Please stay home & practice physical distancing of at least 6 feet
Please stay home & practice physical distancing of at least 6 feet
2020 has taken many turns that no one has expected. If someone would have told you four months ago that a pandemic would hit the world and life as we know it would come to a stop, would you have believed them? What if someone told you that you would have to stay at home […]
Many families across the country are figuring out how to celebrate Passover in non-traditional ways in the midst of a global pandemic. My extended family will be forgoing the usual traditions and instead we have planned a Zoom seder. I decided to give my family some advice on how to make our seder as much […]
Most of the deaths from this global pandemic so far have been among the elderly and those suffering from preexisting conditions due to being immunocompromised. Those with respiratory issues as a result of smoking and drug use may also be more likely to have complications from the virus. Lung and cardiovascular disease have been associated […]
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 […]
In today’s modern society, we’ve been trained to be positive. Think positive and expect positive outcomes in return. From positive psychology, to Oprah, and of course to The Secret, a popular self-help book by Rhonda Byrnes that debuted in 2006, thinking positive has been culturally ingrained in us. We were taught by society to ask, […]
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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