Staying Safe

We Nerdy Girls are getting numerous queries re: the safety of food take-out/delivery. A nice article in the Atlantic clearly and thoroughly discusses the associated public health and ethical issues. We’re also keeping track of related guidance from the CDC and FDA. Link to original FB post

I’m seeing this question a lot. Yes! Signs point to: it is safe to go outdoors. There is not virus floating freely around in the air outside. Please do enjoy the (Norther Hemisphere) spring weather by going on walks, hikes, bike rides, etc. Dust off those roller skates or your fishing pole. Take a book Read more…

As an American in the UK, I’m watching the different responses across my two “home” countries with both interest and trepidation. Here, most kids are still in school, and the government is seemingly “behind the curve” in mandated social distancing, making some people a tad nervous. A thoughtful explainer from Ed Yong. Link to original Read more…

Here’s a “tip” for today: 1. Open up your Venmo app. (Yep, right now. We’ll wait.) 2. Find a person who normally provides you a service and whom you pay or tip through Venmo. (Your stylist, your pedicurist, your cleaning person, your babysitter.) 3. Send that person a “virtual visit” payment or tip, of any Read more…

Continuing the Nerdy Girl Malia top 10 things to do right now to prevent COVID-19: So, duh! Stay home if you’re sick! (TBH, we’re sort of recommending you stay home regardless at this point, but staying home if you’re experiencing symptoms is a must!) If your work situation makes this difficult to impossible, speak up Read more…

You definitely want to pay some extra cleaning attention to “high-touch“ surfaces in your house and office – the door knobs, the faucet handles, the keyboards (😩😖). Clorox wipes are great. Also give that phone a good clean at least every day.

Another no brainer, but seriously, this is NOT easy. But super important so virus on hands doesn’t get into eyes, nose, mouth.

Yeah, super basic. Just wash the hands. Wash them so much. Sing whatever song you like. Help the kiddos wash theirs.