Frequent and proper hand-washing is essential to prevent the spread of COVID-19. But all this hand-washing (and use of sanitizers) is leading to dry, cracked skin which can increase the risk of infections. Can anything be done about this?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Sandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Yes! The following are steps you can take to prevent dryness: -Use a hand soap that’s mild and fragrance-free -Wash with warm, not hot water -After washing hands, pat them dry (don’t rub) -Use an oil-based hand cream (not a lotion!) immediately afterwards to seal in the moisture -at night, apply a thick hand Read more…
What are best practices for essential home repair service calls?
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Open, direct communication starting pre-visit. Limit surface areas touched. Digital payment. For more sound guidance relevant to both repair professionals and those who hire them, we recommend this helpful article from UC Health. Link to original FB post
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For COVID-19, there are lag times from infection to being symptomatic to (in the worst case) hospitalization to death. Today’s case and death rates are like looking at “light from a distant star.” Control measures work, but we only see their effects *weeks* after implementing them. Keep the faith! Links: Twitter Graphic Original FB post
A. Yes! The following are steps you can take to prevent dryness: -Use a hand soap that’s mild and fragrance-free -Wash with warm, not hot water -After washing hands, pat them dry (don’t rub) -Use an oil-based hand cream (not a lotion!) immediately afterwards to seal in the moisture -at night, apply a thick hand Read more…
What are best practices for essential home repair service calls?
Staying SafeLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Open, direct communication starting pre-visit. Limit surface areas touched. Digital payment. For more sound guidance relevant to both repair professionals and those who hire them, we recommend this helpful article from UC Health. Link to original FB post
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Clinical Symptoms Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For COVID-19, there are lag times from infection to being symptomatic to (in the worst case) hospitalization to death. Today’s case and death rates are like looking at “light from a distant star.” Control measures work, but we only see their effects *weeks* after implementing them. Keep the faith! Links: Twitter Graphic Original FB post
A: Open, direct communication starting pre-visit. Limit surface areas touched. Digital payment. For more sound guidance relevant to both repair professionals and those who hire them, we recommend this helpful article from UC Health. Link to original FB post
IMPORTANT REMINDER
Clinical Symptoms Infection and SpreadJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
For COVID-19, there are lag times from infection to being symptomatic to (in the worst case) hospitalization to death. Today’s case and death rates are like looking at “light from a distant star.” Control measures work, but we only see their effects *weeks* after implementing them. Keep the faith! Links: Twitter Graphic Original FB post
For COVID-19, there are lag times from infection to being symptomatic to (in the worst case) hospitalization to death. Today’s case and death rates are like looking at “light from a distant star.” Control measures work, but we only see their effects *weeks* after implementing them. Keep the faith! Links: Twitter Graphic Original FB post
