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Someone with
COVID-19
Only one person
should provide care
That person should ideally be
symptom -free and healthy
Provide symptom
treatment.
Make sure the sick person receives
plenty of liquids and rests. Some
over-the-counter medications may
help with symptoms.
Keep your
environment
clean.
Sanitize any surface the
infected individual may have
come into contact with, and
use alcohol -based products.
Know
emergency
warning signs.
Immediately seek medical
attention if the individual
has trouble breathing,
bluish lips, confusion,
and/or pressure on the
chest.
For more info: cdc.gov
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When caring for a member of your
household who has tested positive
for COVID-19 or who has symptoms,
it is important to protect yourself
from the virus and know how to help
them recover.
Create a separate
living space.
If possible, have the sick
individual use a separate
bathroom and sleep in a
separate room from other
members of the
household.
Take precautions when caring
for them.
Have the sick person wear
a mask when interacting
with you, but if that is not
possible, you should wear
one while in the same
room as them.
Know when to end
home isolation.
They can leave home isolation if
1. They did not get tested but have no
fever for 72 hours, other symptoms
have improved, and at least 7 days
have passed since initial symptoms.
or
2. They had a test and don't have a
fever, other symptoms have improved,
and they've received two negative
tests in a row, 24 hours apart.
We are in this together,
Watertown.