Posts Tagged ‘covid19’
Tips from a COVID-19 Case Investigator
 By LINDSEY FENNER How to gather together indoors As we spend more time indoors, it”™s important to keep in mind all of the ways we can reduce risk of spreading COVID-19 and still spend time with family and friends. Unfortunately, smaller social gatherings are a very common way that coronavirus spreads. Numbers are rising and the virus is much more widespread across Minnesota and our neighboring states. This means that we are going to have to work together to make sure the upcoming winter holiday season doesn”™t make things worse. Here are some things to think about when you are planning for the holidays: Communicate expectations beforehand: Make sure everyone attending has agreed to take the same precautions like wearing masks indoors, staying home when sick, and limiting activities for a few weeks before and after the gathering. Plan ahead for preventative measures: If you”™re hosting, make sure to have extra [...]
Tips from a COVID-19 Case Investigator
 By LINDSEY FENNER The pandemic has brought into sharp focus all of the inadequacies and inequities of American society. And yet, so many are zoomed in on personal actions and individual rights, based on some blurry idea of “freedom.” While there is much we can each do as individuals to limit risk and exposure to COVID-19, after every single phone call I have with someone who has tested positive, I am struck by the enormous structural failures everyone I talk to has encountered. From testing difficulties, loss of income, confusing communication, mistrust of government, lack of ability to isolate, workplace safety concerns, and on and on, it is clear to me that there is no singular or simple solution to this pandemic. But this doesn”™t mean that there is nothing to be done. This is where all of you come in. Vote like your life depends on it, because it does. Vote for Federal leadership on masking, PPE production, testing, treatment, [...]
