How are we doing in this pandemic? A simple way to say it all ….

A picture or graph is worth a thousand words. So, how is the COVID spread in the Americas as compared to
other geographic areas?

What do you think about how we are combatting COVID as compared to other areas of our
world? If you think we should do better, you might consider if you are doing your best. Since
the virus spreads so fast, if you do not spread it to anyone, you are doing your part to fight
the battle.
Let’s Look at some Stats

Dramatic Increases of new cases and deaths in 4 months — West Virginia, the
United States, and in the World—what does this tell us?!!!

So, where do you think we stand as progress made? When do you think we will get back to
normal? Notice the following graphs as provided by Bing. (COVID charts—Bing), from CDC,
WHO, ECD, Wikipedia, New York Times, and others. The figures will change daily. So far, we
can clearly see that we are in trouble. Let’s see what a vaccine will do. In the meantime, take
precautions to keep yourself safe and not spread COVID to anyone.
COVID-19 Risk Index

The above illustration has been provided by www.covid19reopen.com given by Ezekiel

J. Emanuel, MD, PHD. The illustration provides a clear indication of some of the most common
activities and their risk potential of contracting COVID-19. The following pages combine more
details from other sources.
 COVID-19 Risk Index
The following diagrams illustrate risk
levels of contracting COVID-19.
The levels for exposure vary
based upon enclosed space, duration of
interaction with a person who has the
virus, density of people where social
distancing is not possible, and the force-
ful exhalation from an infected person
from sneezing, coughing, yelling, or
singing. Additional factors also include
high respiratory rate, inability to wear a
mask, and alcohol (loss of inhibition) or
shared joint/pipe (coughing). More info
is continued on the next three pages.
 The lowest risk of con-
tracting COVID-19 is staying at
home. It is better if you are
alone. However, if other mem-
bers of your household stay at
home with you, your risk of
contracting the virus is low, as
long as you all stay home.
Do you have to stay in-
doors all of the time? No, you
don’t. It’s safe to get outdoors
with certain conditions. Walk-
ing outdoors with or without
pets is safe if you don’t make contact with anyone else. If you meet up with someone, you
should use caution and wear a mask. Also keep your distance at least 6 feet away from any-
one. If those you meet wear a mask, you should be safe. The virus doesn’t spread as easily
outdoors. If someone coughs or sneezes, you should quickly put on hand sanitizer, don’t
touch your face, retreat home as soon as possible and wash your hands, face, and other
parts of your body that were exposed to the air. It is considered by some sources to change
clothes immediately. Wash your hands again after changing. (Note that it is not recommend-
ed to put hand sanitizer on your face.)
Running or biking carries the same risks as walking outdoors. It may not be good to
wear a mask while running or biking as it affects your breathing. Just be certain to have one
handy in case you come in contact with anyone. Of course, you know to maintain a 6-ft. dis-
tance from those you meet. Sure, you can talk with them, but don’t linger on.
If you receive a take-out or other delivery, be sure you put on your mask. Hopefully,
the delivery person will do the same. Keep some distance. Try to handle the payments over
the phone with a credit or debit card. If not, use caution. Do not accept cash back and try to
by-pass the receipt.
 Medium risks include visiting a hospital emergency room or other medical or dental
offices. They are obligated to take extra precautions, and I am certain that they do. However,
even nurses and doctors have contracted the virus. The main issue is cluster of people. How-
ever, most or all medical facilities set limits to the amount of people in a room at a time. How-
ever, since a lot of people enter and sit in those chairs, it is advised that you refrain from
touching the arms of the chairs, etc. Take your hand sanitizer and use it often. If you must use
the restroom, flush the toilets with the lids down. “Flush and rush” is the expression used to-
day. Be sure to wash at least 20 seconds and /or use your sanitizer before and after you touch
the doorknobs to exit the restroom. It may be a little less safe when visiting a dentist when
you remove your mask.
Riding in a taxi or other shared rides are still considered at medium risk. However, the
risk may be determined by the number of passengers and how often the vehicle is sanitized.
Use caution. Don’t remove your mask. It is also advised to refrain from facing other passen-
gers to minimize contact of the particles from them talking. Be sure to use your hand sanitizer.
The enclosed space is the main danger. If someone sneezes or coughs, your risk is higher. Also,
you never know when someone sneezed or coughed before you entered the vehicle.
 Visiting a museum or other public place may present a medium risk. The determining
factors are potential close contact and clustering of people.
Although restaurant eating is considered medium risk, other factors may make it high.
Of course, may be close contact with the waiter and cashier. However, handling of the table-
ware and napkin may present a problem, depending upon how the virus spreads. This is very
controversial. Another problem is removing your mask to eat and drink. What else can you
do? Just try to sit as far from others you don’t live with.
 There is not much to say about the high-risk events except to emphasize that all of
these events are very dangerous! The risk categories are grouped below:
Indoor events (enclosed space): 1. Indoor Parties 2. Air travel 3. Concerts 4. Theater
5. Bars and nightclubs 6. Bus or subways 7. Religious services 8. Watching sports (indoors)
Close contact/potential clustering of people: 1. Parties 2. Air travel 3. Concert 4. Theater
5. Bars and nightclubs 6. Contact sports 7. Bus or subway 8. Religious services 9. Watch-
ing sports (indoors)
Hgh-touch surfaces: 1. Air travel 2. Concert 3. Theater 4. Bus or subway 5. Religious
services 6. Watching sports
Yelling/projection of voice: 1; Concert 2. Bars and nightclubs 3. Religious services
(singing) 4. Watching sports (indoors)
High respiratory rate: 1. Bars and nightclubs 2. Contact sports
Unable to wear a mask: 1. Some contact sports
Alcohol (loss of inhibition): 1. Party
Shared joint/pipe (coughing): 1. Party
CLOSING THOUGHT: The same main 5 principles apply: 1) wear a mask 2) Social distance
3) avoid crowds 4) Wash & Hand sanitizer 5) Don’t touch your face
General Information Immune System Immune System &
& Mental Health Exercise

• Vaccine Data Editorial Conclusion….