Immediate and Practical tips on preparing for the spread of the Coronavirus ( COVID-19)

16 February 2021

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By Francisca Kartono, DO, FAOCD

As an ultimate optimist, I have never been one to occupy myself with doomsday scenarios. But in light of the recent developments around the worldwide spread of COVID-19, I am obligated to be ultra-prepared and exercise the ultimate caution in helping prevent any further potential spread of this disease. Even though as a relatively young and healthy adult I do not have a high chance of becoming severely ill from this coronavirus, I will help my community ( and the world) the most by not participating in the spread. I think we should all prepare for the worst, and compulsively clean our environment, because our neighbors, patients, family members and those around us need us to.

Who is most at risk for getting very sick with this virus:

What can we do to prevent spread of viruses in general :

When should you call your doctor and stay home or go to the Emergency Room (ER) when you are ill:

Have a household plan of action:

Even though the virus is not at our doorstep in Michigan, don’t wait to prepare until it is too late. The best way to help our society is to be prepared so that in the case of exposure, we can contain it as quickly as possible by isolating the infection and getting ourselves better. If we are well equipped for isolation, we will not need to venture outside when sick and expose or put others at risk.

Talk to your doctor via phone if you suspect you may have symptoms of the coronavirus. Your doctor can guide you in managing your situation, and a lot can be done via telephone to avoid transmission of the disease. Ask your doctor if testing for COVID-19 is appropriate and together you can alert the state and local health departments for more guidance. Put on a face mask if you are venturing into a clinical setting with symptoms.

For additional information about coronavirus or COVID-19 infection, please refer to the CDC’s website : https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

For more information and guidance from the WHO regarding the COVID-19 outbreak, please check : https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

For more local developments and Michigan updates on coronavirus cases , please visit: https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019

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