nail beds, depending on skin color
  •  * This list does not include all possible symptoms. Talk to your doctor if you have severe or other anxiety symptoms. Phone

 Call 911 or your nearest emergency room. Notify the operator that you are looking to care for someone who has or may be infected with COVID-19.

 Limit contacts

Sick people should isolate themselves

 Sick people should separate their homes from others. Learn when and how to break up.

 If possible, allow the sick person to use a separate bedroom and bathroom. If possible, keep patients in their 'room' or keep them away from others. Try to stay at least 6 feet away from the patient. Shared space: If you need to share a space, make sure the room is well ventilated. Open the windows for more air circulation. Improved ventilation helps remove respiratory droplets from the air. Avoid visiting. Avoid unnecessary visits to people who are at high risk of serious diseases. Caregivers must be quarantined

 Caregivers and those in close contact with people with Covid-19 should stay home, except in special circumstances. Learn when and how to quarantine.

 When it is safe to have a sick person

 Determining whether it is safe to be with others depends on the situation. See when a sick person can safely break home quarantine.

 Eat in separate rooms or areas

 Keep away: If possible, sick people should eat (or be cared for) in their room. Wash dishes and cutlery with gloves and hot water: Use gloves when handling dishes, cups/glasses, or cutlery used by sick people. Wash with warm soapy water or dishwasher. Wash your hands after removing gloves or handling used items. Avoid sharing your belongings

 Do not share: Do not share eating utensils, cups/glasses, cutlery, towels, bedding, or electronic devices (such as mobile phones) with sick people. When wearing a mask or gloves

 Normally, you do not need to wear a mask outdoors. Wear a mask if you are sick and need to be around others or if you are caring for someone who has Covid-19. The level of community COVID-19 where you live

 Wear a mask according to your taste, according to your risk level. intermediate

 If you are at risk of serious illness, talk to your healthcare provider about wearing a mask in public. If you live with someone at risk of serious illness or get together, wear masks together indoors. Top

 If you are over 2 years old, please wear a suitable mask in indoor public places.


An inquisitive individual with a great interest in the subjectivity of human experiences, behavior, and the complexity of the human mind. Enthusiased to learn, volunteer, and participate. Always driven by the motive to make a difference in the sphere of mental health - and normalize seeking help through a sensitive and empathetic approach

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