COVID-19 San Diego safety tips

The latest CDC report shows that COVID-19 cases, hospitalizations, and deaths across the country are on the rise. As the number of cases and hospitalizations increase throughout California while the number of available ICU beds decreases, many areas are under a Regional Stay Home Order.

The good news is that two vaccines have been approved for emergency use, and other vaccines are in the pipeline for approval, as well. Until the vaccines can be made more available to the general population, we all need to continue to be proactive in preventing the spread of coronavirus.  

The following is a list of safety tips to prepare your household:

  • Stock up on a two week supply of food, beverages, and water as well as an adequate supply of your prescribed and OTC medications. Don’t forget your pets.
  • Create an emergency contact list of family, friends, and neighbors.
  • Plan ahead in case your childcare facility, workplace, or your child’s school closes temporarily.
  • Plan ways to care for those members of your household who are at greater risk for serious complications vs those who will be able to care for sick family members.
  • Check with your medical provider about symptoms and treatments for COVID.
  • Choose a room in your house where a sick family member can be isolated from the rest of your family.

What to do if someone in your household gets sick

As cold weather moves into many areas across the country, people are going to be spending more time indoors. Although San Diego is still experiencing relatively warm weather, the holidays are approaching. With the holidays come shopping and celebrating with family and friends.

However, this holiday season, it’s important to continue hand washing often, mask wearing when indoors, especially with people who are not part of your household and staying at least 6 feet apart. Travel and getting together with family and friends who don’t live with you can increase your chances of getting COVID-19. Therefore, celebrating virtually or with the people you live with is the safest choice this winter.

To protect your family from the virus, you should regularly disinfect your home. If you do get sick from coronavirus, stay home, and isolate yourself from the rest of the family. Contact your doctor if your symptoms worsen.

Stay updated by state and local officials

The more proactive you are during the pandemic, the more protected you and your family will be against COVID-19. Spend some time checking out the San Diego Covid Guide for tips on pandemic preparedness, coronavirus in San Diego County, and more.

The coronavirus pandemic has resulted in approximately 300,000 deaths in the United States. For others infected with the virus, it has resulted in serious illness with possible long-term residual effects. While most medical and healthcare professionals working in hospitals are doing everything they can for their patients diagnosed with the virus, mistakes in or delayed treatment or a misdiagnosis could result in the death of a patient.

If you feel that you may have been injured or have lost a loved one as a result of medical negligence involving COVID-19, Scott S. Harris, San Diego attorney for medical malpractice, may help.