healthyholisticliving--2020-03-17--BREAKING: You Can Make Wine In Your Instant Pot

Just when I thought the Instant Pot couldn ’ t get any better , one guy found a new way to use it .
Food blogger David Murphy blessed us all by figuring out how to make wine in his Instant Pot .
( 1 ) I am among the Instant Pot ’ s many devotees , but the appliance took awhile to woo me .
An unasked-for wedding gift , our Instant Pot showed up on our doorstep with an accompanying cookbook .
My now-husband and I were confused because it didn ’ t come with a note .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ sister had sent it to us .
She gushed about how much she loved it , so I dutifully committed to trying it out .
My first two Instant Pot cooking sessions left a lot to be desired .
I was terrified of the thing ( mostly the vent ) .
And I didn ’ t love how the food turned out .
I had found both of the recipes on home cooking blogs , and although they probably would have worked out better if I was a more experienced Instant Pot user @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Then I cracked open the cookbook my sister-in-law sent us , and everything changed .
Now I ’ m totally enamored with the appliance .
It ’ s unbelievable how pressure cooking forces amazing flavor into dishes in such a short time .
The speedy cooking times allow me to tackle culinary projects I wouldn ’ t have previously because I just wouldn ’ t have had the time .
And that ’ s probably why Murphy realized that it would be the device for speeding up the winemaking process .
Murphy @ @ @ @ @ @ @ about making wine in a crockpot .
He realized it might actually be possible to accomplish in the Instant Pot and started scouring the internet for recipes .
When he didn ’ t find one , he decided to develop his own .
Murphy is a member of the Instant Pot Community Group on Facebook , and he sent tons of questions to the group ’ s administrators .
“ Then , my a-ha moment happened , ” he told MUNCHIES via email .
“ The Instant Pot has a Yogurt function , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Before you knew it , I was shopping on Amazon and running to the store to grab juice and to test out my theory… and it worked !
” ( 1 ) Murphy laid out the whole operation in detail on his website , FoodnService .
It was a complicated process and not at all instant , but it was successful and took far less time than traditional winemaking .
The recipe developer combined Welch ’ s grape juice , granulated sugar , and wine yeast in the Instant Pot for 48 hours @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it in a dark place to reduce the wine ’ s fizziness .
After eight days , Murphy had a few of his friends taste the wine .
He wrote , “ The nose of the wine has hints of chocolate and dark cherries , and it had a very palatable wine taste.
” One of Murphy ’ s friends said that she could still taste some carbon dioxide in the wine , so he decided to bottle it for two more days .
After day 10 , Murphy deemed it ready .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ s what you ’ ll need to try it for yourself : • 1 packet Lalvin Red Wine Yeast ( They also have White Wine Yeast ) *Just use 1/2 a pack* • Instant Pot with Yogurt Function ( Recipe for 6qt DUO Plus IP ) • Start with your bottle of juice .
Remove 1 cup and set aside .
• Using your funnel , add 1 cup sugar to the bottle of juice .
• Shake well !
Your goal is to dissolve the sugar in the juice as much as @ @ @ @ @ @ @ of shaking ) .
• Resecure the lid and shake the mixture back and forth within your juice bottle .
• Making sure your pot liner is inside your Instant Pot , pour your juice , sugar , yeast concoction into the pot liner .
• Add the cup of juice that was set aside on top .
• DO NOT discard your juice bottle !
It will come back into play .
• Now it ’ s time to close and lock your Instant Pot lid .
DO NOT close the vent @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hours alternate opening the lid vent and closing the lid vent .
So , 6 hours in , close the vent .
Twelve hours in , open the vent .
And repeat for….48 hours !
( you can go 8 hours overnight while you ’ re sleeping ) • After you ’ ve alternated venting for 48 hours – return the contents back to your plastic juice bottle .
• Place the plastic lid on the bottle HALFWAY .
DO NOT seal the bottle .
( See how many turns it takes to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and turn the lid 1/2 that many times . )
• Use your clear packing tape to secure the lid on the bottle .
• This is to vent CO2 out of your mixture – so you may see bubbles forming and releasing .
This is normal .
• Store the bottle away from sunlight – ideally in a dark , room temperature cabinet .
• Wait at least 10 days to drink your wine .
The longer you wait to drink it , the less fizzy it will be .
If you @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the taste , pour it back into the bottle and store it another day until you have the consistency you like .
• That ’ s IT !
You ’ ve now successfully turned grape juice into wine !
What a time to be alive !
It ’ s amazing what patience and motivation can do .
Thankfully , Murphy has both traits , and we now know how to make wine in an Instant Pot !

Instant Pot Devotees
Just when I thought the Instant Pot couldn’t get any better, one guy found a new way to use it. Food blogger David Murphy blessed us all by figuring out how to make wine in his Instant Pot. (1)
I am among the Instant Pot’s many devotees, but the appliance took awhile to woo me. An unasked-for wedding gift, our Instant Pot showed up on our doorstep with an accompanying cookbook. My now-husband and I were confused because it didn’t come with a note. But we soon figured out that his sister had sent it to us. She gushed about how much she loved it, so I dutifully committed to trying it out.
My first two Instant Pot cooking sessions left a lot to be desired. I was terrified of the thing (mostly the vent). And I didn’t love how the food turned out. I had found both of the recipes on home cooking blogs, and although they probably would have worked out better if I was a more experienced Instant Pot user, something went wrong in my process.
Then I cracked open the cookbook my sister-in-law sent us, and everything changed. Now I’m totally enamored with the appliance. It’s unbelievable how pressure cooking forces amazing flavor into dishes in such a short time. The speedy cooking times allow me to tackle culinary projects I wouldn’t have previously because I just wouldn’t have had the time. And that’s probably why Murphy realized that it would be the device for speeding up the winemaking process.
Developing a Wine Recipe
Murphy was initially inspired by a meme joking about making wine in a crockpot. He realized it might actually be possible to accomplish in the Instant Pot and started scouring the internet for recipes. When he didn’t find one, he decided to develop his own. Murphy is a member of the Instant Pot Community Group on Facebook, and he sent tons of questions to the group’s administrators. “Then, my a-ha moment happened,” he told MUNCHIES via email. “The Instant Pot has a Yogurt function, and you can use less heat. Before you knew it, I was shopping on Amazon and running to the store to grab juice and to test out my theory… and it worked!” (1)
Making Wine in the Instant Pot
Murphy laid out the whole operation in detail on his website, FoodnService. It was a complicated process and not at all instant, but it was successful and took far less time than traditional winemaking. The recipe developer combined Welch’s grape juice, granulated sugar, and wine yeast in the Instant Pot for 48 hours. Then he bottled it and stored it in a dark place to reduce the wine’s fizziness. After eight days, Murphy had a few of his friends taste the wine. He wrote, “The nose of the wine has hints of chocolate and dark cherries, and it had a very palatable wine taste.” One of Murphy’s friends said that she could still taste some carbon dioxide in the wine, so he decided to bottle it for two more days. After day 10, Murphy deemed it ready. (1, 2)
Here’s what you’ll need to try it for yourself:
Ingredients
Welch’s Grape Juice (64oz bottle)
1 cup of sugar (granulated)
a funnel
1 packet Lalvin Red Wine Yeast (They also have White Wine Yeast) *Just use 1/2 a pack*
Instant Pot with Yogurt Function (Recipe for 6qt DUO Plus IP)
Clear Packing Tape
Instructions
Start with your bottle of juice. Remove 1 cup and set aside. Using your funnel, add 1 cup sugar to the bottle of juice. Shake well! Your goal is to dissolve the sugar in the juice as much as possible (will likely take 1-2 minutes of shaking). Add 1/2 packet Lalvin Red Wine Yeast to your juice/sugar mixture. Resecure the lid and shake the mixture back and forth within your juice bottle. Making sure your pot liner is inside your Instant Pot, pour your juice, sugar, yeast concoction into the pot liner. Add the cup of juice that was set aside on top. DO NOT discard your juice bottle! It will come back into play. Now it’s time to close and lock your Instant Pot lid. DO NOT close the vent on your lid! Press the ‘Yogurt button’ -> then press ‘Less’. Every 6-8 hours alternate opening the lid vent and closing the lid vent. So, 6 hours in, close the vent. Twelve hours in, open the vent. And repeat for….48 hours! (you can go 8 hours overnight while you’re sleeping) After you’ve alternated venting for 48 hours – return the contents back to your plastic juice bottle. Place the plastic lid on the bottle HALFWAY. DO NOT seal the bottle. (See how many turns it takes to seal the lid onto the bottle, and turn the lid 1/2 that many times.) Use your clear packing tape to secure the lid on the bottle. This is to vent CO2 out of your mixture – so you may see bubbles forming and releasing. This is normal. Store the bottle away from sunlight – ideally in a dark, room temperature cabinet. Wait at least 10 days to drink your wine. The longer you wait to drink it, the less fizzy it will be. If you try it and don’t like the taste, pour it back into the bottle and store it another day until you have the consistency you like. That’s IT! You’ve now successfully turned grape juice into wine! What a time to be alive!
It’s amazing what patience and motivation can do. Thankfully, Murphy has both traits, and we now know how to make wine in an Instant Pot!


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-17--Coronavirus ‘Emergency’? Oregon Police Ask People To Stop Calling 911 Because They Ran Out Of Toilet

Coronavirus ‘Emergency’? Oregon Police Ask People To Stop Calling 911 Because They Ran Out Of Toilet Paper

First , it was hand sanitizer .
Next on the list ?
Water by the cases .
Now , panic buying over coronavirus concerns has led to a shortage of a precious modern commodity : toilet paper .
With anxious shoppers hoarding as much as they can get their hands on , stores are having trouble keeping rolls in stock–and the Newport Oregon Police Department has something to say about it .
In a post to their official Facebook page , the NOPD reminded citizens that running out of toilet paper is not an emergency .
“ It ’ s @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to post this , ” the statement reads .
“ Do not call 9-1-1 just because you ran out of toilet paper .
You will survive without our assistance.
” ( 1 ) Before There Was Toilet Paper The viral post–now having been shared over 7,000 times–offers some historical facts and humorous suggestions on alternatives to TP .
Toilet paper as we now know it has only been in regular use since the 1920s , with the earliest version invented in 1857 .
That leaves thousands of years of human history without the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ business .
( 2 ) The NOPD provided some historic , not-so-pleasant alternatives that were used for centuries .
“ Seamen used old rope and anchor lines soaked in saltwater .
Ancient Romans used a sea sponge on a stick , also soaked in saltwater , ” the police said .
“ We are a coastal town .
We have an abundance of saltwater available .
Seashells were also used.
” Of course , the litany of clean-up methods didn ’ t end there .
“ Mayans used corn cobs .
Colonial Americans @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Ouch !
The journey from rougher materials to paper for bathroom needs dates back to the 6th century AD .
The Chinese were the first to use sheets of paper when doing their business , though the concept didn ’ t catch on for another 1300 years .
Ironically , the common use of paper when taking a trip to the outhouse started with the popular Sears Catalog .
The thick book full of thin , pliable paper was delivered in the mail for free .
It included a handy hole in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ a peg on the outhouse wall .
In their Facebook post , the NOPD detailed how our ancestors really stretched their supplies .
“ The Sears Christmas catalog , four times thicker than the normal catalog , could get a family of three wiped clean from December through Valentine ’ s Day ; or Saint Patrick ’ s Day if they were frugal.
” It wasn ’ t until 1857 that Joseph Gayetty started selling “ medicated ” hemp paper with aloe to make things a bit more comfortable .
By 1928 , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ rolled toilet paper common to what we know today .
( 1 , 2 ) Keep Calm And Clean On The police suggested some options should Newport citizens run out of their supply .
From grocery receipts , newspapers , cloth rags , lace , cotton balls and magazine pages to a handful of leaves from the backyard , people have an abundance of alternatives if toilet paper is scarce .
“ Be resourceful .
Be patient , ” the NOPD told its citizens .
“ Just don ’ t call 9-1-1.
” @ @ @

First, it was hand sanitizer. Next on the list? Water by the cases. Now, panic buying over coronavirus concerns has led to a shortage of a precious modern commodity: toilet paper. With anxious shoppers hoarding as much as they can get their hands on, stores are having trouble keeping rolls in stock–and the Newport Oregon Police Department has something to say about it.
In a post to their official Facebook page, the NOPD reminded citizens that running out of toilet paper is not an emergency. “It’s hard to believe that we even have to post this,” the statement reads. “Do not call 9-1-1 just because you ran out of toilet paper. You will survive without our assistance.” (1)
Before There Was Toilet Paper
The viral post–now having been shared over 7,000 times–offers some historical facts and humorous suggestions on alternatives to TP. Toilet paper as we now know it has only been in regular use since the 1920s, with the earliest version invented in 1857. That leaves thousands of years of human history without the fluffy staple to take care of bathroom business. (2)
The NOPD provided some historic, not-so-pleasant alternatives that were used for centuries. “Seamen used old rope and anchor lines soaked in saltwater. Ancient Romans used a sea sponge on a stick, also soaked in saltwater,” the police said. “We are a coastal town. We have an abundance of saltwater available. Seashells were also used.” Of course, the litany of clean-up methods didn’t end there. “Mayans used corn cobs. Colonial Americans also used the core of the cob.” Ouch!
From Catalog Pages To Quilted Comfort
The journey from rougher materials to paper for bathroom needs dates back to the 6th century AD. The Chinese were the first to use sheets of paper when doing their business, though the concept didn’t catch on for another 1300 years. Ironically, the common use of paper when taking a trip to the outhouse started with the popular Sears Catalog.
The thick book full of thin, pliable paper was delivered in the mail for free. It included a handy hole in the corner, perfect for hanging on a peg on the outhouse wall. In their Facebook post, the NOPD detailed how our ancestors really stretched their supplies. “The Sears Christmas catalog, four times thicker than the normal catalog, could get a family of three wiped clean from December through Valentine’s Day; or Saint Patrick’s Day if they were frugal.” It wasn’t until 1857 that Joseph Gayetty started selling “medicated” hemp paper with aloe to make things a bit more comfortable. By 1928, the Holberg Paper Company introduced the first rolled toilet paper common to what we know today. (1, 2)
Keep Calm And Clean On
The police suggested some options should Newport citizens run out of their supply. From grocery receipts, newspapers, cloth rags, lace, cotton balls and magazine pages to a handful of leaves from the backyard, people have an abundance of alternatives if toilet paper is scarce. “Be resourceful. Be patient,” the NOPD told its citizens. “Just don’t call 9-1-1.” (1)


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-17--Scholastic Is Offering Free Online Courses So Your Kids Can Keep Learning While Schools Are Closed

Well folks , we ’ re rounding the bend into springtime 2020 , and many have begun to wonder if Stephen King wrote the screenplay for this year .
To say that we ’ re in uncharted waters is a massive understatement .
With the spread of COVID-19 into a global pandemic , many are finding themselves under self-quarantine .
Great swaths of the country are seeing school districts shutting down , and office buildings are closing in favor of working from home .
But even with these measures in place , the spread of the virus is not slowing @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , many cities are taking the added step of enforcing a curfew , and businesses are closing their doors until the threat has passed .
But for now , cases are still on an upward trajectory .
There is still a lot that is unknown .
We ’ re getting a handle on it , but it ’ s taking a lot of cooperation .
We are being asked to work together on new , unprecedented levels .
From the highest-ranking government officials to the Average Joe , no one is immune to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ no one is going about their business as usual .
The various government responses to this pandemic have been interesting to watch .
Some really bold steps have been taken , and certainly , some opportunities missed .
But mostly there is a clear collective urgency , an understanding that we need to work together .
We are all doing our part – big and small .
But one of the biggest personal challenges with this new virus is both big and small .
The biggest thing that we can do as individuals @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sit at home .
It ’ s a small thing , but it ’ s harder than it seems .
We ’ re not used to having so much downtime , so much togetherness with our families , and it shows !
Free Online Course Keeps Kids In The Know One of the big concerns with sitting at home and doing nothing is all the learning that ’ s not getting done at school .
Many are making the argument for using this time to learn about other things in life ; how @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , how to plant a garden , or bake a cake .
There ’ s a ton of validity to that , and thanks to all the time that we ’ re not sitting in traffic these days , there ’ s ample opportunity for all of the above .
But it ’ s important to keep an eye toward hitting the books too , and thanks to Scholastic , that ’ s now possible .
“ As more and more teachers , students , and families around the world are affected by @ @ @ @ @ @ @ support them in the best way we know how — by providing them with rich stories and meaningful projects that will keep kids academically active , ” Lauren Tarshis , senior vice president and editor-in-chief of Scholastic Classroom Magazines said .
( 1 ) To begin with , they are offering four different “ sections ” , based on age group and grade level , with 5 days worth of learning content in each .
As we walk into this new frontier together , additional content will be made available .
Though this @ @ @ @ @ @ @ full of uncertainty for a lot of people , pockets of goodness are showing up everywhere .
This wonderful gift from Scholastic is just one example .
Life is asking us to get creative and be wiser with our time and interactions .
Many of us are rising to the challenge , and generosity such as this is certainly getting some attention .
Working smarter , together .
Go humanity !

Well folks, we’re rounding the bend into springtime 2020, and many have begun to wonder if Stephen King wrote the screenplay for this year. To say that we’re in uncharted waters is a massive understatement.
With the spread of COVID-19 into a global pandemic, many are finding themselves under self-quarantine. Great swaths of the country are seeing school districts shutting down, and office buildings are closing in favor of working from home. But even with these measures in place, the spread of the virus is not slowing as quickly as hoped.
In response, many cities are taking the added step of enforcing a curfew, and businesses are closing their doors until the threat has passed. But for now, cases are still on an upward trajectory. There is still a lot that is unknown. We’re getting a handle on it, but it’s taking a lot of cooperation. We are being asked to work together on new, unprecedented levels. From the highest-ranking government officials to the Average Joe, no one is immune to this threat, and (almost) no one is going about their business as usual.
The various government responses to this pandemic have been interesting to watch. Some really bold steps have been taken, and certainly, some opportunities missed. But mostly there is a clear collective urgency, an understanding that we need to work together.
We are all doing our part – big and small.
But one of the biggest personal challenges with this new virus is both big and small. The biggest thing that we can do as individuals, is nothing at all. Just… sit at home. It’s a small thing, but it’s harder than it seems. We’re not used to having so much downtime, so much togetherness with our families, and it shows!
Free Online Course Keeps Kids In The Know
One of the big concerns with sitting at home and doing nothing is all the learning that’s not getting done at school. Many are making the argument for using this time to learn about other things in life; how to change the oil in the car, how to plant a garden, or bake a cake. There’s a ton of validity to that, and thanks to all the time that we’re not sitting in traffic these days, there’s ample opportunity for all of the above.
But it’s important to keep an eye toward hitting the books too, and thanks to Scholastic, that’s now possible. “As more and more teachers, students, and families around the world are affected by the coronavirus, our priority is to support them in the best way we know how — by providing them with rich stories and meaningful projects that will keep kids academically active,” Lauren Tarshis, senior vice president and editor-in-chief of Scholastic Classroom Magazines said. (1)
To begin with, they are offering four different “sections”, based on age group and grade level, with 5 days worth of learning content in each. As we walk into this new frontier together, additional content will be made available.
Though this is a scary time that’s full of uncertainty for a lot of people, pockets of goodness are showing up everywhere. This wonderful gift from Scholastic is just one example. Life is asking us to get creative and be wiser with our time and interactions. Many of us are rising to the challenge, and generosity such as this is certainly getting some attention. Working smarter, together. Go humanity!


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-18--I’m An Italian Mom Under Coronavirus Lockdown. Here’s What I wish I had Done Differently Before Thin

I’m An Italian Mom Under Coronavirus Lockdown. Here’s What I wish I had Done Differently Before Things Got Bad

“ Heed the warnings.
” That ’ s the one big takeaway in a recent dispatch from Katherine Wilson , an Italian mom who is currently living through the nightmare in Rome .
( 1 ) In the most impacted country thus far , if she had it to do over , what kinds of things would she do differently ?
Turns out she ’ d do a lot differently , but it all funnels up to heeding the warnings .
Listening to the authorities , and following the steps .
They are practically bouncing off the walls with so @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ’ d really love to get away from them .
But don ’ t .
Katherine was aware of warnings a few weeks back , but didn ’ t see the harm in letting her teens go out in the fresh air… and then straight into other people ’ s homes .
By now it ’ s common knowledge that the virus tends to have the strongest impact on older people and that kids , in particular , can be asymptomatic carriers .
It ’ s easy to see how the virus spread @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Katherine says not to pay any attention to what other parents are doing either ; if in a few weeks there was nothing to worry about , then so be it .
Don ’ t worry about how much screen time they are getting .
The important thing is that nobody spreads infection , or gets infected .
With the benefit of hindsight , it ’ s clear that “ nothing to worry about ” , means the distancing works .
You have a ton of time on your hands now .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ its connection with your diet has never been trumpeted louder than right now .
So , buy the good veggies and the high-quality foods .
But don ’ t buy too much of them , because your neighbors need healthy immune systems too .
There is no need to hoard .
Weeks into the outbreak in Italy , one of the few things Italians can still do is go to the grocery store every day .
The shelves are fully stocked , and there is no shortage of bathroom tissue .
( 1 @ @ @ @ @ @ @ that you have next to nothing to do , but it ’ s true .
No work , school , or social engagements means that you have a whole lot of time to cook that beautiful food you shopped so responsibly for .
There is time to take an online course if you like , hang out with your kids , or smooch your pooch .
Sleep late , learn how to knit , or write that business plan you ’ ve been putting off .
True , social distancing is the mechanism @ @ @ @ @ @ @ can stop .
But the result of all that distancing is a great amount of time for rest and relaxation , which is so healthy for every part of you .
Body , mind , and spirit are all quenched when you just sit down and cool it for a bit .
Try it , you ’ ll like it !
It bears repeating that the only thing that stops the spread of this virus is washing hands and staying away from others .
No amount of obsessing about the latest news is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ hygiene and social distancing are the keys .
Our Italian mom says to steer clear of obsessing about it and do something constructive with your time instead .
( 1 ) This is all great advice , coming from someone who is living the reality we face in the US in just two short weeks .
It ’ s up to each of us to do our part in stopping the spread of this deadly virus .
We ’ re all on the front lines together .

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healthyholisticliving--2020-03-19--Disease Experts Weigh In On Crowded Partying At Florida Beaches

The threat of disease didn ’ t stop hundreds of Spring Breakers from heading to Clearwater Beach in Florida .
Unlike many other tourist attractions all over the world that have been left hauntingly deserted , the scene shot from a news chopper showed packed sand with very few open spaces in between .
Though Florida currently has at least 328 cases of the pandemic COVID-19 coronavirus , beachgoers appeared to be unconcerned .
( 1 ) Officials were hesitant to close beaches , worried that tourists would flock to hotels and restaurants in even closer quarters .
Instead , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Clearwater city manager Bill Horne told the Tampa Bay Times that informing beachgoers about social distancing would reduce problems .
As long as they are approached in a professional manner , he said , most of them will comply .
Disease experts , however , disagree .
( 2 ) A distinguished professor at the University of Virginia for biocomplexity also weighed in with the Tampa Bay Times .
While social distancing is an important practice in slowing the spread of the coronavirus , being outside does not make you immune , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ provide more air circulation , people still touch things and risk leaving droplets of the virus behind .
Anywhere people are clustered can be harmful .
“ I think that this is serious enough that people should really take it seriously , ” Marathe told reporters .
“ Strong social interventions are the only solution right now .
It is inconvenient , it hurts , but that ’ s the only solution we have .
If you delay these strong measures , then you ’ re likely to get a spread that is @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Pictures shared of Clearwater beachgoers made it clear that practicing social distancing did not happen .
Groups huddled close on towels and under umbrellas , the waters filled with swimmers much closer than 6 feet apart .
( 2 ) Some Florida beaches had taken the CDC ’ s recommendations seriously , prompting closures of their beaches .
Miami Beach closed its sands on March 14th .
Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber announced that spring break was over .
“ We can not become a petri dish for a very dangerous virus @ @ @ @ @ @ @ party is over.
” While a few other beaches followed suit , the state ’ s beaches did not present a unified response .
( 3 ) Marathe ’ s concerned about the reaction of partygoers .
If only one beach closes , tourists will simply flock to the next one that remains open .
This would create an even denser crowd , making social distancing difficult or impossible .
Marathe understands that cities are hesitant , mostly due to economic concerns .
Without a vaccine for Covid-19 , however , the only @ @ @ @ @ @ @ virus is for people to physically distance themselves from one another .
That requires forgoing some activities and gatherings for the time being .
The hesitation of some beaches to close has officials and people from neighboring states worried .
Residents in neighboring Georgia told the Tampa Bay Times that they are urging leaders in their state to close the interstates between the two states if beaches don ’ t close .
“ I understand there are a lot of stupid Georgians on those beaches , ” Richard Lougher of Atlanta said in @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , “ but I will not feel the least bit sorry for them if they are stranded in Florida for the next 30 days.
” ( 2 ) It appears that concerns and calls for action struck a chord with Clearwater officials ; the city declared a state of emergency , ordering all public beaches to close starting on March 23 , 2020 .
The efforts are a reaction to the pandemic–as well as inability , no doubt , of beachgoers to follow CDC suggestions on social distancing .
The decision , however @ @ @ @ @ @ @ not restaurants or businesses on the shore .
Other restrictions are now imposed on the city : bars , pubs , and nightclubs are required to suspend all alcohol sales until April 16 , 2020 .
Restaurants must limit occupancies to 50 percent , and gatherings of more than 10 people are postponed .
Clearwater officials are hoping these efforts and beach closures cause a chain reaction statewide .
While some leaders were initially hesitant to make the call , Clearwater Mayor George Cretekos worries what would happen if they hadn ’ t @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s weighing on my mind .
If we delay this how many of us will get sick ?
How many may die ?
” ( 4 )

The threat of disease didn’t stop hundreds of Spring Breakers from heading to Clearwater Beach in Florida. Unlike many other tourist attractions all over the world that have been left hauntingly deserted, the scene shot from a news chopper showed packed sand with very few open spaces in between. Though Florida currently has at least 328 cases of the pandemic COVID-19 coronavirus, beachgoers appeared to be unconcerned. (1)
Officials were hesitant to close beaches, worried that tourists would flock to hotels and restaurants in even closer quarters. Instead, leaders advised social distancing on the sand. Clearwater city manager Bill Horne told the Tampa Bay Times that informing beachgoers about social distancing would reduce problems. As long as they are approached in a professional manner, he said, most of them will comply. Disease experts, however, disagree. (2)
Disease Spreads Outside, Too
A distinguished professor at the University of Virginia for biocomplexity also weighed in with the Tampa Bay Times. While social distancing is an important practice in slowing the spread of the coronavirus, being outside does not make you immune, Madhav Marathe notes. While outdoor environments provide more air circulation, people still touch things and risk leaving droplets of the virus behind. Anywhere people are clustered can be harmful.
“I think that this is serious enough that people should really take it seriously,” Marathe told reporters. “Strong social interventions are the only solution right now. It is inconvenient, it hurts, but that’s the only solution we have. If you delay these strong measures, then you’re likely to get a spread that is going to be very hard to control.”
Pictures shared of Clearwater beachgoers made it clear that practicing social distancing did not happen. Groups huddled close on towels and under umbrellas, the waters filled with swimmers much closer than 6 feet apart. (2)
A Fragmented Response From Officials
Some Florida beaches had taken the CDC’s recommendations seriously, prompting closures of their beaches. Miami Beach closed its sands on March 14th. Miami Beach Mayor Dan Gelber announced that spring break was over. “We cannot become a petri dish for a very dangerous virus,” he said. “The party is over.” While a few other beaches followed suit, the state’s beaches did not present a unified response. (3)
Marathe’s concerned about the reaction of partygoers. If only one beach closes, tourists will simply flock to the next one that remains open. This would create an even denser crowd, making social distancing difficult or impossible. Marathe understands that cities are hesitant, mostly due to economic concerns. Without a vaccine for Covid-19, however, the only way to slow the spread of the virus is for people to physically distance themselves from one another. That requires forgoing some activities and gatherings for the time being.
The hesitation of some beaches to close has officials and people from neighboring states worried. Residents in neighboring Georgia told the Tampa Bay Times that they are urging leaders in their state to close the interstates between the two states if beaches don’t close. “I understand there are a lot of stupid Georgians on those beaches,” Richard Lougher of Atlanta said in an email to the Tampa Bay Times, “but I will not feel the least bit sorry for them if they are stranded in Florida for the next 30 days.” (2)
Clearwater Beach Closes As Disease Threat Grows
It appears that concerns and calls for action struck a chord with Clearwater officials; the city declared a state of emergency, ordering all public beaches to close starting on March 23, 2020. The efforts are a reaction to the pandemic–as well as inability, no doubt, of beachgoers to follow CDC suggestions on social distancing. The decision, however, only applies to the sands and not restaurants or businesses on the shore.
Other restrictions are now imposed on the city: bars, pubs, and nightclubs are required to suspend all alcohol sales until April 16, 2020. Restaurants must limit occupancies to 50 percent, and gatherings of more than 10 people are postponed.
Clearwater officials are hoping these efforts and beach closures cause a chain reaction statewide. While some leaders were initially hesitant to make the call, Clearwater Mayor George Cretekos worries what would happen if they hadn’t. “That’s what’s weighing on my mind. If we delay this how many of us will get sick? How many may die?” (4)


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-19--A Chicago Aquarium Is Letting Its Penguin Wander Freely And Meet The Other Animals After Closing Due

A Chicago Aquarium Is Letting Its Penguin Wander Freely And Meet The Other Animals After Closing Due To The Coronavirus

I don ’ t know about you , but it has been a rough several weeks as news of the coronavirus pandemic has ruled the airways and social media .
It is disheartening when such a real threat presents itself to us every day , morning , noon and night .
We have little left to reduce stress , with many of us shut off from loved ones and the social groups we associate with every day such as our co-workers and fellow students .
Closures of places we assume will always be there are adding to the anxiety .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ Chicago ’ s Shedd Aquarium , staff realized it offered a rare opportunity for some of their residents to stretch their legs and explore .
( 1 ) The aquarium posted three penguins out on a field trip exploring the exhibits of their fellow residents .
The Twitter post shows penguins getting a look at things from a visitor ’ s perspective .
( 1 ) “ Without guests in the building , caretakers are getting creative in how they provide enrichment to animals , ” the aquarium says .
“ Introducing new @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to keep them active , encourage them to explore , problem-solve and express natural behaviors.
” ( 1 ) Wellington , a rockhopper penguin got a glimpse at the creatures of the Amazon River on display at the Amazon Rising exhibit .
The video shows the little fellow taking in the new view .
As the oldest penguin , Wellington has lived at the aquarium since 1991 .
He didn ’ t hide his interest in the fish who probably appeared like a tempting treat .
The fish were quick to size Wellington @ @ @ @ @ @ @ looked like dinner to him .
( 1 ) Fellow penguins Edward and Annie made their debut waddling past the tank housing sharks and rays .
Perhaps interested in what other exhibits they can visit ; they headed for the information desk .
The couple are “ bonded ” penguins which means they have chosen to nest with each other for life .
On another outing , the pair visited Shedd ’ s rotunda .
What better date for the bonded penguins as nesting season approaches ?
( 1 ) “ While Chicago @ @ @ @ @ @ @ to the public , animal care staff and veterinarians are onsite 24/7 , ” says the aquarium spokesman .
It ’ s good to know these helpless animals will continue to receive the care they need during the pandemic .
( 2 ) Penguins And Maras And Hippos Oh My The Fort Worth Zoo also took advantage of their deserted zoo grounds allowing Hector , a Patagonian mara to get some fresh air .
He visited with a trio of friendly otters that seemed happy to see him .
The Cincinnati Zoo & @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Fiona the Hippo , while the El Paso Zoo ’ s “ zoo cams ” shared snippets of animals going about their daily lives .
( 1 ) Zoos , along with other groups , people and organizations are reaching out to the world to keep people engaged during a very difficult time .
With so many people sheltering in place , it is good to know so many communities are providing social support .
From streaming and education and fitness to dance , the world has joined forces to keep people connected @ @ @ @ @ @ @ , 4 , 5 , 6 )

I don’t know about you, but it has been a rough several weeks as news of the coronavirus pandemic has ruled the airways and social media. It is disheartening when such a real threat presents itself to us every day, morning, noon and night. We have little left to reduce stress, with many of us shut off from loved ones and the social groups we associate with every day such as our co-workers and fellow students. Closures of places we assume will always be there are adding to the anxiety. However, after a forced closure at Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium, staff realized it offered a rare opportunity for some of their residents to stretch their legs and explore. (1)
Penguins On Parade
The aquarium posted three penguins out on a field trip exploring the exhibits of their fellow residents. The Twitter post shows penguins getting a look at things from a visitor’s perspective. (1)
“Without guests in the building, caretakers are getting creative in how they provide enrichment to animals,” the aquarium says. “Introducing new experiences, activities, foods and more to keep them active, encourage them to explore, problem-solve and express natural behaviors.” (1)
Wellington The Penguin
Wellington, a rockhopper penguin got a glimpse at the creatures of the Amazon River on display at the Amazon Rising exhibit. The video shows the little fellow taking in the new view. As the oldest penguin, Wellington has lived at the aquarium since 1991. He didn’t hide his interest in the fish who probably appeared like a tempting treat. The fish were quick to size Wellington up as well, possibly nervous they looked like dinner to him. (1)
Penguin Love
Fellow penguins Edward and Annie made their debut waddling past the tank housing sharks and rays. Perhaps interested in what other exhibits they can visit; they headed for the information desk. The couple are “bonded” penguins which means they have chosen to nest with each other for life. On another outing, the pair visited Shedd’s rotunda. What better date for the bonded penguins as nesting season approaches? (1)
“While Chicago’s Shedd Aquarium may be closed to the public, animal care staff and veterinarians are onsite 24/7,” says the aquarium spokesman. It’s good to know these helpless animals will continue to receive the care they need during the pandemic. (2)
Penguins And Maras And Hippos Oh My
The Fort Worth Zoo also took advantage of their deserted zoo grounds allowing Hector, a Patagonian mara to get some fresh air. He visited with a trio of friendly otters that seemed happy to see him.
The Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden live-streamed video of popular resident Fiona the Hippo, while the El Paso Zoo’s “zoo cams” shared snippets of animals going about their daily lives. (1)
Zoos, along with other groups, people and organizations are reaching out to the world to keep people engaged during a very difficult time. With so many people sheltering in place, it is good to know so many communities are providing social support. From streaming and education and fitness to dance, the world has joined forces to keep people connected, calm and entertained. (3, 4, 5, 6)


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-19--Infected People Without Symptoms Might Be Driving The Spread Of Coronavorvirus More Than We Realize

If you have scrolled through your social media home page in March 2020 then you can probably tell the world is a sea swirling and crashing with countless emotions .
The coronavirus seems to have brought out a new fear , anxiety , anger , or at least , perspective among everyone .
No doubt , numerous things beyond coronavirus are contributing to the tension and concern people are feeling everywhere .
But one lingering question about the disease – ‘ Can people without symptoms spread the virus ?
’ – is haunting the public .
For many , not @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the illness spreads is heightening worries .
( 1 ) Most experts agree that coronavirus is an illness that spreads based on contact with respiratory droplets between two or more people .
Yet , the timing and peak level of viral load in these droplets in unknown .
Initial newscasts in the United States reassured viewers that the emerging infectious disease was rarely spread between asymptomatic patients .
For instance , on March 1 , 2020 , ABC news saw US Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar tell host George Stephanopoulos @ @ @ @ @ @ @ major driver ” during virus transmission .
This was a piece of good news , as it would then be considered obvious when a person was infected with coronavirus ( exhibiting cough , congestion , fever , shortness of breath ) .
( 1 ) However , new research and public discussion are creating more doubt as to when and who can be spreading the infection .
The role of asymptomatic patients in the spread of coronavirus may be bigger than we once thought .
New Research – But More Questions ?
One @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Journal of Medicine , discusses two asymptomatic patients who tested positive for coronavirus .
By screening all members of a flight of evacuated German Nationals ( 126 total travelers ) on February 1 , 2020 , researchers were specifically attempting to locate patients without signs or symptoms of the virus .
The flight , which traveled from Hubei Province , China to Frankfurt , Germany , had two asymptomatic people test positive for the disease .
Neither of these travelers displayed a cough , fever , shortness of breath , or malaise when @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and symptomatic patients were then monitored for symptom development .
After fourteen days , the two had only experienced a slight rash and sore throat ( not severe symptoms at all ) .
Researchers involved with this study concluded that symptom-based screening was not enough to track and detect coronavirus .
Those without symptoms can then spread the illness via viral shedding in the throat and spreading of respiratory droplets .
( 2 ) More research is needed to locate and understand the full extent of asymptomatic transmission with coronavirus .
But several @ @ @ @ @ @ @ higher than first thought .
“ We now know that asymptomatic transmission likely [ plays ] an important role in spreading this virus , ” said Michael Osterholm , a director at the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota .
( 1 ) Those who are asymptomatic or have subclinical symptoms ( may feel their symptoms are too mild to report ) create a unique danger in the transmission of coronavirus .
Approximately every person with coronavirus spreads the disease to two to three other people .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ increase exponentially , as people feel they are not a threat and don ’ t need to take additional precautions .
As such , it continues to be important for EVERYONE to follow their local , state , and national pandemic plans .
Stay inside , create distance , and wash your hands !
( 1 , 3 )

If you have scrolled through your social media home page in March 2020 then you can probably tell the world is a sea swirling and crashing with countless emotions. The coronavirus seems to have brought out a new fear, anxiety, anger, or at least, perspective among everyone.
No doubt, numerous things beyond coronavirus are contributing to the tension and concern people are feeling everywhere. But one lingering question about the disease – ‘Can people without symptoms spread the virus?’ – is haunting the public. For many, not knowing who is spreading coronavirus and how the illness spreads is heightening worries. (1)
Coronavirus Transmission: Under Investigation
Most experts agree that coronavirus is an illness that spreads based on contact with respiratory droplets between two or more people. Yet, the timing and peak level of viral load in these droplets in unknown.
Initial newscasts in the United States reassured viewers that the emerging infectious disease was rarely spread between asymptomatic patients. For instance, on March 1, 2020, ABC news saw US Secretary of Health and Human Services Alex Azar tell host George Stephanopoulos that asymptomatic spread is “not the major driver” during virus transmission. This was a piece of good news, as it would then be considered obvious when a person was infected with coronavirus (exhibiting cough, congestion, fever, shortness of breath). (1)
However, new research and public discussion are creating more doubt as to when and who can be spreading the infection. The role of asymptomatic patients in the spread of coronavirus may be bigger than we once thought.
New Research – But More Questions?
One study, released by the New England Journal of Medicine, discusses two asymptomatic patients who tested positive for coronavirus. By screening all members of a flight of evacuated German Nationals (126 total travelers) on February 1, 2020, researchers were specifically attempting to locate patients without signs or symptoms of the virus. The flight, which traveled from Hubei Province, China to Frankfurt, Germany, had two asymptomatic people test positive for the disease. Neither of these travelers displayed a cough, fever, shortness of breath, or malaise when landing in Germany. These two positive and symptomatic patients were then monitored for symptom development. After fourteen days, the two had only experienced a slight rash and sore throat (not severe symptoms at all).
Researchers involved with this study concluded that symptom-based screening was not enough to track and detect coronavirus. Those without symptoms can then spread the illness via viral shedding in the throat and spreading of respiratory droplets. (2)
Asymptomatic Transmission
More research is needed to locate and understand the full extent of asymptomatic transmission with coronavirus. But several clues point out this number may be higher than first thought. “We now know that asymptomatic transmission likely [plays] an important role in spreading this virus,” said Michael Osterholm, a director at the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. (1)
Those who are asymptomatic or have subclinical symptoms (may feel their symptoms are too mild to report) create a unique danger in the transmission of coronavirus. Approximately every person with coronavirus spreads the disease to two to three other people. But when asymptomatic, this rate may increase exponentially, as people feel they are not a threat and don’t need to take additional precautions. As such, it continues to be important for EVERYONE to follow their local, state, and national pandemic plans. Stay inside, create distance, and wash your hands! (1, 3)


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-20--What Is Hydroxychloroquine? Donald Trump Says Malaria Drug For Coronavirus Has Been Approved By FDA

Like any illness in the history of time , the discovery of the novel coronavirus in 2019 prompted an almost immediate search for a cure .
Scientists across many disciplines committed to finding something ( anything ) to ease the disease burden of coronavirus .
As of yet , no vaccine or cure has been located for the emerging illness .
But that doesn ’ t mean we are not close .
Six major treatments and several types of vaccines are being put to the test in March 2020 .
The front runner in the treatment options is hydroxychloroquine ; @ @ @ @ @ @ @ the public when he opted to fast-track the Food and Drug Administration ( FDA ) approval of the anti-malarial drug , hydroxychloroquine , as a treatment against coronavirus .
Although no formal approval has been given by the FDA , the federal agency said they would work with domestic companies to expand production of the drug while its efficacy is being tested .
( 1 ) The decision to test hydroxychloroquine as a possible cure for coronavirus comes on the heels of two studies recently released .
The first , conducted by Chinese @ @ @ @ @ @ @ effective upon the coronavirus during a basic lab test .
This means the virus and drug were tested in a controlled environment and without patients .
However , a French study , found the drug had positive effects upon twenty-four patients ( just a small group ) , by quickening recovery or preventing the illness .
Approximately , only 25 % of the patients who were using hydroxychloroquine tested positive for the virus during the study , versus 90 % of untreated patients .
Going forward , hydroxychloroquine and a related drug , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ international clinical trial announced March 18 , 2020 , by the World Health Organization ( WHO ) .
In the United States , the drug is already approved to treat malaria , lupus , and rheumatoid arthritis .
Therefore , doctors may prescribe the medication as they see fit medically in the meantime .
The drug is considered relatively inexpensive , and safe for children and pregnant women .
( 1,2 ) “ We ’ re going to be able to make that drug available almost immediately , and that ’ s where @ @ @ @ @ @ @ ” Mr. Trump told reporters during a press meeting .
( 1 ) Anti-malaria medications are not completely free from side-effects and should be taken with caution .
Especially as more research is awaited , the dosing of the drug needs to be clarified .
Two French scientists , Franck Touret and Xavierde de Lamballerie urged , “ chloroquine poisoning has been associated with cardiovascular disorders that can be life-threatening.
” ( 1 ) Furthermore , this is not the first time hydroxychloroquine and related medications have been posed a ‘ wonder ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ 1990s , the drug was thought a cure to HIV and AIDS – which it later failed to do .
Antiviral remdesivir is being tested as a treatment to Ebola and MERs-CoV , but has not yet been confirmed either as an effective treatment .
Similar ‘ hype ’ for coronavirus could lead to disappointment later .
As of March 2020 , more testing on a variety of new and old drugs is still being done , and nothing is currently being ruled out in an effort to find the best potential cure @ @ @ @ @ @ @ it best in stating , “ For chloroquine , there is no proof that that is an effective treatment at this time.
” And “ We recommend that therapeutics be tested under ethically approved clinical trials to show efficacy and safety.
” ( 1 , 3 ) So what are other possible drugs for the treatment and prevention of coronavirus ?
The HIV treatment Kaletra , anti-influenza drug favipiravir , the anti-viral remdesivir , antibody therapies ( from one live person to another ) , and the naturally-occurring lung compound interferon beta are @ @ @ @ @ @ @ coronavirus .
Each of these treatments has had some connection thus far to coronavirus , making them ideal for additional testing .
In the meantime , healthcare professionals will be focusing their care of patients with coronavirus on managing symptoms and recovery .
There will be treatments deemed helpful in the care of acutely ill coronavirus patients too , such as ventilation and medication supporting cardiovascular function .
( 2 ) For those looking for a vaccine , a wide array of research is also at work around the globe .
The University @ @ @ @ @ @ @ whole virus vaccine .
This vaccine type injects the whole virus , which is weakened or dead , into a patient .
Some people can develop signs of illness with this vaccine type .
The University of Queensland and a consortium led by Texas Children ’ s Hospital for Vaccine Development are designing recombinant protein vaccines .
This vaccine does not carry any risk of infection .
Inovio Pharmaceuticals , Moderna Therapeutics , and Curevac are creating antibody and nuclear acid vaccines .
In general , these vaccine types are more complex to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
Delivery of one or more of these vaccines can be expected in upwards of a year ( 18 months some estimate ) .
But development may be slowed down depending on the extent of this current pandemic .
Until a vaccine becomes available , people can protect themselves and others by following guidance from public health and medical experts .
( 4 )

Like any illness in the history of time, the discovery of the novel coronavirus in 2019 prompted an almost immediate search for a cure. Scientists across many disciplines committed to finding something (anything) to ease the disease burden of coronavirus. As of yet, no vaccine or cure has been located for the emerging illness. But that doesn’t mean we are not close.
Six major treatments and several types of vaccines are being put to the test in March 2020. The front runner in the treatment options is hydroxychloroquine; an anti-malaria drug.
Hydroxychloroquine – The Answer?
President Trump surprised the public when he opted to fast-track the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of the anti-malarial drug, hydroxychloroquine, as a treatment against coronavirus. Although no formal approval has been given by the FDA, the federal agency said they would work with domestic companies to expand production of the drug while its efficacy is being tested. (1)
The decision to test hydroxychloroquine as a possible cure for coronavirus comes on the heels of two studies recently released. The first, conducted by Chinese researchers, found the anti-malaria medication was effective upon the coronavirus during a basic lab test. This means the virus and drug were tested in a controlled environment and without patients. However, a French study, found the drug had positive effects upon twenty-four patients (just a small group), by quickening recovery or preventing the illness. Approximately, only 25% of the patients who were using hydroxychloroquine tested positive for the virus during the study, versus 90% of untreated patients.
Going forward, hydroxychloroquine and a related drug, chloroquine, will be tested in an international clinical trial announced March 18, 2020, by the World Health Organization (WHO). In the United States, the drug is already approved to treat malaria, lupus, and rheumatoid arthritis. Therefore, doctors may prescribe the medication as they see fit medically in the meantime. The drug is considered relatively inexpensive, and safe for children and pregnant women. (1,2)
“We’re going to be able to make that drug available almost immediately, and that’s where the FDA has been so great,” Mr. Trump told reporters during a press meeting. (1)
Possible Dangers
Anti-malaria medications are not completely free from side-effects and should be taken with caution. Especially as more research is awaited, the dosing of the drug needs to be clarified. Two French scientists, Franck Touret and Xavierde de Lamballerie urged, “chloroquine poisoning has been associated with cardiovascular disorders that can be life-threatening.” (1)
Furthermore, this is not the first time hydroxychloroquine and related medications have been posed a ‘wonder’ cure for emerging viruses. In the 1990s, the drug was thought a cure to HIV and AIDS – which it later failed to do. Antiviral remdesivir is being tested as a treatment to Ebola and MERs-CoV, but has not yet been confirmed either as an effective treatment. Similar ‘hype’ for coronavirus could lead to disappointment later.
As of March 2020, more testing on a variety of new and old drugs is still being done, and nothing is currently being ruled out in an effort to find the best potential cure for coronavirus. A WHO administrator put it best in stating, “For chloroquine, there is no proof that that is an effective treatment at this time.” And “We recommend that therapeutics be tested under ethically approved clinical trials to show efficacy and safety.” (1, 3)
The Contenders
So what are other possible drugs for the treatment and prevention of coronavirus? The HIV treatment Kaletra, anti-influenza drug favipiravir, the anti-viral remdesivir, antibody therapies (from one live person to another), and the naturally-occurring lung compound interferon beta are all undergoing testing for the treatment of coronavirus. Each of these treatments has had some connection thus far to coronavirus, making them ideal for additional testing.
In the meantime, healthcare professionals will be focusing their care of patients with coronavirus on managing symptoms and recovery. There will be treatments deemed helpful in the care of acutely ill coronavirus patients too, such as ventilation and medication supporting cardiovascular function. (2)
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Update On Vaccine Development
For those looking for a vaccine, a wide array of research is also at work around the globe.
The University of Hong Kong is working on a whole virus vaccine. This vaccine type injects the whole virus, which is weakened or dead, into a patient. Some people can develop signs of illness with this vaccine type. The University of Queensland and a consortium led by Texas Children’s Hospital for Vaccine Development are designing recombinant protein vaccines. This vaccine does not carry any risk of infection. Inovio Pharmaceuticals, Moderna Therapeutics, and Curevac are creating antibody and nuclear acid vaccines. In general, these vaccine types are more complex to make and not common within human medicine.
Delivery of one or more of these vaccines can be expected in upwards of a year (18 months some estimate). But development may be slowed down depending on the extent of this current pandemic. Until a vaccine becomes available, people can protect themselves and others by following guidance from public health and medical experts. (4)


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-20--How One Small Italian Town Cut Coronavirus Cases To Zero In Just A Few Weeks

A small Italian town at the epicenter of the country ’ s COVID-19 outbreak has reportedly halted all new coronavirus infections .
By implementing an experimental method of testing , the village of Vò has successfully reached zero cases .
( 1 ) The northern Italy community was the site of Italy ’ s first COVID-19 death on February 21 .
Just 30 miles from Venice , the town was put on lockdown as the rest of the country shortly followed suit .
While most countries tested for coronavirus in those who showed symptoms or have verified contact with someone @ @ @ @ @ @ @ employ a more aggressive tactic .
In late February , the governor of the Veneto region ordered all of Vò ’ s 3,300 residents to be tested for the virus .
Swabs were administered to the entire population .
Those who tested positive were immediately quarantined , many of who did not show any symptoms .
Two weeks later , the population was tested again : this time , the rate of positive cases had dropped by 90 % .
On initial testing , 3 % of the population tested positive for coronavirus–including @ @ @ @ @ @ @ quarantine measures saw that percentage drop to 0.25 .
Now , Vò is reporting zero new cases .
( 1 , 2 ) Professor Andrea Crisanti of Imperial College London helped the small Italian town to combat the coronavirus .
He told Italian media that it was testing of asymptomatic residents that really made the difference .
“ It is clear that you can not test all Italians , ” Crisanti said , “ but you can test people close to those who are asymptomatic .
We must use asymptomatic cases as an @ @ @ @ @ @ @ According to Crisanti , for every COVID-19 patient that shows symptoms , there are 10 others who won ’ t .
These people are still able to transmit the virus .
In light of the positive results of these measures , the World Health Organization is urging countries to ramp up testing for their citizens .
By identifying who has the virus–regardless of their symptoms–patients can be quarantined to stop any further spread .
WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus further urged this testing in a simple message .
“ Test , test , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ All countries should be able to test all suspected cases .
They can not fight this pandemic blindfolded.
” ( 1 ) While Vò is now one of the safest places in Italy , the rest of the country is still combatting coronavirus .
Italian citizens are currently under lockdown , with orders to stay inside except for essential activities .
Many other countries around the globe are following suit .
However , testing is still not widely available for those not showing symptoms .
While this is obviously to prioritize the most @ @ @ @ @ @ @ s example shows that more is needed to stop the spread .
( 2 ) Many have compared the situation in Vò with a quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship .
With similar population sizes , both groups were at risk because of being confined to a relatively small area .
The Diamond Princess was quarantined off of the port of Yokohama , Japan with 10 confirmed cases .
While the number of cases in Vo decreased , the cruise-liner saw a jump to 712 testing positive .
The difference ?
The way the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Diamond Princess , passengers and crew only got a test if they showed symptoms–and after they disembarked .
The number of positive cases could have been dramatically reduced had the entire ship been tested .
This “ case study ” serves as a simple , easy example for the way all countries , cities , and villages should conduct their testing .
( 2 ) How The US Is Falling Short Vò has shown that early testing of all citizens is key in stopping the spread of coronavirus .
Unfortunately , many other @ @ @ @ @ @ @ States , for example , has currently performed about 71,000 tests to date .
South Korea , though , has already performed more than 270,000 .
This discrepancy concerns health experts in the U.S. who say supply is not meeting the demand .
Without knowing exactly who has the virus , it ’ s almost impossible to fight the pandemic .
Michael Mena , an epidemiologist at the Harvard T.H .
Chan School of Public Health , worries about the lack of testing .
“ The testing capacity remains extraordinarily limited compared to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ told NPR .
“ In many ways , we are absolutely flying blind at the moment.
” ( 3 ) Companies in both the public and private sectors are working hard to produce more tests .
Time will tell if Vò ’ s model will inspire other countries to better contain COVID-19 .

A small Italian town at the epicenter of the country’s COVID-19 outbreak has reportedly halted all new coronavirus infections. By implementing an experimental method of testing, the village of Vò has successfully reached zero cases. (1)
An Experimental Response
The northern Italy community was the site of Italy’s first COVID-19 death on February 21. Just 30 miles from Venice, the town was put on lockdown as the rest of the country shortly followed suit. While most countries tested for coronavirus in those who showed symptoms or have verified contact with someone who was infected, Vò decided to employ a more aggressive tactic.
In late February, the governor of the Veneto region ordered all of Vò’s 3,300 residents to be tested for the virus. Swabs were administered to the entire population. Those who tested positive were immediately quarantined, many of who did not show any symptoms. Two weeks later, the population was tested again: this time, the rate of positive cases had dropped by 90%.
On initial testing, 3% of the population tested positive for coronavirus–including those who were asymptomatic. Employing strict quarantine measures saw that percentage drop to 0.25. Now, Vò is reporting zero new cases. (1, 2)
How Early Testing Made The Difference
Professor Andrea Crisanti of Imperial College London helped the small Italian town to combat the coronavirus. He told Italian media that it was testing of asymptomatic residents that really made the difference. “It is clear that you cannot test all Italians,” Crisanti said, “but you can test people close to those who are asymptomatic. We must use asymptomatic cases as an alarm bell to widen our action.” According to Crisanti, for every COVID-19 patient that shows symptoms, there are 10 others who won’t. These people are still able to transmit the virus.
In light of the positive results of these measures, the World Health Organization is urging countries to ramp up testing for their citizens. By identifying who has the virus–regardless of their symptoms–patients can be quarantined to stop any further spread. WHO Director Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus further urged this testing in a simple message. “Test, test, test,” he said. “All countries should be able to test all suspected cases. They cannot fight this pandemic blindfolded.” (1)
While Vò is now one of the safest places in Italy, the rest of the country is still combatting coronavirus. Italian citizens are currently under lockdown, with orders to stay inside except for essential activities. Many other countries around the globe are following suit. However, testing is still not widely available for those not showing symptoms. While this is obviously to prioritize the most vulnerable of the population, Vò’s example shows that more is needed to stop the spread. (2)
A Testing Method Case Study
Many have compared the situation in Vò with a quarantined Diamond Princess cruise ship. With similar population sizes, both groups were at risk because of being confined to a relatively small area. The Diamond Princess was quarantined off of the port of Yokohama, Japan with 10 confirmed cases. While the number of cases in Vo decreased, the cruise-liner saw a jump to 712 testing positive. The difference? The way the populations received their testing.
On the Diamond Princess, passengers and crew only got a test if they showed symptoms–and after they disembarked. The number of positive cases could have been dramatically reduced had the entire ship been tested. This “case study” serves as a simple, easy example for the way all countries, cities, and villages should conduct their testing. (2)
How The US Is Falling Short
Vò has shown that early testing of all citizens is key in stopping the spread of coronavirus. Unfortunately, many other countries are lagging behind. The United States, for example, has currently performed about 71,000 tests to date. South Korea, though, has already performed more than 270,000. This discrepancy concerns health experts in the U.S. who say supply is not meeting the demand.
Without knowing exactly who has the virus, it’s almost impossible to fight the pandemic. Michael Mena, an epidemiologist at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, worries about the lack of testing. “The testing capacity remains extraordinarily limited compared to where we should be,” he told NPR. “In many ways, we are absolutely flying blind at the moment.” (3)
Companies in both the public and private sectors are working hard to produce more tests. Time will tell if Vò’s model will inspire other countries to better contain COVID-19.


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-20--Pluto Addresses The Internets In This Time Of COVID-19 Crisis

Let ’ s face it , these days many of us could use a little comic relief .
Enter Pluto , the adorable pupper with important messages for “ the two-leggeds ” .
She ’ s sensing some trouble and she thinks she may be able to help .
On her YouTube channel , she has a few different videos , offering tips on how to get through the COVID-19 scare .
Everything from how to handle the toilet paper crisis to what to do in the event of your own snack crisis , are covered .
Pluto To Earth @ @ @ @ @ @ @ in one recent dispatch is a plea that we not sniff each other ’ s crotches until after this whole thing is over .
You know , she has a point .
You can check out the whole video here : In another recent video , she is excited to learn that she is an influencer of the “ socials ” and thus has a duty to speak out about the pandemic .
She goes on to say much of what the news has been trying to get through to us… to just @ @ @ @ @ @ @ carriers and infect others , which is where a lot of the danger lies .
Coronavirus is particularly rough on the elderly and those with weakened immune systems .
So the more of us who can stay out of public spaces , the better .
Here ’ s Pluto ’ s video where she implores us to be kind and just stay home : Her most recent video is hilarious .
She has become aware of just how vast the internet truly is , and she is humbled that we have chosen her @ @ @ @ @ @ @ she is thrilled with all the hand washing that ’ s been happening but we need to sanitize our “ letter bars ” .
Again , she ’ s not wrong : It ’ s refreshing to have new perspectives beginning to emerge !
The last several weeks have been a deluge of sobering information and scary predictions .
Alarming figures and the vast unknown have become quite a heavy load to bear for many people .
The sad thing is that the best you can do is sanitize and try to stay @ @ @ @ @ @ @ Take the advice of the World Health Organization and other governing bodies , and just stay home .
But the media frenzy being what it is , means there is hardly a moment to breathe between broadcast messages about what feels like the end of the world .
Safety precautions do need to be taken , and this information really does need to be talked about all the time right now .
That ’ s one reason why the light tone of these videos is so welcome .
The things we need to @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sides right now , but here ’ s a disarming little doggo that ’ s saying the same thing in a way that people actually want to hear .
Though there is a healthy bit of silliness in there too , that ’ s half the point .
Let someone else handle the heavy business , Pluto ’ s all about keeping it breezy !
Hanging out with her tennis ball and trolling the local schoolyard for snacks .
If you ’ d like to follow Pluto on the “ social internets ” @ @ @ @ @ @ @ pluto.living or /plutoliving .
Her mom is a two-legged wildlife photographer , and you can follow her at @ njwight .

Let’s face it, these days many of us could use a little comic relief. Enter Pluto, the adorable pupper with important messages for “the two-leggeds”. She’s sensing some trouble and she thinks she may be able to help. On her YouTube channel, she has a few different videos, offering tips on how to get through the COVID-19 scare. Everything from how to handle the toilet paper crisis to what to do in the event of your own snack crisis, are covered.
Pluto To Earth: Keep Your Nose To Yourself
Included in one recent dispatch is a plea that we not sniff each other’s crotches until after this whole thing is over. You know, she has a point. You can check out the whole video here:
Pluto The Influencer
In another recent video, she is excited to learn that she is an influencer of the “socials” and thus has a duty to speak out about the pandemic. She goes on to say much of what the news has been trying to get through to us… to just stay home. People can be asymptomatic carriers and infect others, which is where a lot of the danger lies. Coronavirus is particularly rough on the elderly and those with weakened immune systems. So the more of us who can stay out of public spaces, the better. Here’s Pluto’s video where she implores us to be kind and just stay home:
Her most recent video is hilarious. She has become aware of just how vast the internet truly is, and she is humbled that we have chosen her as our leader. In addition, she is thrilled with all the hand washing that’s been happening but we need to sanitize our “letter bars”. Again, she’s not wrong:
Light Perspectives Welcome
It’s refreshing to have new perspectives beginning to emerge! The last several weeks have been a deluge of sobering information and scary predictions. Alarming figures and the vast unknown have become quite a heavy load to bear for many people. The sad thing is that the best you can do is sanitize and try to stay out of harm’s way. Take the advice of the World Health Organization and other governing bodies, and just stay home.
But the media frenzy being what it is, means there is hardly a moment to breathe between broadcast messages about what feels like the end of the world. Safety precautions do need to be taken, and this information really does need to be talked about all the time right now. That’s one reason why the light tone of these videos is so welcome. The things we need to do are constantly being trumpeted from all sides right now, but here’s a disarming little doggo that’s saying the same thing in a way that people actually want to hear. Though there is a healthy bit of silliness in there too, that’s half the point. Let someone else handle the heavy business, Pluto’s all about keeping it breezy! Hanging out with her tennis ball and trolling the local schoolyard for snacks.
If you’d like to follow Pluto on the “social internets”, you can find her at @pluto.living or /plutoliving. Her mom is a two-legged wildlife photographer, and you can follow her at @njwight.


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-20--Chunky Monkey Sweet Potatoes Will Make Your Taste Buds Rejoice

Satisfy your sweet tooth with Chunky Monkey Sweet Potatoes loaded with sliced bananas and dark chocolate .
Warm up to these ooey-gooey sweet potatoes without the guilt !
Made with five natural ingredients , these spuds use zero refined sugars and are completely dairy-free .
Serve them as dessert or make it whenever you ’ re craving a chocolate-loaded snack .
It ’ s easy to make and requires minimal effort to get started .
Sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber and have a healthy heaping of prebiotics to heal your gut .
Combined with dark chocolate chips @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sweet ” flavor to kick sugar cravings to the curb .
Keep things dairy-free with a rich glaze made from coconut cream and mashed bananas as an added bonus .
To get started , rinse and dry sweet potatoes thoroughly .
Use a fork to prick them liberally and wrap them in foil before baking for 40-45 minutes .
When ready , remove them from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes .
Slice the potatoes lengthwise and use a fork to mash up the insides .
Gently mix in half @ @ @ @ @ @ @ one , then add the banana slices and chocolate chips .
Pop them back into the oven to caramelize for 10 more minutes .
Meanwhile , begin making the glaze by mashing together half a banana , almond butter , and coconut milk .
Tip : For a thinner glaze , add two teaspoons of coconut milk .
Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and slather glaze on top .
Add maple syrup , pecans , or any other Paleo-approved toppings for extra fun !
Satisfy your sweet tooth with Chunky Monkey Sweet @ @ @ @ @ @ @ chocolate .

Satisfy your sweet tooth with Chunky Monkey Sweet Potatoes loaded with sliced bananas and dark chocolate.
Warm up to these ooey-gooey sweet potatoes without the guilt! Made with five natural ingredients, these spuds use zero refined sugars and are completely dairy-free. Serve them as dessert or make it whenever you’re craving a chocolate-loaded snack. It’s easy to make and requires minimal effort to get started.
Sweet potatoes are a good source of fiber and have a healthy heaping of prebiotics to heal your gut. Combined with dark chocolate chips, this recipe is bursting with “sweet” flavor to kick sugar cravings to the curb. Keep things dairy-free with a rich glaze made from coconut cream and mashed bananas as an added bonus.
To get started, rinse and dry sweet potatoes thoroughly. Use a fork to prick them liberally and wrap them in foil before baking for 40-45 minutes. When ready, remove them from the oven and let them cool for 10 minutes. Slice the potatoes lengthwise and use a fork to mash up the insides. Gently mix in half a tablespoon of maple syrup into each one, then add the banana slices and chocolate chips. Pop them back into the oven to caramelize for 10 more minutes.
Meanwhile, begin making the glaze by mashing together half a banana, almond butter, and coconut milk. Tip: For a thinner glaze, add two teaspoons of coconut milk. Remove sweet potatoes from the oven and slather glaze on top. Add maple syrup, pecans, or any other Paleo-approved toppings for extra fun!
Chunky Monkey Sweet Potatoes Recipe
Recipe by: Dina Hassan
Satisfy your sweet tooth with Chunky Monkey Sweet Potatoes loaded with sliced bananas and dark chocolate.
Tools Aluminum foil
Aluminum foil Baking sheet
Baking sheet Small mixing bowl
Ingredients For the Sweet Potatoes: 2 sweet potatoes
2 sweet potatoes 1 banana, sliced
1 banana, sliced 3 T dark chocolate chips
3 T dark chocolate chips 1 T maple syrup
For the Banana Glaze: ½ banana, mashed
½ banana, mashed 1 T coconut milk
1 T coconut milk 1 T almond butter


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-20--Delicious Everything Cookies (or whatever you got cookies)

Pack all your favorite ingredients into these soft and chewy Everything Cookies made with gluten-free coconut flour .
Combine the best of both worlds , with this easy 30-minute recipe .
Filled with almond butter , walnuts , pecans , and dark chocolate , these scrumptious cookies will give you a healthy boost of both protein and energy .
Using a base that ’ s made with fiber-rich coconut flour and creamy almond butter , these silky sweet cookies are completely gluten-free .
With a little help from ghee , it also adds extra anti-inflammatory benefits .
Added cinnamon , @ @ @ @ @ @ @ are mixed in for natural sweetness , with a healthy dose of antioxidants .
Walnuts and pecans pack in plenty of fatty acids for an element of crunch , but you can also substitute with any other nuts you have on hand .
While this recipe uses raw honey and ghee , you can always swap the honey with maple syrup and replace the ghee with coconut oil for a vegan-friendly alternative .
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To get started , whisk the coconut flour , baking powder , and ground cinnamon together in a medium bowl .
Next , combine the almond butter , raw honey , ghee , and eggs in a large mixing bowl .
Whisk the wet ingredients until you get a smooth , shiny mixture .
Then , sift the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients .
Mix well with a wooden spoon and stir until you have a thick homogeneous dough .
Add in the chopped nuts and chocolate and @ @ @ @ @ @ @ distributed .
When everything is well combined , scoop out a tablespoon of dough and form it into a small ball .
Roll the dough between your palms and place it on a greased baking sheet .
Press down on the ball slightly to form a thick patty .
Repeat with remaining batter , making sure to space each cookie at least two inches apart .
Next , bake for 15 minutes and remove from the oven .
Allow the cookies to fully cool before removing from the baking sheet .
When cookies @ @ @ @ @ @ @ !
Pack all your favorite ingredients into These Coconut Flour Everything Cookies .

Pack all your favorite ingredients into these soft and chewy Everything Cookies made with gluten-free coconut flour.
Combine the best of both worlds, with this easy 30-minute recipe. Filled with almond butter, walnuts, pecans, and dark chocolate, these scrumptious cookies will give you a healthy boost of both protein and energy.
Using a base that’s made with fiber-rich coconut flour and creamy almond butter, these silky sweet cookies are completely gluten-free. With a little help from ghee, it also adds extra anti-inflammatory benefits. Added cinnamon, honey, and bits of dark chocolate are mixed in for natural sweetness, with a healthy dose of antioxidants.
Walnuts and pecans pack in plenty of fatty acids for an element of crunch, but you can also substitute with any other nuts you have on hand. While this recipe uses raw honey and ghee, you can always swap the honey with maple syrup and replace the ghee with coconut oil for a vegan-friendly alternative.
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To get started, whisk the coconut flour, baking powder, and ground cinnamon together in a medium bowl. Next, combine the almond butter, raw honey, ghee, and eggs in a large mixing bowl. Whisk the wet ingredients until you get a smooth, shiny mixture.
Then, sift the dry ingredients into the bowl with the wet ingredients. Mix well with a wooden spoon and stir until you have a thick homogeneous dough. Add in the chopped nuts and chocolate and continue mixing until all ingredients are evenly distributed.
When everything is well combined, scoop out a tablespoon of dough and form it into a small ball. Roll the dough between your palms and place it on a greased baking sheet. Press down on the ball slightly to form a thick patty. Repeat with remaining batter, making sure to space each cookie at least two inches apart.
Next, bake for 15 minutes and remove from the oven. Allow the cookies to fully cool before removing from the baking sheet. When cookies are ready, dig in and enjoy!
Coconut Flour Everything Cookies
Recipe by: Felicia Lim
Pack all your favorite ingredients into These Coconut Flour Everything Cookies.
Tools Large baking sheet
Large baking sheet Medium mixing bowl
Medium mixing bowl Large mixing bowl
Ingredients ½ cup + 1 T coconut flour
½ cup + 1 T coconut flour 1 t baking powder
1 t baking powder 1 t ground cinnamon
1 t ground cinnamon ¾ cup creamy almond butter, unsalted
¾ cup creamy almond butter, unsalted ¼ cup honey
¼ cup honey 2 T ghee, plus more for greasing
2 T ghee, plus more for greasing 2 eggs
2 eggs ¼ cup dark chocolate, chopped
¼ cup dark chocolate, chopped ¼ cup walnuts, chopped
¼ cup walnuts, chopped ¼ cup pecans, chopped


healthyholisticliving--2020-03-20--Clueless Spring Breakers Vow To Party On Despite Coronavirus Warnings

In response to the continued spread of COVID-19 , the CDC and White House released new guidelines for social distancing on March 16 , 2020 .
But spring breakers in Miami continued to party during that week .
Unbothered by the possibility of contracting or spreading the novel coronavirus , several people on spring break told news outlets that the party must go on , despite an unfolding pandemic .
( 1 , 2 ) “ If I get corona , I get corona , ” Brady Sluter , who is from Ohio , told Reuters .
“ At the @ @ @ @ @ @ @ m not going to let it stop me from partying.
” ( 2 ) And Sluter wasn ’ t the only person with this attitude .
Thousands of people flocked to Florida ’ s beaches for spring break despite warnings from the CDC that COVID-19 is spread through person-to-person contact .
While we are still learning about the virus and its transmission , the CDC believes that it can be spread between people that are within six feet of each other .
It can also be transmitted “ [ through ] respiratory droplets @ @ @ @ @ @ @ sneezes , ” the CDC ’ s website says .
( 3 , 4 ) Miami officials followed the example of many other U.S. cities by closing bars , restaurants , nightclubs , movie theaters , and gyms starting at 11 pm on Tuesday , March 17 .
Their decision angered some spring breakers .
( 2 ) “ What they ’ re doing is bad , we need a refund .
This virus ain ’ t that serious , ” Atlantis Walker , a 21-year-old from Indiana , told Reuters .
“ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ there like hunger and poverty , we need to address that.
” ( 2 ) Decisions to close beaches , such as Miami ’ s South Beach , drew similar complaints .
( 2 ) “ It ’ s really messing with my spring break .
What is there to do here other than go to the bars or the beach ?
And they ’ re closing all of it , ” 21-year-old Wisconsinite Brianna Leeder said to Reuters .
“ I think they ’ re blowing it way out of proportion .
@ @ @ @ @ @ @ too much.
” ( 2 ) Early information on COVID-19 cases communicated that people over 60 and immunocompromised individuals were the most vulnerable to the virus .
Reports stated that these groups were the most likely to be hospitalized or die after contracting it .
It ’ s possible that this information gave young adults a false sense of invulnerability to the novel coronavirus , leading to situations like the one in Florida over spring break .
( 5 ) But a report released by the CDC on Wednesday , March 18 found @ @ @ @ @ @ @ and 54 made up 38 % of the cases of COVID-10 serious enough for hospitalization in the U.S .
While older adults were still the most likely to be hospitalized or die as a result of contracting the virus , these numbers highlight the need for caution and social distancing for all people , no matter their age .
( 5 ) “ I think everyone should be paying attention to this , ” Stephen S. Morse told The New York Times .
Morse is a professor of epidemiology at Columbia University ’ @ @ @ @ @ @ @ “ It ’ s not just going to be the elderly .
There will be people age 20 and up .
They do have to be careful , even if they think that they ’ re young and healthy.
” ( 5 ) As the number of confirmed cases continues to rise in the U.S. , the country still lacks adequate testing kits and processing facilities .
Because people with the disease may not show symptoms for two to 14 days ( or be asymptomatic ) , it ’ s possible to have @ @ @ @ @ @ @ This makes it even more crucial to follow the CDC ’ s guidelines and avoid spreading the virus to others .
On its website , the CDC highlights six steps to take in order to protect yourself and your family during this crisis .
They urge the American public to learn the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and take appropriate measures if they begin showing symptoms .
They share additional measures to take for those who are at higher risk of contracting the virus .
And they list preventative measures people can take @ @ @ @ @ @ @ .
( 8 ) Additionally , the CDC encourages individuals to stay up-to-date on local information regarding the novel coronavirus , especially confirmed cases .
They suggest creating a household plan in case of further disruption to daily life .
And the CDC advises knowing the emergency operations plans of the schools and workplaces of themselves and their household members .
( 8 )

Spring Break Continues, Despite Coronavirus
In response to the continued spread of COVID-19, the CDC and White House released new guidelines for social distancing on March 16, 2020. But spring breakers in Miami continued to party during that week. Unbothered by the possibility of contracting or spreading the novel coronavirus, several people on spring break told news outlets that the party must go on, despite an unfolding pandemic. (1, 2)
“If I get corona, I get corona,” Brady Sluter, who is from Ohio, told Reuters. “At the end of the day, I’m not going to let it stop me from partying.” (2)
And Sluter wasn’t the only person with this attitude. Thousands of people flocked to Florida’s beaches for spring break despite warnings from the CDC that COVID-19 is spread through person-to-person contact. While we are still learning about the virus and its transmission, the CDC believes that it can be spread between people that are within six feet of each other. It can also be transmitted “[through] respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes,” the CDC’s website says. (3, 4)
Miami Closes Businesses During Spring Break
Miami officials followed the example of many other U.S. cities by closing bars, restaurants, nightclubs, movie theaters, and gyms starting at 11 pm on Tuesday, March 17. Their decision angered some spring breakers. (2)
“What they’re doing is bad, we need a refund. This virus ain’t that serious,” Atlantis Walker, a 21-year-old from Indiana, told Reuters. “There’s more serious things out there like hunger and poverty, we need to address that.” (2)
Decisions to close beaches, such as Miami’s South Beach, drew similar complaints. (2)
“It’s really messing with my spring break. What is there to do here other than go to the bars or the beach? And they’re closing all of it,” 21-year-old Wisconsinite Brianna Leeder said to Reuters. “I think they’re blowing it way out of proportion. I think it’s doing way too much.” (2)
Misleading Information
Early information on COVID-19 cases communicated that people over 60 and immunocompromised individuals were the most vulnerable to the virus. Reports stated that these groups were the most likely to be hospitalized or die after contracting it. It’s possible that this information gave young adults a false sense of invulnerability to the novel coronavirus, leading to situations like the one in Florida over spring break. (5)
But a report released by the CDC on Wednesday, March 18 found that people between the ages of 20 and 54 made up 38% of the cases of COVID-10 serious enough for hospitalization in the U.S. While older adults were still the most likely to be hospitalized or die as a result of contracting the virus, these numbers highlight the need for caution and social distancing for all people, no matter their age. (5)
“I think everyone should be paying attention to this,” Stephen S. Morse told The New York Times. Morse is a professor of epidemiology at Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health. “It’s not just going to be the elderly. There will be people age 20 and up. They do have to be careful, even if they think that they’re young and healthy.” (5)
Stopping the Spread of COVID-19
As the number of confirmed cases continues to rise in the U.S., the country still lacks adequate testing kits and processing facilities. Because people with the disease may not show symptoms for two to 14 days (or be asymptomatic), it’s possible to have contracted COVID-19 and have no idea. This makes it even more crucial to follow the CDC’s guidelines and avoid spreading the virus to others.
On its website, the CDC highlights six steps to take in order to protect yourself and your family during this crisis. They urge the American public to learn the signs and symptoms of COVID-19 and take appropriate measures if they begin showing symptoms. They share additional measures to take for those who are at higher risk of contracting the virus. And they list preventative measures people can take to protect themselves and their loved ones. (8)
Additionally, the CDC encourages individuals to stay up-to-date on local information regarding the novel coronavirus, especially confirmed cases. They suggest creating a household plan in case of further disruption to daily life. And the CDC advises knowing the emergency operations plans of the schools and workplaces of themselves and their household members. (8)