1. This is a tough time for everyone, so here are a few good guidelines. Be prepared as much as you are able to the possibility of being isolated or in quarantine. Practice social distancing. DO NOT freak out if you have a cough or runny nose. Call your PCP, and discuss symptoms
2. that are NOT A LIFE THREAT. When everyone calls 911 for the sniffles, guess what happens to folks who really need EMS? Guess what happens to the hospitals? Do not be that guy or girl. We need to maintain the integrity of our healthcare system.
3. CALL 911 if you are experiencing a life threat such as respiratory distress. This is when you or grandma need the ambulance and the hospital. Lets save those flashy light woo woo rides for those that truly need them.
4. Self care. Fever? Tylenol. Cough? Dimetapp. You get where I’m going with this right? We need to do our best on our own. And if it becomes a life threat? 911.
5. Keep in touch by phone with your elders. They will appreciate the call, your mind will be put to rest, and both of you will appreciate not killing granny during the Coronapocalypse.
6. If you absolutely need to be out an about, keep clean. Virucidal wipes for surfaces, vigorous hand washing with soap. And don’t cough on folks. Not even as a joke. Glossary below.
7. Isolation-you have tested positive for the virus, you isolate yourself. Quarantine-you have had contact with someone who has tested positive for the virus & are waiting to see if you develop symptoms. Social distancing-something everyone can do to reduce risk of transmission.
8. In closing, I hope you are well, and remain so. Thank the bestest hugest most powerful government for your current situation. Specifically, thank them at the ballot box in November. Stay safe.
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