VENTILATION
Be VENTILATED during a viral outbreak!
This means enjoying fresh air indoors and indoors, so that viruses move away from your face.
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We like this info page from the NIH about air quality and pollution:
for Public Officials
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Enforce laws against toxic aerosol sprays, fine particle dust/dirt and microplastics, air and water pollution, and over-crowding
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And others!
for Properties
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Clean or replace air filters
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Open doors and windows and turn on fans to promote air movement
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Check that kitchen and bathroom exhaust fans are working properly
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Avoid mixing air across chambers, especially in Healthcare settings
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Encourage natural “chaos movement” by replacing lines with loose groups and discouraging one-way walking
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And others!
for People
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Try to keep extra distance between yourself and others when talking, particularly if air is not circulating around your face
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Keep your airway clear and your breathing unobstructed
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Avoid breathing excessively recycled, hot, or dry air
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If you wear a face covering, check with your doctor or read OSHA information about proper use and possible side effects of long-term or extended use
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And others!
A lot of quality Preventive Care is just "basic commonsense grandmother advice," to safeguard yourself when the conditions allow. You don't need to be a professional to learn these things. But it sure helps to call a licensed Health, Safety, and Wellness professional for more info if you have access to one. And remember, the key to ANY good viral care response is "FIRST, DON'T HURT."