How to help quarantine grandparents

23 March Moscow Mayor Sergei Sobyanin obliged Muscovites over 65 and citizens suffering from chronic diseases (including diabetes mellitus and bronchial asthma) stay at home. Although there are no similar regulations in other cities yet, it is important to observe the isolation of older people: they are in risk zone, although often explaining this to them pretty hard.

But not all retirees at home have supplies of everything they need or loved ones who will help with purchases. Posts of people are beginning to appear on social networks offering help to the elderly in their homes.

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- gerasimenko (@planca) March 19, 2020

If possible, do your bit too. One extra trip to the store for you can save a person's life. In the Telegram channel "Glavred" published a simple flyer template that you can hang on a notice board near your porch.

If you do not live in Moscow, you can replace the paragraph about Sobyanin. For example, like this:

People over 65 are at risk for the new coronavirus. For safety reasons, try not to leave your home.

With this help, the main thing is to observe the basic principles. prevention of coronavirus. Go to the store with gloves, don't touch your face, and keep your distance from other people if possible. When handing over a bag of food or medicine, remind grandparents to wash their hands thoroughly. Another good option is to put the bag next to the door, ring the bell and walk a couple of meters away. Many deliveries of ready-made food and groceries already do this.

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