Please stay home & practice physical distancing of at least 6 feet
Please stay home & practice physical distancing of at least 6 feet
For our latest installment in the Supporting Small Businesses Series, we sat down with Mollie Yarsike. She is the founder of Black Tie Kids, which offers an on-site camp-like experience to keep little ones entertained during weddings and events so that the adults get to adult! Their second division, Black Tie Pups, provides pup care, and […]
For the latest installment in our Supporting Small Businesses Series, we sat down virtually with the co-founders of Catch Feelings Not COVID. They provide hand-curated, video-enabled blind dates for singles. Check out more about this incredible dating and matchmaking service to learn about how you can sign up! Tell us a bit about yourselves: My name […]
Tell us about yourself! I live in Brooklyn and just moved here two months ago from Boston. I work in policy at the New York City Department of Education (NYCDOE); I started about a month and a half ago after moving to the city. What is it like to work at the NYCDOE with everything […]
The Supporting Small Businesses Series aims to highlight how businesses are adapting in these changing times. In our first installment, we interviewed Stephanie Bianchini, the owner of Princess Magic which provides characters for children’s birthday parties and events. With everyone being stuck at home now, she has adapted her business model to help bring some […]
Dr. Deborah Birx is the response coordinator for the White House Coronavirus Task Force. We’ve all become familiar with her presence (and her patterned silk scarves!) during White House press briefings over the past few weeks. We want to use this post as a way to learn more about Dr. Birx and appreciate her incredible […]
There is so much out there on the internet about coronavirus. Now more than ever, it is important to have reliable information about our health and safety. Here are a few links to reliable resources. Coronavirus.gov World Health Organization World Health Organization Health Alert WhatsApp Texting Service National Institutes of Health COVID‑19 Information & Resources […]
Television shows about fictional hospitals and doctors have gained popularity over the years. Many medical dramas have a huge fandom, and the shows have even inspired viewers to become medical professionals themselves. The props team from many of these shows are donating their supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) to hospitals in an effort to […]
Back a few weeks ago before Quarantimes, searching for DIY Face Masks on YouTube would’ve resulted in a whole bunch of beauty and DIY influencers posting skincare face masks. What simple days those were of influencers recording their skincare routines because we all absolutely just HAD to know every, single, minute detail (lolz). However, when […]
The novel coronavirus is set to be one of the defining moments of our lives and of the 21st century. This will be the millennial generation’s greatest challenge we’ve ever faced. Sure, we came of age in a post-9/11 society, lived through the recession of 2008, and were threatened by gun violence in our schools, […]
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At this point it is not a question of “if” but rather a question of “when” it will hit your community. In the abundance of caution, limit your contact with others by social distancing and leaving your home only for absolute essentials, like food, medicine, or fresh air. If delivery or pick-up services are possible in your area, utilize that in order to limit your physical contact with others. If you must come in contact with others, maintain a safe distance of at least six feet during this time.
In order to prevent coronavirus from spreading, one must limit physical contact with others in an effort known as social distancing. Merriam-Webster Dictionary defines “social distancing” as the practice of maintaining a greater than usual physical distance from other people. This includes avoiding direct contact with people or objects in public places during the outbreak of a contagious disease in order to minimize exposure and reduce the transmission of infection.
According to the CDC, symptoms of COVID-19 may appear up to 14 days after exposure and can include:
According to the guidelines from the CDC, if you develop symptoms of COVID-19, please contact your local healthcare provider for more details about testing sites in your area. In the coming weeks, drive-up testing locations will begin to open at CVS, Walgreens, Walmart and Target stores around the US.
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