4 Tips on How to Stay Healthy During a Pandemic (or Flus/Viruses)
We are still in a pandemic, and there is always something new every day. Businesses and restaurants have been slowly opening, but what are their prevention cautions and what do truckers need to know to stay healthy? Read more to find out 4 tips on how to stay healthy during a pandemic.
This isn't your basic list of suggestions on what and how to stay healthy. Instead, this is a list for truck drivers on steps they can take to minimize risk. Don't worry, we are leaving out the lecture on handwashing and hand sanitizer!
1. Plan Ahead to Keep Yourself Safe
Plan routes ahead of time, and stay prepared with what prevention cautions businesses are practicing. This can be checking the restaurant's website or social media for updated information on safety guidelines, asking your bank for options for telephone or virtual meetings to use their services, or if your gym is offering various options like reservations or check-in systems.
Of course, there are still other options such as ordering food to go and using drive-thru banking services. We all have different ways to venture, but make sure you are practicing the best safety measures so you can minimize the risk of being sick. CDC updated its information on how to stay safe when you resume some daily activities.
2. Always Have the Necessities in Hand
It's always good to keep the necessities stocked in case of an emergency. Make sure you have food, water, and medicine on hand, just in case you get sick or start to show symptoms.
Although restaurants are opening up, it's never too late to learn some new recipes or cooking skills. You can do it in the safety of your truck! If you're wondering what cooking equipment you can cook with, read 6 Types of Truck Driver Cooking Equipment that will also become cost-effective in the long run.
Bonus: if you cook food in your truck, it will smell delicious.
3. Be Hygienic at the Gas Station
The more common gas stations like Love's have apps that can help limit your exposure to others. For example, Love's Connect App has many features such as activating the pump from your cab, and you can reserve a shower with the Mobile Shower Check!
You should also be aware that fuel pumps are going to be the dirtiest at gas stations, so make sure you are being hygienic. Using hand sanitizer after use or using a rag to pump your gas are helpful ways to avoid illness. You can even use the cloth as a barrier between your hand and the keypad when you pay.
4. Get Your Information from Credible Sources
For general tips and information, continue to read from credible sources such as the CDC. Knowledge is power, and it's good to keep your eyes and ears open during the Coronavirus pandemic. Check out CDC's page on general tips on what truck drivers can do to protect themselves and slow the spread.
