Our previous post (20 November), "C is for Coronavirus," covered terms to help you remember how to act safely in the COVID Era: Closed Spaces, Crowds, Close Contact, and Clean Hands. Of course, as soon as I posted it, another C-word immediately popped into my head - Cough!
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C is for Cough
An infected person breathes out viral particles that travel a bit horizontally before falling to the ground. When we talk, our breath and viral particles leave our mouth and nose with more force so they travel farther horizontally. When we talk loudly, even farther. When we shout, even farther. When we sing, even farther. When we cough, the farthest yet.
Distance traveled is a function of how much force is used to expel the air.
Therefore, stay away from someone with a cold, especially indoors. Remember to use your 'indoor voice.' Listen to others with care and respect so they don't have to shout when masked.
In Summary
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C is for Coronavirus.
C is for Closed spaces. Avoid them unless for less than 10-15 minutes or in a well-ventilated room.
C is for Crowds. Avoid them, especially indoors. Remain at least 6-20 feet from others, especially indoors. Better yet, stay home! If you must go out, remember that 6 feet is the length of a dog leash or two golden retrievers.
C is for Close Contact with people you don't live with. Be prepared - have extra masks by the door when a delivery arrives, in your car when you forget to wear or bring one or someone else does or you sneeze or. . . .
C is for Contact with objects and for Clean hands. Wash those hands well - with warm (or cold) water and soap (or sanitizer with 60%+ alcohol) at least 20 seconds before and after doing just about anything. Then put on some hand lotion!
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