To the question of What do I do if a family member has symptoms or tests positive for Covid-19?, The federal government of Mexico gave the following recommendations.
- Wear gloves and mask.
- Use chlorine solution.
- Clean high-touch surfaces like handles, tables, desks, countertops, phones, keyboards, and bathrooms daily.
- Store cleaning supplies (brush, grass, sponge, cloth) in a bag.
- Throw mask and gloves into a garbage can with a lid.
- Wash your hands after throwing away the mask and gloves.
What do I do if a family member has symptoms or tests positive for Covid-19?
- Preferably assign an exclusive bathroom for the patient.
- If this is not possible, disinfect with chlorine solution every time you use it.
- You must have exclusive towels and personal hygiene accessories.
What do I do if a family member has symptoms or tests positive for Covid-19?
About the Covid-19 patient’s clothing:
- Put it in a separate cloth or plastic bag.
- Wash it with hot water preferably, soap and bleach or another disinfectant.
- Dry it at high temperatures (sun or dryer).
- Throw mask or respiratory fluid waste into a covered trash can.
What do I do if a family member has symptoms or tests positive for Covid-19?
- Try to keep the patient in their room as long as possible.
- When you enter the patient’s room you always have to wear a mask.
- The patient always has to wear a mask when people are around or when leaving their room.
- Use the cell phone and social networks as means of communication.
- Support him and don’t isolate him emotionally.