Prepare Your Family

How to prepare your family members

Here are the few tips you can use to prepare your family members in case there is an outbreak of COVID-19 in your locality.

• Find out local information related to COVID-19 and local trends of suspects and positive cases.
• Know the symptoms and emergency warning signs
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  Isolate at home if you are sick

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  Call the nearest healthcare provider before visiting

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  Restrict movements in public place

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  Restrict visitors

• Know the additional measures to take for Individuals who are at higher risk of getting affected by coronaviruses and in vulnerable conditions.
• Take preventive measures like staying at home when sick, frequent handwashing, respiratory etiquette, clean frequently touched surfaces more often.
• Plan for household items, medicines, and medical supplies in case of illness in the household or disruption in daily activities due to the outbreak of COVID-19 in your locality. You should stock up on supplies of medical prescription, over the counter medications, food items, and other necessities for at least 2 weeks.
• Find out the ways to communicate with relatives, friends, and colleagues.
• Establish plans to telework, childcare needs, and how to adapt to the cancellation of events and shut down of shops.
• Get complete knowledge of emergency operation plans for schools/workplaces of family members.