Tag: COVID-19
Achieving Herd Immunity Naturally Is Not How To Fight COVID-19
On April 7, 2020, about 95% of Americans were on lockdown. With 42 states under stay-at-home orders amid the COVID-19 pandemic, restaurants switched to take-out…
How To Make Sure Everyone Stays Six Feet Away From You
Social distancing might seem relatively normal, but that doesn’t mean it’s easy. That’s especially true right now when the country is reopening and people are…
Businesses Are Reopening Nationwide: What Does That Mean For The Elderly And Immunocompromised?
The quarantine haircut is finally behind us, thanks to the reopening of hair salons around the country. Those, along with other businesses like retail stores…
How To Get Some Alone Time While Living In Tight Quarters — Even During A Pandemic
Recently, a daytime talk show host said that her 15 minutes of bathroom time has become precious to her. A year ago, that would sound…
Pandemic Dreams: They’re Strange, They’re Vivid, And They’re Very Common
I’m just minding my own business, walking my dog, Arya. Out of nowhere, another dog comes running at us and bites Arya’s ear off. I…
Rush University Medical Center’s Virtual Care Expansion [Webcast]
One result of the COVID-19 pandemic is the significant spike in virtual care, and it may be here to stay. Virtual care allows patients to…
These Businesses May Be Small, But Their Impact During The COVID-19 Pandemic Is Huge
“Unfortunately, the past can no longer survive in this post-pandemic world. If these walls could talk, they would tell beautiful and sad stories of many…
What Coronavirus Does To The Body — And Why Some People Are Sicker Than Others
Everyone is using words like “unprecedented” and “unknown” when talking about coronavirus and COVID-19. These aren’t just buzzwords — they are some of the only…
Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation: What’s The Difference And Why Do They Matter?
Why Are Social Distancing, Quarantine, And Isolation Important? Person to person — that’s how the novel coronavirus spreads. It does so easily and sustainably through…