Coronavirus: What to Stock up on So You're Prepared

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As the coronavirus continues its rapid spread internationally and across the U.S., many Americans are heeding public health advice from the Centers from Disease Control and Prevention to prepare for the possibility of a lengthy home stay.

COVID-19, the novel coronavirus that first caused an outbreak in China in 2019 and was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization on Wednesday, has rapidly infected people around the globe. Most vulnerable to the viral threat are Americans over age 60 and those with chronic disease, such as heart disease, diabetes and lung disease, according to the CDC. The agency has urged those individuals to “stay at home as much as possible.”

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So having what you need to remain at home for a longer period, possibly weeks, is important. That way you’ll be prepared, experts say, if you need to decrease contact and socialization – whether because you're sick or trying to prevent illness if there’s an outbreak of coronavirus in your community. Rather than panicking and buying more than you need, it’s about being adequately stocked: “Just in case we need to shelter in place, or in case stores have limited supplies,” says Dr. David Mushatt, chief of adult infectious diseases at Tulane University School of Medicine in New Orleans.

Here’s what experts suggest having on hand:

Any medications you’re taking – at least a month’s supply of prescriptions – as well as other self-care items you may need.

Enough food for two weeks – primarily non-perishables that won’t go bad while in storage. As needed, this includes baby food and formula for infants, as well as pet food.

Supplies to keep your hands and home clean.

Cash for a week.

Gas in your vehicles.

A plan of action for dealing with the spread of COVID-19 in your local area.

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https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/wellness/coronavirus-what-to-stock-up-on-so-youre-prepared/ar-BB116Wot?li=BBnb7Kz

[FirstLight]

1. some people don't have that much cash or gas... this is going to be an issue

People will run out of food, and not be able to work, not have money for food, etc.

[2naSalit]

2. Folks in my area will have a hard time

the majority of which is not employed or underemployed as it's the beginning of the "off season". It's already slim times until May at least.

My personal situation is sound as long as the SSDI keeps showing up. I don't have to go out for anything but perishables once a week. Have to keep enough business at the store so they are open at least occasionally.