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COVID-19 Next Steps March 23, 2020

NEXT STEPS… Are you PREPARED?

Now that COVID-19 is in your community…

Make a plan for if you get sick:

  • Call your doctor about checking for symptoms that might be COVID-19.
  • Stay in touch with others by phone or e-mail. You might need to ask for help from friends, family, neighbors, community health workers, etc. if you become sick.
  • Seek out a “buddy” who will check on and help care for you if you become sick.
  • Have an emergency contact list.
  • Have a list of your daily medication and time of day you take them, so a caregiver will be able to help you if you get sick.
  • Determine who can provide you with care if your caregiver gets sick.

Make sure you have enough supplies:

  • Contact your doctor to ask about getting extra medications (at least a 30-day supply) to have on hand in case there is an outbreak of COVID-19 in your community and you need to stay home for a few weeks.
  • If you cannot pick up extra medications, consider using mail-order.
  • Be sure you have over-the-counter medicines and medical supplies (e.g., tissues) to treat fever and other symptoms. Many older adults will be able to recover from COVID-19 at home.
  • Have enough household items and groceries so that you will be comfortable staying home for a few weeks, consider using grocery delivery.

Continue to take everyday steps to stay healthy: wash your hands often, do not touch your face, avoid sick people and crowds, and disinfect surfaces.

For more Information:  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/retirement/checklist.html

The information provided was taken from the CDC website provided above on March 23, 2020.

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