Try to survive, and don't catch a cold

It never starts with a bang. A few cases on the news, somewhere far away. Then a few more. Then one in your city. By the time everyone takes it seriously, it's already everywhere. The trick is to take it seriously a little earlier than everyone else.

Stock up, calmly

The shelves empty fast once panic kicks in, and toilet paper is apparently the first thing to go. Don't be the person fighting over the last pack. Build a small supply early: food that keeps, water, basic medicine, soap and masks.

💡Tip: aim for at least two weeks of supplies. That covers a full quarantine without having to step outside while you're sick.

Keep your distance

The virus doesn't move on its own, people move it. Every handshake, every crowded room, every unwashed hand is a free ride. Stay home when you can, keep your distance when you can't, and wash your hands like you mean it.

💡Tip: if someone in your house gets sick, give them their own room and their own towel. One sick person is a problem. The whole household sick is a crisis.

Protect your head

Weeks of isolation and a constant stream of bad news wear you down more than you'd think. Keep a routine, stay in touch with people, even if it's through a screen, and don't believe every rumor that lands in your group chat.

Keep it clean

Your hands touch everything: door handles, phones, your face. Wash them often, with soap, for at least twenty seconds. Wear a face mask when you're in crowded places or around someone who's sick, and always carry a small bottle of hand sanitizer for when there's no sink nearby.

💡Tip: keep a few spare masks and a bottle of hand gel in your bag or car. The one time you need them is always the one time you left them at home.

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