By vgreene, 16 March, 2020 Call ahead before visiting doctor; for medical appointments, pts should call health care provider and tell them they have or may have COVID-19 (to ensure office can take steps to prevent others from being infected or exposed)
By vgreene, 16 March, 2020 Limit contact w/ pets and animals; when possible, have another member of household care for animals; if sick w/ COVID-19, avoid contact w/ pet, incl petting, snuggling, being kissed/licked, and sharing food; if animal contact can’t be avoided, wash hands
By vgreene, 16 March, 2020 Separate self from others; as much as possible, stay in specific room away from others; use separate bathroom if available
By vgreene, 16 March, 2020 Stay home except to get medical care; mildly ill pts are able to isolate at home; restrict activities outside of home; don’t go to work, school, or public areas; avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing, taxis
By vgreene, 16 March, 2020 Children need not wear facemasks if they are healthy; only those w/ sx of illness or are providing case to ill people should wear masks
By vgreene, 16 March, 2020 Encourage the following to protect children from COVID-19 infxn: clean hands often w/ soap and water or alcohol-based hand sanitizer; avoid sick people; clean/disinfect high-touch surfaces; launder items, including washable toys