Epidemics are frightening, as what is happening now with the COVID-19 situation. You are on edge that you will get sick, and you are afraid to do anything at all. It is true that you are the safest at home which is why people are being told to stay at home right now. However, it is not realistic since you do have errands to run in order to get necessities such as groceries or medication.
However, just because an epidemic is happening does not mean you will get sick. That is as long as you take the safety precautions which are mentioned below. There are 10 ways you can stay safe during any scary time with sickness going around as it is.
#10 – If You Are Sick, Stay Home
If you are already showing symptoms of any illness, you need to stay home in order to stop the spread of a virus. This means if you live alone but you need groceries, take advantage of having the groceries delivered online. And if you need to run out to the pharmacy, some do deliver or hire someone to deliver it to you. This also means if you have a sick family member, make sure they stay at home. If you are healthy, you will need to run the errands for them.
#9 – Make Sure Your Food Is Properly Cooked
If you have meat or eggs, in particular, you need to make sure that they are cookies thoroughly and properly. These foods raw can be a host to many serious microbes that can get you very sick. Wash your hands well with soap after handling the raw food as well.
#8 – Start Medicating Right Away
If you have allergies or asthma, in particular, you will want to start medicating before any type of symptoms occur. This will help prevent any illness from coming on. Talk to your doctor about what to do as far as this goes.
#7 – Sterilize Everything You Touch
When you go out, you are bringing in many germs and your items are also going to be affected. Therefore, the best thing to do is to sanitize everything you have such as your cell phone, your keyboard, your bags, and everything. That will keep the germs at bay.
#6 – Stay Away From Wild Animals
Wild animals carry so many diseases, and the same goes for farm animals. They carry what are known as zoonotic diseases that can easily be transferred in many ways. Biting is one but even if they live in the area you are walking in, you can catch it. Keep your pets away as well. This is especially the case during a pandemic.
#5 – Make Sure Towels Are Cleaned Right Away
It is easy to forget to wash a towel that you have been using over and over again. In fact, in order to keep your towels cleaned, you need to throw them into the wash every 48 to 72 hours in hot water with bleach. If you don’t clean your towels regularly, then you are not keeping safe from illnesses.
#4 – Drink That Water
It is highly important to stay hydrated during an epidemic or at all times. Proper hydration keeps your circulation going, and flushes out toxins in your system. Drink anywhere from 6 to 10 glasses of water a day.
#3 – It Is A Good Idea To Stock Up On Food And Other Supplies
When there is an epidemic, you want to leave the home as little as possible. This means you will want to go grocery shopping once a week. This means to stock up on non-perishables (or perishables if they can be frozen), and supplies. However, try not to hoard. Save supplies for others. They are in the same boat as you.
#2 – Wear Gloves When You Are Out
When you are out shopping, always wear disposable gloves. This way, you will be protected from germs. When you take your gloves off when you are done, do so carefully so you do not touch the sides of the gloves that have been in contact with the germs.
#1 – Wash Your Hands After Taking Your Gloves Off Properly
How often are you washing your hands? You need to do so each time you come home from running an errand and after you have taken off your gloves (no point in doing so before putting them on). Wash your hands with soap and water, lather it up, and wash it for 20 seconds minimum, and dry your hands well.
If you practice these 10 things, then the odds are strongly in your favor that you will stay safe. Stay safe and healthy.
