Do you really need to wear a mask at home? Infectious disease experts say yes, in these two scenarios.
Whenever you have someone in your home that’s not a member of your immediate household, you should both wear masks.
When the window in my bedroom broke, the ever-hovering threat of Covid-19 made me hesitant about letting someone in to our apartment to fix it. Even though the repairman was only in my home for 15 minutes and wore a mask the whole time, I found myself full of questions: When is it safe to take my mask off? How long should I keep the windows open? Would it help to spray Lysol in the air? What can I do to protect my family?
After spending so many months quarantined at home to distance from others, the presence of an outsider within my walls was unsettling and also confusing. Was it only strangers I should be concerned about? What about family and friends who don’t live with me? And what about those who are living under the same roof?
By now it’s second nature to slip your mask on when walking out the door, but when to wear a mask in the safety of your own home is a little less clear cut. So we tapped the experts.
And it turns out that there are two circumstances where infectious disease experts recommend doing it.A new study has found an association between thunderstorms and an increase in the number of older adults seeking emergency care for respiratory issues. Research has shown that our hearts and lungs are likely to bear the brunt of the damage that climate change will do to our health.
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A dual aspect of this involves the effects of climate change on thunderstorms and the possible effects of thunderstorms on human health.
Research has shown that as global temperatures increase due to climate change, thunderstorms are likely to become more intense. Furthermore, anecdotal evidence has pointed to a possible link between thunderstorms and poor respiratory health.
A study finds that getting enough sleep helps people maintain emotional equilibrium and enjoy the good things in life.
The scientists found that after an insufficient night of sleep, people have a reduced capacity for remaining positive when faced with emotionally challenging events.