Don?t Stockpile: What to Buy for Home Quarantine During Coronavirus
Instead of panicking or stockpiling supplies, here's everything you need to buy during the coronavirus shelter-in-place period.
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As the number of coronavirus cases increase around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to profoundly reshape daily lives and habits. If you?ve spent any time on social media, you?ve likely seen people in the U.S. and around the world ?panic buying? in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, but it?s critical to remember that being prepared doesn?t equate to stockpiling or hoarding.
During the coronavirus pandemic, it?s important to not panic or stockpile supplies. There are healthcare workers and sick people around the world who have a much higher need for supplies like face masks. A shortage could pose an even greater health risk to communities. Instead, it?s best to create a household plan, as recommended by the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention. With a household plan, you can prepare and anticipate what sort of items you?ll need in case anyone gets sick at home or there?s a disruption of daily activities in your community.
There?s a ton of information on how to prepare for a coronavirus outbreak in your community, and it can be overwhelming. We?ve compiled a list of what to do and buy while you?re quarantined at home.Â
Make a plan, scan your home
A COVID-19 outbreak could last for a l...
The post Don’t Stockpile: What to Buy for Home Quarantine During Coronavirus appeared first on Freshome.com.
Getty Images
As the number of coronavirus cases increase around the world, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to profoundly reshape daily lives and habits. If you?ve spent any time on social media, you?ve likely seen people in the U.S. and around the world ?panic buying? in response to the COVID-19 outbreak, but it?s critical to remember that being prepared doesn?t equate to stockpiling or hoarding.
During the coronavirus pandemic, it?s important to not panic or stockpile supplies. There are healthcare workers and sick people around the world who have a much higher need for supplies like face masks. A shortage could pose an even greater health risk to communities. Instead, it?s best to create a household plan, as recommended by the Centers for Disease and Control and Prevention. With a household plan, you can prepare and anticipate what sort of items you?ll need in case anyone gets sick at home or there?s a disruption of daily activities in your community.
There?s a ton of information on how to prepare for a coronavirus outbreak in your community, and it can be overwhelming. We?ve compiled a list of what to do and buy while you?re quarantined at home.Â
Make a plan, scan your home
A COVID-19 outbreak could last for a l...
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