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CDC: COVID-19 Checklist for Individuals and Families

CDC: COVID-19 Checklist for Individuals and Families

Run this checklist to plan for and protect yourself and loved ones during a COVID-19 outbreak.
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Introduction:
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Record basic details
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Stay informed:
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Get up-to-date information
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Talk to your neighbors
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Create a list of local organizations
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Create an emergency contact list
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Prepare for possible illness:
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Consider higher risk household members
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Designate a room for quarantine
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Take everyday preventative steps:
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Wash your hands
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Avoid touching your face
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Stay home if you're sick
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Use a tissue when coughing
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Clean and disinfect objects/surfaces
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Make childcare preparations
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Watch for symptoms:
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Stay home if you develop symptoms
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Keep away from others who are sick
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Practice social distancing
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If someone in your home is sick:
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Continue to practice everyday preventive actions
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Keep the ill person in a separate room
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Follow recommended precautions
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[Conditional] Stay in contact with others
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Keep surfaces disinfected
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Avoid sharing personal items
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Stay informed
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Notify your work if your schedule needs to change
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Take care of your household member's emotional health
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Those at higher risk of severe illness:
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Stay home
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Stock up on medications and supplies
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Practice social distancing
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Practice good hand hygiene
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Children:
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Keep your children's school informed
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Keep track of school dismissals in your community
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Encourage social distancing amongst children and teens
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Sources:
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