04/03/2020
Offering a few guidelines for the public regarding health and safety during this crisis.
Wear a mask if you have one. Homemade masks are better than nothing but almost useless if proper distance and hygiene protocols are not followed. So stay inside and away from people!
Grocery or other shopping. Does your store have bulk bins that people can access on their own? Don't use them! Even during the best of times these bins have potential to become contaminated since not everyone is intelligent or considerate when accessing them. I have certainly witnessed people putting their bare hands into bins so be smart and steer clear at least during an infectious time and certainly during a pandemic.
Public health officials aren't always knowledgeable or truthful with what they share so if they recommend not being concerned about using a mask during this pandemic I say ignore the bad advice and take proper care of yourself and your family.
Treat the environment outside of your home as a contaminated area and don't wear your shoes, clothing etc., into your home environment after journeying into the outside world. Change clothes and shoes in a designated area at home and leave them sealed until your next trip out and of course take a shower.
Anything you purchase that can be washed with soap when you return home, should be washed immediately including canned or bottled goods since you are not aware of who may have handled it before you. Even if it wasn't a customer the product did not magically appear on the shelf. Bag of chips? It's sealed. Washing it in the sink with soap won't hurt it.
Of course I could go on here but perhaps you're getting the point.
During a pandemic of this potential magnitude it is better to be too careful than less careful.
Stay safe, stay distant and stay healthy. Good luck to you and your families.