Covid-19 "Corona Virus" F.A.Q.
Covid-19 F.A.Q.
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What household items should I buy and how much will I need?
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Laundry detergent, sufficient for routine use for 8 weeks
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Dish soap
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Rubbing alcohol (2 bottles)
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Bleach (2 galon)
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Baby wipes
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Spray disinfectant (2 bottles)
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Thermometer (1)
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Bar Soap
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Facial Tissues (1 case)
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Toilet Tissue (12 rolls)
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Plastic kitchen utensils & paper plates
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Shelf-stable food supplies, e.g.
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Spaghetti
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Canned or bottled sauces
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Rice, quinoa
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Powdered milk or shelf-stable milk cartons
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Hard Cheese
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Crackers, bread
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Meat, Fish, Chicken to freeze
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Canned tuna, salmon
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Canned vegetables
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Perishables
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Canned/jars fruit preserves
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Fresh fruit & vegetables
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My work is still having us come in during the virus, even though there is a recommendation for self-isolation and many other places are switching to telecommuting. What should I do to protect myself
If you have contact with the public :
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Latex gloves (1 box)
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Facial masks (1 box)
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Sterile hand wipes
If you ARE NOT in contact with the public:
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Sterile hand wipes for your computer keyboard
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Latex gloves if you use common areas
I'm worried about going in for an appointment or emergency and possibly getting the virus while waiting in the waiting room. What can I do to protect myself?
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Social distancing is the best approach
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Get in and out quickly
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Minimize your dependence on emergency rooms or urgent centers
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Reschedule elective appointments or do what you can do on the telephone
Is hand sanitizer just as effective as washing your hands?
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No, wash your hands.
“I feel sick, but I don't know if it’s because I might have the flu or if it’s the Coronavirus” (CoVid-19). What should I do to go get myself tested?
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Influenza, adenovirus, rhinovirus is far more common than is Coronavirus-19.
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Many more people die of influenza every year than do with CoVid-19.
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If you test negative for CoVid-19, which is far and away from the most likely outcome of testing, it leaves many pathogens untested.
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Unless you have traditional Medicare, the commercial insurances do not pay for PCR testing of the ‘Respiratory Panel’ most useful for identifying an unknown pathogen. This testing can cost between $500 and $1500, out of pocket, if you can find a physician who can provide testing.