Can’t have corona without lime am I right? ————————————————————————- But in all seriousness, so many of you are asking about COVID-19. I wanted to make sure you knew the FACTS directly from CDC. The information and references are also in my new blog post (link in bio or go to dailydoseofvita.blogspot.com). Here are the details: - It spreads via respiratory droplets (think coughs/sneezes) through eyes, mouth, and nose - It spreads via person to person contact (within 6 feet) - It can remain for about a week on surfaces - Symptoms include fever, cough, and shortness of breath - It is most dangerous in those who are immunocompromised and fall into young or elderly demographics ————————————————————————- Best prevention? - WASH YOUR HANDS (soap + water or alcohol-based rub. I always keep a travel size bottle on me and have a hands-free soap dispenser at home - linked) - Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands - Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue and discard - Stay home when you are sick - Clean/wipe down surfaces with disinfectant ————————————————————————- Should you wear a mask? - Unless you are sick, NO - Save those for healthcare workers, caregivers, and people who are ACTUALLY SICK - The best thing you can do is WASH YOUR HANDS - Often the general public ends up touching their face MORE when they wear a mask to adjust it - you’re more likely to get sick because of this if you wear one! ————————————————————————- How else can you protect yourself from getting sick? - While coronavirus does not yet have a vaccine the flu does. GET YOUR FLU SHOT! - SHARE THIS POST TO SPREAD THE FACTS ————————————————————————- What about social stigma? - Fear and anxiety exacerbate unnecessary and undue prejudice, especially right now against Chinese and Asian-Americans - This virus does not discriminate and NEITHER SHOULD YOU - everyone is at risk for COVID-19 no matter their nationality. That being said, at this time there is little immediate risk of exposure. - Fight the stigma - use your energy instead to fight the disease 🦠 ————————————————————————- Thanks for coming to my @tedx_official talk - PLEASE SHARE http://liketk.it/2L5Mh #liketkit @liketoknow.it #LTKunder100 @liketoknow.it.home #LTKunder50