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Continue to maintain:
Good hand, respiratory, and cough hygiene
Regularly clean your wheelchair (rims, locks, tires, arm rests, push handles, foot rests)
Regularly clean surfaces you touch frequently (such as phone, backpack, keys, door knobs, assistive devices
Wear a mask when around anyone other than who you live with
Have your caregivers wear a mask when around you
Maintain social distancing as much as possible when out in public; stay away from people who are sick
Limit unnecessary travel, particularly in crowded, closed settings such as airplanes, cruise ships, subways
Stock up on supplies as they become available; this includes medical supplies, groceries, and cleaning supplies
Try to find backup caregivers
Talk to your healthcare provider about converting your prescriptions to mail-order, as you can usually get a larger supply via mail-order
Overall, we will get through this difficult period and come out stronger on the other side.