Shelter-in-place orders are beginning to lift in my area. What activities are safe to resume?
Reopening Socializing Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: “The safest thing you can do, if you are able, is to stay at home.” The rationale for reopening states varies with persistent health risks posed by Covid-19. With more options for social engagement, the next phase of the pandemic will require each of us to make choices on what to resume, how to Read more…
What might socializing look like when shelter-in-place orders are lifted?
Reopening Socializing
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Social distancing will remain important when shelter-in-place orders are lifted. For many regions, the elements needed to reopen society have not yet been achieved: declining rates of infection, adequate testing supply, and the ability to trace the contacts of new infections to appropriately isolate and treat. When shelter-in-place orders are lifted, restructuring social networks Read more…
Wondering about the status of your state’s response to the pandemic?
Reopening Staying Safe Travel
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Much of the pandemic response has been left to states, resulting in a variety of responses and timelines. CNN has compiled the status of stay-at-home orders in each state for you review. Remember, viruses are unlikely to respect state lines. Follow your local Department of Health and a trustworthy news outlet to understand the Read more…
My kid is supposed to start or return to college in the fall. Will colleges even be open?
Families/Kids Reopening School
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Help! My kid is supposed to start or return to college in the fall. Will colleges even be open? Our family isn’t that excited about Zoom U. A: Very few colleges have announced firm plans; many more plan to do so by mid-June or early July. Figuring how to safely re-open is a daunting Read more…
Is my online shopping for non-essential items supporting the economy or putting people at risk?
Reopening Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Probably a bit of both. Online shopping for non-essential items may help maintain employment for some while blunting the financial losses many companies are facing. At the same time, unsafe practices and reliance on mail delivery place many workers at higher risk of contracting COVID-19. Here are some tips, and a great article by Read more…
How do we best protect front-line physicians when society reopens?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: A relentless focus on the three “Ts” — TEST, TRACE, and TREAT. (And, for all that is good and holy, more PPE). The Nerdy Girls are proud supporters of the amazing physician leaders at Impact, authors of this U.S. News and World Report article. cc: Vinny Arora Eve Bloomgarden Pfanzelter Laura Zimmermann Shikha Jain Kumar Amisha Wallia Link Read more…
When will we go back to normal?
Reopening
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: “There is no going back (to normal). The only way out is through.” This Atlantic article summarizes key steps as the United States enters the next phases of this pandemic. 1) Reopening – We are currently in lockdown (in most places) which was the last line of defense in slowing the spread of the Read more…
Okay the curve seems to be flattening in my area… so now what’s the plan?
Reopening
A: Hey great job! All the hard work we have done to cooperate on social distancing really is working! In many areas the new case counts are starting to flatten or even fall. So you might be wondering–now what? Can we all go back to normal? Short answer: several things need to fall into place Read more…
When will social distancing end?
Reopening Socializing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Will opening up contribute to second wave of disease? A: One of our most trusted scientific sources Marc Lipsitch answers the tough questions. Link to original FB post
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
A: “The safest thing you can do, if you are able, is to stay at home.” The rationale for reopening states varies with persistent health risks posed by Covid-19. With more options for social engagement, the next phase of the pandemic will require each of us to make choices on what to resume, how to Read more…
What might socializing look like when shelter-in-place orders are lifted?
Reopening SocializingAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Social distancing will remain important when shelter-in-place orders are lifted. For many regions, the elements needed to reopen society have not yet been achieved: declining rates of infection, adequate testing supply, and the ability to trace the contacts of new infections to appropriately isolate and treat. When shelter-in-place orders are lifted, restructuring social networks Read more…
Wondering about the status of your state’s response to the pandemic?
Reopening Staying Safe Travel
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Much of the pandemic response has been left to states, resulting in a variety of responses and timelines. CNN has compiled the status of stay-at-home orders in each state for you review. Remember, viruses are unlikely to respect state lines. Follow your local Department of Health and a trustworthy news outlet to understand the Read more…
My kid is supposed to start or return to college in the fall. Will colleges even be open?
Families/Kids Reopening School
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Help! My kid is supposed to start or return to college in the fall. Will colleges even be open? Our family isn’t that excited about Zoom U. A: Very few colleges have announced firm plans; many more plan to do so by mid-June or early July. Figuring how to safely re-open is a daunting Read more…
Is my online shopping for non-essential items supporting the economy or putting people at risk?
Reopening Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Probably a bit of both. Online shopping for non-essential items may help maintain employment for some while blunting the financial losses many companies are facing. At the same time, unsafe practices and reliance on mail delivery place many workers at higher risk of contracting COVID-19. Here are some tips, and a great article by Read more…
How do we best protect front-line physicians when society reopens?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: A relentless focus on the three “Ts” — TEST, TRACE, and TREAT. (And, for all that is good and holy, more PPE). The Nerdy Girls are proud supporters of the amazing physician leaders at Impact, authors of this U.S. News and World Report article. cc: Vinny Arora Eve Bloomgarden Pfanzelter Laura Zimmermann Shikha Jain Kumar Amisha Wallia Link Read more…
When will we go back to normal?
Reopening
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: “There is no going back (to normal). The only way out is through.” This Atlantic article summarizes key steps as the United States enters the next phases of this pandemic. 1) Reopening – We are currently in lockdown (in most places) which was the last line of defense in slowing the spread of the Read more…
Okay the curve seems to be flattening in my area… so now what’s the plan?
Reopening
A: Hey great job! All the hard work we have done to cooperate on social distancing really is working! In many areas the new case counts are starting to flatten or even fall. So you might be wondering–now what? Can we all go back to normal? Short answer: several things need to fall into place Read more…
When will social distancing end?
Reopening Socializing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Will opening up contribute to second wave of disease? A: One of our most trusted scientific sources Marc Lipsitch answers the tough questions. Link to original FB post
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
A: Social distancing will remain important when shelter-in-place orders are lifted. For many regions, the elements needed to reopen society have not yet been achieved: declining rates of infection, adequate testing supply, and the ability to trace the contacts of new infections to appropriately isolate and treat. When shelter-in-place orders are lifted, restructuring social networks Read more…
Wondering about the status of your state’s response to the pandemic?
Reopening Staying Safe TravelAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Much of the pandemic response has been left to states, resulting in a variety of responses and timelines. CNN has compiled the status of stay-at-home orders in each state for you review. Remember, viruses are unlikely to respect state lines. Follow your local Department of Health and a trustworthy news outlet to understand the Read more…
My kid is supposed to start or return to college in the fall. Will colleges even be open?
Families/Kids Reopening School
Alison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Help! My kid is supposed to start or return to college in the fall. Will colleges even be open? Our family isn’t that excited about Zoom U. A: Very few colleges have announced firm plans; many more plan to do so by mid-June or early July. Figuring how to safely re-open is a daunting Read more…
Is my online shopping for non-essential items supporting the economy or putting people at risk?
Reopening Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Probably a bit of both. Online shopping for non-essential items may help maintain employment for some while blunting the financial losses many companies are facing. At the same time, unsafe practices and reliance on mail delivery place many workers at higher risk of contracting COVID-19. Here are some tips, and a great article by Read more…
How do we best protect front-line physicians when society reopens?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: A relentless focus on the three “Ts” — TEST, TRACE, and TREAT. (And, for all that is good and holy, more PPE). The Nerdy Girls are proud supporters of the amazing physician leaders at Impact, authors of this U.S. News and World Report article. cc: Vinny Arora Eve Bloomgarden Pfanzelter Laura Zimmermann Shikha Jain Kumar Amisha Wallia Link Read more…
When will we go back to normal?
Reopening
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: “There is no going back (to normal). The only way out is through.” This Atlantic article summarizes key steps as the United States enters the next phases of this pandemic. 1) Reopening – We are currently in lockdown (in most places) which was the last line of defense in slowing the spread of the Read more…
Okay the curve seems to be flattening in my area… so now what’s the plan?
Reopening
A: Hey great job! All the hard work we have done to cooperate on social distancing really is working! In many areas the new case counts are starting to flatten or even fall. So you might be wondering–now what? Can we all go back to normal? Short answer: several things need to fall into place Read more…
When will social distancing end?
Reopening Socializing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Will opening up contribute to second wave of disease? A: One of our most trusted scientific sources Marc Lipsitch answers the tough questions. Link to original FB post
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
A: Much of the pandemic response has been left to states, resulting in a variety of responses and timelines. CNN has compiled the status of stay-at-home orders in each state for you review. Remember, viruses are unlikely to respect state lines. Follow your local Department of Health and a trustworthy news outlet to understand the Read more…
My kid is supposed to start or return to college in the fall. Will colleges even be open?
Families/Kids Reopening SchoolAlison Buttenheim, PhD MBA, Co-founder & Advisor
Q: Help! My kid is supposed to start or return to college in the fall. Will colleges even be open? Our family isn’t that excited about Zoom U. A: Very few colleges have announced firm plans; many more plan to do so by mid-June or early July. Figuring how to safely re-open is a daunting Read more…
Is my online shopping for non-essential items supporting the economy or putting people at risk?
Reopening Staying Safe
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Probably a bit of both. Online shopping for non-essential items may help maintain employment for some while blunting the financial losses many companies are facing. At the same time, unsafe practices and reliance on mail delivery place many workers at higher risk of contracting COVID-19. Here are some tips, and a great article by Read more…
How do we best protect front-line physicians when society reopens?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: A relentless focus on the three “Ts” — TEST, TRACE, and TREAT. (And, for all that is good and holy, more PPE). The Nerdy Girls are proud supporters of the amazing physician leaders at Impact, authors of this U.S. News and World Report article. cc: Vinny Arora Eve Bloomgarden Pfanzelter Laura Zimmermann Shikha Jain Kumar Amisha Wallia Link Read more…
When will we go back to normal?
Reopening
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: “There is no going back (to normal). The only way out is through.” This Atlantic article summarizes key steps as the United States enters the next phases of this pandemic. 1) Reopening – We are currently in lockdown (in most places) which was the last line of defense in slowing the spread of the Read more…
Okay the curve seems to be flattening in my area… so now what’s the plan?
Reopening
A: Hey great job! All the hard work we have done to cooperate on social distancing really is working! In many areas the new case counts are starting to flatten or even fall. So you might be wondering–now what? Can we all go back to normal? Short answer: several things need to fall into place Read more…
When will social distancing end?
Reopening Socializing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Will opening up contribute to second wave of disease? A: One of our most trusted scientific sources Marc Lipsitch answers the tough questions. Link to original FB post
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Q: Help! My kid is supposed to start or return to college in the fall. Will colleges even be open? Our family isn’t that excited about Zoom U. A: Very few colleges have announced firm plans; many more plan to do so by mid-June or early July. Figuring how to safely re-open is a daunting Read more…
Is my online shopping for non-essential items supporting the economy or putting people at risk?
Reopening Staying SafeAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: Probably a bit of both. Online shopping for non-essential items may help maintain employment for some while blunting the financial losses many companies are facing. At the same time, unsafe practices and reliance on mail delivery place many workers at higher risk of contracting COVID-19. Here are some tips, and a great article by Read more…
How do we best protect front-line physicians when society reopens?
Reopening Testing and Contact Tracing
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: A relentless focus on the three “Ts” — TEST, TRACE, and TREAT. (And, for all that is good and holy, more PPE). The Nerdy Girls are proud supporters of the amazing physician leaders at Impact, authors of this U.S. News and World Report article. cc: Vinny Arora Eve Bloomgarden Pfanzelter Laura Zimmermann Shikha Jain Kumar Amisha Wallia Link Read more…
When will we go back to normal?
Reopening
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: “There is no going back (to normal). The only way out is through.” This Atlantic article summarizes key steps as the United States enters the next phases of this pandemic. 1) Reopening – We are currently in lockdown (in most places) which was the last line of defense in slowing the spread of the Read more…
Okay the curve seems to be flattening in my area… so now what’s the plan?
Reopening
A: Hey great job! All the hard work we have done to cooperate on social distancing really is working! In many areas the new case counts are starting to flatten or even fall. So you might be wondering–now what? Can we all go back to normal? Short answer: several things need to fall into place Read more…
When will social distancing end?
Reopening Socializing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Will opening up contribute to second wave of disease? A: One of our most trusted scientific sources Marc Lipsitch answers the tough questions. Link to original FB post
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
A: Probably a bit of both. Online shopping for non-essential items may help maintain employment for some while blunting the financial losses many companies are facing. At the same time, unsafe practices and reliance on mail delivery place many workers at higher risk of contracting COVID-19. Here are some tips, and a great article by Read more…
How do we best protect front-line physicians when society reopens?
Reopening Testing and Contact TracingLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: A relentless focus on the three “Ts” — TEST, TRACE, and TREAT. (And, for all that is good and holy, more PPE). The Nerdy Girls are proud supporters of the amazing physician leaders at Impact, authors of this U.S. News and World Report article. cc: Vinny Arora Eve Bloomgarden Pfanzelter Laura Zimmermann Shikha Jain Kumar Amisha Wallia Link Read more…
When will we go back to normal?
Reopening
Ashley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: “There is no going back (to normal). The only way out is through.” This Atlantic article summarizes key steps as the United States enters the next phases of this pandemic. 1) Reopening – We are currently in lockdown (in most places) which was the last line of defense in slowing the spread of the Read more…
Okay the curve seems to be flattening in my area… so now what’s the plan?
Reopening
A: Hey great job! All the hard work we have done to cooperate on social distancing really is working! In many areas the new case counts are starting to flatten or even fall. So you might be wondering–now what? Can we all go back to normal? Short answer: several things need to fall into place Read more…
When will social distancing end?
Reopening Socializing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Will opening up contribute to second wave of disease? A: One of our most trusted scientific sources Marc Lipsitch answers the tough questions. Link to original FB post
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
A: A relentless focus on the three “Ts” — TEST, TRACE, and TREAT. (And, for all that is good and holy, more PPE). The Nerdy Girls are proud supporters of the amazing physician leaders at Impact, authors of this U.S. News and World Report article. cc: Vinny Arora Eve Bloomgarden Pfanzelter Laura Zimmermann Shikha Jain Kumar Amisha Wallia Link Read more…
When will we go back to normal?
ReopeningAshley Ritter, APRN, PhD
A: “There is no going back (to normal). The only way out is through.” This Atlantic article summarizes key steps as the United States enters the next phases of this pandemic. 1) Reopening – We are currently in lockdown (in most places) which was the last line of defense in slowing the spread of the Read more…
Okay the curve seems to be flattening in my area… so now what’s the plan?
Reopening
A: Hey great job! All the hard work we have done to cooperate on social distancing really is working! In many areas the new case counts are starting to flatten or even fall. So you might be wondering–now what? Can we all go back to normal? Short answer: several things need to fall into place Read more…
When will social distancing end?
Reopening Socializing
Jennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Will opening up contribute to second wave of disease? A: One of our most trusted scientific sources Marc Lipsitch answers the tough questions. Link to original FB post
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
A: “There is no going back (to normal). The only way out is through.” This Atlantic article summarizes key steps as the United States enters the next phases of this pandemic. 1) Reopening – We are currently in lockdown (in most places) which was the last line of defense in slowing the spread of the Read more…
Okay the curve seems to be flattening in my area… so now what’s the plan?
ReopeningA: Hey great job! All the hard work we have done to cooperate on social distancing really is working! In many areas the new case counts are starting to flatten or even fall. So you might be wondering–now what? Can we all go back to normal? Short answer: several things need to fall into place Read more…
When will social distancing end?
Reopening SocializingJennifer Beam Dowd, PhD
Q: Will opening up contribute to second wave of disease? A: One of our most trusted scientific sources Marc Lipsitch answers the tough questions. Link to original FB post
When can we restart society?
Reopening
Lindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
Q: Will opening up contribute to second wave of disease? A: One of our most trusted scientific sources Marc Lipsitch answers the tough questions. Link to original FB post
When can we restart society?
ReopeningLindsey Leininger, PhD MA
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
A: Leading experts suggest four guideposts: (1) We see a sustained 14 day decrease in cases; (2) Our health care system can handle the existing load; (3) We can test at least everyone who has symptoms; (4) We can trace confirmed cases and their close contacts. Different geographies will reach these milestones at different times. Read more…
