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Covid-19 Updates: Risk assessment

October 22, 2020

I think I’ve been exposed to COVID-19. Now what?

I think I might have been exposed to COVID-19! How can I know for sure? And if I was, what should I do next?

October 2, 2020

I’ve been exposed to COVID-19; how soon will I be contagious?

If you grew up watching Saturday morning cartoons, getting exposed to COVID-19 may evoke the image of a bedraggled coyote lighting the fuse of a ginormous rocket on the edge of a cliff. How long until it goes kaboom and you start infecting everyone around you?

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 an overhead view of a person swimming in a blue-green water

September 25, 2020

But what about… salt-water pools?

Chlorine deactivates viruses, so chlorinated swimming-pool water is very unlikely to be able to transmit COVID-19. But what about salt-water pools?

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.

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 3 people swimming laps in a pool

August 28, 2020

Is it safe to use an indoor pool?

It will soon be too cold to swim outdoors, but is it safe to use an indoor pool? What guidelines can we use to assess risk in this situation and others?

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?

Small illustration of an A negative result on a column agglutination blood typing test

July 10, 2020

Blood type and COVID-19?

MIT Medical answers your COVID-19 questions. Today’s topic: What’s your type? Your blood type, that is. And does it affect your risk of contracting COVID-19 or becoming seriously ill if you do?

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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