How do you best care for someone who either seems to have or definitely has the new coronavirus, all while trying not to get it yourself—and also looking after your mental health? Here are tips to think about.
to hospitals. If you don’t already have surgical masks, it’s not remotely easy to find them right now. Even if you. If you, say, brought the sick person breakfast while wearing a mask, you should technically wear a different one to bring them lunch.
In that case, Dr. Meyer says, using something like a scarf or shirt to cover your nose and mouth is better than nothing. Staying on top of laundry is also very important when someone you’re caring for is sick with COVID-19. “Because SARS-CoV-2 lives on inanimate objects, it is important to thoroughly clean all clothing and bedding,” Dr. Meyer explains. “Caregivers may want to use gloves while handling soiled laundry or dirty dishes, but where these are not available, good handwashing is an acceptable alternative. If the laundry is visibly soiled, wear gloves and/or practice good handwashing.”6.
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