Understanding COVID-19
We found information to help you deal with this current, and possibly on-going situation, that affects all of us here at
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Symptoms ...
How it Spreads ...
Check this out daily accurate updates for the world, and for the U.S:
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
See this informative YouTube video (there are others too):
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=31&v=mOV1aBVYKGA&feature=emb_logo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=31&v=mOV1aBVYKGA&feature=emb_logo
Everyone (except the hospitalized):
We are supposed to stay home as much as possible. We are lucky at The Clearing that staying home is something we like to do!
We are supposed to stay home as much as possible. We are lucky at The Clearing that staying home is something we like to do!
If you believe you are well:
It's probably good to take a daily walk or a few outside in fresh air. Maybe walk your dog, if you have one, but don't let people pet your dog and do not pet theirs. Always allow at least 6 or 7 feet between you and other people.
Do NOT shake hands or elbow bump with others. Just nod hello and good-bye. This is true in our community or anywhere you may go.
Don't cough or sneeze or talk forcefully towards people, but turn your head. This is obviously extremely catchy!
Where ever you are, try not to touch anything. Don't even touch your own face! This virus lives on surfaces for 4 hours up to 5 days!
Wash your hands thoroughly and often with hot, soapy water, especially upon coming home. Then, use moisturizer, if you want.
If no soap is available where you are, use hand sanitizer or an alcohol wipe.
Use disinfectant wipes or sprays around the house on door knobs, light switches, phones, TV remote controls, toilet levers, kitchen appliance handles, microwave buttons, drawer pulls, ceiling fan pulls, house and car keys, computer keyboards and the mouse, and so on.
Use hot water in your dishwasher, but be sure your dishes can take it. Plastic ware melts!
If you hand wash dishes, use what hot water you can stand. Careful!
Use hot water in your laundry, except for dark or fragile clothes.
When you return home, use disinfectant wipes or spray on your purse (handles and bottom), bags, packages, shoes, etc. (Soap on hands.)
OK, bleach can kill germs, but it's VERY harsh, do not touch skin!
If you feel well, but are not quite sure you're well:
If you need something from the store, you can order it on-line or ask a relative or friend or neighbor to go get it for you. Make a list if it's more than 3 items. Don't go to the store with them, as it will only cause more people to be exposed!
Also keep in mind this gracious offer from one of our kind residents:
"If there are any residents here that can't, or don't want to, go out for groceries, supplies etc, please contact me.
I'd be happy to pick them up.
Hope this passes soon.
Stay safe and strong, Kim Marie Dominiak"
If you're not sure if you feel ill, but think you might be ill:
If you need help, call your doctor, call a hospital or clinic, or call 911.
Do not call any people such as relatives, friends, neighbors to take you there (only to notify them of your status if you feel you should) as you would likely spread it to them and make them sick too!
We do NOT want to spread this around. We want to end it.
* If anything seems like a health hazard in the commons areas of The Clearing, please contact First Choice at 727-785-8887.*
We all wish each other the best, and we know that this nightmare will be over and done eventually! We CAN beat this!!!
It's probably good to take a daily walk or a few outside in fresh air. Maybe walk your dog, if you have one, but don't let people pet your dog and do not pet theirs. Always allow at least 6 or 7 feet between you and other people.
Do NOT shake hands or elbow bump with others. Just nod hello and good-bye. This is true in our community or anywhere you may go.
Don't cough or sneeze or talk forcefully towards people, but turn your head. This is obviously extremely catchy!
Where ever you are, try not to touch anything. Don't even touch your own face! This virus lives on surfaces for 4 hours up to 5 days!
Wash your hands thoroughly and often with hot, soapy water, especially upon coming home. Then, use moisturizer, if you want.
If no soap is available where you are, use hand sanitizer or an alcohol wipe.
Use disinfectant wipes or sprays around the house on door knobs, light switches, phones, TV remote controls, toilet levers, kitchen appliance handles, microwave buttons, drawer pulls, ceiling fan pulls, house and car keys, computer keyboards and the mouse, and so on.
Use hot water in your dishwasher, but be sure your dishes can take it. Plastic ware melts!
If you hand wash dishes, use what hot water you can stand. Careful!
Use hot water in your laundry, except for dark or fragile clothes.
When you return home, use disinfectant wipes or spray on your purse (handles and bottom), bags, packages, shoes, etc. (Soap on hands.)
OK, bleach can kill germs, but it's VERY harsh, do not touch skin!
If you feel well, but are not quite sure you're well:
If you need something from the store, you can order it on-line or ask a relative or friend or neighbor to go get it for you. Make a list if it's more than 3 items. Don't go to the store with them, as it will only cause more people to be exposed!
Also keep in mind this gracious offer from one of our kind residents:
"If there are any residents here that can't, or don't want to, go out for groceries, supplies etc, please contact me.
I'd be happy to pick them up.
Hope this passes soon.
Stay safe and strong, Kim Marie Dominiak"
If you're not sure if you feel ill, but think you might be ill:
If you need help, call your doctor, call a hospital or clinic, or call 911.
Do not call any people such as relatives, friends, neighbors to take you there (only to notify them of your status if you feel you should) as you would likely spread it to them and make them sick too!
We do NOT want to spread this around. We want to end it.
* If anything seems like a health hazard in the commons areas of The Clearing, please contact First Choice at 727-785-8887.*
We all wish each other the best, and we know that this nightmare will be over and done eventually! We CAN beat this!!!