Best Decision Making Resource Apple.com: 

Apple Covid 19 - https://www.apple.com/covid19/
 

• Developed in partnership with the Centers
  for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the 
  White House, and the Federal Emergency 
  Management Agency (FEMA)
   

• Empowers quick assessment of 

  • 1. Current relevant symptoms

  • 2. Risk factors 

  • 3. Action steps

Reducing Risk Factors
 

Physical distancing is critical - Rules regarding ‘SAFE’ distances are myths 
 

• In absence of wind, a single sneeze transmits the virus 3 meters or 10 feet before it drops to ground and is no longer airborne

  • When active (running, biking, etc,) or in windy conditions, a single sneeze will spreads a much longer distance

  • The rules regarding physical ‘distancing’ do not eliminate risk of catching virus

  • In relation to this virus, ‘safety' is an illusion

• Shared space (cars, public transport, etc) adds exponential variables - Virus survival time is as follows

• • Metal surface: at least 12 hours; possibly multiple days

  • Fabric: Survives at least 6 to 12 hours - Normal laundry detergent appears to limit virus survival, but there is no proof

  • Hands: HIGH risk - Virus only lives 5 to 10 minutes on hands - BUT rubbing eyes or nose unwittingly leads to rapid spreading

• Wash hands frequently with bacterial soap 

Protection - Airborne and direct contact transmission

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• Improvised face masks - Disclaimer under rapidly emerging conditions, unproven speculative theories and options abound.

  • It is not possible for me to follow my normal process - 3 experts from different fields must have facts that demonstrate validity

  • Yet, in a time like this, having something that is proven to NOT be harmful - yet, might be beneficial, is worth the investment to consider further.

  • Here is a link to what appears to be prudent recommendations:

    • https://smartairfilters.com/en/blog/best-materials-make-diy-face-mask-virus/

    • Note: 2 dynamics to consider: effectiveness in filtering out - and, breathability

    • Surprising facts: Vacuum cleaner bags vs Dish towels vs T-shirts

• Reduce Direct Contact - Any surface area that has been exposed is suspect

  • Open package deliveries outside, and discard external packaging

  • Use gloves and/or wash hands with bacterial soap immediately after direct contact  

  • Frequently clean surfaces in common use areas 

• Social distancing is a myth - this is a time to strengthen emotional and social connection, but from a distance

Timelines for COVID-19

Depending on who is speaking, rumours abound: There are NO predictable timelines
 

• There are NO reliable timelines 

  • Certainly self initiated quarantines are smart: The challenge is to know the duration. 2 week recommendations are arbitrary

  • Unless you are tested and proven to be virus free, you can still be a SYMPTOM FREE carrier, and be actively transmitting this invisible virus

  • There are more unknowns than knowns - proceed cautiously

• I recommend you pre-arrange tele-health access - having access to medical services without needing to go to the hospital or a medical facility is critical

• Ensure that you have a reasonable supply of medications required as it might become harder to access the medications you require, to manage your current medical conditions

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The following article might be helpful in understanding future implications

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https://www.theatlantic.com/family/archive/2020/03/coronavirus-social-distancing-over-backtonormal/608752/utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=atlantic-daily-newsletter&utm_content=20200326&silverid-ref=MzEwMTU3NDY5MDAzS0