I have no real way to have him come into the house and quarantine from me. There are no options. Live in northern new England.
I have a two car garage attached to the house, but it is cold and drafty.
I thought of borrowing a big tent and putting it in the garage to give it some space, and room.
cannot find a camper to borrow or rent.
cannot afford to purchase one
Ideas would be appreciated.
A big plastic bin with a close fitting lid and an Ozone Generator can be used to sterilize stuff, like clothes to
be washed, stuff he brings from the store, etc.
If you can get one, a UV Sterilization Wand could be your friend. They also make UV sterilization Bags, boxes and cabinets.
Hand Sanitizer, soap, water.
The Garage, Tent, Air Mattress, electric blanket, heater
quarantine plan can work.
Why would you ask advice from this crowd?
And as to your health, we filter our water and clean all the things, but sometimes our air needs attention.
At risk folks might consider replacing the filters in your home heating and/or air conditioning systems. Get the good allergy rated filters. I had a neighbor who did not even know they had “Air Return Ducts” in their house, with filters that had not been changed in years.
If you want to get seriously serious, there’s these:
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Not for you it won't be.
Think of it this way - if he is a real friend, he would stay in that cold and drafty garage. And if a BFF, would pay YOU for the privilege of doing so.
I assume your garage has electricity... If both of you die from this disease it's not going to help anyone. After 19 days he can move into the house. You can cook for him if you want to but food should be left outside the garage door and be in a throw away container... This virus can live on plastic and stainless steel for days... He can buy a bed at a thrift store... and donate it back when the two weeks are up...
If he's a family member- and I assume he is - and he does gets sick - - you'll need to care for him. Make sure HE wears a N95 mask to keep YOU from being infected.
It's better the garage is a little cold than too hot like in Florida - you can buy a $30 space heater on Amazon but not a $30 air conditioner... Of course we'd put a person in a screened in outdoor porch...
Remember, you're no help to him if you're sick too... and it's only a short few weeks he'll have to live in the garage. Stay safe ...both of you.