Measures to Take About Early Symptoms of COVID-19

by | Jul 31, 2020 | Face Masks

If you think that you or your child display the common signs and symptoms of COVID-19 even if they are mild, here are the things that you need to take: 

For mild early symptoms: 

  • Disinfect and clean surfaces frequently like tables, bathroom surfaces, keyboards, phones, remote controls, counters, doorknobs, and more.  
  • If you’re sharing a house with others, refrain from sharing your personal things and make sure to keep separate bedding, towels, eating utensils, dishes, cups, and even glasses. 
  • Do not touch your mouth, nose, and eyes without washing your hands. 
  • Cover your mouth with a tissue as you sneeze or cough, then wash hands with water and soap for approximately 20 seconds.  
  • Follow the guidelines from your local health department.  
  • Always wear a face mask if you get out of your house and run some errands. If you don’t have one, you can always buy bulk face masks here.  
  • Pay attention to your symptoms and contact the doctor if needed. 
  • Take OTC flu and cold medicine to somehow ease symptoms.  
  • Stay hydrated by drinking lots of water. 
  • Get adequate rest. 
  • Stay indoors, unless you see for medical help. 
  • Isolate yourself at home and separate from others within your home. 

If you experience the early symptoms of coronavirus, you have to keep on following the guidelines above and isolate yourself for 14 days, even if you start to feel better and healthy.  

Ways to take care of somebody with early COVID-19 symptoms 

If you plan to take care of a person who has coronavirus infection early symptoms, they must guarantee to adhere to the following guidelines to protect the care recipient and yourself as well.  

  • Guarantee great air ventilation to minimize chances of contracting the virus 
  • Use a separate bathroom and bedroom from the care receiver 
  • Disinfect and clean surfaces every day 
  • Wear disposable gloves and wash the dirty laundry of the care recipient 
  • Monitor your own health for symptoms of COVI-19. 
  • Wash cloth face masks every after using it. 
  • Monitor signs and symptoms and search for signs that they may require extra medical help 
  • Give the care receiver with OTC medications if needed 
  • Take care for any pets 
  • Help with prescriptions, groceries, and other requirements 
  • Keep them hydrated 
  • Help the care receiver to follow the instructions from their healthcare provider 

The person who provides care must guarantee that they restrict contact, as much as they can, with the individual that they are helping to take care of. Also, the carer must always wear a face mask if they are near the sick person and wear gloves when they come into contact with their bodily fluids, stool, or blood.  

When the receiver of the care is having difficulty breathing easily, they have to always wear face masks especially if the caretaker is close. Also, thoroughly washing hands for approximately 20 seconds with water and soap is important for the carer, which should always be practiced. If you want more updates about COVID-19, make sure to regularly visit our page from now on.