With our healthcare system being stretched and the increase of asymptomatic Covid-19 patients, home quarantine is becoming a common occurrence but what should you do when you are instructed to quarantine at home or if you are the caregiver?
Here are 5 things that the World Health Organization (WHO) advises:
- Isolate
The key is to prevent any further infection, thus the patient has to be isolated in a room to themselves. If this is not possible, then a section of the house has to be designated for this person only. Limit their movement in the house and always keep a 1-metre distance. - Ventilate
Clean & fresh airflow is important so, ensure adequate air circulation by opening windows of the room or part of the house where the patient is. - Appoint
There should only be 1 appointed mature person in the house as caregiver to the patient. It is imperative that this person be healthy and have no underlying medical conditions. - Mask-Up
Both patient and caregiver must put on their masks and face shields when interacting with each other. The caregiver must wash their hands immediately after each interaction. - Personalize
It is highly advised that the patient should have their own personalized eating & drinking utensils as well as beddings and towels. No one should share any items with the patient.
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