The Essential Items For Your Coronavirus Survival Kit

Face mask

Because the virus is airborne, it’s paramount we all have good face masks. There are tons of disposable and reusable options, but we recommend sticking to CDC guidelines and advice when choosing masks for your COVID survival kit.

Reusable Face Mask

Ethically designed and manufactured in Canada, these masks provide incredible comfort, excellent breathability, and highly efficient filtering. They’re available in smaller sizes, including for children. 

The 3D design, with strategically placed flaps, prevents the mask from obstructing your mouth while you speak or breathe. In addition, the unique cushioning on the nose, chin, and cheeks makes them a perfect addition to your family’s COVID essentials kit.

It has an adjustable nose bridge and elastic ear loops. Moreover, the ëTECH is also an excellent option for people with glasses as it doesn’t fog up. If you’re going to wear your mask for a whole day or in a hot environment, then this feature is of extra importance. 

This mask follows the ASTM International Standards for workplaces, so you can add it to your back-to-work survival kit for COVID.

The manufacturer made sure that none of the four layers —  including the outer polyester and inner polypropylene — were not chemically treated. Therefore, these masks are safe for you and for the planet, too. 

This model comes in different colors, designs, and three available sizes. Furthermore, you can purchase an optional headband or adjustment cord to enhance comfort or enable touchless removal. 

Mesh laundry bags and canvas bags are also available. Washable storage for your masks is super convenient for every Coronavirus survival kit.

As the prices decrease with the increasing quantity, you can make a high-volume order, and the company ships across North America. However, delivery time can be longer, up to six weeks, if the item isn’t in stock.

Frëtt Solution ëTECH mask has three life cycles. First, it serves as a workplace mask, holding shape and keeping efficiency even after 100+ washes. After that, it can be a personal mask. And finally, you can place it into a Zero Waste box so it can get recycled and become part of someone else’s Coronavirus kit.

Disposable Face Mask

If you don’t like reusable masks or can’t find one that will fit you as snug as you’d like, then this Armbrust the Better Mask High Filtration System is a perfect match for you. 

Not only do you get 30 disposable masks, but you also get an FTM Essential mask brace for a more secure fit. The mask brace is reusable, so you can use it with other surgical masks you have in your pandemic survival kit to improve their fit and provide a better seal around your face.

The mask brace has a patent-pending nose cushion design that adjusts to any face shape by applying light pressure across your cheeks, not on your nose. Plus, it comes in three sizes — S, M, L.

The masks are made of the same material as regular N95 masks and have a particle filtration rate of 98%. As N95 models are always in high demand and can be hard to find, this fantastic mask system can be an excellent alternative for your Coronavirus emergency supply list.

The Armbrust system complies with F3502 and NIOSH’s new Workplace Performance Plus standards, and the masks are FDA-approved. Everything is made in the US and doesn’t rely on a global supply chain, but it doesn’t offer refunds or exchanges.

Thermometer

The virus is spread through bodily fluids, so it’s best you get a no-touch or forehead thermometer to avoid having to sanitize it in between uses. 

Our recommendation for a forehead thermometer for your Coronavirus preparedness kit is Braun’s digital no-touch forehead thermometer. It utilizes patented technology that captures two times more body heat than other thermometers, leading to fast and accurate results. 

Every parent will love this thermometer, especially its silent mode. This feature is particularly useful when you need to take a sleeping baby’s temperature. Additionally, pediatricians highly recommend this model.

Also, you don’t need to turn the lights on and risk waking up your kid — the LED display is readable in complete darkness. So if you’re building a COVID survival kit gift suitable for parents, this thermometer is a must.

This model is relatively straightforward to use, providing readings in Fahrenheit or Celsius. The instructions are printed on the box and are easy to follow. 

To start, remove the protective cap and press the power button to turn it on. After that, place it directly on the forehead or hold it up to two inches away. With this item in your COVID-19 home care kit, you’ll be able to get an accurate reading in less than two seconds. 

A positioning sensor casts a beam of light on your forehead, so you know the right point for taking temperature. The digital display will show an error if the positioning isn’t proper and indicate if you need to bring the device closer.

The thermometer displays the reading in different background colors — green for normal, yellow for a slightly higher temperature, and red for a severe fever. That can help you get by even if your eyesight isn’t the best.

It’s a great addition to the emergency kit for the pandemic, even for the elderly and those with not-so-good vision. What’s more, it beeps ten times if the temperature is over 99.4°F.

When the battery is at 20%, a flashing battery symbol will notify you. The device comes with two AA batteries and a three-year warranty.

Keep this in mind, this thermometer doesn’t store previous readings, and it’s a bit pricey. Nevertheless, we’re sure you won’t regret including it in your COVID-19 emergency home care kit.

Pulse Oximeter

A pulse oximeter is a small device that attaches to your finger or your earlobe and measures the oxygen level in your blood painlessly and quickly. Although it cannot detect COVID-19, it is commonly found in Coronavirus preparedness supplies as it can identify low blood oxygen levels early. 

However, to adequately assess your health, you’ll need to know your blood oxygen baseline level. If you don’t have other symptoms, you should seek medical treatment if the reading falls below 92% or 90%.

You can receive a pulse oximeter from your doctor or buy one over the counter. OTC oximeters haven’t been FDA-approved because they’re considered wellness or sporting and aviation equipment rather than medical devices.

American-made Nonin Onyx Vantage 9590 pulse oximeter is an excellent addition to any Coronavirus prep kit. It’s FDA-approved, and it works fast and accurately on adults and children, as well as those with more skin pigmentation or low perfusion. Even if you have nail polish on your nails, it works great.

It’s powered by two AAA batteries, which will get you up to 6,000 spot checks. The device turns on and shuts off automatically when put on or removed. It has an LED screen you can read from any angle, day or night. 

Although this pulse oximeter is among the priciest items in our Coronavirus emergency kit, we consider it worth every penny. Rugged construction allows this little device to survive at least 50 drops. 

A CD with instructions, batteries, a lanyard, and a carrying case are included in the purchase. Turner Medical offers free shipping, and Nonin provides a four-year warranty.

Gloves

Gloves are a must in a Coronavirus safety kit, as we all know by now. In general, you can go for any disposable gloves from any brand, as long as they fit you and you use them correctly and toss them afterward. 

Our choice is a pack of 100 disposable Venom Nitrile gloves. Nitrile rubber is powder and latex-free, which is excellent as many people are allergic to latex. 

Not only are these an essential part of every emergency kit for Coronavirus, but you can also wear them if you have skin conditions, use them in your home or work when cleaning, painting, or handling various chemicals. 

Mind you, although these are advertised as chemical-resistant, no gloves can give an absolute guarantee. That said, this model is very thick and durable and won’t break easily when exposed to household chemicals and cleaning products. 

They will handle alcohol and any products from your Coronavirus emergency pack for home sanitization.

If you’re using the gloves to clean or work around your home, you can reuse them if they’re still intact. You can get Venom gloves in different sizes from your local stores or Amazon. Another benefit is that these gloves are ambidextrous and fully textured for an excellent grip.

Sanitization Supplies

Surface Disinfectant

Envirocleanse-A is an EPA-registered multi-purpose disinfectant for use against COVID-19 on hard surfaces in residential and commercial areas. Not only is it just what you need to survive a pandemic, but it’s also effective against Norovirus, Clostridioides difficile, Listeria, Salmonella, MRSA, and kills odors. 

The active ingredient is Hypochlorous acid, which is non-toxic, non-corrosive, and non-flammable. The environment-friendly formula is safe to use around kids and pets, and there’s no need for PPE or rinsing. Furthermore, Envirocleanse-A offers a 12-pack.

Hand Sanitizer

A gallon bottle of Planet Halo hand sanitizer should be another staple in Coronavirus emergency supplies. It’s 80% Ethyl alcohol that kills 99.9% of viruses, bacteria, and germs. The formula is FDA-approved and consistent with WHO recommendations. 

This hand sanitizer is free of fragrance, paraben, triclosan, dye, and preservatives and contains glycerin that moisturizes your skin. It can double as a surface disinfectant, you just need an empty spray bottle.

The seller offers free shipping and only accepts returns of defective products.

Antibacterial Wipes

When thinking about how to fight COVID-19 at home, we can’t skip disinfecting wipes. Lysol has a long tradition of doing top-notch cleaning and disinfecting supplies, and they rarely disappoint. 

These wipes are EPA-tested and proven to eliminate the COVID-19 virus in 15 seconds on hard, non-porous surfaces. They kill 99.9% of bacteria, viruses (Salmonella, Herpes Simplex Type 1, and others), and 95% of allergens. Furthermore, they’re available with three different scents.

You can come up with practical COVID care package ideas for your loved ones and include a box of these wipes, as Amazon sells packs of six.