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7. Who all are at a greater risk?

Some people are at greater risk of contracting COVID-19 than others:

7.1 Stupid people among the general public (non-essential staff) who think going out every day or every2-3 days is an
important thing in their life (people who go out for jogging, walking, partying, socializing etc.). Please understand
that more you go out, more is the risk to contract the virus. Please understand Medical professionals, Emergency
health workers, Police staff, Defense Staff, Essential maintenance & Govt. people, grocery shop staff, Pharmacies
staff, Volunteers for COVID-19 task force etc. – ALL ARE HEROES – they know the danger of going out in the open
every day but they still do their duty. Why? To make sure that the general public is safe from any harm. They are
worthy of salute and praise. If you do not fall under the category of essential staff - then please please stay at home
and don’t get infected. Go out only when you need to buy more food or medicines. In case you have developed
emergency health issues – call emergency health care number immediately or go to the nearest clinic/hospital or seek
help.

7.2 People who go out in the open and assume their immune system is very strong and they don’t need protection
gear. If you go out in the open without any mask or protection gear – the viral load entering your body will be huge. If
you wear masks and other protection gear – even if exposed to the virus; the viral load entering your body will be
much less and your immune system will have a better chance to fight it off.

7.3 Elderly people (age group > 60 years): Elderly people have low immune strength due to aging. 80% of the fatalities
from COVID-19 are elderly people. The youngsters should assist the elderly people to get their supplies. It is better
for elderly people to take help from others to get their supplies or order online than going out themselves.

7.4 People with diabetes and/or CVD (Cardio vascular diseases): Better for such people to take help from others to get
food/medicine supplies or order online than going out themselves.

7.5 People with compromised Immune system like AIDS patients or cancer patients or patients recovering from severe
illness. People with already compromised immune system are at a very high risk. Better for such people to take help
from others to get food/medicine supplies or order online than going out themselves.

7.6 People who recently recovered from Bronchitis or any lungs disease: Better for such people to take help from others
to get supplies or order online than going out themselves.

7.7 People with Asthma issues: make sure you have enough medical supplies for your Asthma problem for 40 days.
Better for such people to take help from others to get supplies or order online than going out themselves.

7.8 Drug addicts and Chain smokers – try quitting the habit or atleast reduce on it if you want to survive the COVID-19.

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8. How to safely go out for shopping and safely come back ?

8.1 Please read earlier sections 3.9, 5.1 and 7.1 once again before proceeding.

8.2 Before you go out of the door of your house/apartment – check the following:

a) You have the money or credit card etc.

b) ID card
c) Mobile
d) You have worn the ‘Protection items’ (Cap, Mask, Goggles, Gloves, Jacket, Trousers) properly.
e) Taken a small bottle of disinfectant alcohol spray (Important)
f) List of items you plan to buy
g) Small Tissue paper packet
h) Small pack of Alcohol wipes – if you have any

8.3 After going out :

a) If you are taking a taxi/bus: spray and disinfect the seat of the taxi/bus you are about to sit on.
b) If you are driving: spray and disinfect the seat of your car. Just make it a habit – that way you don’t have to
remember whether you had sprayed it last time after returning from outside.
c) If you are walking: try to stay away from crowded places. Maintain physical distancing of at least 1-2 meters
from others.

8.4 Shopping process

a) When approaching the shopping center or market place: try to stay away from crowds. Maintain physical
distancing of at least 1-2 meters.
b) When taking a Shopping cart or basket – please make sure you spray disinfectant alcohol on the handle of
the shopping cart/basket.
c) Go around and do your shopping normally. If you need to ask for help or inquire about something from
someone - Maintain physical distancing of at least 1-2 meters always.
d) Disinfect your gloves (or hand if you don’t have gloves) regularly using disinfectant alcohol every 10
minutes. This is ensures that your hands/gloves are clean and virus free.
e) Getting in the line/que for payment – again please maintain physical distancing of at least 1-2 meters and
request politely other fellow shoppers to do the same. Don’t shout or get into a fight.

8.5 After shopping

a) Spray disinfectant alcohol or wipe with alcohol wipes - the handles of the bag which you used to pack up the
stuff you just bought.
b) If you are taking a taxi/bus: spray and disinfect the seat of the taxi you are about to sit on.
c) If you are driving: spray and disinfect the seat of your car.
d) If you are walking: try to stay away from crowded places. Maintain physical distancing of at least 1-2
meters.

8.6 Just before entering your house :

a) Spray your boots or sleepers with disinfectant solution – especially the under surface or sole.
b) Again spray and clean your hand/gloves with disinfectant alcohol.

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8.7 After entering your house/apartment:

a) Carefully keep the shopping bags at a safe place.
b) DO NOT allow anyone to HUG you or Shake your hands.
c) Carefully take off the protection items : the mask, the goggles, the gloves, The cap, the jacket and the
trousers
d) Now spray disinfectant alcohol on all of the protection items – especially the outside/exposure part
which has been in contact with outside.
e) Clean the outer surface of your mobile using disinfectant alcohol or alcohol wipes. DO NOT dip your mobile
in any disinfectant – it will destroy the mobile (common sense right).
f) Spray disinfectant on the currency notes if you have used cash during shopping.
g) If you have washing machine - you can wash your clothes in washing machine. DON’T forget to take out all
important stuff before putting your clothes for washing. That’s common sense, right?
h) Disinfect your hands again one more time using disinfectant alcohol.
i) Just nicely water wash all the vegetables you just bought; and then keep them in the open for drying. DO
NOT use soap to wash the vegetables – that’s pure stupidity because soap chemicals can stick to
vegetables and can be toxic.
j) Clean the outer surface of the cans with disinfectant alcohol or alcohol wipes.
k) Clean the entrance door knob or door handles (outside and inside) with disinfectant alcohol or alcohol
wipes. Clean your door keys as well.
l) Clean your hand with soap (for at least 20 seconds) and wash your face with soap. DO NOT SPRAY alcohol
on to your eyes – it’s very dangerous and can cause blindness.
m) Try take a shower with Shampoo and soap if possible.

8.8 After following the steps mentioned in 8.7 – you are ok to move around in the house and play with your family or
relax – whatever.

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