Get your household ready for COVID-19

As a family, you can plan and make decisions now that will protect you and your family.

Stay informed and in touch

• Get up-to-date information about local COVID-19 activity from public health officials.
• 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

• Consider members of the household who may have an increased risk for severe illness.
• Choose a room in your house that can be used to separate sick household members from others.

Those at higher risk for severe illness

• Take additional precautions for those at higher risk for severe illness, particularly older adults and those of any age who have severe underlying health conditions.

Take everyday preventative actions

• Wash your hands frequently.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Stay at least 6 feet (about 2 arms’ length) from other people.
• 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.
• Wear a cloth face cover when you go out in public.

Pets in the household

• Treat pets as you would other human family members – do not let pets interact with people outside the household.

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Source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention