Lockdown Due to Corona Covid-19 Virus, Here are 7 Things You Must Prepare

Kapanlagi.com - Lockdown or regional quarantine is currently being widely discussed. Several regions in Indonesia have implemented lockdown to prevent the spread of the corona virus.

Basically, lockdown can only be decided by the central government, but many regions have implemented self-lockdown measures. In practice, lockdown in several areas is done by closing roads, so there is no activity and people cannot pass through those roads.

The function of this self-lockdown is to monitor people entering and leaving an area. Therefore, if there is no urgent need, people are asked to stay at home. This is because the number of positive corona cases is increasing day by day.

The high number of corona virus infections has made some people more prepared to stop the spread of this virus. So, what kind of preparations should be made? Here are some important things that you need to prepare before the government implements a lockdown.

1. Cleaning the House

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Cleaning the house is a routine activity that is usually done every day. A clean house will provide comfort for you to occupy. Therefore, before the lockdown is fully implemented, quickly clean your house so that it is clean, so that your activities at home can run smoothly.

Due to the spread of the corona virus, as often as possible you can spray disinfectant liquid on frequently used items. This disinfectant liquid is specifically used to spray on inanimate objects and it is not recommended to spray on the human body.

Cleaning the house also aims to prevent viruses from sticking to your house. Change your family's clean and healthy behavior by regularly cleaning the house. Because if the lockdown has been implemented, you can only spend time at home. Therefore, making the house clean is very necessary.

2. Emergency Fund

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Next, what you need to prepare is an emergency fund. What is an emergency fund? An emergency fund is very important, especially in urgent situations. Lockdown itself is a policy to close access in and out. So buying necessities such as food and other basic needs requires a lot of expenses. That's why having an emergency fund is very important. ?

This urgent need can be anticipated by using an emergency fund. So you can still buy the necessary preparations. In addition, it is a temporary solution to survive in the midst of the corona virus cases.

3. Prepare Food Stock

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Preparing food stock is the main thing that must be considered. Because you will have difficulty finding food sellers. Whether you like it or not, you have to stock up on food for the next few weeks.

If lockdown is implemented, you will not be allowed to leave the house for a certain period of time determined by the government. That's why fulfilling food needs such as rice, vegetables, fruits, water, and so on is very important to list in order to maintain nutrition.

4. Medicines and Vitamins

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You never know when you will get sick. The preventive measure is to buy the medicines you need, especially if you have a medical history and need to take medication.

In the midst of this corona pandemic, it is important to prepare some vitamins to maintain body immunity and immune system. Therefore, it is very important for you to prepare a list of buying medicines and vitamins.

5. Other Needs

Next, other needs such as buying masks, hand sanitizers, soap, shampoo, and others must be on your shopping list. But remember, do not engage in panic buying or excessive buying of goods. This should be avoided.

Why should you prepare them? Because one way to prevent the spread of the coronavirus is by always maintaining personal hygiene and the cleanliness of the surrounding environment. However, buying sufficient needs is important because it is not only you who need them.

6. Important Needs for Working

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With the lockdown, the work system becomes work from home or working from home. Preparing the needs for work, you can list what needs are the top priority in working.

Do not let important needs for work not be prepared when the lockdown is implemented. This certainly makes it difficult for you.

7. Prepare Entertainment to Avoid Boredom

Staying at home for too long will certainly cause boredom. So, how to overcome it? It is important for you to know that preparing entertainment during lockdown can relieve stress.

You can simply prepare entertainment according to your hobbies. For example, reading your favorite books, or watching movies or Korean dramas. Although it may feel boring to be at home, you can also use it as a time to rest and gather with your family.

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