What should I have on hand to care for someone with COVID-19?

Safety and Cleaning 

• Tissues (kleenex or toilet paper)
• Disinfecting wipes
• Paper towels
• Face masks (simple surgical or home-made mask that covers the mouth and nose)
• Gloves (to use when entering the sick room or cleaning after the sick person)
• Bleach (DIY bleach preparation for disinfecting: 5 tablespoons bleach per gallon water)

Medical Supplies

• Over-the-counter cold medicines 
  • Tylenol/acetaminophen
  • Sudafed/pseudoephedrine
  • Saline nasal spray
  • Afrin nasal spray
  • Cough lozenges
  • Tea with honey
• Pulse-oximeter
• Thermometer

Food and Drink

• Chicken soup
• Electrolyte-replacement drinks (if using sports drinks, cut in half with water)
• Fresh ginger
• Lemons
• Honey for throat soothing

For more information, we found this Wall Street Journal article helpful. (April 9, 2020) 

Source:
Gear and Tips to Help You Get Through the Coronavirus Pandemic – Wired Magazine