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A new COVID calculator worth checking out
Ever wondered if your efforts in fighting COVID-19 is paying off? Apart from washing hands and wearing a face mask when in public, there are several things that we can do.
One important step that everyone should be doing is to make sure all delivered packages or disinfected properly. Tap or click here for step-by-step instructions on properly sanitizing packages.
Another essential thing to keep in mind is the level of risk you’re taking by working in the office or dining at your favorite restaurant. Thankfully there is a new COVID risk calculator that can help.
Here’s the backstory
To visually represent the chances of infection through aerosol droplets while in a confined space like an office, hospital or school, researchers from Cambridge University have developed the incredibly useful Airborne.cam website.
When you input all the variables from your space, like room size, amount of people and ventilation, the website will chart a graph of individual risk of infection. If you are going outside, Google Maps can now show you where the COVID hotspots are. Tap or click here to see how to use it.
The U.S is currently breaking daily COVID-19 infection and death records. According to Johns Hopkins University, the country is fast approaching 25 million confirmed cases. Deaths also crossed a grim milestone this week, topping over 400,000.
The Airborne.cam website was specifically developed to help slow the spread of the virus. The creators explained that it would help users understand the risks of everyday activities and how simple things like opening a window minimize transmission.
Why does it matter to you?
The website is helpful in visually explaining how quickly the coronavirus can spread in a certain area. By toggling the factors like occupancy, ventilation and room size, you can see how just one infected person dangers the area.
In an office with 220 square feet, the chances of infection are about 1% after an hour. This assumes that there is adequate ventilation, and the infected person is wearing an N95 mask.
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Tracking COVID-19 hasn’t gotten any easier as the pandemic drags on. With case numbers as high as they are combined with less-than-adequate testing in much of the world, the numbers we see are fuzzier than they may first appear to be.
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We’re nearing the 1.5 million infected worldwide mark in the spread of the novel coronavirus. As infected numbers grow and the death toll mounts, we’re all desperate for reliable information.
That starts with ignoring conspiracy theories and fake prevention tips. Avoiding germs is key to staying healthy. You’re washing your hands more, and it’s a great time to clean up your devices, too. Tap or click here for the best ways to disinfect your phone.
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The rapid spread of COVID-19 around the globe has prompted an incredible amount of data science and analysis. Thanks to the tireless work of scientists and healthcare professionals, we have a much clearer idea about the disease’s progress, its peaks and its curve of infection.
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The coronavirus outbreak continues to make its way across the globe and health officials are urging Americans to be vigilant and prepare for the possibility of more cases. Currently, the numbers of infected in the U.S. are few, but the situation is fluid. Calm, proactive behavior is the key to staying healthy.