April 08, 2020
Coronavirus
Disease 2019 (COVID-19) – Information from the CDC
Household
Checklist
As a family, you can
plan and make decisions now that will protect you and your family during a COVID-19
outbreak.
Stay informed and in touch
- Get up-to-date
information about local COVID-19 activity from public health officials
- Ask your neighbors what
their plan includes.
- Create a list of local
organizations you and your household can contact in case you need access to
information, healthcare services, support, and resources.
- Create an emergency
contact list including family, friends, neighbors, carpool drivers, healthcare
providers, teachers, employers, the local public health department, and other community
resources.
Prepare for possible illness
Take everyday preventive steps
- Wash your hands
frequently
- Avoid touching your
eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are
sick.
- Cover your cough or
sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces Be
prepared if your child’s school or childcare facility is temporarily dismissed
or for potential changes at your workplace.
Watch for symptoms
- Stay home and speak to
your healthcare provider if you develop any of these symptoms:
- If you develop emergency
warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately
- Emergency warning signs
include*:
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion or inability to arouse
*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult
your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.
- Keep away from others
who are sick
- Limit close contact with
others as much as possible (about 6 feet)
If someone in your home is sick
- Continue to practice everyday preventive actions
- Keep the ill person in a
separate room from others in the household
- If caring for a sick household member, follow recommended precautions and monitor
your own health
- Keep surfaces
disinfected
- Avoid sharing personal
items
- If you become sick, stay
in contact with others by phone or email
- Stay informed about the
local outbreak situation
- Notify your work if your
schedule needs to change
- Take care of the emotional health of your household members, including
yourself
Those at higher risk of severe illness
Take additional
precautions for those at higher risk, particularly older adults and those who
have severe underlying health conditions.
- Consider staying at home
and away from crowds
- Make sure you have
access to several weeks of medications and supplies in case you need to stay
home
- When you go out in
public, keep away from others who are sick and limit close contact with others
- Practice good hand
hygiene
Children
- Notify your child’s
school if your child becomes sick with COVID-19
- Keep track of school
dismissals in your community
- Discourage children and
teens from gathering in other public places