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Older adults and those with serious chronic medical conditions, such as heart disease, diabetes and lung disease, are at higher risk of developing serious complications if infected with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. To reduce infection, we all should consider these tips:
- Avoid contact with people who are sick.
- Practice social distancing.
- Wash your hands often with soap and water, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth if your hands aren't clean.
- Determine who can care for you if you become ill.
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Yes I have been isolated for some time now and will be continuing that way especially as I am 79. We returned from a very safe area, Tahiti, where there had been no cases but who knows in Honolulu airport. When we first arrived home they hadn't implemented the rules yet and we only had 2 cases on the whole of Maui. Believe me I have been following the rules once we settled home and the rules were implemented. I noticed someone on this site is mixing with their grandchildren. Unless everyone lives together they shouldn't be doing that. My friends wave to their grandson from the window when the car drives by. I know it's hard to not see family members but unless you keep at least 6 feet away you shouldn't even do that. I was just watching a Dr on TV who says that it should actually be a lot further apart than that.
I don't think I have the virus. I have no shortness of breath. It has just been a bit of a nasal thing. It could even be from one of the medications I am on. I was a little bit worried yesterday but not so much now. Here's hoping.
I certainly will phone my Dr if I feel worse. I think I am fine, just a bit over walked maybe. I have been pushing myself a bit and then I got a bit worried. I haven't been near a soul for a long time now so it is unlikely that I would have the virus. I think we all feel scared though at our sort of age. I think we will be isolating ourselves for a long time to come. My friend who has a Dr son in pediatrics says that this will go on well into 2021. We are going to have to think of ways of keeping our spirits up.Thank you for your thoughts.