Safe Travel in Covid-19 Era

May 6, 2020

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How to Travel Consciously in Era of Covid-19 Spring is in the air and tempting us to move about more freely. In the USA, more states and counties are setting goals to loosen their restrictions, and travel seems more plausible. This adds some brand-new challenges to our communities. Ninety percent of the Covid+ cases in Shasta County have been from people traveling away and bringing it back. Ten percent are those infected from the travelers. This can be greatly reduced by following some socially...

Pod Power Part 3

March 24, 2020

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POD POWER - part 3 Safety Measures Necessary to reduce risk of Viral Illness Spread Social Distancing with emphasis on CCP (See parts 1 & 2)Practice 20/20. Every 20 minutes drink warm fluids (hot water with fresh lemon is a great option)Wash your hands for 20 seconds with soap and water. If soap and water is not available, hand wipes with 70% alcohol next best option)Cover coughs and sneeze,Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze...

Pod Power Part 1

March 23, 2020

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POD POWER - part 1 I will start with the good news. Community spread of viral illness can be slowed and minimized. And we have the knowledge and tools to accomplish this. If… and this is a huge IF… we are willing to do the work. Social Distancing has Failed We have never heard this phrasing before and many have been confused by it. It didn’t sound too serious. After being been told to “socially distance” we continued to place...

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