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Your Used Mask Needs to Make It to the Trash Can
Helen Lowman looks at litter a lot. It’s her job. But while walking her dog in Westport, Conn., in March, she noticed an alarming trend. First she passed some dirty wipes on the ground. Then there were gloves. And finally a mask. Four months later, she said the litter...
Understanding How Face Masks Slow the Spread of Coronavirus
Based on current information, wearing a face mask is one of the best ways to prevent the spread of coronavirus, especially as parts of the country attempt to reopen and ease up on shelter-in-place guidelines. The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) first recommended...
7 Things to Help Reduce the Spread of COVID
As coronavirus cases continue to spike across the country, the CDC is clamping down on guidelines designed to help people stay safe, both at home — and in public. From social distancing rules (at least six feet of distance between you and the next person) to regular...
Stop the Spread of Rumors
Know the facts about coronavirus disease 2019 Diseases can make anyone sick regardless of their race or ethnicity. Fear and anxiety about COVID-19 can cause people to avoid or reject others even though they are not at risk of spreading the virus. For most people, the...
How safe is it to eat at a restaurant?
Several states in the US are seeing spikes in COVID-19 infections. We will see this up and down movement of infections for a while. Key reasons for increasing infection rates include public exposure and people refusing to follow guidelines for safety. The restaurant...
