This short list isn't going to, as usual, contain an article or other objective authority supporting my position. These don't need them. They're common sense but simply not mentioned enough. GET SOME SUN First, if you're self-isolated because of a combination of age and susceptibility to conditions like respiratory ailments, being by yourself may keep … Continue reading Three things to be alert for if you’re self-quarantining →

Everybody will tell you they already know how to wash their hands, but few of us are as thorough as needed to be effective on the tops of our hands, between our fingers and certainly I've never used a tune to make sure I scrubbed long enough nor have I always used the paper towel … Continue reading CDC’s chart showing exactly how to effectively wash your hands →

https://www.kuow.org/stories/purell-is-low-in-seattle-how-to-make-your-own-hand-sanitizer? Purell is low in Seattle[everywhere]. How to make your own hand sanitizer By Isolde Raftery Mar 02, 2020 at 2:44 pm Wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands. But what if you can't access a sink? We’re hearing there's been a run on Purell and other hand sanitizers in the Seattle area … Continue reading Making your own hand sanitizer if your store is sold out →

Why don't you want to use a wipe on your phone? Because it will ruin the coating on the glass? Here's the article that was originally in USA Today. he U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has released a list of disinfectants to protect against the spread of the coronavirus. According to the EPA, products on the … Continue reading Disinfectants work on coronavirus BUT don’t use a wipe on your phone →

How to Stop Touching Your Face We know it’s hard. Try these four tricks to help limit the number of times you touch your face each day to help prevent the spread of the coronavirus. By Jenny Gross March 5, 2020, 9:15 a.m. ET Now that we know that it’s bad to touch our faces, how do … Continue reading Two articles on the same topic — avoid the virus by not touching your face all the time →

It's incredibly sad but already very obvious that the U.S. medical system has an inadequate number of test kits for its residents. Moreover, because of our horribly expensive healthcare system, even if you can get a free kit, associated costs not covered by insurance may be unaffordable. Finally, saddest of all, the information being provided … Continue reading Since guidance from the U.S. government is sparse and mostly wrong, here’s how to self-isolate if you may have coronavirus →

This microbiologist is taking a very sound approach to washing hands. Don't forget tho that it's important to know how long the 20-30 second period is that's the minimum for an effective cleaning. If you're tired of being referred to singing "Happy Birthday" as the measure, here are a few other alternatives presented in the … Continue reading How to wash your hands thoroughly enough to accomplish the task →

Vice President Pence was absolutely the wrong choice as spokesman and leader of the coronavirus task force in the U.S. His prior experience has already shown itself to be a clear signal to how he is now acting. The flu needs to be handled aggressively, objectively, and with full knowledge and awareness of the risks. … Continue reading Coronavirus to be an economic blow, not just a health blow →