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Those disease-avoidance tactics sound basic, but dealing with a viral outbreak is no simple task. Your coronavirus concerns may have you dipping into youremergency fundand thats okay. Those savings are meant to help you in situations that are unexpected and urgent. This circumstance pretty much fits that bill. Still, weve got some suggestions to help you avoid overspending while taking coronavirus isolation precautions. Think about what you could easily make to eat if you werent feeling well....

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