Pandemic Survival Guide: A Contagion Prevention Guide with Tips to Avoid Virus During a Quarantine. How to Face a State of Emergency and Create a Protection System for Any Epidemic Spread by Alton Max

Author:Alton, Max [Alton, Max]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Published: 2020-03-31T16:00:00+00:00

Chapter 7.

Protecting Yourself

Most private living quarters are relatively clean spaces relative to viral infection with the exception that other people who enter or even stand at the front door may be infected and bring the virus in with them—other family members, friends, delivery people, repair people, etc. After making any kind of physical contact with anyone who may be infected, it’s important to wash your hands as described above.

Avoid handling any item or object that has recently been touched by someone who may be infected. Wipe down any questionable packages with disinfectant before handling them, including items delivered by the postal service.

Shop online as much as possible to avoid crowds. Remember that anything you order may be touched by the hands of people who could be infected, including the delivery person. Wipe down the package before you open it, and if you believe the contents has been packed less than twenty-four hours before you received the package, wipe down the contents, too. For shopping that cannot be avoided, such as trips to the supermarket, try to shop at low-traffic times, such as immediately after the store opens or before it closes.

But…avoid home delivery of prepared foods or meals. People who cook, prepare, package, and deliver the food may be infected, and since there is often only a short time between preparation and consumption by the customer, the risk of being infected may be significant. To further lower your chance of catching a virus, prepare all your meals from packages or cans that you can be sure have not been exposed to other humans for at least one day.

Check for common air vents. Some apartments, townhouses, and other multi-family dwellings incorporate air vents that run between private living quarters. These vents are typically covered with metal grills and may be located in inconspicuous places in a corner, or near the ceiling or floor. If a neighbor is sick, take care to tape the vent over with plastic all the way around.

When caring for sick family member or friend, minimize close, face-to-face contact. Keep the ill person isolated in a separate room and have them use a separate bathroom, if circumstances allow. When holding sick children, place their chin on your shoulder so they will not sneeze or cough in your face. Use disposable surgical gloves when carrying for a sick person, or be sure to wash your hands after touching them and after handling their tissues or laundry. Periodically wipe down their living space and bathroom with disinfectant. Be sure that you don’t use their dishes or eating utensils without a proper washing, and be mindful keeping items like your toothbrush well-separated from theirs. If you sleep in the same bed, then make sure the sick person has their own pillow and that it stays separate from yours.

PROTECTING YOURSELF AT WORK

Research shows that, for a variety of reasons, most employees go to work when they’re sick or still recovering from an illness. This means that many of them are contagious. Viruses are often spread at work via coughing, sneezing, and touching contaminated objects.

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