DC students plan walkout for safer learning amid COVID-19 surge

DC students plan walkout for safer learning amid COVID-19 surge

[ad_1] “We aren’t just kids talking to talk. We know that we have to advocate for ourselves and families,” the group Students for Safe Learning said on Twitter. “There’s so much stress that comes with not knowing if you’re bringing something home to your family and friends. It all takes a toll on our mental […]

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Tips for Safer Socializing during the Omicron Surge

[ad_1] The Omicron variant of SARS-CoV-2 is rewriting the rules for living with COVID-19, like the Delta variant did before it. The biggest difference is that it is much more transmissible than previous variants. Along with that, current vaccines are less effective at preventing infection. Fortunately, it appears to cause less-serious illness on average, especially […]

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Omicron FAQ: How long does COVID-19 last in a room? Can cloth masks be safer? Can I reuse an N95 mask?

Omicron FAQ: How long does COVID-19 last in a room? Can cloth masks be safer? Can I reuse an N95 mask?

[ad_1] It’s normal to be overwhelmed or anxious about doing anything as the pandemic continues to wear on and scientists and epidemiologists learn new information about COVID-19, resulting in continually updated guidance.  Much of that guidance revolves around what we now know about the omicron variant, which is behind recent surges throughout the U.S.. Sacramento […]

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