April
Updated: Jan 8, 2022
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April 1
Very interesting theory!
April 2
Although the virus situation in our nation increasingly mirrors a surreal movie scenario that has become a real nightmare, let us not lose HOPE in WINNING this epic struggle over this tricky virus and restoring our society to normalcy. However, BEFORE that can even happen, AND if we want that to happen (foregoing any more drastic measures or charitable/selfless public interventions), then every person has to be DETERMINED to prevent any more infections by considering ALL our individual choices (whose potential actions would affect anyone whom we or our objects/surfaces physically contact) as if the WORLD is DEPENDING on us to make each safe choice (because making each alternative unsafe choice, whether big or small, may unknowingly make a significant difference beyond that one contact through further resulting physical connections---aka the "BUTTERFLY EFFECT or DOMINO EFFECT"- as has occurred in many places around the world).
BY THE WAY: This should go without saying, but If you have read at the least some of this post or for any other past or future post, I ask that you to "LIKE" and share the post(s) or at least select a reactive emoticon...so I or others who see my post know that people have seen it and of course, as an encouraging indication for future posts. Thanks for being proactive, and for reading on...!!
Takeaway #5: The Current Normal (at least for the next month or so) is Social Distancing (now Aka "PHYSICAL DISTANCING," as people are still using social media even more) including from family or friends living in separate residences (and NOT exempting significant others ...brings new meaning to "single" status!) This involves staying at home unless for ESSENTIAL reasons and keeping at least 6 feet from other persons. I know this is difficult to do, and we're doing a GOOD JOB in general, but we can surely do even BETTER...That said, the longer we don't all follow the guidelines, the longer we have to do them! So...ASSERT YOUR SPACE (Including in the supermarket and elevator) !
Takeaway #6: While it should not replace Physical Distancing as a preventative measure, Always WEAR a FACEMASK (any kind is better than nothing) when one must go out in public (let's get a hint from the Far East, which has been doing this for a while and have seen results !). Article includes advice from FDA director:
April 6
Covid-19 Takeaway #7: Despite the economic impact to everyone's personal lives, in this pivotal moment in history, let's remember to donate online to charitable organizations who are providing PPE supplies (masks, gloves, gowns, etc), food, medicine, shelter, clean water, public safety/hygiene education and other necessities towards the coronavirus cause (in USA but also throughout the world where the virus is showing up). This is an entire world effort united against the crisis! Disclaimer: I'm not endorsing any specific charities in the following link. It is the individual's responsibility to research the intention and financial accountability of the charity before donating. Feel free to share this post!
April 6
3 IMPORTANT NON-NEGOTIABLE Individual Ways for Everyone to RID Community Spread of Coronavirus: 1) STAY HOME unless ABSOLUTELY Necessary to go out 2) WEAR A FACE MASK WHENEVER IN PUBLIC or outside (besides maintaining minimum physical distance from others) 3) WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY after touching contaminated surfaces/ objects, ESPECIALLY BEFORE TOUCHING FACE (but try NOT to touch your face!)!
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April 8
Covid-19 Takeaway #8: We think we know how to wash hands (a no-brainer), but little did I know (early on in the epidemic) even when I thought I'm a very hygienic person, that I was NOT doing it correctly! Since COVID-19 is still thriving, good time to again REVIEW then PRACTICE how it's supposed to be done! A reminder to wash hands THOROUGHLY after touching contaminated surfaces/ objects, especially BEFORE touching face! That said, try not to touch your face as much as possible ! Diagram attached showing steps to washing hands! SPECIAL TIPS: scrub hands (including under fingernails) with soap for TOTAL of at least 20 SECONDS before washing with water, use HOT WATER!!, and turn faucet off with EITHER with disposable tissue/towel or own personal clean hand towel. Thanks for informing, EDUCATING and WATCHING OUT for your family, friends, neighbors, and others in your social network with various infection prevention protocols!
That is, protocols including the 'new' CDC/WHO/FDA advice to wear a facemask when out in public!
April 16
This post is for the feminists out there...
Link: What Do Countries With The Best Coronavirus Responses Have In Common? Women Leaders (forbes.com)
April 16
Link: How coronavirus attacks organs: Doctors find damage in lungs, kidneys, hearts - The Washington Post
April 16
Coronavirus Takeaway #9: Keep healthy / boost immunity - Exercise, Eat Well, Sleep Well (all while staying home, of course)!
April 18
Watching "One World: Together at Home" (Featuring celebrities raising covid-19 awareness)
April 19
PROTECT and SAVE the ESSENTIAL WORKERS !
#PPEFORWORKERS #POSTUPTHEVIRUS #LIMITESSENTIALS #BUYONLYESSENTIALS #SAVEESSENTIALWORKERS #NOHOARDING and #POSTPONENONESSENTIALS
Link: Coronavirus at Smithfield pork plant: The untold story of America's biggest outbreak - BBC News
April 19
CHECK THIS ARTICLE FIRST BEFORE EVEN THINKING OF (MUCH LESS BOOKING) ANY SUMMER VACATION/FLIGHT: Here's a list of travel bans/restrictions (as of start of April, not all up-to-date) by numerous countries shows how scarce travel all over the world has become due to Covid. Given the current virus situation, how much more serious the crisis would have been if these were not in place!
April 20
URGENT COVID-19 Takeaway #10 (Feel free to repost and join our QUARANTEAM !!): Being a community watch look-out / volunteer "police" and educator for those one contacts who are "not aware" of physical distancing rules, doing non-essential activities outside, or not wearing masks when in public areas. Just talking about re-opening the economy (which is actually needed to figure out how to do it correctly to prevent a rebound of cases, and even better to rid the virus) does NOT EQUAL re-opening up the economy anytime very soon (as some are led to think).
Zuckerberg has set an example to the public, as Facebook (per the linked article) intends to not host any gatherings of more than 50 through June 2021 !!
As difficult as all the "lockdown" protocols are or will be, if we want something close to a "normal" (aka non-physical distancing) Thanksgiving/Christmas (not to mention a "normal" autumn or summer which is much less likely), IN THE NEXT FEW CRITICAL WEEKS EVERYONE MUST ALL COLLECTIVELY DO MUCH BETTER THAN WE ALREADY HAVE (and YES, we can, going forward with the correct "tools"/info)! Go QUARANTEAM !
April 26
Made an online donation of 0.06 % of a MILLION dollars (not kidding- feel free to do the math ! ) yesterday to this remarkable organization (registered charity) which supplies PPE's to various locations in the USA (I specified mine towards the New York City area). Not too much, you think, but any amount helps! It's still not too late to donate to this WORTHY CAUSE ! Link: https://getusppe.org/donate/ #GETUSPPE
Note: This is not an endorsement of the financial accountability of this organization
