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10 Tips to Isolating a Sick Loved One or Guest When Household Space is Limited Facial mask and coverings help reduce the transmission of Covid-19. Have the sick household member wear a cloth face covering when they are around other people at home. 3 Keep high risk people separated from anyone who is sick. High risk means those with underlying health conditions and those over 65. 4 When possible, keep 6 feet between the person who is sick and other household members. 1 Cover coughs and sneezes; wash hands often; and don’t touch your eyes, nose, and mouth. 2 Have only one person in the household care for the person who is sick. This should be someone who is not at higher risk for severe illness. 5 Information provided by the CDC ---PAGE BREAK--- Open a window and turn on a fan to bring in fresh air. Place beds at least 6 feet apart, if possible. Sleep head to toe. Put a physical divider to separate the bed of the person who is sick from other beds. We miss friends and family, but please limit visitors to those with an essential need to be in the home. If possible have the person who is sick clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces in a shared bathroom. 6 If you need to share a bedroom with someone who is sick: Don’t share personal items like phones, dishes, bedding, or toys. 8 7 9 10 10 10 Clean commonly touched surfaces with disinfectants that list “Human Coronavirus” daily. Check labels before purchase for effectiveness. 10 Tips to Isolating a Sick Loved One or Guest When Household Space is Limited Information provided by the CDC