Cocooning during coronavirus: Who needs to do it and what steps should they take?

Cocooning during coronavirus: Do I need to do it and what steps should I take if I do?

Image: Shutterstock/Halfpoint Image: Shutterstock/Halfpoint AS PART OF further restrictions to stem the spread of Covid-19 in Ireland, Taoiseach Leo Varadkar announced that ‘Cocooning’ will be introduced for those over 70 and people who are extremely vulnerable to the disease.

For the person who is cocooning, they should stay away from other people in their home in a well-ventilated room with a window to the outside that you can open. Make sure you use separate towels from the other people in your house, both for drying themselves after showering and for hand-hygiene purposes.

If it’s not possible for family and friends to help out, the government is currently putting in place assistance through local authorities to help people who are cocooning with each local authority due to publish contact details in the coming days. “It is possible that your hospital may need to cancel or postpone some clinics and appointments. You should contact your hospital or clinic to confirm appointments,” the HSE says.Contacting these people to let them know your situation is key.

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