December 26, 2020

Information regarding safety and precautions towards Covid.

Covid Concerns
 

As we all know the Covid vírus still lurks among us and has recently re-erupted. Even though a vaccine has now been approved, we are still a long way away from herd immunity, hence we must take care to avoid transmissions amongst us and your fellow house mate.

The information below pertains to the living spaces at the house. It doesn’t substitute what you should already know about the vírus and other preventive measures you should be taking.

The best way to deal with the vírus is to avoid it absolutely. Here is a link from the CDC that gives some tips on living in shared spaces. Please follow the link https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/daily-life-coping/shared-housing/index.html

Importantly the MAIN WAY of TRANSMISSION is via the respiratory channels. So my advice while at home is to avoid or reduce close contact with your flatmates. Socializing should be limited to a safe distance of 1,5/2 meters.
 
• Prepare and eat your food in separate hours.
• Try making a reasonable interval between shower/bathroom times.
• Do wear a mask if needed if you suspect a flatmate is with symptoms of anything or if that particular flatmate likes to talk closely.
• Eat well and get your sleep (seriously), to keep your immune system strong.

Don’t be shy to take a step back 1 or 2 steps if someone “enters” your space and hopefully that person will realize that they invaded your space.

PLEASE REFRAIN FROM HAVING GUESTS OVER THE HOUSE because that one person can be a transmittor and end up infecting the whole group of residents, just from the one visitor. If you do have a guest over, keep that person then away from the common áreas and should always remain in the room.

Since the kitchen accessories are shared, it is the utmost importance that all pieces are thoroughly cleaned.

Nonetheless, if you prefer your own utensils, plates, cups (items that are shared), please let me know, and I will provide you with your own set (by color or size). Also, if you feel have an idea or suggestion, feel free to bring it up. If you do feel symptoms, please do contact the Covid hotline at:
  Dúvidas de Saúde: 
 • Linha SNS24: 808 24 24 24
• E-mail: atendimento@SNS24.gov.pt
• Site: covid19.Min-saude.pt

 DO NOT undermine the seriousness of the vírus and be complacent about it!