Worry Proofing from Six Feet or More - March 23, 2020
Hi all… I have decided to try to throw together a list every few days with the best COVID-related info I have stumbled across – feel free to forward/share with anyone you like. Some are articles about the virus, others about its spread. Some are about collateral damage and others about how communities are pulling together. Many of these links have been forwarded to me by friends, so big thanks to everyone and please keep passing along good content. If you want to check out past coronavirus posts, click here. And despite how stifling it may feel, thanks for staying home and washing your hands like crazy!
A new symptom? Looks like loss of smell or taste may be a hallmark of coronavirus infection and a reason to self-isolate.
The FDA just approved the first rapid coronavirus test. The tests should be available beginning March 30, and when a person is tested results can available as quickly as 45 minutes later – a vast improvement over many current tests that take days.
People keep asking me about transmission of coronavirus through air. Here is a fairly detailed article explaining the mechanics. What it doesn’t answer is this: can we walk or jog or bike outside if virus particles float through the air for a couple of hours? I just don’t know… I will post the best articles about that when I find them…
This is one from the I-never-would-have-thought-of-that! department: turns out that facial hair and N95 masks are not exactly compatible. So perhaps the coronavirus pandemic will have yet another victim, the hipster beard.
This piece, from one of my favorite websites, talks about the inherent conflict for teens and young adults given that when it comes to health, friendship is as important as diet and exercise. So how are they supposed to navigate this new normal of distancing?
Finally, as we all settle into a daily routine of Zoom conferences, do NOT do this:
