As the COVID-19 crisis continues, cleaning your space is more important than ever. But how clean is clean enough, and what are the differences between cleaning, sanitizing, and disinfecting? Clean vs. sanitize vs. disinfect: Although they sound quite similar, these …
Watch Out for Scams During the COVID-19 Pandemic
The COVID-19 pandemic has unsettled the lives of people around the world. Unfortunately, fraudsters, hackers, and thieves thrive in times of crisis, and many are taking advantage of the opportunities presented by this period of uncertainty and anxiety. According to …
How to Create a Pandemic Prep Kit
We know what you’re thinking: It’s been a while since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic by the World Health Organization (WHO). Isn’t it a bit late to be talking about prepping for a pandemic? While it may be too late to prepare for this novel …
How to Prevent Cross-Contamination
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 COVID-19 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 for those …
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. Fortunately, you already know how to protect yourself from coronavirus. Simply use the same common-sense …
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 …