COVID-19 continues to spread in the U.S. and around the world. Currently, there is no vaccine to prevent this new strain of coronavirus.
COVID-19
A year ago, most of us wouldn’t have understood phrases like social distancing and flatten the curve, and the idea of wearing cloth masks in public or not being able to even go out in public would have seemed silly. Flash forward to early 2020, and poof—everything changed.
While COVID-19 has given rise to new challenges and uncertainties, the pandemic has also yielded some valuable lessons. Still searching for that silver lining? Here are six takeaways to consider:
As Michigan’s stay-at-home order has now largely been lifted, the news may leave some employees worried about how to safely return to the workplace. When it’s time for you to go back to “business as usual,” these tips can help protect you and your peace of mind:
Summer has arrived, and for many of us, that means wringing our hands over how to keep our kids occupied amid the new realities of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Despite the benefits of getting a good night’s sleep, Americans continue to lose valuable shuteye. In fact, according to CDC data, the percentage of employed adults who reported snoozing an average of six hours or less in a 24-hour period rose from 28.4% during 2008–2009 to 32.6% during 2017–2018.
As Michigan continues to shelter at home, you may have questions about how to go about running essential errands. Running an essential errand means leaving home only if you must, such as grocery shopping, visiting the pharmacy, banking and picking up takeout food from restaurants.
Stressful situations do have silver linings and positive outcomes. For example, while the news related to COVID-19 can be disheartening, the pandemic has had a major impact on air quality in major global cities, from Los Angeles to Wuhan.
Help is Here for Chronic or Emergent Conditions
If you have cardiovascular disease, you should especially take heart when it comes to protecting yourself from COVID-19.
While everyone should be staying at home as much as possible right now, those with heart disease should be particularly vigilant about this recommendation, as well as following the CDC’s COVID-19 prevention and safety guidelines.
Coronavirus (COVID-19)––it’s the disease making headlines and sounding public health alarms. But what is this illness, how concerned should you be and is there anything you can do to prevent it?
Rachel Ellens, Holland Hospital Infection Control Coordinator, offers answers to these common questions and more:
Q: What’s the difference between coronavirus and COVID-19?