All the posts from our Those Nerdy Girls Facebook page dating back to May 1st, 2020, are currently archived here and can be searched for by category, key words, etc. Be sure to check back often as additional posts are being added each day.
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…
Finding support when you need it (like through Child Mind Institute with daily live chats) can also help. Child Mind Institute Resources for Parents Link to original FB post
A: Managing your own anxiety, being clear and concise, and keeping a schedule can help. Finding support when you need it (like through Child Mind Institute with daily live chats) can also help. Link to Child Mind Institute Link to original FB post Part 1 Link to original FB post Part 2
Helpful guide to prenatal care for those who are pregnant, from colleagues at the University of Michigan. More to come on this important topic. 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
If you are looking for a useful compilation of mental health resources, everything from emergency care to caring for a loved one with mental illness to hotlines for population specific issues, please look no further. Mental Health America has compiled resources to help you find the resources you need. Link to original FB post
Answer: The National Alliance on Mental Health (NAMI) has created a quick and easy guide with resources, hotlines, and concrete information on mental health in the time of COVID-19. Link to original FB post
Need a vocabulary list for today’s lesson? Here’s a quick guide on what all the new words mean. Social Distance – Maintain 6 feet of physical distance between you and other humans outside your home to avoid virus transmission Self-Quarantine – Staying inside your home and sometimes separate from the humans inside your home for Read more…
HELPFUL TIPS FOR SAFE GROCERY SHOPPING, from the NYTimes TL;DR: Use wipes; keep your distance; lower your # of trips to the store; and don’t hoard. A reassuring quote: “The risk of becoming infected from touching any individual shopping cart is probably very, very low,” Link to original FB post
All jokes aside about virtual happy hours and introverts being prepared for this….What does the evidence tell us about the psychological effects of quarantine? This thoughtful article looks at this and how our individual and collective actions can help us deal with quarantine. Link to original FB post
This helpful viz helps you understand the different symptoms. Link to original FB post
Dr. Sanjay Gupta’s 3/25 podcast provides a great explainer. TL;DR: “Our best protection for now: social distancing, washing our hands, looking out for ourselves and our loved ones, trying to help out wherever we can, and behaving like we might have the virus.” Transcript here 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
This is a great way to engage family and friends while sitting on your couch wearing questionable pants. We recommend choosing a platform and teaching friends and family members of ALL AGES to use. This technology facilitates great fun and is also a valuable tool in the event of unplanned separations or emergencies. Here’s a Read more…
A: Scientists aren’t sure. Hopeful signal: Other coronaviruses (including SARS) exhibit seasonal patterns that decline with warm weather. Cautious signal: SARS-CoV-2 has popped up in warm regions, including Singapore and the Guanxi region of China. Links: BBC Original FB post
TL;DR: (1) Implement forceful COVID suppression NOW (2) Support economically vulnerable individuals (2) Use robust, evidence-based protocols to kickstart eventual return-to-work Links: McKinsey & Company Original FB post
Over the past week, Nerdy Girls Malia Jones and Lindsey Leininger have been building models and making recommendations in support of Wisconsin’s “Safer at Home” order. Malia reports: “I’m running some estimates on COVID-19 cases here in Wisconsin. Compared to a fictional scenario D (for Doing Nothing), we have *already* prevented 12,500 infections and at Read more…
Check out The Happiness Lab podcasts for some helpful tools to cultivate happiness in spite of the situations around us. The Coronavirus BONUS episode “Rising to the Challenge” (bottom of the page) provides tools to help reframe the narrative in your head with humor, grace, and perspective. Link to original FB post
A: The answer to this question will be context-specific as many of these options are not available in all parts of the country. Moreover, even in locations where grocery delivery is common, time slots for delivery are scarce. Delivery of groceries is also an additional financial cost that many families cannot incur as this service Read more…
Practical advice from Dr. Marc Lipsitch, one of our most reliable COVID-19 sources. Link to original FB post
