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A tool developed by researchers from several universities lets you see your risk of being exposed to the coronavirus indoors. (Shutterstock)
HOUSTON, TX As people prepare to celebrate over Christmas weekend and coronavirus cases and hospitalizations show no sign of slowing down in the U.S., officials are once again asking residents to stay within their own homes and many states have already imposed restrictions around the holidays.
Gov. Greg Abbott has issued several executive orders detailing the ongoing plan to open businesses and activities in Texas. For more information, review the DSHS guidance for Opening the State of Texas and Executive Order GA-32.
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What’s Your Risk of Catching COVID? These Tools Help You Find Out
A look at apps that predict the chance of infection and illness, depending on what you’re doing and where you are
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As an emergency physician, Megan Ranney is used to dealing with hard questions about injury and illness. But during the COVID-19 pandemic, she has found herself scrambling for answers. “I kept getting asked by people whether it was safe to do certain activities,” says Ranney. “‘Is it safe to go to the beach, or to an outdoor party or a restaurant?’”
Millions have struggled with the same questions throughout 2020. Scientists and clinicians are still learning about the epidemiology and pathology of the coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 and, for the public, it can be difficult to understand how to maintain some semblance of normality while minimizing the risk of infection.
The number of COVID-19 cases started spiking again recently. Medical experts believe itâs due to a combination of cold weather across the U.S. and a large number of gatherings that occurred over the Thanksgiving holiday. Letâs face it, people are getting tired of being quarantined.
The phenomenon is known as âpandemic fatigue,â and nearly everyone can agree that the interruptions to our way of life have gotten old by now. Some states are now trying to help you avoid being exposed to people who have the virus. Tap or click here to see if your state has an exposure notification app.