Coronavirus is wreaking havoc all over the world. Thesecond wave of coronavirus has proved to be more dangerous and infectious.Several states in India have gone under a lockdown or stricter covidrestrictions to stop the chain of novel coronavirus in the country.
Administrations are urging people to stay inside theirhomes and follow Covid norms. However, people are forced to go outside forbasic necessities like vegetables, milk, and grocery. In such conditions, thereis always a risk of contracting the virus. The research report of FloridaUniversity claims that around 18% of Covid patients are infecting theirfamilies. Amid these critical conditions, America’s Center for Disease Controland Prevention has issued guidelines to prevent the spread of Covid.
Home Delivery-While receiving a home delivery, make surethe delivery person is wearing a mask, and if not then don’t accept thepackage. Discard outer packaging and sanitize the items. Also, don’t forget tosanitize or wash your hands.
Grocery Shopping-Make a list of the grocery items youneed. Wear disposable gloves along with the mask and maintain social distancingat shops. Payment should be done via the online method. Also, choose the timingwisely, go shopping when the shops are least crowded.
Wash vegetables and fruits and other packaged items.Sanitize your mobile phone with an alcohol-based solution. If possible take abath after returning home, otherwise sanitize yourself, and wash your clothes.Avoid shopping for unnecessary items.
Home Service- Before inviting any service provider like aplumber or electrician inside the house; ask them to follow covid norms. Makesure they are wearing a mask and check their temperature. Isolate the elders orill people inside a room before the service provider pays a visit. Maintain adistance of 6 feet and insist on cashless payment/ online payment. Sanitizeyour home after the service provider leaves.
Visiting doctor/hospital- First contact doctor via phoneor email and communicate necessary precautions. Inform the doctor in advance ifyou are showing symptoms for Covid19. Keep wearing a mask during your visit andavoid touching your face, eyes, nose, or mouth and unnecessary surfaces. Ifpossible then also avoid using public or hospital restrooms. Maintain 6 feetdistance and insist on cashless and touchless payment. Follow the doctor’sadvice and take prescribed drugs.