The New COVID-19 and How to Protect Yourself From It

As a provider of caregivers in California, we have to be vigilant of new diseases being spread around. The recent COVID-19 has now been officially declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO), which means it is a global outbreak and can spread between people sustainably as there is no pre-existing immunity against the virus.

As fast as this pandemic has spread, it is important to know more about it and how to possibly protect yourself from it. Here are some proven facts as posted by the CDC:

• The disease can make anyone sick regardless of race or ethnicity.
• The risk of the average person being seriously ill from the disease is low.

  People at risk of serious illness:

  • Older adults
  • People with serious chronic medical conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease
• Someone who has completed quarantine or has been released from isolation does not pose a threat of infection on others.
• Keep yourself protected from the disease by:.
  • Washing your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
  • Avoiding touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
  • Staying at home when you’re sick
• Some known symptoms of COVID-19 are:
  • Fever
  • Dry cough
  • Shortness of breath

Keep yourself protected from COVID-19 by staying at home and hiring home care in Canoga Park, California. We at Hand Homecare Provider, Inc. can help you with your daily activities and medical needs in the comfort of your own home.

We also provide other services such as hospice care, operation recovery, etc. Contact us today!