What precautions are you taking if your partner is exposed to covid?

Question

My husband is the director a homeless shelter and has been spending 18+ hour days managing everything since covid 19 began popping up in our area. I'm 32 weeks pregnant and home from work due to closures with our 2 year old. What precautions are other women taking in similar situations (partners who work in healthcare, etc.). There have been positive cases at his work. 
At this point I don't think anyone would let my son and I  come stay with them because we've been in contact with my husband. Should I tell him he needs to stop working at a certain point- my concern is if he gets sick or is exposed to someone positive 2 weeks before labor he won't be able to be with me in the hospital. This is my first pregnancy (our son is adopted) and it is very important to me that he be there with me for the birth.
He is currently taking his clothes off and putting them in the wash, showering, and sleeping on the couch when he comes home. He's only been home to sleep for about 5-6 hours on average over the past few weeks. 
Thoughts?

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My husband is on the front lines, he’s EMT and works for one of our “bigger cities” we’ve had 13 confirmed cases in the county he works for and we have a 2, 4 and 6 year old and I’m 33 weeks high risk pregnancy. For now I make him come through the back door that leads into our shower, undress and Lysol his boots, belt and tools that he has strapped on as well as the doors he’s touched. Take a hot shower and wash his clothing. He still stays in bed with me but the kids don’t climb in.  I worry about them the most cause the 2 & 6 year old have respiratory issues.

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My husband is a plumber. I’m 32 weeks and staying at my parents’ house working from home so that he can continue to work. He’s going to work through next week or possibly the week after and then self isolate for two weeks. That will still give us a couple weeks together before the baby comes at 39 weeks via scheduled section. My only concern with this plan is if the baby comes sooner. I am going to be devastated if my husband can’t be there for the birth of our child, whether because he is sick or the hospital won’t allow it.

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My husband works healthcare, but as do I. So we’re both exposed. I will, however, finish up my next few weeks of work at home starting in April. As of now, I’m not worried about it but will urge him to maybe stay home (or be as extremely cautious as possible) the 2 weeks before my Induction so there’s less threat he will not be able to be there if sick. Thankfully he’s in management and doesn’t do a ton of patient care anymore.

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My boyfriend is doing construction which for some reason has been deemed essential. It’s on an apartment building. If he catches it. Or thinks he did. He’s gonna stay across the street at his grandmas and she’s gonna come stay with me at my house. Im 33w4d

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My husband is a fireman and if he gets the virus they will put him in isolation for 2 weeks. I pray this doesn’t happen. When he gets home he takes off his clothes and puts it in the wash and walks straight to the shower. They are taking all the possible precautions at work. Truly the only thing I can do is pray for him everyday and trust that when I deliver everything will go smoothly and he will be able to be there. I’m sorry you’re having to deal with the extra stress, it isn’t fun

What precautions are you taking if your partner is exposed to covid?

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