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10 Tips to Stay Safe When You’ve Been Outside the House
According to the CDC’s Interim Recommendations for U.S. Households with Suspected/Confirmed Coronavirus Disease, “the novel coronavirus may remain viable for hours to days on surfaces made from a variety of materials. Cleaning followed by disinfection is a best practice measure for prevention of COVID-19 and other viral respiratory illnesses in households and community settings.” “After essential workers, restaurant staff and those in healthcare return to their homes during this Covid-19 outbreak, there are many ways to keep our families safe,” says Elizabeth Mullans, M.D. Here are 10 tips to consider: Disinfect your wallet, phone, keys, and credit cards travel items. Clean and disinfect the clothes hamper according to the guidance provided by the…
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How to Keep Your Kids Busy During Quarantine
How to Keep Your Kids Busy During Quarantine With the recent announcement around school closures surrounding the spread of novel Coronavirus (COVID-19), many parents now have the added concern of a way to keep their children occupied for the few months duration. We all know that things are stressful but it’s crucial to avoid public areas at now. Below are some tips and tricks for keeping your kids busy during this social distancing. Write letters. Especially if you’ve got family in an assisted living or a nursing facility. Social distancing means you will not be able to see relations or friends personally. to jot down a pleasant letter, draw a…
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PHYSICIAN HEALTH TIPS FOR #QuarantinedLife
Article Courtney of Dr. Lynette Charity Dr. Shares How to Stay Physically & Mentally Healthy While COVID-19 Has You Housebound Right now, roughly 100 million people across the globe are practicing varying degrees of social distancing. #Quarantinedlife has become a trending hashtag on social media with scores of people sharing posts about boredom, anxiety, and frustration with their new housebound lifestyle. As we enter #quarantinedlife for the foreseeable future, will basic health advice (like diet, exercise, and sleep) be enough? And is it even possible? According to Dr. Lynette Charity, these general health guidelines are even more important as we self-isolate. “It’s hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle during a…
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