Covid-19 Home Care Emergency Home-Care Kit
Most people who get sick from the coronavirus won’t be going to the hospital.
Here’s what doctors say you need to have ready at home.
Safety and Cleaning
Isolation and cleaning supplies:
bleach
face masks that cover nose and mouth: surgical masks, home-improvement masks or scarfs
gloves for entering a sick room and doing laundry (latex or nitrile rubber)
hand sanitizer
laundry detergent (wash everything on hot)
nail brush
paper towels
soap
tissues
Medicine
Medical supplies:
cough drops
over-the-counter cold medicines
pulse oximeter and batteries
saline nasal spray
thermometer
Tylenol/acetaminophen.
Food and Drink
Nutrition supplies
chicken soup
daily multivitamin and vitamin C tablets
electrolyte-replacement drinks (Sports drinks should be cut in half with water)
fresh ginger, lemons, dill, fresh or dried oregano
high-calorie, nutrient-rich food like avocados
honey for throat soothing