[Preparation for new coronavirus infectious disease hotel treatment and home treatment]
Now that the number of people infected with the new coronavirus and those who have been in close contact with it is increasing, we have summarized the latest information such as things to prepare for hotel treatment and home treatment, and precautions during home treatment.
Some prefectures and local governments have created handbooks for home care patients and posted them on their websites.
In order to spend your time at home with peace of mind, and to avoid infecting other people, we have compiled a list of things you should be aware of and things that you and your family members should know about.
Please check the websites of each prefecture, local government, etc.
Tokyo: Support for people undergoing home treatment
Saitama Prefecture: Home Care Guide
Kanagawa Prefecture: Recuperation for asymptomatic/mild patients
Chiba Prefecture: For those recuperating at home
Osaka City: About the new coronavirus infection
Nagoya City: If the test result is positive
Fukuoka Prefecture: New Coronavirus Infectious Disease Portal Page
In principle, you will need to secure your own procurement of food and daily necessities during home care.
You can also use a delivery service such as an online supermarket, but avoid direct contact with the delivery person by asking them to leave it in front of your door.
★Regarding food delivery from the government
As the number of people recovering at home is increasing, it seems that it is becoming difficult to deliver groceries from local governments . *As of July 26, 2022
Taking Tokyo as an example,
・Cannot receive shopping support from people living together or acquaintances
・It is difficult to procure groceries through online shopping or home delivery services.
It has been changed to those who have difficulty in procuring food .
Furthermore, even if you become a delivery target, the amount of food items to be delivered is also changed.
Before change) 2 boxes of food + 1 box of water per applicant
After change) 2 boxes of food + 1 box of water for every 3 people in a household with food difficulties
For this reason, it is better to prepare your own groceries in advance.
*For details outside of Tokyo, please check with each local government.
Necessary things felt during treatment
It would be nice to be prepared for that.
Here are some of the “necessary things” felt by those who have finished their medical treatment at home or in a hotel. Please refer to it as an example.
[Symptoms appearing / Good to be under medical treatment]
・ Cooling sheets (use 3 to 4 sheets per day)
・Water pillow, ice pillow (Let's prepare replacement ones)
・Sweat wiping sheet ・Dry shampoo (There is also a handy sheet type)
・Mineral water, tea, sports drink, oral rehydration liquid (powder type is also available)
Prepare 2 to 2.5 liters per day as a guideline.
Let's prepare a 500ml plastic bottle! You can keep it by your pillow.
・Sore lozenges ・Retort-packed rice porridge, udon noodles, and other foods that can be stored and have even a small amount of calories ・Jelly, pudding, and ice cream
・Grated apples and vegetable juices (low pressure on the throat and a good source of water, vitamins and minerals)
If you have an infectious disease such as a virus, a significant amount of energy and protein will be consumed, so it is recommended that you consume jelly drinks, etc., to consume even a small amount of calories.
In addition, we also recommend foods that provide vitamins, minerals, and high-quality protein.
⇒ Click here for details <Firmly nourishment! Don't lose to the new coronavirus >
・Plastic bags (also for blowing nose tissues and vomiting)
*If you recover a little and have an appetite, you will need preserved food such as curry.
Especially when you are recuperating at a hotel,
・Instant miso soup or soup ・Mug cup (some hotels don't have cups)
・There were voices saying that it would be good to have tea bags such as black tea and flavored tea.
*According to our research
[Daily necessities]
・Toilet paper ・Tissue paper ・Garbage bag (Tightly seal and dispose as general garbage)
・If you need other sanitary products (sanitary products, paper diapers, nursing care products, etc.)
*If you have a battery-replaceable thermometer, prepare the batteries as well.
[Infection control goods]
・Disinfection spray (disinfection alcohol, hypochlorous acid, etc.)
・Hand soap ・Non-woven mask ・Disposable vinyl gloves ・Plastic apron
*Prepare towels, sheets, paper plates, and paper cups so you don't share.
[Caution] If you are taking any medicines, please check with your doctor or public health center in advance so that you do not run out during home treatment.
★What should I be aware of if my child is infected? It seems that there are many people who are worried about it.
If you are recuperating at home and can't go shopping, please use this too ↓
Should I prepare regular medicines such as antipyretics? ! If you do not have an underlying disease, you may want to prepare over-the-counter medicines that you can use according to your symptoms, such as antipyretics such as acetaminophen, ibuprofen, and loxoprofen, and cold medicines.
However, if symptoms appear, it is necessary to contact a public health center or medical institution. Check whether you can take medicines such as antipyretics.
If you have an underlying medical condition, be sure to consult your doctor.
★ Regarding physical condition management during home treatment
Depending on the sudden change in physical condition, it may be better to contact your family doctor or public health center immediately.
Please refer to the following pages for easy understanding.
★ Precautions during home treatment from the Bureau of Social Welfare and Public Health, Tokyo Metropolitan Government
* Checkpoints for health observation during home recuperation and "Guidelines for requesting an ambulance" due to changes in physical condition are listed.
If you don't know what to do...
Contact your family doctor, prefectural and local government consultation desks, etc., and ask for instructions.
*Consultation/medical information and consultation/consultation center contact information regarding the new coronavirus for each prefecture
