“Flattening the curve” refers to a graph that shows the number of COVID-19 cases over time. This graph is based on the fact that over time, short of a vaccine or cure of some sort, most people will eventually get the disease. Of these people, a seemingly small percentage will […]
Daily Archives: June 15, 2020
Keeping your hands clean is one of the most important steps you can take to avoid getting sick and spreading germs to others. Many diseases and conditions, including coronavirus, are spread in part by not washing hands with soap and clean, running water. Coronavirus can live on many surfaces for […]
Why is handwashing important to prevent COVID-19?
To prevent coronavirus, the best thing you can do is to wash with plain soap and water for at least 20 seconds. This is especially necessary after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after coughing, sneezing, or blowing one’s nose. If soap and water are not available, then the […]
Is Hand Sanitizer as Effective as Soap and Water?
In order to help protect yourself and others, the CDC recommends that you wear a cloth face covering in public settings where other social distancing measures are difficult to maintain, like grocery stores and pharmacies. This is especially important in areas where there has been significant community-based transmission. One of […]
Should I wear a face mask when I go out ...
As of June 2020, there are no treatments and there is no vaccine or cure for COVID-19, although there are clinical trials under way. Since COVID-19 stems from a virus, antibiotics are not effective to combat it. There are treatments for people who develop complications which lead to hospitalizations, or […]