Ways to prepare for COVID-19 Quarantine

Here is how you should prepare yourself for a possible quarantine.

The widespread of Coronavirus in China and Italy has led the government of many countries to take strict actions, one of them being quarantine measure. Many schools and offices have shifted to the virtual mode of communication for the time being and those with weaker immunity are being advised to stay at home. While India has imposed a month-long ban on international travel. 

Source: The Economic Times

Apart from quarantine, social distancing and isolation are less extreme steps being taken to contain the Corona Virus. 

Under the given circumstances, it is best if you know what you can expect from a quarantine situation. Here is how you should prepare yourself. 

Stock up basic food items 

If you are under quarantine or avoiding close contact with people to reduce your chances of contracting infection, make sure you have enough food items stocked up in your pantry. tea, coffee, bread, toilet paper, body wash, shampoo, etc are a few products that you should have at home. 

Make sure you have basic kitchen essentials 

It is important to enough items used in the kitchen regularly. Buy oil, salt, pepper, spices, soup powder, snacks, and dry fruits in bulk. 

Make necessary arrangements for work from home setup 

If you have been instructed to work from home, make sure you have the right setup available to manage your work. Coordinate meeting schedules accordingly and inform people if you will be unavailable during a certain part of your day. 

Consider getting a flu shot 

While it will not save you from contracting COVID-19, getting a flu shot will be beneficial for you as it will keep your immunity from weakening. 

Here are some key points to help you deal with a quarantine situation. If you need medical assistance, try speaking to your health provider if it’s not an emergency. Try workout routines at home if you are used to staying active.