Open windows and doors to boost air flow and help remove airborne particles. Daniela Torres/EyeEm via Getty Images Shelly Miller, University of Colorado Boulder The vast majority of SARS-CoV-2 transmission occurs indoors, mostly from the inhalation of airborne particles that contain the coronavirus. But in spite of the obvious risks posed by being inside, according to the Centers for Disease …
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Why face masks belong at your Thanksgiving gathering – 7 things you need to know about wearing them
Just because you’re with people you know doesn’t mean you’re safe from the coronavirus. Westend61 via Getty Images Jason Farley, Johns Hopkins University School of Nursing COVID-19 has disrupted our daily lives, and it is poised to completely disrupt the holiday season. As people make holiday plans and think about ways to reduce the risks to their loved ones, a …
Read More »Shopping online to stay safe during the pandemic? Here are 10 tips for avoiding scams
A little digging can help you avoid those too-good-to-be-true traps when shopping online. martin-dm/E+ via Getty Images H. Colleen Sinclair, Mississippi State University The holiday season is already a booming time for online shopping. The COVID-19 pandemic only increases the likelihood that when people shop this holiday season, they will choose online shopping over brick-and-mortar stores. However, this also means …
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