A 2013 study by the Disaster Medicine and Public Health Department entitled Testing the Efficacy of Homemade Masks: Would They Protect in an Influenza Pandemic? revealed that homemade face masks, constructed out of household materials were still effective in reducing aerosol transmission of droplet-spread communicable diseases. The study involved 21 healthy volunteers; 12 men and 9 women aged between...
Some Tips Before You Get Started: Buy some garden tools designed for children that are smaller in size and most of the time offer additional safety. Allow children to decorate and personalize their pots! When sowing seeds or transplanting your starter plants, space them out with a little extra room in between. This will help to...
With the ever increasing requirement for ‘social distancing’, there are essentials such as food, cleaning supplies, personal care and medicine, to name a few. We know that to slow the spread of the novel coronavirus or COVID-19, we should limit our exposure to people, cover our coughs/sneezes, and avoid touching our face. If you are...
A Layperson’s Guide in Plain Talk This is a compilation based on information from World Health Organization, Centers for Disease Control and other sources in an easy-to-read format with the survival of African and all people in mind. Many of the recommendations are based on what worked during the MERS and SARS pandemics, but others...
At a time where people everywhere are encouraged to stay indoors to avoid the growing pandemic of COVID-19, it is imperative that we develop creative solutions to problems like the ability to clothe, shelter and feed ourselves.
How long should I prepare for? At least 14 days are recommended for a self-quarantine, while the duration of a lockdown depends on the decision of a local government. Given the likelihood that more and more people around the world will be stuck at home, preparing your home for that eventuality is an increasing concern....
What to Do if You Get Sick Patients with confirmed COVID-19 infection have reported symptoms ranging from mild to severe respiratory illness. Symptoms generally include fever, cough and shortness of breath/difficulty breathing At this time, the CDC believes that symptoms of COVID-19 may appear in as few as two days, or as long as 14...
What is social distancing? Social distancing is an infection control action that public health officials take to stop or slow down the spread of a contagious disease. The goal is for people to avoid close contact with each other and stay six feet apart. Simply put, avoiding close contact with others. This means no mass gatherings...
