The numbers of cases and deaths in some parts of the country are looking better than expected. Did we overreact with all the distancing measures and closures?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: So much no. No, no, nopeity nope. It’s very tempting to Monday morning quarterback the decisions that cities and states have made over the past few weeks, and the recommendations from the CDC. The physical distancing measures, the school closures and the near total shut-down of the economy feel extreme, particularly given some glimmers Read more…
What are four key measures to bend the COVID-19 curve downwards?
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Four key measures, on top of treating the ill and maintaining physical distancing, must be in place not just to slow the rise of Covid-19 cases, but also to bend the curve downward. These are: test widely, isolate the infected, trace the contacts of those infected and quarantine appropriately.” Links: The New York Times Original Read more…
Why is everyone suddenly talking about the positivity rate? Is this positive psychology or something else?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Definitely not positive psychology! The positivity rate is simply the fraction of people who test positive for COVID-19 out of all the people who get tested. It is important because it is a rough indicator of how much of the true extent of COVID-19 infection is being detected and diagnosed. In other words, a Read more…
What is a toilet plume? And what does it mean for me?
Infection and Spread
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: A toilet plume occurs when droplets of feces or urine escape during a toilet flush into the air. COVID-19 may spread through fecal-oral transmission, which means you don’t want any part of that toilet plume. One study estimates that a single open flush can emit up to 80,000 droplets into the air. Covering the Read more…
Should I seek out COVID infection to “get it over with?”
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Hard pass. Epidemiologist Greta Bauer explains why intentional infection is a *very* bad idea in this informative NYTimes write-up. Highlights: Even “mild” cases aren’t so mild; intentional infection is NOT an effective shortcut to herd immunity. Link to original FB post
Is COVID-19 really the leading cause of death in the US?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: By some measures, yes it is. When one of your friendly resident Nerdy Girls saw this tweet from Andy Slavitt earlier today: “The daily CV death toll has surpassed everything else,” she wondered, can this possibly be true? Well, it turns out that over the past few weeks, COVID-19 has charged up the list Read more…
Nadia, a tiger at the Bronx zoo, has coronavirus. Do I need to worry about my pets?
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Probably not. But if you have symptoms, you should isolate away from your beloved furry friends. For a very helpful explainer of COVID concerns in domestic animals, see this NPR piece. Link to original FB post
Can I breastfeed my baby if I have COVID-19 or think I might?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Depends whom you ask. š tl;dr: The American Academy of Pediatrics’ April 2 guidance recommends separating infected mom & baby while mom is ill, and supporting mom to pump milk for bottle-feeding the baby. WHO, CDC, and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine say it’s ok for infected mom & baby to stay together and breastfeed, Read more…
Do all encounters with the coronavirus present the same risks for becoming infected and becoming very sick?
Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: No. Definitely worth reading this full article but here is a summary = TL;DR = too long; didn’t read Prolonged one-on-one encounters with infected individuals (ex: a visit with a person with the virus or patient care in a health setting with infected individuals ) carry greater risk of infection than short, indirect exposures Read more…
Can I take my kids to the playground if no one else is there?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Not a great idea. The problem is this: Kids lick things. Kids also put their hands all over the playground equipment (as they are supposed to do!) and those hands also go in their mouths and noses and eyes. So, your kid will be licking and touching stuff that other (possibly sick) kids have Read more…
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 thatās mild and fragrance-free -Wash with warm, not hot water -After washing hands, pat them dry (donāt 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…
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
Is social distancing worth it?
Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: ABSOLUTELY YES. The financial hardships are real and very painful. Without social distancing to slow the disease over the next weeks and months, economic hardship will be DEEPER and LONGER. Here is a summary of an article showing the extreme economic value of social distancing. Key Points: Ā The projected mortality benefits of social distancing Read more…
Should we all be wearing masks?
Infection and Spread Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
A: So much no. No, no, nopeity nope. It’s very tempting to Monday morning quarterback the decisions that cities and states have made over the past few weeks, and the recommendations from the CDC. The physical distancing measures, the school closures and the near total shut-down of the economy feel extreme, particularly given some glimmers Read more…
What are four key measures to bend the COVID-19 curve downwards?
Infection and Spread Staying SafeJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
“Four key measures, on top of treating the ill and maintaining physical distancing, must be in place not just to slow the rise of Covid-19 cases, but also to bend the curve downward. These are: test widely, isolate the infected, trace the contacts of those infected and quarantine appropriately.” Links: The New York Times Original Read more…
Why is everyone suddenly talking about the positivity rate? Is this positive psychology or something else?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Testing and Contact Tracing
Aparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Definitely not positive psychology! The positivity rate is simply the fraction of people who test positive for COVID-19 out of all the people who get tested. It is important because it is a rough indicator of how much of the true extent of COVID-19 infection is being detected and diagnosed. In other words, a Read more…
What is a toilet plume? And what does it mean for me?
Infection and Spread
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: A toilet plume occurs when droplets of feces or urine escape during a toilet flush into the air. COVID-19 may spread through fecal-oral transmission, which means you don’t want any part of that toilet plume. One study estimates that a single open flush can emit up to 80,000 droplets into the air. Covering the Read more…
Should I seek out COVID infection to “get it over with?”
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Hard pass. Epidemiologist Greta Bauer explains why intentional infection is a *very* bad idea in this informative NYTimes write-up. Highlights: Even “mild” cases aren’t so mild; intentional infection is NOT an effective shortcut to herd immunity. Link to original FB post
Is COVID-19 really the leading cause of death in the US?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: By some measures, yes it is. When one of your friendly resident Nerdy Girls saw this tweet from Andy Slavitt earlier today: “The daily CV death toll has surpassed everything else,” she wondered, can this possibly be true? Well, it turns out that over the past few weeks, COVID-19 has charged up the list Read more…
Nadia, a tiger at the Bronx zoo, has coronavirus. Do I need to worry about my pets?
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Probably not. But if you have symptoms, you should isolate away from your beloved furry friends. For a very helpful explainer of COVID concerns in domestic animals, see this NPR piece. Link to original FB post
Can I breastfeed my baby if I have COVID-19 or think I might?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Depends whom you ask. š tl;dr: The American Academy of Pediatrics’ April 2 guidance recommends separating infected mom & baby while mom is ill, and supporting mom to pump milk for bottle-feeding the baby. WHO, CDC, and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine say it’s ok for infected mom & baby to stay together and breastfeed, Read more…
Do all encounters with the coronavirus present the same risks for becoming infected and becoming very sick?
Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: No. Definitely worth reading this full article but here is a summary = TL;DR = too long; didn’t read Prolonged one-on-one encounters with infected individuals (ex: a visit with a person with the virus or patient care in a health setting with infected individuals ) carry greater risk of infection than short, indirect exposures Read more…
Can I take my kids to the playground if no one else is there?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Not a great idea. The problem is this: Kids lick things. Kids also put their hands all over the playground equipment (as they are supposed to do!) and those hands also go in their mouths and noses and eyes. So, your kid will be licking and touching stuff that other (possibly sick) kids have Read more…
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 thatās mild and fragrance-free -Wash with warm, not hot water -After washing hands, pat them dry (donāt 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…
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
Is social distancing worth it?
Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: ABSOLUTELY YES. The financial hardships are real and very painful. Without social distancing to slow the disease over the next weeks and months, economic hardship will be DEEPER and LONGER. Here is a summary of an article showing the extreme economic value of social distancing. Key Points: Ā The projected mortality benefits of social distancing Read more…
Should we all be wearing masks?
Infection and Spread Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
“Four key measures, on top of treating the ill and maintaining physical distancing, must be in place not just to slow the rise of Covid-19 cases, but also to bend the curve downward. These are: test widely, isolate the infected, trace the contacts of those infected and quarantine appropriately.” Links: The New York Times Original Read more…
Why is everyone suddenly talking about the positivity rate? Is this positive psychology or something else?
Data and Metrics Data Literacy Infection and Spread Testing and Contact TracingAparna Kumar, PhD CRNP MPH
A: Definitely not positive psychology! The positivity rate is simply the fraction of people who test positive for COVID-19 out of all the people who get tested. It is important because it is a rough indicator of how much of the true extent of COVID-19 infection is being detected and diagnosed. In other words, a Read more…
What is a toilet plume? And what does it mean for me?
Infection and Spread
Lauren Hale, PhD MA
A: A toilet plume occurs when droplets of feces or urine escape during a toilet flush into the air. COVID-19 may spread through fecal-oral transmission, which means you don’t want any part of that toilet plume. One study estimates that a single open flush can emit up to 80,000 droplets into the air. Covering the Read more…
Should I seek out COVID infection to “get it over with?”
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Hard pass. Epidemiologist Greta Bauer explains why intentional infection is a *very* bad idea in this informative NYTimes write-up. Highlights: Even “mild” cases aren’t so mild; intentional infection is NOT an effective shortcut to herd immunity. Link to original FB post
Is COVID-19 really the leading cause of death in the US?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: By some measures, yes it is. When one of your friendly resident Nerdy Girls saw this tweet from Andy Slavitt earlier today: “The daily CV death toll has surpassed everything else,” she wondered, can this possibly be true? Well, it turns out that over the past few weeks, COVID-19 has charged up the list Read more…
Nadia, a tiger at the Bronx zoo, has coronavirus. Do I need to worry about my pets?
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Probably not. But if you have symptoms, you should isolate away from your beloved furry friends. For a very helpful explainer of COVID concerns in domestic animals, see this NPR piece. Link to original FB post
Can I breastfeed my baby if I have COVID-19 or think I might?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Depends whom you ask. š tl;dr: The American Academy of Pediatrics’ April 2 guidance recommends separating infected mom & baby while mom is ill, and supporting mom to pump milk for bottle-feeding the baby. WHO, CDC, and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine say it’s ok for infected mom & baby to stay together and breastfeed, Read more…
Do all encounters with the coronavirus present the same risks for becoming infected and becoming very sick?
Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: No. Definitely worth reading this full article but here is a summary = TL;DR = too long; didn’t read Prolonged one-on-one encounters with infected individuals (ex: a visit with a person with the virus or patient care in a health setting with infected individuals ) carry greater risk of infection than short, indirect exposures Read more…
Can I take my kids to the playground if no one else is there?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Not a great idea. The problem is this: Kids lick things. Kids also put their hands all over the playground equipment (as they are supposed to do!) and those hands also go in their mouths and noses and eyes. So, your kid will be licking and touching stuff that other (possibly sick) kids have Read more…
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 thatās mild and fragrance-free -Wash with warm, not hot water -After washing hands, pat them dry (donāt 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…
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
Is social distancing worth it?
Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: ABSOLUTELY YES. The financial hardships are real and very painful. Without social distancing to slow the disease over the next weeks and months, economic hardship will be DEEPER and LONGER. Here is a summary of an article showing the extreme economic value of social distancing. Key Points: Ā The projected mortality benefits of social distancing Read more…
Should we all be wearing masks?
Infection and Spread Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
A: Definitely not positive psychology! The positivity rate is simply the fraction of people who test positive for COVID-19 out of all the people who get tested. It is important because it is a rough indicator of how much of the true extent of COVID-19 infection is being detected and diagnosed. In other words, a Read more…
What is a toilet plume? And what does it mean for me?
Infection and SpreadLauren Hale, PhD MA
A: A toilet plume occurs when droplets of feces or urine escape during a toilet flush into the air. COVID-19 may spread through fecal-oral transmission, which means you don’t want any part of that toilet plume. One study estimates that a single open flush can emit up to 80,000 droplets into the air. Covering the Read more…
Should I seek out COVID infection to “get it over with?”
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Hard pass. Epidemiologist Greta Bauer explains why intentional infection is a *very* bad idea in this informative NYTimes write-up. Highlights: Even “mild” cases aren’t so mild; intentional infection is NOT an effective shortcut to herd immunity. Link to original FB post
Is COVID-19 really the leading cause of death in the US?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: By some measures, yes it is. When one of your friendly resident Nerdy Girls saw this tweet from Andy Slavitt earlier today: “The daily CV death toll has surpassed everything else,” she wondered, can this possibly be true? Well, it turns out that over the past few weeks, COVID-19 has charged up the list Read more…
Nadia, a tiger at the Bronx zoo, has coronavirus. Do I need to worry about my pets?
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Probably not. But if you have symptoms, you should isolate away from your beloved furry friends. For a very helpful explainer of COVID concerns in domestic animals, see this NPR piece. Link to original FB post
Can I breastfeed my baby if I have COVID-19 or think I might?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Depends whom you ask. š tl;dr: The American Academy of Pediatrics’ April 2 guidance recommends separating infected mom & baby while mom is ill, and supporting mom to pump milk for bottle-feeding the baby. WHO, CDC, and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine say it’s ok for infected mom & baby to stay together and breastfeed, Read more…
Do all encounters with the coronavirus present the same risks for becoming infected and becoming very sick?
Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: No. Definitely worth reading this full article but here is a summary = TL;DR = too long; didn’t read Prolonged one-on-one encounters with infected individuals (ex: a visit with a person with the virus or patient care in a health setting with infected individuals ) carry greater risk of infection than short, indirect exposures Read more…
Can I take my kids to the playground if no one else is there?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Not a great idea. The problem is this: Kids lick things. Kids also put their hands all over the playground equipment (as they are supposed to do!) and those hands also go in their mouths and noses and eyes. So, your kid will be licking and touching stuff that other (possibly sick) kids have Read more…
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 thatās mild and fragrance-free -Wash with warm, not hot water -After washing hands, pat them dry (donāt 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…
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
Is social distancing worth it?
Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: ABSOLUTELY YES. The financial hardships are real and very painful. Without social distancing to slow the disease over the next weeks and months, economic hardship will be DEEPER and LONGER. Here is a summary of an article showing the extreme economic value of social distancing. Key Points: Ā The projected mortality benefits of social distancing Read more…
Should we all be wearing masks?
Infection and Spread Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
A: A toilet plume occurs when droplets of feces or urine escape during a toilet flush into the air. COVID-19 may spread through fecal-oral transmission, which means you don’t want any part of that toilet plume. One study estimates that a single open flush can emit up to 80,000 droplets into the air. Covering the Read more…
Should I seek out COVID infection to “get it over with?”
Infection and SpreadLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Hard pass. Epidemiologist Greta Bauer explains why intentional infection is a *very* bad idea in this informative NYTimes write-up. Highlights: Even “mild” cases aren’t so mild; intentional infection is NOT an effective shortcut to herd immunity. Link to original FB post
Is COVID-19 really the leading cause of death in the US?
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: By some measures, yes it is. When one of your friendly resident Nerdy Girls saw this tweet from Andy Slavitt earlier today: “The daily CV death toll has surpassed everything else,” she wondered, can this possibly be true? Well, it turns out that over the past few weeks, COVID-19 has charged up the list Read more…
Nadia, a tiger at the Bronx zoo, has coronavirus. Do I need to worry about my pets?
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Probably not. But if you have symptoms, you should isolate away from your beloved furry friends. For a very helpful explainer of COVID concerns in domestic animals, see this NPR piece. Link to original FB post
Can I breastfeed my baby if I have COVID-19 or think I might?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Depends whom you ask. š tl;dr: The American Academy of Pediatrics’ April 2 guidance recommends separating infected mom & baby while mom is ill, and supporting mom to pump milk for bottle-feeding the baby. WHO, CDC, and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine say it’s ok for infected mom & baby to stay together and breastfeed, Read more…
Do all encounters with the coronavirus present the same risks for becoming infected and becoming very sick?
Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: No. Definitely worth reading this full article but here is a summary = TL;DR = too long; didn’t read Prolonged one-on-one encounters with infected individuals (ex: a visit with a person with the virus or patient care in a health setting with infected individuals ) carry greater risk of infection than short, indirect exposures Read more…
Can I take my kids to the playground if no one else is there?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Not a great idea. The problem is this: Kids lick things. Kids also put their hands all over the playground equipment (as they are supposed to do!) and those hands also go in their mouths and noses and eyes. So, your kid will be licking and touching stuff that other (possibly sick) kids have Read more…
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 thatās mild and fragrance-free -Wash with warm, not hot water -After washing hands, pat them dry (donāt 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…
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
Is social distancing worth it?
Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: ABSOLUTELY YES. The financial hardships are real and very painful. Without social distancing to slow the disease over the next weeks and months, economic hardship will be DEEPER and LONGER. Here is a summary of an article showing the extreme economic value of social distancing. Key Points: Ā The projected mortality benefits of social distancing Read more…
Should we all be wearing masks?
Infection and Spread Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
A: Hard pass. Epidemiologist Greta Bauer explains why intentional infection is a *very* bad idea in this informative NYTimes write-up. Highlights: Even “mild” cases aren’t so mild; intentional infection is NOT an effective shortcut to herd immunity. Link to original FB post
Is COVID-19 really the leading cause of death in the US?
Data and Metrics Infection and SpreadAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: By some measures, yes it is. When one of your friendly resident Nerdy Girls saw this tweet from Andy Slavitt earlier today: “The daily CV death toll has surpassed everything else,” she wondered, can this possibly be true? Well, it turns out that over the past few weeks, COVID-19 has charged up the list Read more…
Nadia, a tiger at the Bronx zoo, has coronavirus. Do I need to worry about my pets?
Infection and Spread
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Probably not. But if you have symptoms, you should isolate away from your beloved furry friends. For a very helpful explainer of COVID concerns in domestic animals, see this NPR piece. Link to original FB post
Can I breastfeed my baby if I have COVID-19 or think I might?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Depends whom you ask. š tl;dr: The American Academy of Pediatrics’ April 2 guidance recommends separating infected mom & baby while mom is ill, and supporting mom to pump milk for bottle-feeding the baby. WHO, CDC, and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine say it’s ok for infected mom & baby to stay together and breastfeed, Read more…
Do all encounters with the coronavirus present the same risks for becoming infected and becoming very sick?
Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: No. Definitely worth reading this full article but here is a summary = TL;DR = too long; didn’t read Prolonged one-on-one encounters with infected individuals (ex: a visit with a person with the virus or patient care in a health setting with infected individuals ) carry greater risk of infection than short, indirect exposures Read more…
Can I take my kids to the playground if no one else is there?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Not a great idea. The problem is this: Kids lick things. Kids also put their hands all over the playground equipment (as they are supposed to do!) and those hands also go in their mouths and noses and eyes. So, your kid will be licking and touching stuff that other (possibly sick) kids have Read more…
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 thatās mild and fragrance-free -Wash with warm, not hot water -After washing hands, pat them dry (donāt 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…
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
Is social distancing worth it?
Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: ABSOLUTELY YES. The financial hardships are real and very painful. Without social distancing to slow the disease over the next weeks and months, economic hardship will be DEEPER and LONGER. Here is a summary of an article showing the extreme economic value of social distancing. Key Points: Ā The projected mortality benefits of social distancing Read more…
Should we all be wearing masks?
Infection and Spread Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
A: By some measures, yes it is. When one of your friendly resident Nerdy Girls saw this tweet from Andy Slavitt earlier today: “The daily CV death toll has surpassed everything else,” she wondered, can this possibly be true? Well, it turns out that over the past few weeks, COVID-19 has charged up the list Read more…
Nadia, a tiger at the Bronx zoo, has coronavirus. Do I need to worry about my pets?
Infection and SpreadLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Probably not. But if you have symptoms, you should isolate away from your beloved furry friends. For a very helpful explainer of COVID concerns in domestic animals, see this NPR piece. Link to original FB post
Can I breastfeed my baby if I have COVID-19 or think I might?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Depends whom you ask. š tl;dr: The American Academy of Pediatrics’ April 2 guidance recommends separating infected mom & baby while mom is ill, and supporting mom to pump milk for bottle-feeding the baby. WHO, CDC, and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine say it’s ok for infected mom & baby to stay together and breastfeed, Read more…
Do all encounters with the coronavirus present the same risks for becoming infected and becoming very sick?
Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: No. Definitely worth reading this full article but here is a summary = TL;DR = too long; didn’t read Prolonged one-on-one encounters with infected individuals (ex: a visit with a person with the virus or patient care in a health setting with infected individuals ) carry greater risk of infection than short, indirect exposures Read more…
Can I take my kids to the playground if no one else is there?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Not a great idea. The problem is this: Kids lick things. Kids also put their hands all over the playground equipment (as they are supposed to do!) and those hands also go in their mouths and noses and eyes. So, your kid will be licking and touching stuff that other (possibly sick) kids have Read more…
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 thatās mild and fragrance-free -Wash with warm, not hot water -After washing hands, pat them dry (donāt 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…
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
Is social distancing worth it?
Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: ABSOLUTELY YES. The financial hardships are real and very painful. Without social distancing to slow the disease over the next weeks and months, economic hardship will be DEEPER and LONGER. Here is a summary of an article showing the extreme economic value of social distancing. Key Points: Ā The projected mortality benefits of social distancing Read more…
Should we all be wearing masks?
Infection and Spread Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
A: Probably not. But if you have symptoms, you should isolate away from your beloved furry friends. For a very helpful explainer of COVID concerns in domestic animals, see this NPR piece. Link to original FB post
Can I breastfeed my baby if I have COVID-19 or think I might?
Families/Kids Infection and SpreadAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Depends whom you ask. š tl;dr: The American Academy of Pediatrics’ April 2 guidance recommends separating infected mom & baby while mom is ill, and supporting mom to pump milk for bottle-feeding the baby. WHO, CDC, and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine say it’s ok for infected mom & baby to stay together and breastfeed, Read more…
Do all encounters with the coronavirus present the same risks for becoming infected and becoming very sick?
Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: No. Definitely worth reading this full article but here is a summary = TL;DR = too long; didn’t read Prolonged one-on-one encounters with infected individuals (ex: a visit with a person with the virus or patient care in a health setting with infected individuals ) carry greater risk of infection than short, indirect exposures Read more…
Can I take my kids to the playground if no one else is there?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Not a great idea. The problem is this: Kids lick things. Kids also put their hands all over the playground equipment (as they are supposed to do!) and those hands also go in their mouths and noses and eyes. So, your kid will be licking and touching stuff that other (possibly sick) kids have Read more…
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 thatās mild and fragrance-free -Wash with warm, not hot water -After washing hands, pat them dry (donāt 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…
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
Is social distancing worth it?
Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: ABSOLUTELY YES. The financial hardships are real and very painful. Without social distancing to slow the disease over the next weeks and months, economic hardship will be DEEPER and LONGER. Here is a summary of an article showing the extreme economic value of social distancing. Key Points: Ā The projected mortality benefits of social distancing Read more…
Should we all be wearing masks?
Infection and Spread Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
A: Depends whom you ask. š tl;dr: The American Academy of Pediatrics’ April 2 guidance recommends separating infected mom & baby while mom is ill, and supporting mom to pump milk for bottle-feeding the baby. WHO, CDC, and Academy of Breastfeeding Medicine say it’s ok for infected mom & baby to stay together and breastfeed, Read more…
Do all encounters with the coronavirus present the same risks for becoming infected and becoming very sick?
Infection and SpreadAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: No. Definitely worth reading this full article but here is a summary = TL;DR = too long; didn’t read Prolonged one-on-one encounters with infected individuals (ex: a visit with a person with the virus or patient care in a health setting with infected individuals ) carry greater risk of infection than short, indirect exposures Read more…
Can I take my kids to the playground if no one else is there?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Not a great idea. The problem is this: Kids lick things. Kids also put their hands all over the playground equipment (as they are supposed to do!) and those hands also go in their mouths and noses and eyes. So, your kid will be licking and touching stuff that other (possibly sick) kids have Read more…
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 thatās mild and fragrance-free -Wash with warm, not hot water -After washing hands, pat them dry (donāt 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…
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
Is social distancing worth it?
Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: ABSOLUTELY YES. The financial hardships are real and very painful. Without social distancing to slow the disease over the next weeks and months, economic hardship will be DEEPER and LONGER. Here is a summary of an article showing the extreme economic value of social distancing. Key Points: Ā The projected mortality benefits of social distancing Read more…
Should we all be wearing masks?
Infection and Spread Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
A: No. Definitely worth reading this full article but here is a summary = TL;DR = too long; didn’t read Prolonged one-on-one encounters with infected individuals (ex: a visit with a person with the virus or patient care in a health setting with infected individuals ) carry greater risk of infection than short, indirect exposures Read more…
Can I take my kids to the playground if no one else is there?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying SafeAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: Not a great idea. The problem is this: Kids lick things. Kids also put their hands all over the playground equipment (as they are supposed to do!) and those hands also go in their mouths and noses and eyes. So, your kid will be licking and touching stuff that other (possibly sick) kids have Read more…
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 thatās mild and fragrance-free -Wash with warm, not hot water -After washing hands, pat them dry (donāt 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…
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
Is social distancing worth it?
Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: ABSOLUTELY YES. The financial hardships are real and very painful. Without social distancing to slow the disease over the next weeks and months, economic hardship will be DEEPER and LONGER. Here is a summary of an article showing the extreme economic value of social distancing. Key Points: Ā The projected mortality benefits of social distancing Read more…
Should we all be wearing masks?
Infection and Spread Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
A: Not a great idea. The problem is this: Kids lick things. Kids also put their hands all over the playground equipment (as they are supposed to do!) and those hands also go in their mouths and noses and eyes. So, your kid will be licking and touching stuff that other (possibly sick) kids have Read more…
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 SafeSandra Albrecht, PhD MPH
A. Yes! The following are steps you can take to prevent dryness: -Use a hand soap thatās mild and fragrance-free -Wash with warm, not hot water -After washing hands, pat them dry (donāt 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…
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
Is social distancing worth it?
Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: ABSOLUTELY YES. The financial hardships are real and very painful. Without social distancing to slow the disease over the next weeks and months, economic hardship will be DEEPER and LONGER. Here is a summary of an article showing the extreme economic value of social distancing. Key Points: Ā The projected mortality benefits of social distancing Read more…
Should we all be wearing masks?
Infection and Spread Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
A. Yes! The following are steps you can take to prevent dryness: -Use a hand soap thatās mild and fragrance-free -Wash with warm, not hot water -After washing hands, pat them dry (donāt 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…
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
Is social distancing worth it?
Infection and Spread Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: ABSOLUTELY YES. The financial hardships are real and very painful. Without social distancing to slow the disease over the next weeks and months, economic hardship will be DEEPER and LONGER. Here is a summary of an article showing the extreme economic value of social distancing. Key Points: Ā The projected mortality benefits of social distancing Read more…
Should we all be wearing masks?
Infection and Spread Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to 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
Is social distancing worth it?
Infection and Spread Socializing Staying SafeAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: ABSOLUTELY YES. The financial hardships are real and very painful. Without social distancing to slow the disease over the next weeks and months, economic hardship will be DEEPER and LONGER. Here is a summary of an article showing the extreme economic value of social distancing. Key Points: Ā The projected mortality benefits of social distancing Read more…
Should we all be wearing masks?
Infection and Spread Masks
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
A: ABSOLUTELY YES. The financial hardships are real and very painful. Without social distancing to slow the disease over the next weeks and months, economic hardship will be DEEPER and LONGER. Here is a summary of an article showing the extreme economic value of social distancing. Key Points: Ā The projected mortality benefits of social distancing Read more…
Should we all be wearing masks?
Infection and Spread MasksLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
A: “Asking eight health authorities will elicit eight different answers.” There’s been much buzz in recent days about whether or not the general public should be wearing masks. These two articles provide a nice review of the evidence. (The quote above is from the Quartz article) Key take-aways: (1) Where the evidence is absolutely clear: Read more…
Suspected-Infectious-Recovered
Data and Metrics Infection and SpreadAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
If you’ve been curious to see how “SIR” (Suspected-Infectious-Recovered) disease models work, and what happens when different outbreak parameters change, this is your lucky day! Check out this Grant Sanderson video (23 minutes long). Link to original FB post
Ed Yong: How the Pandemic Will End
Data and Metrics Infection and SpreadJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Ed Yong is one of the best science writers out there, please read this long but thoughtful piece on what lies ahead, both the challenges and potential long-term silver linings. Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Staying SafeJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread Socializing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
How long should I stay home if 1+ family members have COVID symptoms?
Families/Kids Infection and Spread SocializingLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and Spread
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
A: 14 days after the first member shows symptoms. Thanks Public Health England for posting a helpful guide, complete with isolation timing diagram! Link to original FB post
Importance of Individual Actions
Infection and SpreadJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and Spread
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Great read on the importance of our individual actions right now. Link to original FB post
Pets and Coronavirus
Families/Kids Infection and SpreadAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
Good news! (and we sure need some) Dogs and cats are extremely unlikely to contract coronavirus from people or the other way around. Love up on your pets! Can pets serve as a conduit of infection? (article from UIUC Vet School) Link to original FB post
