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Covid-19 Updates: Life during COVID-19

Closeup view of a person at a dispenser putting hand sanitizer on their gloved hand

December 11, 2020

Nana worked so hard on these crocheted mittens! Do I need to boil them to keep the COVID-19 particles away? And just how dangerous are contaminated surfaces?

December 4, 2020

Don’t let down your guard. Or your mask!

Beth, Chris, and Nicole: They’re not just your best lunch buddies, they’re also lean mean aerosol machines. So if you want to avoid COVID-19, you’re gonna want to eat your submarine sandwich solo, or make that takeout order for one.

Illustration of a partial view of a book cover with text, 'Select Your Own Escapade, The Chat About Precautions'

October 28, 2020

Talking about boundaries and bubbles

You’d like to start a romantic bubble with that special someone. But how do you bring it up? And what should you say? We’ve created a handy guide to make this awkward conversation… less awkward!

illustration of a person in a protective plastic bubble reclining on a rose petal strewn bed with a rose clenched between their teeth

October 27, 2020

All about relationship bubbles

Isn’t romance wonderful? Long walks on the beach, dining al fresco by candlelight, having no idea what the bottom half of your date’s face looks like… Wondering how you can take your budding relationship indoors while minimizing your COVID-19 risk? It might be time to propose a romantic bubble.

Person in wither clothing waiting at the Charles/MHG stop on the MBTA's Red Line

September 29, 2020

How safe is public transportation?

Wondering how safe it is to use public transportation during a pandemic? This is the article for you! Dying to know the size and MERV-rating of every HVAC filter on the Red Line? Yup, you’ll find that here too.

Illustration of MIT's mascot Tim the Beaver in an Alpine field with arms outstretched

September 22, 2020

The do-re-mi’s of COVID-19 risk assessment

You won't get COVID-19 frolicking alone on a mountaintop, but in the real world, social distancing isn’t as easy. We've teamed up with Tim the beaver to create the Do-Re-Mi’s of COVID-19 risk—a handy poster guide for those of us who don’t have access to a pristine alpine meadow.

Illustration of a person with a thermometer in their mouth indicating a temp of 101.4 reaching into a medicine cabinet

September 10, 2020

COVID-19 supplies and medications

MIT Medical answers your questions about COVID-19. Today’s question: I know the precautions we should take to prevent getting COVID-19, but what if it happens anyway? How should I prepare for the possibility of testing positive for the virus and needing to self-isolate?

Rendering of MIT Mascot Tim the Beaver standing with outstretched arms in an Alpline field

September 4, 2020

Is it safe to… [fill in the blank]?

Is it safe to… go to that backyard BBQ? Do yoga in the park? Attend a birthday party? MIT Medical is here to help you weigh the pros and cons of accepting that next invitation — and any other activities you may be contemplating.

Illustration of a cross-section of an airplane showing one row of seats with every other seat occupied by passengers wearing PPE masks and arrows indicating the direction of airflow in the cabin

July 23, 2020

How safe is air travel?

MIT Medical answers your questions about COVID-19. Today’s topic? How safe is air travel? What about that re-circulated air in the cabin? And should I look for an airline that’s still blocking middle seats?

Illustration of a blue sedan on a road with mountains and clouds in the background

June 30, 2020

Is it safe to rent a car?

MIT Medical answers your COVID-19 questions. Today’s question comes from someone who wants to get out of the city to go hiking or enjoy other social-distanced, outdoor activities. Is it safe to rent a car? What precautions should be taken?

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