COVID-19 Checklist
COVID-19 Checklist for Isolation or Quarantine Top 5 Things You Can Do If You Are Isolated or Quarantined
Isolation separates sick people with a contagious disease from people who are not sick. Quarantine separates and restricts the movement of people who were exposed to a contagious disease to see if they become sick.
Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH, strongly recommends that people who are isolated or quarantined take the following actions:
Keep your distance. Stay in your bedroom and use a bathroom separate from the one used by other members of your household, if possible. Wear a face mask when around others and try to stay at least 6 feet away. Have someone else in the home prepare meals and leave them outside your bedroom door. Don’t share bedding, towels, dishes, or water bottles with others. If something is shared, wash it with soap and water before each use by a separate person.
Do not leave your home (unless necessary for medical care). Ask family, friends, or community groups to help with needs by leaving supplies outside your door.
Limit visitors to those who are necessary. Have them wash their hands when they enter and leave; wear a face mask and stay at least 6 feet away. If they have symptoms of fever, cough, or difficulty breathing, ask them not to come.
Wipe down high-touch areas every day with a disinfectant. This includes doorknobs; light switches; phones; remote controls; appliance, sink, toilet, and cabinet handles; countertops, etc.
Limit contact with pets. If you do interact with pets, wear a facemask, and wash your hands before and after.
For additional information, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov.
For answers to your COVID-19 questions, call 1-833-4ASKODH (1-833-427-5634). For more information, visit: coronavirus.ohio.gov Page 1 of 2
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United Way 2-1-1: http://www.211.org/services/covid19 United Way can support with a variety of community services, including groceries. You can also call 2-1-1 on your phone to speak to a representative to help direct you to resources.
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TIPS to Help Make Your Older Home Lead-Safe* for Your Children while Families Shelter in Place at Home during the COVID-19 Outbreak
Walk through your home with these TIPS at hand…
Wipe down Cover peeling outdoor doorknobs paint with plastic daily. sheeting & Keep kids from playing in soil and areas outside near peeling paint. Remove all shoes at the door.
BE CAREFUL with Clean out window open windows! Air wells and wipe down Cover peeling can blow lead dust… window & frames. paint with duct tape or contact paper.
Wipe down toys. Remind Wipe down tables, kids to keep light switches, & toys away other common from mouths. surfaces.
Mop floors with a wet Swifter. Use Wash hands regularly disposable wipes. and especially before eating & after play time. Remind kids to not touch their face or put their hands in their Clean items & surfaces mouths. that get regular use often with soap and water. Careful with disinfectants - follow the instructions on the label. Throw used wipes *Older homes built before 1978 likely to have lead. in trash (not toilet). For more information, please contact: [email protected] Toll-Free: 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) | [email protected] | https://store.samhsa.gov
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Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
What You Should Know
When you hear, read, or watch news about an outbreak of an infectious disease such as Ebola, you may feel anxious and show signs of stress—even when the outbreak affects people far from where you live and you are at low or no risk of getting sick. These signs of stress are normal, and may be more likely or pronounced in people with loved ones in parts of the world affected by the outbreak. In the wake of an infectious disease outbreak, monitor your own physical and mental health. Know the signs of stress in yourself and your loved ones. Know how to relieve stress, and know when to get help.
Know the Signs of Stress
What follows are behavioral, physical, emotional, and cognitive responses that are all common signs of anxiety and stress. You may notice some of them after you learn about an infectious disease outbreak.
YOUR BEHAVIOR: An increase or decrease in your energy and Know When To Get Help activity levels You may experience serious distress when you hear An increase in your alcohol, tobacco use, or about an infectious disease outbreak, even if you are use of illegal drugs at little or no risk of getting sick. If you or someone you know shows signs of stress (see list at left) for An increase in irritability, with outbursts of several days or weeks, get help by accessing one of anger and frequent arguing the resources at the end of this tip sheet. Contact Having trouble relaxing or sleeping the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline right away if you or someone you know threatens to hurt or kill Crying frequently him- or herself or someone else, or talks or writes Worrying excessively about death, dying, or suicide. Wanting to be alone most of the time Blaming other people for everything Having difficulty communicating or listening Having difficulty giving or accepting help Inability to feel pleasure or have fun
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Know How To Relieve Stress
You can manage and alleviate your stress by taking time to take care of yourself.
KEEP THINGS IN PERSPECTIVE: Set limits on how much time you spend reading or watching news about the outbreak. You will want to stay up to date on news of the outbreak, particularly if you have loved ones in places where many people have gotten sick. But make sure to take time away from the news to focus YOUR BODY: on things in your life that are going well and that Having stomachaches or diarrhea you can control. Having headaches and other pains GET THE FACTS: Losing your appetite or eating too much Find people and resources you can depend on Sweating or having chills for accurate health information. Learn from them Getting tremors or muscle twitches about the outbreak and how you can protect Being easily startled yourself against illness, if you are at risk. You may turn to your family doctor, a state or local health YOUR EMOTIONS: department, U.S. government agencies, or an international organization. Check out the sidebar Being anxious or fearful on the next page for links to good sources of Feeling depressed information about infectious disease outbreaks. Feeling guilty KEEP YOURSELF HEALTHY: Feeling angry Eat healthy foods, and drink water. Feeling heroic, euphoric, or invulnerable Avoid excessive amounts of caffeine and Not caring about anything alcohol. Feeling overwhelmed by sadness Do not use tobacco or illegal drugs. YOUR THINKING: Get enough sleep and rest. Having trouble remembering things Get physical exercise. Feeling confused Having trouble thinking clearly and concentrating Having difficulty making decisions
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USE PRACTICAL WAYS TO RELAX: PAY ATTENTION TO YOUR BODY, FEELINGS, AND Relax your body often by doing things that SPIRIT: work for you—take deep breaths, stretch, Recognize and heed early warning signs of meditate, wash your face and hands, or stress. engage in pleasurable hobbies. Recognize how your own past experiences Pace yourself between stressful activities, affect your way of thinking and feeling about and do a fun thing after a hard task. this event, and think of how you handled your Use time off to relax—eat a good meal, read, thoughts, emotions, and behavior around listen to music, take a bath, or talk to family. past events. Talk about your feelings to loved ones and Know that feeling stressed, depressed, guilty, friends often. or angry is common after an event like an infectious disease outbreak, even when it does not directly threaten you. Connect with others who may be experiencing stress about the outbreak. Talk about your feelings about the outbreak, share reliable health information, and enjoy conversation unrelated to the outbreak, to remind yourself of the many important and positive things in your lives. Take time to renew your spirit through meditation, prayer, or helping others in need.
Sources for Credible Outbreak- Related Health Information
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention 1600 Clifton Road Take care of your physical health to Atlanta, GA 30329-4027 help lower your stress. Take a break to 1-800-CDC-INFO (1-800-232-4636) https://www.cdc.gov focus on positive parts of your life, like World Health Organization connections with loved ones. Regional Office for the Americas of the World Health Organization 525 23rd Street, NW Washington, DC 20037 202-974-3000 http://www.who.int/en
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Helpful Resources
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) 5600 Fishers Lane Rockville, MD 20857 Treatment Locator Toll-Free: 1-877-SAMHSA-7 (1-877-726-4727) Email: [email protected] Behavioral Health Treatment Services Locator SAMHSA Store: https://store.samhsa.gov Website: https://findtreatment.samhsa.gov/locator/home
SAMHSA Disaster Technical Assistance Center SAMHSA Hotlines SAMHSA’s Disaster Distress Helpline Toll-Free: 1-800-308-3515 Toll-Free: 1-800-985-5990 (English and español) Email: [email protected] SMS: Text TalkWithUs to 66746 Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/dtac SMS (español): “Hablanos” al 66746 TTY: 1-800-846-8517 Website in English: https:// *Note: Inclusion of a resource in this fact sheet does not imply endorsement by the Center for Mental Health Services, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health www.disasterdistress.samhsa.gov Services Administration, or the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Website in Spanish: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/ disaster-distress-helpline/espanol
SAMHSA’s National Helpline Toll-Free: 1-800-662-HELP (24/7/365 Treatment Referral Information Service in English and español) Website: https://www.samhsa.gov/find-help/national- helpline
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline Toll-Free: 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) Toll-Free (español): 1-888-628-9454 TTY: 1-800-799-4TTY (1-800-799-4889) Website in English: https:// www.suicidepreventionlifeline.org Website in Spanish: https:// suicidepreventionlifeline.org/help-yourself/en-espanol
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HHS Publication No. SMA14-4885 (2014)
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Kids and COVID-19 For additional information, please visit coronavirus.ohio.gov.
Ohio Department of Health Director Amy Acton, M.D., MPH the Ohio Department of Health offers these guidelines for kids and COVID- 19. The COVID-19 pandemic can be overwhelming for parents and concerning to kids. ODH recommends that parents and others who work with kids to talk about COVID-19 with kids in a way that children will understand.
• Remind kids that doctors and healthcare workers are learning as much as they can about the virus and are doing what they can to keep everyone safe. • Reassure children that they are safe. Let them know it is okay if they feel upset. Share with them how you deal with your own stress so that they can learn how to cope. • Reinforce with kids the importance of washing their hands often, coughing into a tissue, and getting enough sleep. • Inform kids of COVID-19 symptoms including fever, cough, and shortness of breath. • Strive to reduce panic. • Limit your child’s exposure to media coverage of the event. Keep young children away from frightening images they may see on TV, social media, computers, etc. For older kids, talk together about what they are hearing on the news and correct any misinformation or rumors you may hear. • Set a good example by showing empathy and support to those who are ill. • Help your child to have a sense of structure upon returning to school. • Connect with friends and family members over electronic communications.
For additional information, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov.
For answers to your COVID-19 questions, call 1-833-4-ASK-ODH (1-833-427-5634).
Additional resources:
American Academy of Pediatrics: https://healthychildren.org/English/health-issues/conditions/chest-lungs/Pages/2019- Novel-Coronavirus.aspx
Helping Children Cope with Emergencies: https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/helping-children-cope.html
Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration’s National Disaster Distress Helpline: 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.
COVID-19 Information Resource List
Fact Sheets- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/factsheets.html o 15 Days to Slow the Spread o What to do if you are sick o Outdoors Sign – Stop Patients with Respiratory Symptoms o What you need to know o Stop the spread of germs poster o Share Facts About COVID-19 o Stay home when you are sick! o Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019 poster o CDC Protect and Prepares Communities o Stay Healthy Wash Your Hands o Wash Your Hands o Keep Calm and Wash Your Hands o 10 things to do at home (click here) o CERC in an Infectious Disease Outbreak
Preventing COVID-19 Spread in Communities- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019- ncov/community/index.html o At Home o At K-12 Schools and Childcare Programs o At Colleges and Universities o At Work o Community and Faith Based Organizations o Large Community Events/Mass Gatherings o Healthcare Settings o First Responders and Law Enforcement o Homeless Shelters o Retirement Communities o Correctional and Detention Facilities
Updated on: 3/31/2020
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Coronavirus Disease 2019
Virtual Exhibits for Online Learning and Fun
For additional information, please visit coronavirus.ohio.gov. Lions, tigers, and bears…paintings, sculptures, and digital art! Children can continue their learning by “visiting” museums, art galleries, zoos, or aquariums online from the comfort of their own homes. Virtual tours, exhibits, and activities provide learning opportunities about arts and culture, animals, history, and more.
Museums and Galleries
Akron Art Museum – View some of the museum’s 5,000 pieces of artwork.
The British Museum – A virtual tour featuring some of the museum’s famous artifacts.
The Cleveland Museum of Art – Learn about current, past, and upcoming exhibitions featured at this museum.
Canton Museum of Art – View virtual tours of the museum’s past exhibits.
Children’s Museum Cleveland – The museum is sharing stories, crafts and activities students can do at home while schools are closed.
Cincinnati Art Museum – Explore the museum’s collections containing more than 67,000 works of art.
Google Art Project – Online exhibits from some of the most famous museums around the world such as the Van Gogh Museum, Metropolitan Museum of Art, Art Institute of Chicago, and more.
Ohio History Connection – Learn about Ohio’s rich history from the Ohio History Connection.
#metkids – The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s website made for, with, and by kids! Take a time machine to explore works from my than 5,000 years of art years.
Musee d’Orsay – View works of art from Monet, Cezanne, Gaugin, and other French artists at this museum in Paris.
Musee du Louvre – View some of the world’s most famous masterpieces on display in Paris, France.
National Gallery of Art – Online exhibitions, video, and audio from the Middle Ages to the present.
National Museum of Nation History – Tour the Hall of Mammals, Hall of Geology, Gems, and Minerals, Hall of Fossils, and more.
National Museum of the United States Air Force – Explore the history of military aviation including aerospace vehicles and missiles.
National Women’s History Museum – Learn about women who have made history in the U.S. in these online exhibits.
Zoos and Aquariums
Akron Zoo – Find fun facts about each of the animals living at the Akron Zoo.
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium – From A to Z, learn about more animals from this Columbus Zoo Animal Guide.
Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden – Keep learning while the zoo is closed with a Home Safari video highlighting an animal each day along with an accompanying activity.
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo – This resource library features information on the animals living at this zoo.
Greater Cleveland Aquarium – Watch the sharks, moray eels, stingrays, angelfish, and a giant barracuda in a 230,000-gallon shark exhibit.
Houston Zoo – This zoo is home to rhinos, chimps, elephants, and even ants, and you can see them live online.
Maryland Zoo – Live views of penguins, giraffes, flamingos and goats, including during feeding times.
Monterey Bay Aquarium – Watch sea otters, sharks, jellyfish and more.
Reid Park Zoo – Zoo cams featuring giraffes, lemurs, grizzly bears and lions.
San Diego Zoo – Activities, videos and games help you learn about all the animals living at the San Diego Zoo.
Smithsonian’s National Zoo & Conservation Biology Institute – View the zoo’s elephants, pandas, naked mole-rats and lions in their habitats at the zoo.
Toledo Zoo & Aquarium – Learn about the zoo’s conservation efforts of many endangered species.
Zoo Atlanta – Check out the zoo’s live PandaCam.
For additional information, visit coronavirus.ohio.gov.
For answers to your COVID-19 questions, call 1-833-4ASKODH (1-833-427-5634).
Additional resources: Ohio. Find it here: Ohio Arts and Cultural Activities: https://ohio.org/things-to-do/arts-culture/ Ohio. Find it here: Ohio Zoos and Wildlife Attractions: https://ohio.org/things-to-do/zoos-wildlife/ Travel + Leisure: Stuck at Home? These 12 Famous Museums Offer Virtual Tours You Can Take on Your Couch: https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours