What masks do you recommend for the layperson?
I had been using a bnadana folded over twice so that I was breathing through 4 layers of fabric. Then I read that one of the best simple filters is paper towels. So I took a piece of paper towel, layed it in the bandana and folded it as usual. I was able to breath through it reasonably well and and think it makes an excellent homemade option if real masks are hard to come by. I figure I'd leave the regular masks for the healthcare professionals and stick with this.
But has anyone seen the recent comments that they are considering opening up schools in the US? I don't understand this. Is anyone else as puzzled by this as I am?
Our schools are already closed for the year.
Do I need third cup for the uncovered ear?Though, of note if you wear a padded bra with one cup over your mouth and nose, it's better protection than a scarf.
Our schools are closed but they are doing online learning. You can tell her everyone is doing school like she is.We have been homeschooling for the last 5 years so no real change here. We are also planning on the same thing in the fall. (Please, no one tell my daughter that other kids aren't doing school!)
Thanks Don. I realize that no-one here is likely to be downing bottles of Vitamin D each day to ward off COVID, but Vitamin D is a fat-soluble vitamin and can (in rare cases) accumulate in your system and reach toxic levels. Moderation in everything.A lot of information is coming out about respiratory illness and Vitamin D also...
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Can Vitamin D Lower Your Risk of COVID-19?
You may wonder whether supplementing with vitamin D can help reduce your risk of contracting the new coronavirus that causes COVID-19. This article explains how vitamin D affects immune health.www.healthline.com
This article is sourced with a lot of scientific peer-reviewed research, but I would like to quote the pivotal point to be made in this article:
"Keep in mind that there’s no scientific evidence that taking supplemental vitamin D can protect you from developing COVID-19. However, being deficient in vitamin D may increase your susceptibility to overall infection and disease by harming immune function."