Please stay home & practice physical distancing of at least 6 feet
Please stay home & practice physical distancing of at least 6 feet
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 […]
How can physical distancing during a global pandemic be a sign of moral values? More on that to come, but first let’s explain why we are switching our vernacular to the term “physical distancing” instead of “social distancing.” Over the past two weeks, the term “social distancing” has become a huge part of our collective […]
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 […]
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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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