Caring for someone at home

COVID-19 spreads between people who are in close contact (within about 6 feet) through respiratory droplets, created when someone talks, coughs or sneezes

• The caregiver, when possible, should not be someone who is at higher risk for severe illness from COVID-19.
• Use a separate bedroom and bathroom: If possible, have the person who is sick stay in their own “sick room” or area and away from others. If possible, have the person who is sick use a separate bathroom.
• Shared space: If you have to share space, make sure the room has good air flow.
  • Open the window and turn on a fan (if possible) to increase air circulation.
  • Improving ventilation helps remove respiratory droplets from the air.

Avoid having visitors: Avoid having any unnecessary visitors, especially visits by people who are at higher risk for severe illness.

Read the original article at Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)