Household Checklist
(Updated 4/10/2020)
As a family, you can plan and make decisions now that will protect you and your family during a COVID-19 outbreak.
Stay at Home and Wear a Mask when in Public.
Stay informed and in touch
- Get up-to-date information about local COVID-19 activity from public health officials
- Ask your neighbors what their plan includes.
- Create a list of local organizations you and your household can contact in case you need access to information, healthcare services, support, and resources.
- Create an emergency contact list including family, friends, neighbors, carpool drivers, healthcare providers, teachers, employers, the local public health department, and other community resources.
- Prepare for possible illness
- Consider members of the household that may be at greater risk such as older adults and people with severe chronic illnesses.
- Choose a room in your house that can be used to separate sick household members from others.
Take everyday preventive steps
- Wash your hands frequently
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Stay home when you are sick.
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces
- Be prepared if your child’s school or childcare facility is temporarily dismissed or for potential changes at your workplace.
Related: How to Protect Yourself
Watch for symptoms
- Stay home and speak to your healthcare provider if you develop any of these symptoms: Fever or Cough or Shortness of breath
- If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19 get medical attention immediately
- Emergency warning signs include*:
- Trouble breathing
- Persistent pain or pressure in the chest
- New confusion or inability to arouse
- Bluish lips or face
*This list is not all inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.
- Keep away from others who are sick
- Limit close contact with others as much as possible (about 6 feet)
If someone in your home is sick continue to practice everyday preventive actions
- Keep the ill person in a separate room from others in the household
- If caring for a sick household member, follow recommended precautions and monitor your own health
- Keep surfaces disinfected
- Avoid sharing personal items
- If you become sick, stay in contact with others by phone or email
- Stay informed about the local outbreak situation
- Notify your work if your schedule needs to change
- Take care of the emotional health your household members, including yourself
HELPFUL LINKS:
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/workplace-school-and-home-guidance.pdf
- https://www.who.int/emergencies/diseases/novel-coronavirus-2019
- https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html
From Congressman Mike Kelly – Concerning the $600 Per Week Additions and the Stimulus Checks
- Rep. Kelly's Unemployment Compensation Information Sheet – Updated April 5th, 2020
- Rep. Kelly's Recovery Rebate Fact Sheet
From Governor Tom Wolf – State Orders and Information
- https://www.pa.gov/guides/responding-to-covid-19/
- https://www.health.pa.gov/topics/disease/coronavirus/Pages/Coronavirus.aspx
