Do you have a covid patient in your family and are you sharing your home with them? Often, complete isolation is not possible and you may find yourself in the same house as your parent, spouse, child, or anyone who has tested positive for COVID-19. Instaed of feeling overwhelmed and panicky, arm yourself with knowledge. We give you some simple advisory and do’s and don’t for caregivers. As per Dr Behram Pardiwala — Internal Medicine, Wockhardt Hospitals Mumbai Central, here is what you need to do and not do.
It is extremely important for all family members to wear a mask all the time in the house.
The patient’s clothes should be washed separately, but first soaked in disinfectant.
Disinfect common washrooms all the time, in case there is no provision for separate washrooms.
Dispose of patient’s disposable material in a separate yellow bag given for biohazard material.
Do not enter the COVID patient’s room, as it is proven to be more of an airborne disease than a contact-based disease.
If any of your family members are infected do not interact with people and do not go out of your home.
Sanitze and wash hands with soap and water before preparing meals or eating meals. Make sure the patient’s utensils are separate and they are cleaned thoroughly.
Drink plenty of fluids and drink enough water.
Avoid alcohol as this will make you more dehydrated. The study also states that people with COVID-19 are prone to liver damage, which can be worsened by drinking alcohol.
Get plenty of rest. Avoid any strenuous activity while you are unwell.
The infected person should stay in a room. If this is not possible, maintain a 1-meter distance from them. The person who is sick and another member of the house should wear a medical mask.
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