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Covid: what to do if someone is sick at home?

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Daniella Durán Arciniegas

Covid: what to do if someone is sick at home?
The Covid 19 leaves thousands of infections around the world every day and preventing its spread is in our hands, so here at Siu Esencias Florales we tell you what to do and how to act if we believe there is a possible infection or a member of the household has been diagnosed with the disease.

Carry out a true isolation

Isolation is the best option to prevent transmission of the virus, which is why a rigorous preventive isolation must be carried out, making sure to set aside a room only for that person. We know that not all of us have the same housing conditions, so it is preferable to arrange shifts with schedules, so that this person has the spaces of the house such as the kitchen or the bathroom and thus avoid contact with others. If spaces must be shared with a person diagnosed with Covid, the best thing is to wear a face mask inside the house and change it every eight hours.

Use your own utensils

As far as possible, set aside personal items for the person who has the illness and mark those utensils with their name, such as spoons, plates, glasses or mugs, and in this way avoid confusing them with other items shared by family members.

Leave the food in the same place

Food, to be sure, has not been classified as a source of infection. However, in this case we must leave and pick up the food in the same place and on a surface that is easy to clean.

Shower daily

The most advisable thing is to shower daily, thus preventing the virus from surviving on any surface or part of the body, especially in the hair and beard for those who have one.

Wash your hands constantly

Local authorities have stressed it since the beginning of the pandemic, “constant hand washing with plenty of water and soap weakens the virus”. Due to the physiology of Covid, which has an outer layer of fat, these two elements (water and soap) reduce its strength on the surfaces of the skin.

Keep the air flowing throughout the house

The use of all sources of air is essential in a situation like this; we must help ourselves by opening doors and windows, especially where the patient with Coronavirus stays, contributing to air circulation in that area.

Wash clothes every three days.

The sick person's clothes, such as garments and bed linen, should be washed at least every three days, preventing the virus from remaining in the environment where it can possibly reproduce. Do not share garments such as jackets, tops or others; remember that everything is a warning sign and we cannot let our guard down.

If you are the one sick with Covid, keep in mind:

In addition to keeping the previous recommendations in mind, always monitor your breathing, especially if you feel short of breath or your breathing rhythm changes. Temperature is essential; if you see that the thermometer has been above 38° for three days or more, report to your Health Promoting Entity or go to the emergency room, it may be a warning sign for your health.

Eat well and stay hydrated

Eat properly, consume real food, that is, all foods that were alive such as fruits, vegetables, and especially avoid cow's milk derivatives, ultra-processed foods, fried foods or fast food. Drink plenty of water and natural juices low in sugar, since, as with other illnesses, the body does not react well when glucose is high.

Strengthen your defenses

The immune system is our main battleground, so it is important to care for it, maintain it and strengthen it with the help of healthy eating, natural products and Flower Essences, which contribute to this great protector keeping you safe. https://siuesencias.com/producto/esencia-floral-protection/

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