As a result of efforts to stem the spread of COVID-19, home insurance carriers may see an uptick in claims resulting from kitchen accidents, water overflow damage or sewer backups. (Shutterstock)
Social distancing and sheltering in place are now part of government policy as well as the mainstream dialogue. But most of the information circulating regarding COVID-19 prevention focuses on public spaces and interactions (or lack thereof).
There also are a number of things people can do to make their homes less welcoming to the virus. For instance, a recent CNN article suggested that we designate one person in the household to be the errand runner in order to limit outside exposure, and set up a disinfecting station to decontaminate anything that comes into the home.
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