(Government of Canada) — If you are caring for a person who has been diagnosed with COVID-19, follow this advice to protect yourself and others in the home, as well as those in your community.
Limit contact
- Only one healthy person should provide care.
- Do not share personal items with the ill person, such as toothbrushes, towels, bed linen, utensils or electronic devices.
- Use a separate bathroom from the ill person if possible.
- If not possible, the ill person should put the toilet lid down before flushing.
Protect yourself
- If possible, people who are at higher risk of serious illness from COVID-19 should not care for someone with COVID-19.
- These people include elderly persons, those with chronic medical conditions (e.g., heart disease, diabetes) or compromised immune systems.
- If you need to be within 2 metres of the ill person, wear a face mask, disposable gloves and eye protection. (…)