How much you need to buy depends on how at-risk you are of infection, with older people and those with heart disease, lung problems or diabetes at high risk, according to the CDC. In the event you exhibit symptoms, you’ll need over-the-counter medicine, including pain-relievers and fever-reducers such as Tylenol and Advil, to help with aches, pains and other flu-like issues. The CDC recommends washing your hands for at least 20 seconds to reduce the disease’s spread, so you’ll need soap or hand sanitizer with 60% alcohol (but there’s no need to hoard months-worth of these items). You’ll also need enough toiletries and other household necessities to last two weeks, such as toothpaste, diapers, laundry detergent, pet food and cleaning supplies. While the agency does not specify how long at-risk people should expect to stay home, quarantines last 14 days at minimum.

Source: Forbes March 10, 2020 15:10 UTC