Instructions for caregivers

Instructions for caregivers:

If possible, choose only one family member to care for a sick person. Pregnant women and people with medical problems may want to avoid providing direct care if possible.

Try to maintain a distance of at least six (6) feet (two metres) between you and the sick person whenever possible.

When holding a small child who is sick, place their chin on your shoulder so they do not cough in your face.

Wash your hands frequently with warm water and pump soap or an alcohol-based hand rub before and after caring for the sick person.

Perform extra cleaning in frequently touched areas of the house (table tops, keyboards, door knobs, remote controls, telephones, light switches, etc).

Dishwashing and laundry can be done as usual.

Instructions for all household contacts:

Watch for symptoms that include: fever, cough, sore throat, sore muscles, joint pain,
weakness, tiredness, headache and sometimes diarrhea and vomiting.

Follow the instructions on this screen if you become ill.

Seek health care if the sick person:

Has underlying medical problems, is pregnant or had a baby in the past month, is very
overweight, is under five (5) years of age or is 65 years of age or older.

Seek emergency care if the sick person has symptoms of worsening illness.