Ten Basic Things You
Can Do To Help Stop The Spread
- Stay at home. Only go out for necessities. Limit
trips. What does this mean? While we cannot possibly outline everything that
may be considered a necessity, here are a few examples:
A. Food- Buy food you can prepare
at home. Buy enough to last a week. Do not make trips to the store daily. Make
a list. Plan meals ahead. Not only will this help to stop the spread but it
will also save you money now and in the future as you develop new habits as
well as give you the opportunity to eat healthier which will also strengthen
your immune system.
B. Medicine- It is recommended that
you do not let medicines get critically low. Pharmacies and doctors will work
with you to insure you get your needed medications. If you need medicine to
keep you healthy go to your pharmacy.
C. Work- Many of you do work in
what are being called essential jobs. If there is any option for you to work
from home, do so. If you must continue to go to work be sure to use the
precautions in this document to insure the safety of everyone.
D. Any other necessary things- What
does that mean? This is where you have to take time to make a decision. Ask
yourself these questions before making that trip out: Do I really need this or
do I just want this? Is there another option to get this done that I can do
without going out? Is this worth taking the chance of contracting or spreading
the virus or possibly dying for? If you ask yourselves these questions and
honestly determine you need to get out then do so.
- Avoid touching your face! The 3 main entry
points are the eyes, nose and mouth. By avoiding touching your face you reduce
the risk of spread from your hands.
- Wash your hands! It has been determined that
soap and water kills this virus. Wash for at least 20 seconds making sure to
clean all areas of your hands and wrists. Keep fingernails short and clean.
- Stay the recommended 6 feet away from others if
you must be out.
- Pay
attention to what you touch and how you touch it. Limiting the use of your hands
while touching objects such a door knobs will decrease the surface area you
expose yourself to. Use two fingers instead of your entire hand. Sanitize or
wash your hands after touching surfaces.
- If you feel sick and/or have a temperature stay
home! Even if you have a legitimate reason for getting out, don’t. Have
groceries, medicine, etc delivered and dropped off outside your door.
It is not worth the chance of spreading the
virus if you have it. Even if it is not the virus, if you are sick your immune
system is already taxed and that makes you more susceptible to contracting the
virus.
- If you are sick and need to see a doctor please
call first. Do not show up to the ER or Clinic unannounced. They will give you
directions on what you need to do when you call.
- If you need emergency services please stay on
the line and answer all questions honesty. This will allow responders to give
you the best possible care while protecting you and themselves from a possible
exposure.
- Slow down and think before you act. These basic
things are not a part of our normal lives and will require a conscious effort
to follow.
- This list is not all inclusive but serves to
offer some basic suggestions to help Slow the Spread. A positive outcome
depends primarily on the steps you as an individual take to prevent the spread!
We can get through this together!
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