UW Health | Precautions for High-Risk Patients During COVID-19

If you are at high risk or an older adult, UW Health recommends you review the Center for Disease Control’s advice on how to protect yourself from COVID-19 (Coronavirus).

Populations at additional risk include:

As we address the situation in our community, you should be doing the following:

Prepare for your needs at home

Have enough household items and groceries on hand so that you will be prepared to stay at home for a period of time
Medications – Contact your healthcare provider to ask about ensuring you have the necessary medications for a prolonged stay at home
If you cannot get extra medications, consider using mail order for medications
Be sure you have over-the-counter medicines and medical supplies (tissues, etc.) to treat fever and other symptoms. Most people that do contract COVID-19 are able to quarantine and recover at home.

Practice physical distancing and limit your exposure to others

Try to put distance between yourself and other people (six feet apart is a good rule)
Stay home as much as possible
Consider ways of getting food dropped off at your house through family, social or commercial networks

Have plans for contacting your provider and support network

Have a plan if you get sick. Talk to your loved ones about your plan, create an emergency contact list and identify aid organizations in your community.
Consult with your health care provider for more information about monitoring your health for symptoms suggestive of COVID-19
Stay in touch with others by phone or email. You may need to ask for help from friends, family, neighbors, community health workers, etc. if you become sick.
Determine who can provide you with care

If you develop emergency warning signs for COVID-19, get medical attention immediately. In adults, emergency warning signs*:

*This list is not all-inclusive. Please consult your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning.