Experts give tips on how to protect people from viruses at home

MIAMI (WSVN) - The disease control and prevention centers want communities to prepare for a coronavirus outbreak, and the public can take simple steps to stay safe at home.

As the government prepares to fight the coronavirus epidemic, experts advise the public to prepare their homes.

Authorities said the first thing people should focus on is to communicate and ensure that everyone in the household, including children, understand what they can do to prevent the virus from entering the house. .

Experts said communication is extremely important when people have relatives in high-risk groups, such as the elderly and people with underlying health conditions.

The public is also advised to start cleaning and disinfecting their homes, especially with commonly used surfaces such as tables, light switches, door handles and sinks. These items must first be cleaned with soap and water, and then disinfected with chlorine, lysol, or another cleaner.

Since the virus can live on a cloth, wash clothes with hot water or use sanitary facilities in the washing machine. Keep your personal belongings and do not share towels, bed linen or kitchen and dining utensils.

Experts suggest that people think about where to isolate someone with the disease. Ideally, you should have a bedroom and bathroom that are separate from other family members and do not share eating or drinking utensils.

The authorities said parents should make plans for children when they close schools or daycare centers, e.g. B. Find someone to take care of them.

Parents are also advised to find out if the school is doing homework when classes are closed and to find games and food to keep the kids entertained.

Experts also advise managing the whole family's mental health. They said breakouts could be stressful, especially for children. So be sure to talk to them and stay calm.

Florida has activated a 24-hour hotline for people with questions and concerns about the virus. For more information, call 1-866-779-6121.

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