CDC: COVID-19 Household Checklist

Stay informed and in touch

• Get up-to-date information about local COVID-19 activity from public health officials

• Ask your neighbors what their plan includes.

• Create a list of local organizations you and your household can contact in case you need access to information, healthcare services, support, and resources.

• Create an emergency contact list including family, friends, neighbors, carpool drivers, healthcare providers, teachers, employers, the local public health department, and other community resources.

Prepare for possible illness

• Consider members of the household that may be at greater risk such as older adults and people with severe chronic illnesses.

• Choose a room in your house that can be used to separate sick household members from others.

Take everyday preventive steps

• Wash your hands frequently

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.

• Stay home when you are sick.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

• Be prepared if your child’s school or childcare facility is temporarily dismissed or for potential changes at your workplace.

Watch for symptoms

• Stay home and speak to your healthcare provider if you develop any of these symptoms: Fever or Cough or Shortness of breath

• If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately

• Emergency warning signs include*: Trouble breathing Persistent pain or pressure in the chest New confusion or inability to arouse Bluish lips or face

• This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.

• Keep away from others who are sick

• Limit close contact with others as much as possible (about 6 feet)

If someone in your home is sick

• Continue to practice everyday preventive actions

• Keep the ill person in a separate room from others in the household

• If caring for a sick household member, follow recommended precautions and monitor your own health

• Keep surfaces disinfected

• Avoid sharing personal items

• If you become sick, stay in contact with others by phone or email

• Stay informed about the local outbreak situation

• Notify your work if your schedule needs to change

• Take care of the emotional health of your household members, including yourself

Those at higher risk of severe illness

• Take additional precautions for those at higher risk, particularly older adults and those who have severe underlying health conditions.

• Consider staying at home and away from crowds

• Make sure you have access to several weeks of medications and supplies in case you need to stay home

• When you go out in public, keep away from others who are sick and limit close contact with others

• Practice good hand hygiene

Children

• Notify your child’s school if your child becomes sick with COVID-19

• Keep track of school dismissals in your community

• Discourage children and teens from gathering in other public places