We know that figuring out what to pack in your hospital bag can be confusing. During these times, it can also bring some added stress. The Bump is here to help you decide what to additional needs to pack in your hospital bag during COVID-19.
How Should Pregnant Women Protect Themselves from COVID-19?
Follow local and federal guidelines. Right now, it’s critical that we flatten the curve of infected individuals or else we run the risk of overwhelming the supply of medical equipment for those who may need it.
Individual cities and states all have different guidelines, but right now the CDC and federal government recommend:
- Practice social distancing.
- Wash your hands with soap and water properly and frequently. If you can’t wash your hands, use hand sanitizer.
- Cover your sneeze or cough with your arm or a tissue and throw the tissue away.
- If you are sick, stay home and quarantine for at least two weeks!
- Wear a face mask to reduce the risk of spread to others.
- Wipe down frequently touched items such as your cell phones, wallets, keys, computers, etc.
- Those who are immunocompromised should stay home and only leave the house for essential needs.
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