· Stuck in with family, start a Netflix tradition with the kids, get addicted to board games, make food for elderly or sick neighbors, look for opportunities to do things at home rather than on the road.
· Stay home when you are sick. Call your employer if you have questions about your time off benefits. Don’t go to work sick and actively encourage those who are sick to go home.
· Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
· Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
· Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Regularly use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
· Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. While sneezing in your elbow is certainly preferable to sneezing in your hand, the clothing on your elbow will contain infectious virus that can be passed on for up to a week or more. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. All surfaces where infectious droplets land can remain infectious for about a week, on average.
· To the extent possible, use knuckles to touch light switches, elevator buttons, etc.
· When not in the office, use disinfectant wipes when available, including wiping cart handles and child seats in stores.
· Keep hand sanitizer in your home entrances and in your car for use after getting gas or touching contaminated objects when you can’t immediately wash your hands.
· Wipe down hard surfaces periodically with alcohol based anti-bacterial sprays and towelettes.
