Supplies to have at home: PHAC has a list of necessary supplies to have on hand during at-home isolation. The list includes:

  • Surgical/procedure masks (do not re-use, throw out in the clear garbage bag)
  • Eye protection
  • Disposable gloves (do not re-use- throw out in the garbage clear bag)
  • Disposable paper towels
  • Tissues
  • Waste container with plastic liner
  • Thermometer
  • Running water
  • Hand soap
  • Alcohol-based sanitizer containing at least 60 per cent alcohol
  • Dish soap
  • Regular laundry soap
  • Regular household cleaning products
  • Bleach (5 per cent sodium hypochlorite) and a separate container for dilution (1 part bleach to 9 parts water)
  • Alcohol prep wipes