What You Should Do When Your Neighbors Get Corona Virus

Harianjogja.com, JOGJA – Covid-19 cases continue to increase so that many people are confused and afraid of the safety of their loved ones.

An important question asked by many people is “what if your neighbor tests positive for Covid-19?”

Quoted from Boldsky.com, Wednesday (2/9/2020), there are some basic rules that must be followed when your neighbor tests positive for Covid-19. In addition, remember not to discriminate against or isolate them because Covid-19 is a viral infection that can infect anyone.

Which must be done

1. Always wear a mask when leaving the house

Since the beginning of COVID-19, wearing a mask has become the main rule to prevent the spread of the disease. No additional precautions needed if a neighbor is positive for COVID-19. Remember to wear a mask that fits snugly and step outside and avoid opening it on infected spots.

2. Bring hand sanitizer

Always carry hand sanitizer (which is also a basic rule) in your pocket. This is because when you go out, you tend to touch something like a shoe rack or newspaper that could become a favorite and infect you. So, after leaving the area / building / flat, first clean your hands and then continue with your work.

3. Avoid elevators

If you live in an apartment use less elevators, because using them can increase the chance of infection because the buttons are touched by many people who may be asymptomatic. Therefore, it is better to avoid elevators and take stairs. Also, when using the elevator, make sure that social distancing measures in the elevator are strictly followed (no more than 2-4 people).

4. Disinfection of door / window handles

Be sure to disinfect door handles and main entrance windows. The reason is, when infected, doorknobs can immediately make you sick when you touch them and then touch your mouth, nose or eyes.

5. Avoid touching outside objects

Objects or objects such as stair railings, mailboxes, outdoor plants, etc. can act as fomites and spread infection. Fomites are objects on which the virus can settle via respiratory droplets. They can further spread the infection when touched by people. Therefore, be careful what you touch outside and prevent the risk of Covid-19.

6. Maintain a tight distance from other neighbors for several days

When one or two of your neighbors test positive for Covid-19, it’s likely that other people (including you) may have been in contact with them a few days before and aren’t showing symptoms. . It is always good to keep a close distance with them as well for a few days.

7. Demand for proper sanitation of areas or buildings

An infected person may have touched several objects before being diagnosed with Covid-19. Experts say that the Covid-19 virus can stay on surfaces or objects for days. Therefore, request sanitation of the area and building to reduce the risk of infection.

8. Help them with food and medicine

People diagnosed with Covid-19 are quarantined at home for two weeks if they have mild symptoms or are hospitalized if they have a serious condition. Their family members were also asked not to go out in such circumstances. You can help them with food, medicine or other essential necessities if no one else is there for you.

9. Connect with them virtually

Visiting patients who are quarantined at home or their family members are not safe for at least two weeks. It is best to connect with them virtually by calling them to inquire about their health and well-being or if they need anything from you.

What Not To Do

1. Maintain distance, not discrimination

Fear of disease spreads faster than disease itself. That is why, even though all precautions are taken by patients to prevent the risk of Covid-19, discrimination against Covid-19 patients still applies in the communities or areas where they live. People should avoid such discrimination and try to help infected neighbors financially and emotionally, keeping in mind the norms of social distancing and hand hygiene.

2. Don’t lock it in the house

There are many reports saying that for fear of people locking the homes of COVID-19 patients with their families without carers to bring groceries or medicine for them. People should remember that such stigma will only scare others and refrain from being tested, even if they observe the symptoms of COVID-19. This can spread the virus even more due to lack of treatment.

3. Refrain from gossip and stop isolating

Although people with travel histories, medical staff, doctors, scavengers, cleaning staff, airline and police employees were revered for their work during the pandemic, their families were boycotted by neighbors for fear of Covid -19 spreading. If they test positive for Covid-19, instead of gossiping or isolating their family, people should remember the services they offer us. Refrain from gossip and isolation which can emotionally affect the family.

Source: JIBI / Bisnis Indonesia

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