Tag Archives: Protecting Yourself
Mask Etiquette: The Standards of Double-Masking
Masks have become a staple for our everyday activities. They are essential tools that keep us safe from the COVID-19 virus. Since the height of the pandemic, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has advised everyone to wear masks, especially in public places. Face masks, which can be found at any retail pharmacy in … Continue reading
Is Wearing a Mask Necessary When Doing Exercise Outdoors?
The answer to this question is more about policy and politeness than it is about the viral spread. Generally speaking, outdoor exercise – with or without a mask – seems to be safe, according to most experts. Benjamin Cowling, a professor of epidemiology and biostatistics at the University of Hong Kong, says, “I think relatively, … Continue reading
Protecting Yourself From Coronavirus
As a pharmacy in North Carolina we have witnessed firsthand how the sudden rise of the new COVID-19 into a pandemic has brought the whole world into a panic. With not enough information about the virus, it may be hard to protect yourself from it. Here are some safety measures from the World Health Organization … Continue reading