In order to restart the economy, communities and businesses in New York and other major cities have started to reopen. However, this does not mean that the virus has weakened or has gone away. Safety measures, massive testing, contact tracing and concrete plans must be in place to ensure that there won’t be any resurgence of cases. Without these measures, …
COVID-19: Why Self Isolation is Important
The current global pandemic is calling individuals who are sick or have symptoms of COVID-19 to self-isolate. Therefore, it’s essential to understand the protocols of self-isolation, why it’s necessary, and who are currently advised to do so. What is self-isolation? Practicing self-isolation can help protect other people from getting the virus as well as slowing the spread of COVID-19. …
COVID-19: What is Social Distancing?
Every day is different for the spread of coronavirus – the disease is spreading fast, with numbers increasing rapidly day per day. Governments have exhausted different efforts to curb the virus, including closing their borders, encouraging people to practice social distancing, asking business owners to explore a work from the home arrangement, and reminding people always to practice proper hygiene. …