Caring for Those in Quarantine SEPTEMBER 28, 2021 / MAUREEN WITMER / I got a text from my best friend this week saying she tested positive for Covid-19. Thankfully, she is vaccinated and her symptoms are mild so far, but she has some pain and fatigue. She and her three children will all need to be quarantined for at least the next 10 days, and possibly longer if one of them starts showing symptoms.
If your community is anything like ours, this is not surprising. Covid cases are spiking in some areas. Plans are constantly changing. People are hurting. This, on top of the long-term fear and fatigue we're all feeling, calls for an extra dose of love, compassion, and care.
Here are some ideas for how to help friends and family who are quarantined:
Using all of the recommended precautions, we can continue to care for our friends and family if they are in need. Our efforts might look a little different as we can't physically be there for them, but we can continue to support them from afar.
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