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Surviving the COVID-19 pandemic:  Why social distancing works

Surviving the COVID-19 pandemic: Why social distancing works

After surpassing Italy in terms of having the most number of deaths from COVID-19, the U.S. now leads the world in fatalities caused by the novel coronavirus.  While the past can no longer be changed, there is still a chance to flatten the curve, as […]

How does the coronavirus spread?

How does the coronavirus spread?

Most people may not have experienced a pandemic quite like COVID-19.  There have been a few health scares over the years, including SARS and swine flu, but none of those could have prepared the world for what it is experiencing today.  This is why public […]

Stay safe: Smart ways to disinfect food and other essentials

Stay safe: Smart ways to disinfect food and other essentials

The world is experiencing a health crisis due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The majority of states in the U.S., along with other countries, have stay-at-home directives to “flatten the curve” or to slow down the number of cases.  Captain Martin Lloyd Sanders, Ph.D., CSP, an […]