{"id":864,"date":"2020-08-04T10:32:53","date_gmt":"2020-08-04T09:32:53","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.testingforall.org\/?p=864"},"modified":"2020-08-04T10:33:16","modified_gmt":"2020-08-04T09:33:16","slug":"how-to-safely-visit-an-elderly-or-vulnerable-person","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.testingforall.org\/how-to-safely-visit-an-elderly-or-vulnerable-person\/","title":{"rendered":"How to safely visit an elderly or vulnerable person"},"content":{"rendered":"
Now that shielding of the elderly and vulnerable has <\/span>ended<\/span><\/a>, many people in the UK will be wondering if they are ready to be reunited with their loved ones. In this article we\u2019ll talk you through the steps of how to safely visit an elderly or vulnerable person, now that shielding is over.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In order to keep an elderly or vulnerable person safe when you are visiting, it is best to follow the latest <\/span>government advice on social distancing<\/span><\/a>. The three things you should ensure you do are:<\/span><\/p>\n Coronavirus might be able to <\/span>spread through the air<\/span><\/a>, and definitely spreads through contact of the same surface on which infected droplets have landed. It is best to remain outdoors for the entirety of your visit. This means you may want to consider the weather when planning the trip: try to set aside three potential days for your visit, and confirm the day nearer the time, by consulting the weather forecast.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n In order to reduce the chance of transmission through touching the same surfaces, consider carefully what things you will need when visiting. Make sure to bring your own hand sanitiser, water bottle etc. If you will be eating during the visit, it is probably best to bring your own food and cutlery. You should also consider where you will use the bathroom when visiting.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n People who\u2019ve been shielding are especially vulnerable to severe sickness from COVID-19 and you should not visit them at all, if you have any reason to believe you might have COVID-19. This means if you have <\/span>any symptoms<\/span><\/a> at all, you should cancel your visit. Equally, if you have been in contact with someone who showed symptoms, you should cancel your visit.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n However, it is worth bearing in mind that <\/span>four out of five coronavirus cases are symptomless<\/span><\/a>. This means that you may well have COVID-19 without showing any symptoms, or you may have come into contact with someone with COVID-19 who was showing no symptoms.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\nPlanning ahead:<\/strong><\/h3>\n
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