My dad is tested positive along with me and expected him to be back to home from hospital in 4 days meantime I am in home qurantine ; so do I need to move out somewhere upon his return or I can still stay safe in same house with him by following qurantine
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In your case, home isolation and routine care can be taken.
Kindly follow the below guidelines:
1. Physical distancing of atleast 6 meters. Preferably the sick individual should have a separate room.
2. indoor mask use. Preferably a double mask (surgical mask on top of a N95 mask) should be used.
3. strict hand hygiene. Hands should be thoroughly washed with soap and water for at least 30 seconds. An alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 70% alcohol can be used.
Symptomatic management:
1. Hydration. Patient should have at least 4 to 6 glasses of water everyday.
2. Anti-pyretics can be given under the supervision of a healthcare professional.
3. Multivitamins and Zinc can be given.
4. Stay in contact with treating physician.
5. Monitor temperature and oxygen saturation (by applying a SpO2 probe to fingers).
Seek immediate medical attention if:
1. Difficulty in breathing
2. High grade fever/severe cough, particularly if lasting for more than five days
3. Consider hospital admission if:
1. Age more than 60 years.
2. Cardiovascular disease, hypertension.
3. Any lung disease
4. Any kidney/liver disease
5. History of stroke or any brain disease.
6. Obesity.
Health Tips
Follow COVID appropriate behavior.
1. Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 70% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
2. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
3. Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
4. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
5. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. Maintain at least 1 meter (3 feet) distance between yourself and other people, particularly those who are coughing, sneezing and have a fever.
6. Wear cloth face coverings such as a mask in public settings, especially where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain.
7. Ensure regular hand washing with soap and potable water after touching animals and animal products
8. Avoid touching eyes, nose or mouth with hands; Avoid contact with sick animals or spoiled animal products.
9. Strictly avoid any contact with other animals in the market (e.g., stray cats and dogs, rodents, birds, bats).
10. Avoid contact with potentially contaminated animal waste or fluids on the soil or structures of shops and market facilities.
11. Avoid consumption of raw or undercooked animal products: Handle raw meat, milk or animal organs with care, to avoid cross-contamination with uncooked foods, as per good food safety practices.
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1)Keep your hands clean and away from your face. Frequently wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after being in close contact or in the same room as the sick person. If soap and water aren't available, use a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol. Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth.
2)Wear a face mask. If you need to be in the same room with the person who is ill and he or she isn't able to wear a face mask, wear a face mask. Stay at least 6 feet (2 meters) away from the ill person. Don't touch or handle your mask while you are using it. If your mask gets wet or dirty, replace it with a clean, dry mask. Throw away the used mask and wash your hands.
3)Clean your home frequently. Every day, use household cleaning sprays or wipes to clean surfaces that are often touched, including counters, tabletops and doorknobs. Avoid cleaning the sick person's separate room and bathroom. Set aside bedding and utensils for the sick person only to use.
4)Be careful with laundry. Don't shake dirty laundry. Use regular detergent to wash the sick person's laundry. Use the warmest setting you can. Wash your hands after putting clothes in the dryer. Thoroughly dry clothes. If you are handling clothing that has been soiled by the sick person, wear disposable gloves and keep the items away from your body. Wash your hands after removing the gloves. Place dirty gloves and masks in a waste bin with a lid in the sick person's room. Clean and disinfect clothes hampers and wash your hands afterward.
5)Be careful with dishes. Wear gloves when handling dishes, cups or utensils used by the sick person. Wash the items with soap and hot water or in the dishwasher. Clean your hands after taking off the gloves or handling used items.
6)Avoid direct contact with the sick person's bodily fluids. Wear disposable gloves and a face mask when providing oral and respiratory care and when handling stool, urine or other waste. Wash your hands before and after removing your gloves and mask. Don't reuse your mask or gloves.
7)Avoid having unnecessary visitors in your home. Don't allow visitors until the sick person has completely recovered and has no signs or symptoms of COVID-19.
Next Steps
Take prophylaxis tab. limcee, Vit D3, tab. zincovit, steam inhalation.For further assistance consult me
Yes you can stay in same home just follow advice of discharge card which will be self isolation, tab limcee, zinc, multivitamin. Plenty of oral fluids, protein rich diet.
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