50: Prevention Tips for Wheelchair Users
Q: How can I protect myself during the pandemic if I have to use a wheelchair? 💁 Tracy: COVID-19 can live up to several days on hard surfaces including wheelchair handles. Therefore, washing hands frequently is incredibly important. Slip-proof gloves are recommended for operating the wheelchair. The virus may exist on any part of a wheelchair, so please clean the wheelchair each time you return home. Wear masks and gloves when you go outside. Park yourself and stay in a well ventilated area. Have a washcloth that is only used for cleaning the wheelchair. First spray the disinfectant on the wheels, and then wipe the armrest and hand wheel with the washcloth soaked with disinfectant. If you use an electric wheelchair, disinfect the joystick, controller, and any other parts that people come in frequent contact with. Wash your hands after removing gloves. Disinfect the floor at home frequently, especially right after you return home. Don't forget to wash your hands