Coronavirus is inching closer to a global pandemic and US has already one known death due to the Coronavirus, a man in his 50s in a Seattle suburb. Another patient who were diagnosed with Covid-19 in Northern California hospital is the first US case of "community spread" of the virus. If this virus spread throughout the country and in your neighborhood, there will be fear of a Wuhan-style lockdown and it could lead to emptying retail store shelves in the coming months and depressing some consumer-facing businesses, according to experts. Government officials are advising families to take measured steps to stock up on certain essentials so you'll be prepared if your community is hit hard by the virus.
According to the Department of Homeland Security families should stock up on the following:
1. Prescription drug
2. Two-week supplies of water and food
Member's Mark 40 Piece Purified Bottled Water, 16.9 oz. $5.99
Nestle Bottled Water 16.9oz Per Bottle, 24 Bottle Case $9.01
Survival Tabs 8-Day Food Supply 96 Tabs Emergency Food Ration Survival MREs Meals Ready-to-eat $28.95
Augason Farms 30-Day 1-Person Emergency Food Supply – QSS Certified
3. Non-prescription drugs and health supplies like pain relievers, cough and cold medicines and fluids with electrolytes.
Basic Care Extra Strength Acetaminophen Caplets 500 Count $7.40
Tylenol Extra Strength Rapid Release $10.47
Basic Care Ibuprofen Tablets 500 Count $8.65
Vicks NyQuil SEVERE Cough, Cold and Flu
Boiron Throatcalm Tablets for Sore Throat Relief
Adult Maximum Strength Multi-Symptom Cough Cold & Fluid Relief
Zarbee's Naturals Children's Complete Cough Syrup* + Immune* Nighttime $7.98
SAMBUCOL Anti-Viral Flu
Coughing Ease - 100% Natural Essential Oil Blend Relief for Cough & Cold, Wheezing, Bronchitis $16.95
NatraBio Childrens Cough & Mucus | Homeopathic Relief
Zarbee's Naturals Children's Chest Rub $7.99
Now Solutions, Chest Rub Relief $8.48
Electrolyte Supplement for Rapid Hydration $19.95
GoodSense Pedia Electrolyte Liquid $23.23
Pedialyte Electrolyte Solution $39.88
Gatorade Zero Sugar Thirst Quencher $12.59
4. It also wise to stock up on soap, alcohol, detergent, and baby supplies to last atleast a month.
Dettol Anti-Bacterial Hand and Body Bar Soap $13.89
Softsoap Antibacterial Liquid Hand Soap
Product of Swan Rubbing Alcohol $13.28
Arm & Hammer Laundry Detergent Plus Oxiclean, Fresh Scent, 224 Fluid Ounce $11.97
Solimo Laundry Detergent Pacs $17.99
Amazon Baby Supplies
Lysol Clean and Fresh Multi-Surface Cleaner, Lemon and Sunflower $8.91
- Kills 99 9% of viruses and bacteria
* If you are always in a crowded place or ride the public transportation use wipes or hand sanitizer spray for your hands.
Clorox Disinfecting Bleach Free Cleaning Wipes $11.97
Wet Ones Sensitive Skin Hand and Face Wipes $14.70
Germ-X 20 Count Antibacterial Hand Sanitizing Wipes
Anntool Hand Sanitizer $10.99
24 Hour Defense Hand Sanitizer Disinfectant Spray Against Corona Virus COVID-19 Kills 99.99% Of Germs Bacteria 24 Hours Of Lasting Protection Alcohol Free 100ml(3.4 fl.oz) $13.99
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention does not recommend wearing masks, they said you need to focus on regular hand-washing. However, if you have symptoms you need to wear mask to help prevent them from transmitting the virus. Also front-line health care workers should wear n95 masks . The best mask for bacteria and virus protection is an N95 or N100, regular dust and pollen masks do not offer any protection from viruses.
Dust Masks Disposable Anti Pollution Mask, KN95, safety mask Valve 5 Layer Activated Carbon Air Filter（5pack）$35.99
ANALAN Dust Masks Reusable Washable Mask Air Masks for Dust Smoke Pollen with Mask Filters $19.95
Children Protective Dust Mask Washable Mouth Cover Mask
N95 Dust Mask Can Be Washed Reusable $32.99
Disposable Respiratory Mask for Dust N95 Anti-Virus and PM2.5 Mask $66.99
