How is the National Guard supporting COVID efforts?
Uncategorized
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Responses differ by state, but common to all efforts is LOGISTICS support. This can include: Protecting and expanding supply chains; delivering food and health care equipment; repurposing buildings into temporary health care facilities; and providing back-up staffing support to health care facilities; and protecting public safety. Here’s a link to an interview with the Read more…
Noticing a loss of smell or diminished taste?
Clinical Symptoms
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Consider preemptive self-isolation as this may be a sign of early or mild COVID-19 infection. Links: The New York Times 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
How to Donate PPE Equipment to Healthcare Workers
Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Our healthcare providers desperately need personal protective equipment, also called PPE. PPE includes a variety of masks, face shields, goggles, gowns, and gloves that protect healthcare providers from the body fluids of infected individuals. Without PPE, our healthcare teams are at very high risk of infection further limiting their capacity to provide needed care to Read more…
Complete Your Census Form!
Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A perfect civic-minded quarantine activity: The Nerdy girls urge you to watch the mail for your invitation and COMPLETE YOUR CENSUS FORM either on paper or on-line. Now more than ever, BE COUNTED! Link to original FB post
Are there any approved treatments for COVID-19?
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: No. Clinical trials have recently launched for a series of investigational treatments. Who to trust when conflicting reports come out? The FDA. See link here. Link to original FB page
I got the hand washing down, but what do I do with my clothes?
Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The new coronavirus can live on your clothes. Here are some tips on keeping your clothes virus free. 1 – INSIDE CLOTHES AND OUTSIDE CLOTHES. Keep clothes you wear on trips to the food store, work, or nature separate from the clothes you wear in your home. This includes your shoes. 2 – WASHABLE Read more…
Beyond the Quarantini: Next-level cocktails and mocktails for sheltering in place.
Socializing Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
How about a brief pause from the heavy-duty data (Pueyo’s The Hammer and the Dance? Yeah, we’ll post it soon) for some lighter fare. What drinks have you been mixing up for those Zoom happy hours? Links to recipes, please! Washington Post Quarantini Article Link to original FB article
Can the novel coronavirus present with digestive symptoms instead of respiratory symptoms?
Clinical Symptoms
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes. FEVER and RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS (including cough and shortness of breath) remain the most common presenting symptoms. A new study came out today highlighting a subset of people who instead presented to hospitals with digestive symptoms (loss of appetite and diarrhea). The study alerts healthcare providers to consider alternative presentations of this new virus. Read more…
Are you having symptoms? Do you think you’ve been exposed?
Clinical Symptoms
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Nice self-assessment tool now available via USC Link to original FB post
Isn’t COVID-19 basically like flu?
Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: No, it’s not, in many ways. Infographic below lays it out nicely. Big differences are: * COVID-19 has a higher “R0” or reproductive number –1 sick person can infect 2.0-2.5 other people. * COVID-19 has a longer “incubation period” — time interval from exposure to symptoms. (And more time when you can asymptomatically “shed” Read more…
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
Is Advil safe during the COVID-19 crisis?
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Yesterday’s guidance: No. Today’s: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesn’t provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
COVID-19 Data by Age
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Even more reasons for collective vigilance: New data from CDC the suggests that young people make up a significant fraction of those hospitalized with COVID-19 thus far in the US: 38% of those hospitalized were between 20 and 54, with nearly half of ICU admissions under age 65. Fortunately, the youngest age group, people 19 Read more…
Importance of Handwashing
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Kid-friendly, awesome visual demo video about the importance of handwashing and keeping your fingers out of your nose. Link to original FB post
Who’s in your POD?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Safety of Food Take-out/Delivery
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
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
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
A: Responses differ by state, but common to all efforts is LOGISTICS support. This can include: Protecting and expanding supply chains; delivering food and health care equipment; repurposing buildings into temporary health care facilities; and providing back-up staffing support to health care facilities; and protecting public safety. Here’s a link to an interview with the Read more…
Noticing a loss of smell or diminished taste?
Clinical SymptomsJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Consider preemptive self-isolation as this may be a sign of early or mild COVID-19 infection. Links: The New York Times 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
How to Donate PPE Equipment to Healthcare Workers
Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Our healthcare providers desperately need personal protective equipment, also called PPE. PPE includes a variety of masks, face shields, goggles, gowns, and gloves that protect healthcare providers from the body fluids of infected individuals. Without PPE, our healthcare teams are at very high risk of infection further limiting their capacity to provide needed care to Read more…
Complete Your Census Form!
Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A perfect civic-minded quarantine activity: The Nerdy girls urge you to watch the mail for your invitation and COMPLETE YOUR CENSUS FORM either on paper or on-line. Now more than ever, BE COUNTED! Link to original FB post
Are there any approved treatments for COVID-19?
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: No. Clinical trials have recently launched for a series of investigational treatments. Who to trust when conflicting reports come out? The FDA. See link here. Link to original FB page
I got the hand washing down, but what do I do with my clothes?
Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The new coronavirus can live on your clothes. Here are some tips on keeping your clothes virus free. 1 – INSIDE CLOTHES AND OUTSIDE CLOTHES. Keep clothes you wear on trips to the food store, work, or nature separate from the clothes you wear in your home. This includes your shoes. 2 – WASHABLE Read more…
Beyond the Quarantini: Next-level cocktails and mocktails for sheltering in place.
Socializing Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
How about a brief pause from the heavy-duty data (Pueyo’s The Hammer and the Dance? Yeah, we’ll post it soon) for some lighter fare. What drinks have you been mixing up for those Zoom happy hours? Links to recipes, please! Washington Post Quarantini Article Link to original FB article
Can the novel coronavirus present with digestive symptoms instead of respiratory symptoms?
Clinical Symptoms
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes. FEVER and RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS (including cough and shortness of breath) remain the most common presenting symptoms. A new study came out today highlighting a subset of people who instead presented to hospitals with digestive symptoms (loss of appetite and diarrhea). The study alerts healthcare providers to consider alternative presentations of this new virus. Read more…
Are you having symptoms? Do you think you’ve been exposed?
Clinical Symptoms
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Nice self-assessment tool now available via USC Link to original FB post
Isn’t COVID-19 basically like flu?
Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: No, it’s not, in many ways. Infographic below lays it out nicely. Big differences are: * COVID-19 has a higher “R0” or reproductive number –1 sick person can infect 2.0-2.5 other people. * COVID-19 has a longer “incubation period” — time interval from exposure to symptoms. (And more time when you can asymptomatically “shed” Read more…
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
Is Advil safe during the COVID-19 crisis?
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Yesterday’s guidance: No. Today’s: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesn’t provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
COVID-19 Data by Age
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Even more reasons for collective vigilance: New data from CDC the suggests that young people make up a significant fraction of those hospitalized with COVID-19 thus far in the US: 38% of those hospitalized were between 20 and 54, with nearly half of ICU admissions under age 65. Fortunately, the youngest age group, people 19 Read more…
Importance of Handwashing
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Kid-friendly, awesome visual demo video about the importance of handwashing and keeping your fingers out of your nose. Link to original FB post
Who’s in your POD?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Safety of Food Take-out/Delivery
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
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
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
Consider preemptive self-isolation as this may be a sign of early or mild COVID-19 infection. Links: The New York Times 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
How to Donate PPE Equipment to Healthcare Workers
Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Our healthcare providers desperately need personal protective equipment, also called PPE. PPE includes a variety of masks, face shields, goggles, gowns, and gloves that protect healthcare providers from the body fluids of infected individuals. Without PPE, our healthcare teams are at very high risk of infection further limiting their capacity to provide needed care to Read more…
Complete Your Census Form!
Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A perfect civic-minded quarantine activity: The Nerdy girls urge you to watch the mail for your invitation and COMPLETE YOUR CENSUS FORM either on paper or on-line. Now more than ever, BE COUNTED! Link to original FB post
Are there any approved treatments for COVID-19?
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: No. Clinical trials have recently launched for a series of investigational treatments. Who to trust when conflicting reports come out? The FDA. See link here. Link to original FB page
I got the hand washing down, but what do I do with my clothes?
Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The new coronavirus can live on your clothes. Here are some tips on keeping your clothes virus free. 1 – INSIDE CLOTHES AND OUTSIDE CLOTHES. Keep clothes you wear on trips to the food store, work, or nature separate from the clothes you wear in your home. This includes your shoes. 2 – WASHABLE Read more…
Beyond the Quarantini: Next-level cocktails and mocktails for sheltering in place.
Socializing Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
How about a brief pause from the heavy-duty data (Pueyo’s The Hammer and the Dance? Yeah, we’ll post it soon) for some lighter fare. What drinks have you been mixing up for those Zoom happy hours? Links to recipes, please! Washington Post Quarantini Article Link to original FB article
Can the novel coronavirus present with digestive symptoms instead of respiratory symptoms?
Clinical Symptoms
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes. FEVER and RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS (including cough and shortness of breath) remain the most common presenting symptoms. A new study came out today highlighting a subset of people who instead presented to hospitals with digestive symptoms (loss of appetite and diarrhea). The study alerts healthcare providers to consider alternative presentations of this new virus. Read more…
Are you having symptoms? Do you think you’ve been exposed?
Clinical Symptoms
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Nice self-assessment tool now available via USC Link to original FB post
Isn’t COVID-19 basically like flu?
Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: No, it’s not, in many ways. Infographic below lays it out nicely. Big differences are: * COVID-19 has a higher “R0” or reproductive number –1 sick person can infect 2.0-2.5 other people. * COVID-19 has a longer “incubation period” — time interval from exposure to symptoms. (And more time when you can asymptomatically “shed” Read more…
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
Is Advil safe during the COVID-19 crisis?
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Yesterday’s guidance: No. Today’s: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesn’t provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
COVID-19 Data by Age
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Even more reasons for collective vigilance: New data from CDC the suggests that young people make up a significant fraction of those hospitalized with COVID-19 thus far in the US: 38% of those hospitalized were between 20 and 54, with nearly half of ICU admissions under age 65. Fortunately, the youngest age group, people 19 Read more…
Importance of Handwashing
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Kid-friendly, awesome visual demo video about the importance of handwashing and keeping your fingers out of your nose. Link to original FB post
Who’s in your POD?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Safety of Food Take-out/Delivery
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
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
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
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
How to Donate PPE Equipment to Healthcare Workers
Staying SafeAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Our healthcare providers desperately need personal protective equipment, also called PPE. PPE includes a variety of masks, face shields, goggles, gowns, and gloves that protect healthcare providers from the body fluids of infected individuals. Without PPE, our healthcare teams are at very high risk of infection further limiting their capacity to provide needed care to Read more…
Complete Your Census Form!
Staying Safe
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A perfect civic-minded quarantine activity: The Nerdy girls urge you to watch the mail for your invitation and COMPLETE YOUR CENSUS FORM either on paper or on-line. Now more than ever, BE COUNTED! Link to original FB post
Are there any approved treatments for COVID-19?
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: No. Clinical trials have recently launched for a series of investigational treatments. Who to trust when conflicting reports come out? The FDA. See link here. Link to original FB page
I got the hand washing down, but what do I do with my clothes?
Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The new coronavirus can live on your clothes. Here are some tips on keeping your clothes virus free. 1 – INSIDE CLOTHES AND OUTSIDE CLOTHES. Keep clothes you wear on trips to the food store, work, or nature separate from the clothes you wear in your home. This includes your shoes. 2 – WASHABLE Read more…
Beyond the Quarantini: Next-level cocktails and mocktails for sheltering in place.
Socializing Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
How about a brief pause from the heavy-duty data (Pueyo’s The Hammer and the Dance? Yeah, we’ll post it soon) for some lighter fare. What drinks have you been mixing up for those Zoom happy hours? Links to recipes, please! Washington Post Quarantini Article Link to original FB article
Can the novel coronavirus present with digestive symptoms instead of respiratory symptoms?
Clinical Symptoms
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes. FEVER and RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS (including cough and shortness of breath) remain the most common presenting symptoms. A new study came out today highlighting a subset of people who instead presented to hospitals with digestive symptoms (loss of appetite and diarrhea). The study alerts healthcare providers to consider alternative presentations of this new virus. Read more…
Are you having symptoms? Do you think you’ve been exposed?
Clinical Symptoms
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Nice self-assessment tool now available via USC Link to original FB post
Isn’t COVID-19 basically like flu?
Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: No, it’s not, in many ways. Infographic below lays it out nicely. Big differences are: * COVID-19 has a higher “R0” or reproductive number –1 sick person can infect 2.0-2.5 other people. * COVID-19 has a longer “incubation period” — time interval from exposure to symptoms. (And more time when you can asymptomatically “shed” Read more…
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
Is Advil safe during the COVID-19 crisis?
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Yesterday’s guidance: No. Today’s: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesn’t provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
COVID-19 Data by Age
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Even more reasons for collective vigilance: New data from CDC the suggests that young people make up a significant fraction of those hospitalized with COVID-19 thus far in the US: 38% of those hospitalized were between 20 and 54, with nearly half of ICU admissions under age 65. Fortunately, the youngest age group, people 19 Read more…
Importance of Handwashing
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Kid-friendly, awesome visual demo video about the importance of handwashing and keeping your fingers out of your nose. Link to original FB post
Who’s in your POD?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Safety of Food Take-out/Delivery
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
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
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
Our healthcare providers desperately need personal protective equipment, also called PPE. PPE includes a variety of masks, face shields, goggles, gowns, and gloves that protect healthcare providers from the body fluids of infected individuals. Without PPE, our healthcare teams are at very high risk of infection further limiting their capacity to provide needed care to Read more…
Complete Your Census Form!
Staying SafeJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
A perfect civic-minded quarantine activity: The Nerdy girls urge you to watch the mail for your invitation and COMPLETE YOUR CENSUS FORM either on paper or on-line. Now more than ever, BE COUNTED! Link to original FB post
Are there any approved treatments for COVID-19?
Treatments
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: No. Clinical trials have recently launched for a series of investigational treatments. Who to trust when conflicting reports come out? The FDA. See link here. Link to original FB page
I got the hand washing down, but what do I do with my clothes?
Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The new coronavirus can live on your clothes. Here are some tips on keeping your clothes virus free. 1 – INSIDE CLOTHES AND OUTSIDE CLOTHES. Keep clothes you wear on trips to the food store, work, or nature separate from the clothes you wear in your home. This includes your shoes. 2 – WASHABLE Read more…
Beyond the Quarantini: Next-level cocktails and mocktails for sheltering in place.
Socializing Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
How about a brief pause from the heavy-duty data (Pueyo’s The Hammer and the Dance? Yeah, we’ll post it soon) for some lighter fare. What drinks have you been mixing up for those Zoom happy hours? Links to recipes, please! Washington Post Quarantini Article Link to original FB article
Can the novel coronavirus present with digestive symptoms instead of respiratory symptoms?
Clinical Symptoms
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes. FEVER and RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS (including cough and shortness of breath) remain the most common presenting symptoms. A new study came out today highlighting a subset of people who instead presented to hospitals with digestive symptoms (loss of appetite and diarrhea). The study alerts healthcare providers to consider alternative presentations of this new virus. Read more…
Are you having symptoms? Do you think you’ve been exposed?
Clinical Symptoms
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Nice self-assessment tool now available via USC Link to original FB post
Isn’t COVID-19 basically like flu?
Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: No, it’s not, in many ways. Infographic below lays it out nicely. Big differences are: * COVID-19 has a higher “R0” or reproductive number –1 sick person can infect 2.0-2.5 other people. * COVID-19 has a longer “incubation period” — time interval from exposure to symptoms. (And more time when you can asymptomatically “shed” Read more…
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
Is Advil safe during the COVID-19 crisis?
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Yesterday’s guidance: No. Today’s: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesn’t provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
COVID-19 Data by Age
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Even more reasons for collective vigilance: New data from CDC the suggests that young people make up a significant fraction of those hospitalized with COVID-19 thus far in the US: 38% of those hospitalized were between 20 and 54, with nearly half of ICU admissions under age 65. Fortunately, the youngest age group, people 19 Read more…
Importance of Handwashing
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Kid-friendly, awesome visual demo video about the importance of handwashing and keeping your fingers out of your nose. Link to original FB post
Who’s in your POD?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Safety of Food Take-out/Delivery
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
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
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
A perfect civic-minded quarantine activity: The Nerdy girls urge you to watch the mail for your invitation and COMPLETE YOUR CENSUS FORM either on paper or on-line. Now more than ever, BE COUNTED! Link to original FB post
Are there any approved treatments for COVID-19?
TreatmentsLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: No. Clinical trials have recently launched for a series of investigational treatments. Who to trust when conflicting reports come out? The FDA. See link here. Link to original FB page
I got the hand washing down, but what do I do with my clothes?
Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The new coronavirus can live on your clothes. Here are some tips on keeping your clothes virus free. 1 – INSIDE CLOTHES AND OUTSIDE CLOTHES. Keep clothes you wear on trips to the food store, work, or nature separate from the clothes you wear in your home. This includes your shoes. 2 – WASHABLE Read more…
Beyond the Quarantini: Next-level cocktails and mocktails for sheltering in place.
Socializing Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
How about a brief pause from the heavy-duty data (Pueyo’s The Hammer and the Dance? Yeah, we’ll post it soon) for some lighter fare. What drinks have you been mixing up for those Zoom happy hours? Links to recipes, please! Washington Post Quarantini Article Link to original FB article
Can the novel coronavirus present with digestive symptoms instead of respiratory symptoms?
Clinical Symptoms
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes. FEVER and RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS (including cough and shortness of breath) remain the most common presenting symptoms. A new study came out today highlighting a subset of people who instead presented to hospitals with digestive symptoms (loss of appetite and diarrhea). The study alerts healthcare providers to consider alternative presentations of this new virus. Read more…
Are you having symptoms? Do you think you’ve been exposed?
Clinical Symptoms
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Nice self-assessment tool now available via USC Link to original FB post
Isn’t COVID-19 basically like flu?
Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: No, it’s not, in many ways. Infographic below lays it out nicely. Big differences are: * COVID-19 has a higher “R0” or reproductive number –1 sick person can infect 2.0-2.5 other people. * COVID-19 has a longer “incubation period” — time interval from exposure to symptoms. (And more time when you can asymptomatically “shed” Read more…
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
Is Advil safe during the COVID-19 crisis?
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Yesterday’s guidance: No. Today’s: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesn’t provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
COVID-19 Data by Age
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Even more reasons for collective vigilance: New data from CDC the suggests that young people make up a significant fraction of those hospitalized with COVID-19 thus far in the US: 38% of those hospitalized were between 20 and 54, with nearly half of ICU admissions under age 65. Fortunately, the youngest age group, people 19 Read more…
Importance of Handwashing
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Kid-friendly, awesome visual demo video about the importance of handwashing and keeping your fingers out of your nose. Link to original FB post
Who’s in your POD?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Safety of Food Take-out/Delivery
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
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
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
A: No. Clinical trials have recently launched for a series of investigational treatments. Who to trust when conflicting reports come out? The FDA. See link here. Link to original FB page
I got the hand washing down, but what do I do with my clothes?
Staying SafeAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: The new coronavirus can live on your clothes. Here are some tips on keeping your clothes virus free. 1 – INSIDE CLOTHES AND OUTSIDE CLOTHES. Keep clothes you wear on trips to the food store, work, or nature separate from the clothes you wear in your home. This includes your shoes. 2 – WASHABLE Read more…
Beyond the Quarantini: Next-level cocktails and mocktails for sheltering in place.
Socializing Staying Safe
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
How about a brief pause from the heavy-duty data (Pueyo’s The Hammer and the Dance? Yeah, we’ll post it soon) for some lighter fare. What drinks have you been mixing up for those Zoom happy hours? Links to recipes, please! Washington Post Quarantini Article Link to original FB article
Can the novel coronavirus present with digestive symptoms instead of respiratory symptoms?
Clinical Symptoms
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes. FEVER and RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS (including cough and shortness of breath) remain the most common presenting symptoms. A new study came out today highlighting a subset of people who instead presented to hospitals with digestive symptoms (loss of appetite and diarrhea). The study alerts healthcare providers to consider alternative presentations of this new virus. Read more…
Are you having symptoms? Do you think you’ve been exposed?
Clinical Symptoms
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Nice self-assessment tool now available via USC Link to original FB post
Isn’t COVID-19 basically like flu?
Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: No, it’s not, in many ways. Infographic below lays it out nicely. Big differences are: * COVID-19 has a higher “R0” or reproductive number –1 sick person can infect 2.0-2.5 other people. * COVID-19 has a longer “incubation period” — time interval from exposure to symptoms. (And more time when you can asymptomatically “shed” Read more…
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
Is Advil safe during the COVID-19 crisis?
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Yesterday’s guidance: No. Today’s: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesn’t provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
COVID-19 Data by Age
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Even more reasons for collective vigilance: New data from CDC the suggests that young people make up a significant fraction of those hospitalized with COVID-19 thus far in the US: 38% of those hospitalized were between 20 and 54, with nearly half of ICU admissions under age 65. Fortunately, the youngest age group, people 19 Read more…
Importance of Handwashing
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Kid-friendly, awesome visual demo video about the importance of handwashing and keeping your fingers out of your nose. Link to original FB post
Who’s in your POD?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Safety of Food Take-out/Delivery
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
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
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
A: The new coronavirus can live on your clothes. Here are some tips on keeping your clothes virus free. 1 – INSIDE CLOTHES AND OUTSIDE CLOTHES. Keep clothes you wear on trips to the food store, work, or nature separate from the clothes you wear in your home. This includes your shoes. 2 – WASHABLE Read more…
Beyond the Quarantini: Next-level cocktails and mocktails for sheltering in place.
Socializing Staying SafeAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
How about a brief pause from the heavy-duty data (Pueyo’s The Hammer and the Dance? Yeah, we’ll post it soon) for some lighter fare. What drinks have you been mixing up for those Zoom happy hours? Links to recipes, please! Washington Post Quarantini Article Link to original FB article
Can the novel coronavirus present with digestive symptoms instead of respiratory symptoms?
Clinical Symptoms
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes. FEVER and RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS (including cough and shortness of breath) remain the most common presenting symptoms. A new study came out today highlighting a subset of people who instead presented to hospitals with digestive symptoms (loss of appetite and diarrhea). The study alerts healthcare providers to consider alternative presentations of this new virus. Read more…
Are you having symptoms? Do you think you’ve been exposed?
Clinical Symptoms
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Nice self-assessment tool now available via USC Link to original FB post
Isn’t COVID-19 basically like flu?
Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: No, it’s not, in many ways. Infographic below lays it out nicely. Big differences are: * COVID-19 has a higher “R0” or reproductive number –1 sick person can infect 2.0-2.5 other people. * COVID-19 has a longer “incubation period” — time interval from exposure to symptoms. (And more time when you can asymptomatically “shed” Read more…
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
Is Advil safe during the COVID-19 crisis?
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Yesterday’s guidance: No. Today’s: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesn’t provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
COVID-19 Data by Age
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Even more reasons for collective vigilance: New data from CDC the suggests that young people make up a significant fraction of those hospitalized with COVID-19 thus far in the US: 38% of those hospitalized were between 20 and 54, with nearly half of ICU admissions under age 65. Fortunately, the youngest age group, people 19 Read more…
Importance of Handwashing
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Kid-friendly, awesome visual demo video about the importance of handwashing and keeping your fingers out of your nose. Link to original FB post
Who’s in your POD?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Safety of Food Take-out/Delivery
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
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
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
How about a brief pause from the heavy-duty data (Pueyo’s The Hammer and the Dance? Yeah, we’ll post it soon) for some lighter fare. What drinks have you been mixing up for those Zoom happy hours? Links to recipes, please! Washington Post Quarantini Article Link to original FB article
Can the novel coronavirus present with digestive symptoms instead of respiratory symptoms?
Clinical SymptomsAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Yes. FEVER and RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS (including cough and shortness of breath) remain the most common presenting symptoms. A new study came out today highlighting a subset of people who instead presented to hospitals with digestive symptoms (loss of appetite and diarrhea). The study alerts healthcare providers to consider alternative presentations of this new virus. Read more…
Are you having symptoms? Do you think you’ve been exposed?
Clinical Symptoms
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Nice self-assessment tool now available via USC Link to original FB post
Isn’t COVID-19 basically like flu?
Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: No, it’s not, in many ways. Infographic below lays it out nicely. Big differences are: * COVID-19 has a higher “R0” or reproductive number –1 sick person can infect 2.0-2.5 other people. * COVID-19 has a longer “incubation period” — time interval from exposure to symptoms. (And more time when you can asymptomatically “shed” Read more…
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
Is Advil safe during the COVID-19 crisis?
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Yesterday’s guidance: No. Today’s: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesn’t provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
COVID-19 Data by Age
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Even more reasons for collective vigilance: New data from CDC the suggests that young people make up a significant fraction of those hospitalized with COVID-19 thus far in the US: 38% of those hospitalized were between 20 and 54, with nearly half of ICU admissions under age 65. Fortunately, the youngest age group, people 19 Read more…
Importance of Handwashing
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Kid-friendly, awesome visual demo video about the importance of handwashing and keeping your fingers out of your nose. Link to original FB post
Who’s in your POD?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Safety of Food Take-out/Delivery
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
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
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
A: Yes. FEVER and RESPIRATORY SYMPTOMS (including cough and shortness of breath) remain the most common presenting symptoms. A new study came out today highlighting a subset of people who instead presented to hospitals with digestive symptoms (loss of appetite and diarrhea). The study alerts healthcare providers to consider alternative presentations of this new virus. Read more…
Are you having symptoms? Do you think you’ve been exposed?
Clinical SymptomsLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Nice self-assessment tool now available via USC Link to original FB post
Isn’t COVID-19 basically like flu?
Data and Metrics
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: No, it’s not, in many ways. Infographic below lays it out nicely. Big differences are: * COVID-19 has a higher “R0” or reproductive number –1 sick person can infect 2.0-2.5 other people. * COVID-19 has a longer “incubation period” — time interval from exposure to symptoms. (And more time when you can asymptomatically “shed” Read more…
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
Is Advil safe during the COVID-19 crisis?
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Yesterday’s guidance: No. Today’s: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesn’t provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
COVID-19 Data by Age
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Even more reasons for collective vigilance: New data from CDC the suggests that young people make up a significant fraction of those hospitalized with COVID-19 thus far in the US: 38% of those hospitalized were between 20 and 54, with nearly half of ICU admissions under age 65. Fortunately, the youngest age group, people 19 Read more…
Importance of Handwashing
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Kid-friendly, awesome visual demo video about the importance of handwashing and keeping your fingers out of your nose. Link to original FB post
Who’s in your POD?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Safety of Food Take-out/Delivery
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
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
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
Nice self-assessment tool now available via USC Link to original FB post
Isn’t COVID-19 basically like flu?
Data and MetricsAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
A: No, it’s not, in many ways. Infographic below lays it out nicely. Big differences are: * COVID-19 has a higher “R0” or reproductive number –1 sick person can infect 2.0-2.5 other people. * COVID-19 has a longer “incubation period” — time interval from exposure to symptoms. (And more time when you can asymptomatically “shed” Read more…
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
Is Advil safe during the COVID-19 crisis?
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Yesterday’s guidance: No. Today’s: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesn’t provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
COVID-19 Data by Age
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Even more reasons for collective vigilance: New data from CDC the suggests that young people make up a significant fraction of those hospitalized with COVID-19 thus far in the US: 38% of those hospitalized were between 20 and 54, with nearly half of ICU admissions under age 65. Fortunately, the youngest age group, people 19 Read more…
Importance of Handwashing
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Kid-friendly, awesome visual demo video about the importance of handwashing and keeping your fingers out of your nose. Link to original FB post
Who’s in your POD?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Safety of Food Take-out/Delivery
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
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
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
A: No, it’s not, in many ways. Infographic below lays it out nicely. Big differences are: * COVID-19 has a higher “R0” or reproductive number –1 sick person can infect 2.0-2.5 other people. * COVID-19 has a longer “incubation period” — time interval from exposure to symptoms. (And more time when you can asymptomatically “shed” Read more…
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
Is Advil safe during the COVID-19 crisis?
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Yesterday’s guidance: No. Today’s: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesn’t provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
COVID-19 Data by Age
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Even more reasons for collective vigilance: New data from CDC the suggests that young people make up a significant fraction of those hospitalized with COVID-19 thus far in the US: 38% of those hospitalized were between 20 and 54, with nearly half of ICU admissions under age 65. Fortunately, the youngest age group, people 19 Read more…
Importance of Handwashing
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Kid-friendly, awesome visual demo video about the importance of handwashing and keeping your fingers out of your nose. Link to original FB post
Who’s in your POD?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Safety of Food Take-out/Delivery
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
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
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
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
Is Advil safe during the COVID-19 crisis?
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Yesterday’s guidance: No. Today’s: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesn’t provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
COVID-19 Data by Age
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Even more reasons for collective vigilance: New data from CDC the suggests that young people make up a significant fraction of those hospitalized with COVID-19 thus far in the US: 38% of those hospitalized were between 20 and 54, with nearly half of ICU admissions under age 65. Fortunately, the youngest age group, people 19 Read more…
Importance of Handwashing
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Kid-friendly, awesome visual demo video about the importance of handwashing and keeping your fingers out of your nose. Link to original FB post
Who’s in your POD?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Safety of Food Take-out/Delivery
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
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
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
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
Is Advil safe during the COVID-19 crisis?
Staying SafeLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
Yesterday’s guidance: No. Today’s: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesn’t provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
COVID-19 Data by Age
Data and Metrics Data Literacy
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Even more reasons for collective vigilance: New data from CDC the suggests that young people make up a significant fraction of those hospitalized with COVID-19 thus far in the US: 38% of those hospitalized were between 20 and 54, with nearly half of ICU admissions under age 65. Fortunately, the youngest age group, people 19 Read more…
Importance of Handwashing
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Kid-friendly, awesome visual demo video about the importance of handwashing and keeping your fingers out of your nose. Link to original FB post
Who’s in your POD?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Safety of Food Take-out/Delivery
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
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
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
Yesterday’s guidance: No. Today’s: Maybe?! Careful, accurate science takes a lot of time to produce. The need for action in the face of this pandemic doesn’t provide it. Result: We may see frequent guideline revisions (along with a sprinkle of experts temporarily disagreeing amongst each other) as we ride things out. The good news: Scientific Read more…
COVID-19 Data by Age
Data and Metrics Data LiteracyJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Even more reasons for collective vigilance: New data from CDC the suggests that young people make up a significant fraction of those hospitalized with COVID-19 thus far in the US: 38% of those hospitalized were between 20 and 54, with nearly half of ICU admissions under age 65. Fortunately, the youngest age group, people 19 Read more…
Importance of Handwashing
Families/Kids Staying Safe
Kid-friendly, awesome visual demo video about the importance of handwashing and keeping your fingers out of your nose. Link to original FB post
Who’s in your POD?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Safety of Food Take-out/Delivery
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
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
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
Even more reasons for collective vigilance: New data from CDC the suggests that young people make up a significant fraction of those hospitalized with COVID-19 thus far in the US: 38% of those hospitalized were between 20 and 54, with nearly half of ICU admissions under age 65. Fortunately, the youngest age group, people 19 Read more…
Importance of Handwashing
Families/Kids Staying SafeKid-friendly, awesome visual demo video about the importance of handwashing and keeping your fingers out of your nose. Link to original FB post
Who’s in your POD?
Families/Kids Socializing Staying SafeAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Safety of Food Take-out/Delivery
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
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
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
Your pod is made up of the people with whom you do not maintain social distance. Think your significant other, housemates, children. For our healthcare workers and grocery teams working tirelessly, your pod is the people you interact with in the course of your duties. Here are some tips in pod management: 1) KEEP PODS Read more…
Coronavirus Surface Stability
Infection and Spread Staying SafeLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Safety of Food Take-out/Delivery
Staying Safe
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
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
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
TL;DR on yesterday’s New England Journal of Medicine coronavirus surface stability article. (1) The virus lingers on surfaces for hours, similar to the earlier SARS virus (2) Unfortunately the new virus is more contagious, likely due to its ability to be spread by folks lacking symptoms (aka “asymptomatic shedding”) (3) Action item for all of Read more…
Safety of Food Take-out/Delivery
Staying SafeLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
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
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and Spread
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
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
Dr. Malia Jones on Dr. Phil Show
Infection and SpreadAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
We are super proud of Nerdy Girl Dr. Malia Jones for her appearance on Dr. Phil! This is a great watch and a great forward. What strikes me is how timely Malia’s advice still is even though this was taped last week. Most other experts’ advice isn’t aging well! /Alison Link to appearance Link to Read more…
