COVID-19
Be Prepared
PLAN AHEAD
Essential supplies : (a few week's worth) on hand. So, you will not need to leave your home, if you become ill.
Acceptable use :
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Avoid panic buying. Add a few extra items to your cart every time you shop. This places less of a burden on suppliers and can help ease financial burden on you as well.
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Renew and refill your prescription medications.
Alternative arrangements : In case, you become ill or you need to care for a sick family member. For example:
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Have backup childcare in case you or your usual care provider become ill.
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If you care for dependents, have a backup caregiver in place.
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Talk to your employer about working from home, if possible.
Reducing your exposure : To crowded places through social distancing, if COVID-19 becomes common in your community. For example:
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Shop and use public transit during off-peak hours.
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Exercise outdoors instead of in an indoor fitness club.
COMMUNICATE
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Share your plan with your family, friends and neighbours.
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Set up a buddy system to check in on each other by phone, email or text during times of need.
STAY INFORMED
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Learn about the symptoms of COVID-19, how it spreads and how to prevent illness.
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Get your information from reliable sources such as the Public Health Agency of India and provincial, territorial and municipal public health authorities.
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If the news media is making you feel anxious, take a break from it.
FOOD
- Dried pasta and Rice.
- Pasta sauces.
- Canned soups, Vegetables and Beans.
- Pet food.
HYGIENE
- Toilet paper.
- Feminine hygiene products.
- Diapers.
- Facial tissue.
- Soap.
- Alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
HEALTH CARE
- Thermometer.
- Fever-reducing medications (acetaminophen or ibuprofen for adults and children).
CLEANING
- Paper towels.
- Plastic garbage bags.
- Dish soap.
- Laundry detergent.
- Household bleach.
- Household cleaning products.
FOR MORE INFORMATION ON CORONAVIRUS
During this challenging time, We urge you to Stay Home and Stay Safe.