PSA Thursday: How to Stay Safe as the Nation Re-Opens
Welcome back to PSA Thursday, a mostly-weekly segment in which we talk about how to handle money, work, and life in the middle of a pandemic.
This week, we focus on life and how to stay safe when venturing outside of your home.
Many of us are concerned with reducing the risk of coronavirus infection in places like a grocery store, gas station, or backyard BBQ, but the guidelines on how to stay safe aren’t always clear.
In this episode, we discuss the precautions to take…
- When using a public toilet
- When picking up food at a quick-serve restaurant or fast food place
- When you’re exercising at the gym
- When filling your car with gas
- In your general day-to-day life when you’re out and about
Want these precautions at your (sanitized) fingertips? Download the free PDF guide below! It contains all of the precautions mentioned in the episode, as well as links to the resources mentioned. It’s a great for when you’re on-the-go.
Click here to Grab a pdf guide with these tips
Resources:
- Flushing the Toilet May Fling Coronavirus Aerosols All Over | The New York Times
- What to Do When You Need to Use a Public Bathroom During a Pandemic | The New York Times
- How to Deal With Public Bathrooms During Coronavirus | The New York Times
- Taking a road trip? How to be safe, from bathroom breaks to fast food pit stops | CNBC Make It
- Going to a fast food, bank, or pharmacy drive-thru? Here are tips to stay safe | Miami Herald
- Eating takeout amid COVID-19: UC Davis expert explains food safety | UC Davis Health
- How to Stay Safe at the Gym During COVID-19, According to Infectious Disease Experts | POPSUGAR Fitness
- COVID-19 safety: Tips for travel, restaurants, and the gym | Mayo Clinic
