As the COVID-19 outbreak rages on, masks and gloves are becoming a common sight in the grocery store, pharmacy, and other public settings. While respected health authorities like the World Health Organization (WHO) and Centers for Disease Control (CDC) recommend …
How Long Does Coronavirus Last on Packages and Deliveries?
Now that we’re all “sheltering in place” and doing our part to prevent the spread of COVID-19, many people are relying on deliveries for essential items (groceries, toiletries, prescriptions) and using delivery services to support their favorite local businesses (restaurants, …
How to Not Catch a Virus from a Family Member
We hope that everyone reading this is safe and healthy at home, practicing social distancing to prevent the spread of COVID-19. It would be extremely impractical for us to social distance from our family members at home (and downright impossible …
Is Coronavirus the Long-Feared Superbug?
As of Sunday, March 22, the novel coronavirus has swept into at least 186 countries, areas, or territories and killed nearly 13,000 people globally. Known as COVID-19, the virus has officially reached pandemic status according to the World Health Organization …
The Myths of Hand Sanitizers
As we trudge our way through cold and flu season – and prepare for the possibility of the coronavirus outbreak reaching our communities – proper hand hygiene is extremely important. Regularly washing your hands and using hand sanitizer are some of the …
How to Protect Yourself from Coronavirus
If you’ve been listening to recent news about the coronavirus outbreak, you may be feeling a bit alarmed and overwhelmed about the state of global health. As of February 17, 2020, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 71,000 people …
Can You Catch the Same Cold Twice?
There’s nothing quite as satisfying as the feeling of waking up sniffle-free after a bout with a cold – and there’s nothing quite as anxiety-inducing as hearing that familiar sneezing and coughing from your cubicle mate. If you’ve passed your …
Germs on Shoes: If Only You Knew What’s Living on the Bottom of Your Shoes
Take a moment to think back over all of the steps you’ve taken today. Did you walk through the grocery store or your child’s school? Maybe you strolled into a public restroom or stopped by the dog park? You might …
Does Santa Claus Carry Germs?
One man going from house to house in the middle of winter, delivering gifts to children around the world, in the midst of cold and flu season . . . It’s a wonder that Santa Claus is able to escape …
How to Have a Safe and Happy Thanksgiving
What do you love most about Thanksgiving? Although some people might instinctively say the fantastic food or football games, I think we can all agree that only two aspects of the holiday are absolutely crucial: gratitude and gathering with family …