What to buy during self-isolation

Hygiene products

It is more important than ever to keep your home clean, because the coronavirus lives long on surfaces. Here's what you need.

Soap

The boom in antiseptics has led to a sharp increase in prices for this product and all kinds of home experiments with alcohol-containing liquids. But do not forget that there is an easier and equally reliable way to disinfect your hands - soap and water. Stock up on your favorite soap and wash your hands thoroughly for 20 seconds. Do not give up this protection measure because it seems too simple.

Towels

Since you are constantly at home, you have to wipe the surfaces and hands more often. This means more rags and towels are required. If you are used to washing them every couple of weeks, reconsider your habits and do it every few days.

Disinfectant wipes

They will come in handy to disinfect telephone and other things that you often take with dirty hands.

Disposable gloves

You shouldn't wear them all the time, but when you touch potentially contaminated items, such as money in a store, or care for someone who is sick, they will protect you from the virus. Provided you remove them carefully and do not reuse them.

Food

You should not shop as if there are years of hunger ahead. But the store now has walk less often (and if you are sick, do not walk at all), so it is worth making small supplies.

Products with a long shelf life

Cereals, legumes, canned food, frozen meat and vegetables - all this will help you to eat well. Also, remember that food affects your mood, so buy at least some of the foods that you usually enjoy.

Coffee and tea

You don't go to your favorite coffee shop, so buy everything to make drinks at home. Let a good cup of tea or coffee in the morning help you to cheer up and tune in to work.

Medicines

First aid kit

If you do not have a serious illness or injury, it is better not to go to the hospital, but to get medical treatment on your own: you will reduce the burden on local doctors, as well as minimize the risk of contracting coronavirus, sitting in line. So get ready to give yourself and your loved ones first aid.

Buy bandages and hydrogen peroxide for cuts, cooling compresses for bruises and sprains, pain relievers, and stomach remedies (something for constipation, diarrhea, and cramps). And stock up on medications you drink regularly. Ideally three months ahead.

Coronavirus kit

Let's say you are infected. If the disease is mild and does not require hospitalization, you can alleviate it symptoms.

• Antipyretic. For example, paracetamol. If you are taking it and your temperature does not drop, see your doctor.
• Cough remedy. This can be syrup, spray, or lozenges. Also consider a humidifier. It will make life much easier when coughing, including helping you sleep better.
• A remedy for the common cold. It is rare with coronavirus, but just in case, you can buy sprays that relieve mucosal edema.

Everything for work and fighting boredom

It is not known how long self-isolation will take, so consider your activities for this time.

Electronics

A breakdown of a smartphone and other equipment is always a headache, but now it can deprive you of the opportunity to work and keep in touch with the world. If your finances permit, upgrade the essentials, such as a lousy router or a laptop that is running on its last legs.

Hobby materials

Maybe you have long wanted to do embroidery or electronics? Stock up on the tools you need and master new hobbies.

Products for joint recreation

You have to spend 24 hours a day with your family. Good board games or new books that can be read to children will help diversify this time.