COVID-19 Resources
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Important LOCAL & NATIONAL Updates & links
Difference between CDC and W.H.O.
Fake News fact checkers
CDC Infographs, Videos, Links & Checklists
President Guidelines
Infograph with Statistics from other countries
CDC Checklist for Home
How to Remove gloves
*Resources for Texas Businesses*
OSHA advice on work safety
Funds available for individuals, workers & businesses [Unemployment, SBA, Links/Tips]
Real Estate Industry + What are the new rules for showings + Tips Sellers/Buyers
Mortgage Industry-Forbearance + Rates
Difference between CDC and W.H.O.
Fake News fact checkers
CDC Infographs, Videos, Links & Checklists
President Guidelines
Infograph with Statistics from other countries
CDC Checklist for Home
How to Remove gloves
*Resources for Texas Businesses*
OSHA advice on work safety
Funds available for individuals, workers & businesses [Unemployment, SBA, Links/Tips]
Real Estate Industry + What are the new rules for showings + Tips Sellers/Buyers
Mortgage Industry-Forbearance + Rates
Stay connected from home for free
Children, Tweens, College
PISD Information/Resources, Schedule, Videos
Family Resources
Stress Management Resources
Children and Handwashing
Pets and COVID19
*Maps* of COVID19 locations, statistics & predictions
Johns Hopkins Interactive Map
County by County Spread Map
*Our New Reality*
TESTING
Mortgage Relief
Hashtags Related
Local trails and other things to do
Finding items of need + how to's
Articles Traveling, Home filtration & other links
Children, Tweens, College
PISD Information/Resources, Schedule, Videos
Family Resources
Stress Management Resources
Children and Handwashing
Pets and COVID19
*Maps* of COVID19 locations, statistics & predictions
Johns Hopkins Interactive Map
County by County Spread Map
*Our New Reality*
TESTING
Mortgage Relief
Hashtags Related
Local trails and other things to do
Finding items of need + how to's
Articles Traveling, Home filtration & other links
NATIONAL
Coronavirus.gov government site for information which most links go to CDC
FDA Timeline Announcements
View all Presidential Executive Orders
TREATMENT
The National Institutes of Health (NIH) has developed guidance on treatment of COVID-19external icon, which is regularly updated as new evidence on treatment options emerges.
American Journal of Medicine stufy on Ivermectin 12.2022
Similarities and Differences between Flu and COVID-19
For additional information on how you can prevent, treat, or help fight COVID-19, visit https://combatcovid.hhs.gov.
https://symptoms.webmd.com/
https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptom-checker/select-symptom/itt-20009075
LOCAL
Governor Abbots Timeline & Orders
DALLAS COUNTY
Dallas County main public speaker who is making orders is Judge Jenkins.
Dallas County Information Update Site
COLLIN COUNTY
Collin Counties main speaker on orders for all the cities is Judge Chris Hill
Collin County Information & Updates Site
CITIES
City of Dallas official update page from city hall.
City of Plano official update page with statistics on number infected/deaths.
Hotline available at 972-941-5922
City of Allen Website COVID-19 (Coronavirus) Information.
We haven't heard much from city of Allen most likely due to having a
new interim mayor.
The Community Impact Newspaper is very impressive with their up to the minute coverage on each cities orders, restaurants and a list of how you can help in DFW.
See end of page for more on what orders mean, maps and models.
Difference between CDC and W.H.O.
CENTER DISEASE CONTROL (CDC) |
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WORLD HEALTH ORGANIZATION (W.H.O.) |
| Sign Up Alerts COVID-19 | Link to receive messages from the WHO Health Alert on WhatsApp | |
What They AreThe C.D.C. is a branch of the United States government and answers to the president, Congress and the courts. It is one of the major operating components of the Department of Health and Human Services. View organization information. |
What They AreW.H.O. is a United Nations agency and answers to an annual assembly of the world’s health ministers.The World Health Organization cannot “overrule” the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention because they are separate agencies. |
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What They DoBoth make recommendations based on expert advice. In general, the C.D.C. relies on advice from its internal experts. |
What They DoBoth make recommendations based on expert advice. W.H.O. convenes panels of independent experts from around the world. |
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Fake News fact checkers
FAKE/False NEWS + Businesses offering free software from zdnet a longstanding site that analyzes trends in technologies.
Other sites decipher rumor & hoaxes: buzzfeed, the guardian, Snopes, NY Times
Please use commons sense and compare different sites when using sites like the above. Most on this page are from the official sites directly
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Infograph with Statistics
CDC (Download Checklist) OR go to CDC site to Create a household plan of action (see our emergency prep checklist at bottom)
MORTGAGE INDUSTRY
#StayHome: How to Create Functional Spaces in Your Home During the Outbreak
PISD Information/Resources, Schedule, Videos
Plano ISD
Information and resources. https://www.pisd.edu/coviddashboard
Direct to the FAQ https://www.pisd.edu/healthupdate.
Click the apple below for each grade level instructions.
PISD 2020/2021 Covid Case Student/Staff Updates
Other sites decipher rumor & hoaxes: buzzfeed, the guardian, Snopes, NY Times
Please use commons sense and compare different sites when using sites like the above. Most on this page are from the official sites directly
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Know the facts about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) and help stop the spread of rumors from the CDC.
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As part of the federal response to the coronavirus, the government is sending out relief checks to individuals. But the FTC warns that scammers may be hoping to cash in on yours. Below are some tips for spotting and avoiding relief check scams. 1. "Sign-up" ScamsThere is nothing to sign up for. Anyone calling to ask for your personal information is a scammer, plain and simple. Also be on the lookout for email phishing scams, where scammers pretend to be from the government and ask for your information as part of the "sign-up" process for the checks. 2. Direct Deposit ScamsTo set up direct deposit of your check, communicate only with the IRS. The IRS has set up an online form to enter your payment information, available at irs.gov. You only need to do this if you did not give the IRS your bank information on your 2018 or 2019 return. 3. Early Access ScamsThe timeline for this process is not exact, but it looks like funds dispersed by paper check will start going out in early May. Scammers are using the lack of detail to try to trick people into giving their personal information and money. To get official updates and more information on when you can expect your check, visit the IRS's page on economic impact payments. 4. Fake Check ScamsReports say that paper checks – for people without direct deposit – will start arriving in May at the earliest. So, if you get an economic impact payment, stimulus, or relief check before then, or you get a check when you're expecting a direct deposit, it could be a scam. Use the IRS payment tracker to check the status of your payment and confirm whether the check is legitimate. 5. Overpayment ScamsIf you get an official-looking check for more than what you were expecting, the next call you're likely to get is from a scammer. They'll tell you to keep your $1,200 payment, and return the rest by sending cash, gift cards, or money transfers. It's a scam that will leave you owing money to your bank. 6. "Access" or "Verify" Payment ScamsScammers are sending official-looking messages – including postcards with a password to be used online to "access" or "verify" your payment or direct deposit information. The IRS will not contact you to collect your personal information or bank account. It's a scam. Remember: The IRS will never call, text, or email asking for your personal information.
Common Coronavirus Scams and How to Avoid Them Scammers Want Your Relief Check Grandparent Scams and COVID-19 |
CDC Infographs, Videos, Links & Checklists
CDC Centers of Disease Control and Prevention
FAQ from the CDC site
3/27/20 Apple created a new COVID-19 website, and COVID-19 app available on the App Store, created in partnership with the CDC,1the White House Coronavirus Task Force and FEMA
2/11/20 the World Health Organization announced an official name for the disease that is causing the 2019 novel coronavirus outbreak, first identified in Wuhan China. The new name of this disease is coronavirus disease 2019, abbreviated as COVID-19. In COVID-19, ‘CO’ stands for ‘corona,’ ‘VI’ for ‘virus,’ and ‘D’ for disease. Formerly, this disease was referred to as “2019 novel coronavirus” or “2019-nCoV”.
There are many types of human coronaviruses including some that commonly cause mild upper-respiratory tract illnesses. COVID-19 is a new disease, caused be a novel (or new) coronavirus that has not previously been seen in humans. The name of this disease was selected following the World Health Organization (WHO) best practiceexternal icon for naming of new human infectious diseases.
From the CDC updated links below:
Updates on the COVID-19 response from CDC. The COVID-19 Outbreak is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated on the COVID-19 Situation Summary as it becomes available.
Take steps to protect others
After exposure you will be contagious and can infect others BEFORE you even have the first symptom while some individuals will be carriers without any symptoms at all. For others symptoms appear 2-14 days after exposure.
Stay home if you are sick, except to get medical care, wear a facemask to prevent infecting others. See section on finding items in need for diy face masks that we found provides the most protection plus other tips. Learn what to do from the CDC what to do if you are sick.
Sick or not, Symptoms or not, Protect others!
Cover coughs and sneezes by pulling your shirt out and sneezing inside your shirt. It's been shown especially in kids when coughing/sneezing they are not putting face close enough to elbow to block droplets.
Throw used tissues in the trash.
Immediately wash your hands with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not readily available, clean your hands with a hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.
Infograph with Statistics
from other countries from 3/20 theconversation.com
CDC Checklist for Home
CDC (Download Checklist) OR go to CDC site to Create a household plan of action (see our emergency prep checklist at bottom)
How to Remove Gloves
*If you do wear gloves please remember anything you touch is now on your gloves. When removing them grasp at the outside of the glove near the wrist pulling glove off and into a ball with the gloved hand then place your now glove free hand on the inside of the gloved hand pulling away from you all the way off until it's inside out so both gloves will now be enclosed into a ball then dispose into trash.
*Resources for Businesses*
SEE COMPANIES WE FOUND OFFERING FREE SERVICES AT END OF BUSINESS RESOURCES
Additionally, recommended strategies for employers from the CDC can found at this link.
SUMMARY OF CARE BENEFITS BELOW
Coronavirus.gov is the governments site for information.
Below from US RepresenativeTexas Congressman of the 3rd District Van Taylor CLICK HERE to go to site
Financial Assistance for Businesses Small Business Administration Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program to provide targeted, low-interest loans to small businesses and non-profits that have been severely impacted by the coronavirus.
You can also learn more about the 3-step-process here.
Small businesses in Collin County can apply for relief here.
Direct link to Economic Injury Disaster Loans/Advance Application
Other SBA Loans SBA provides a number of loan resources for small businesses to utilize when operating their business.
For more information on loans or how to connect with a lender, visit the SBA website.
Direct Link to apply updated.
Advance Funds from Treasury Department The United States Department of Treasury will provide advance funds to businesses Learn more here.
SBA disaster assistance customer service center. Call 1-800-659-2955 or e-mail disastercustomerservice@sba.gov. • Visit SBA.gov/disaster for more information.
Unemployment Benefits
https://www.careeronestop.org/
Learn more about filing unemployment due to the COVID pandemic.
Flowchart of UI Claims (Larger Version)
Independent Contractors/Self-Employed
If you are effected by COVID19 you might qualify for other funds learn more here.
Recent articles related:
Washington Post
The Balance Careers
Other Good Informational Links:
WFAA Jason Wheeler has a lot of Q&A from the Texas Workforce article here
Taxbot Blog also has this Q&A about the SBA Loans
Look into what benefits you have as a Texan
Job Listings - Monster, Carerrbuilder, Sayyestodallas.com
Texans Credit Union 800.843.5295 to make a Skip-A-Pay request
EXPLANATIONS OF STIMULUS PACKAGE
Article from The Penny Hoarder
Article from Smart Assets has a great breakdown and calculators of the different options, see chart below and for full article click here.
Real Estate Industry + Safety Tips
FOR REALTORS
Resources from- CCAR, Realtor.com, CRES, NAR
Apps- GoOptionPay and Zoccam
Covid-19 Certification_for_Property_Access
Covid-19 Amendment to Extend Closing
Dallas County Rules for Agents
NAR Survey of Behavior
Listings in a COVID-19 Reality - Our new reality of social distancing and business closures doesn’t mean a home can not be sold. There are ways we can help clients sell their homes and buyers purchase many of which we've used in the past for our out of state investors or relocation clients. For example Virtual showings, paperless transactions, and more.
Dallas County Rules for Agents
With the sometimes daily changes in the real estate and mortgage industry we want to give you the most up to date information so we are offering a no pressure zoom or phone consult to review your specific situation to assist in developing a new plan of action, timeline and hopefully answer some questions to ease any stress.
Call me direct at 214-682-5009 press 1
Email me, Save my contact informaton or
Schedule phone consult, virtual or live appointment
https://calendly.com/schedule-realtor
FROM THE NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF REALTORS:
Coronavirus: Resources for Property Owners
What sellers can do to protect themselves if their home is being shown while still living in home:
- Put out a basket like I did below with gloves, shoe covers, hand sanitizer, masks and trash sack.
- Put several hand sanitizer bottles throughout house.
- Open all doors before the showing.
- Request the buyer watch a detailed walk thru video of the home to ensure it fits their criteria.
- Request pre-qualification status from buyers agent.
- Lysol knobs countertops faucets after showing.
- Other Seller Resources click here
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What buyers can do to protect themselves and protect the seller:
- Only bring the necessary decision makers to view the home.
- If you have children either take turns with mom and dad viewing the home or carry your children. Kiddos just can't help touching everything especially if you tell them not to since their impulse control is not fully developed.
- Carry gloves or keep your hands in your pockets.
- Put on shoe covers or plastic bags.
- View the home on google satelite walk the streets with little yellow google dude.Review MLS sheet closely noting what level items are on. Ask your Realtor to ensure it fits all your criteria. Drive thru the neighborhood before the showing.Search online for any walk thru videos of the home by typing the address in google. Have your realtor walk thru the home with you on facetime, zoom or skype.
- View other home Buyer Resources here
Inspections- from Clayton Bailey at Green Scene Home Inspections
Know that we are open and adapting. We have measures in place to help ensure everyone's safety - including our signature video inspection (not new, but even more useful these days!). 214.796.7707 info@greenscenehomeinspections.com
Potential Impact on Property Taxes
Property tax reform legislation passed in 2019 lowers the amount most cities and counties may increase property tax rates year-to-year without voter approval from 8% to 3.5%. However, a governor-declared disaster could allow that amount to stay at 8%. Texas REALTORS® continues to monitor this and other issues relevant to Texas real estate.
Collin County Property Taxes (read full alert) and Protest as of 4/6/20 state the following: 2020 APPRAISAL NOTICE AND PROTEST PROCESS EXTENDED see my Property Tax and Protest pages for details.
This is an older video but I think it does relate slightly to this in that a recession does not automatically equal a housing recession.
MORTGAGE INDUSTRY
JVM download their app here for up to date blog posts, current rates, calculators and news
Weekly Blogs - Forbearance Confusion; Refis Dominate Market; Purchases Still; JVM April 1, 2020
Market Update & Recomendations from Supreme Lending March 23, 2020
Mortgage Relief during COVID-19 Pandemic Article
COVID-19/Mortgage Industry Update from JVM March 18, 2020
Mortgage Rates Barely Move; Fed Cuts Rates to Zero JVM March 16, 2020
Stay Connected from Home for Free
Free internet & more
Teams from Microsoft
How to use Teams click here
Which Video Conferencing App is Best for You?
Spending Your Time at Home Productively
Fun Activities to do at Home with Your Kids
Best paid video conferencing software at a glance
#StayHome: How to Create Functional Spaces in Your Home During the Outbreak
CHILDREN, TWEENS AND YOUNG ADULTS
PISD Information/Resources, Schedule, Videos
Plano ISD
Information and resources. https://www.pisd.edu/coviddashboard
Direct to the FAQ https://www.pisd.edu/healthupdate.
Click the apple below for each grade level instructions.
Email: helpdesk@pisd.edu
Phone: 469-752-8767
PISD 2020/2021 Covid Case Student/Staff Updates
VISIT THE PLANO ISD COVID DASHBOARD TO VIEW ALL LOCATIONS.
*THE CHART BELOW REFLECTS ONLY SOME OF THE LOCATIONS WITH POSITIVE CASES AND RELATED CLOSE CONTACTS. CLICK CHART TO SEE PISD FULL SITE.
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- Webdesk Resources - A collection of YouTube videos to demonstrating ways to use Webdesk | The PISD Webdesk resource page
Transition To New Digital Platform
We are planning for movement to a new digital learning platform should the school closures extend beyond April 3.
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Yoga for Beginners | Teens Yoga Class with Yoga Ed. A 15-minute teens yoga class for beginners with Yoga Ed, created for ages 13-18. Discover more classes for children and teens: https://academy.yogaed.com/p/subscription-pass
Children and Handwashing
Pets and COVID-19
PETS CONTRACTING OR TRANSMITTING
- A small number of pets worldwide, including cats and dogs, have been reportedexternal icon to be infected with the virus that causes COVID-19, mostly after close contact with people with COVID-19.
- CDC latest news releases regarding pets https://www.cdc.gov/healthypets/covid-19/pets.html
Maps of COVID-19 Locations, Statistics & Predictions
IF ANY MAPS DON'T SHOW PROPERLY CLICK ON THEM TO GO DIRECTLY TO THAT WEBSITE
Johns Hopkins Resource Center
This Interactive map of presumed positive tests plus airforce base and confirmed deaths. If map does not show below you can go directly to their site https://coronavirus.jhu.edu/map.html to view the other source people are getting numbers from go to the Texas Health and Human Services.Coronavirus Resource Center
Track Reported Cases of COVID-19
Use interactive web-based map to track cases of the virus around the world
CovidActNow.org
Created by a team of data scientists, engineers, and designers in partnership with epidemiologists, public health officials, and political leaders to help understand how the COVID-19 pandemic will affect their region.
CovidActNow.org for states interactive.
Collin County Predictions
DALLAS County
Other Trackers:
https://vac-lshtm.shinyapps.io/ncov_tracker/
Texas Official Sites Map (click below for most recent updates)
Active cases of COVID-19 in Plano
Some dates below are excluded due to irregular reporting.
Active cases, Plano
OUR NEW REALITY
You can now ask siri "do I have COVID-19" the voice assistant will ask a series of questions plus get the apple app.
Popular Hashtags being used: #CoronaVirusUpdate #/covid-19 #Covid_19 #Covid19 
#Coronavirus #COVID2019 #COVID2020 #BREAKING #CoronavirusOutbreak #HandHygiene #WashYourHands #2019_ncov #corona #NCOV19 #wuhanvirus #coronaviruses #StayHome #openhouse #virtualopenhouse #realestateisstillopen
#PISDPoweredbyLearning #BearHunt #IsolationFilmClub #isolationcreation
#withme #ImDoingFineBecause #untiltomorrow #flattenthecurve #see10send10
#seeapupsendapup #safehands #IStayHomeFor #QuarantineLife #QuarantineActivities #HighRiskCovid19
Texas Health and Human Services launched a statewide mental health support line to help those experiencing anxiety, stress or emotional challenges during the pandemic.
The number is 833-986-1919 and it operates 24 hours a day free and confidential
FROM GAVI.ORG
My summary take on the below is Test 3 days after onset symptoms. Symptoms first appear usually 5 to 14 days AFTER EXPOSURE. Most contagious period is before symptoms appear.
At the beginning of any viral infection, including COVID-19, there is a period of time called the “latent period” when a person is infected, but is unable to transmit the virus to anyone else.
The average incubation period for COVID-19 is 5-6 days (although it can be up to 14 days), and researchers estimate that people become infectious 2-3 days before they develop symptoms.
Another study estimated that the probability of an infected person falsely testing negative on the day they contracted the virus was 100%, falling to 67% by day four of the infection. If they took a test on day five, the typical day people develop symptoms, the chance of a false negative result was 38%, dropping to 20% three days after the onset of symptoms (or day eight since exposure)
THINGS TO DO
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Community Impact Newspaper is regularly contacting Plano businesses to learn more about how they are managing.
Restaurants and offerings
In addition to the above map of restaurants you can check on Facebook Groups for restaurant food packages:
Plano Foodies
Read more: Local Restaurants
LEGACY HALL
Bloody Mary Kit | Courtesy of Legacy Hall
Stay at Home - in the news
#BearHunt The "Teddy Bear Hunt" is basically a social distancing-friendly scavenger hunt that anybody can take part in.
People around the world are putting their teddy bears in the windows of their homes for neighborhood kids to spot.
Read More: https://wobm.com/teddy-bear-hunt-is-keeping-kids-safely-occupied-during-covid-19/Teddy Bear Hunt Is Keeping Kids Safely Occupied During COVID-19 |
Post a pic of your on Nextdoor with the tag so everyone in your neighborhood can see what streets have bears.
Working From Home
Many employees are being asked to work remotely. If you’re transitioning to a home office for the first time, it’s important to create a designated space for work … so it doesn’t creep into your home life, and vice versa. If you live in a small condominium or apartment, this may feel impossible. But try to find a quiet corner where you can set up a desk and comfortable chair. The simple act of separating your home and work spaces can help you focus during work hours and “turn off” at the end of the day.
Of course, if you have children who are home with you all day (given many schools and daycares are now closed), separating your home and work life will be more difficult. Unless you have a partner who can serve as the primary caregiver, you will need to help manage the needs of your children while juggling work and virtual meetings.
If both parents are working from home, try alternating shifts, so you each have a designated time to work and to parent. If that’s not an option, experts recommend creating a schedule for your children, so they know when you’re available to play, and when you need to work.1 A red stop sign on the door can help remind them when you shouldn’t be disturbed. And for young children, blocking off a specific time each day for them to nap or have independent screen time can give you a window to schedule conference calls or work uninterrupted. Or you can do like I did and have certain times of the day where it's a party in moms office where we review our to do list for the day and of course give our furry friends some love before the work/school day starts. Read rest of article on making functional spaces on my blog.
City of Allen Life at Home
INTERESTS: Chalk Your Walk |
LEARNING: Get a Library CardNo library card? No problem! Sign up online to access our huge collection of digital materials for kids |
EVENTS: Virtual Story Times |
FITNESS: Explore a New Trail |
INTERESTS: Library Art ContestSubmit your drawing to our Library Art Contest in honor of National Library Week! |
FITNESS: Tips for Working Out at Home |
- Before putting on a mask, clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
- Cover mouth and nose with mask and make sure there are no gaps between your face and the mask.
- Avoid touching the mask while using it; if you do, clean your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
- Replace the mask with a new one as soon as it is damp and do not re-use single-use masks.
- To remove the mask: remove it from behind (do not touch the front of mask); discard immediately in a closed bin; clean hands with alcohol-based hand rub or soap and water.
See YouTube Playlist for the ones I found that provide the most coverage with the most support research listed.
ARTICLES & OTHER LINKS
Mortgage Relief during COVID-19 Pandemic
5 Home Products Designed With Worst Germs In Mind
#StayHome: How to Create Functional Spaces in Your Home During the Outbreak
Download Emergency Preparation Checklist
8 DIY Projects to Tackle While You Shelter In Place
TRAVELING COVID - link CDC
1/1/2022
RULES FROM CDC TO TRAVEL BACK INTO US from site https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html#anchor_1635127081
- Negative covid test to re-enter US or
- If you recently recovered from COVID-19 (see below), you may instead travel with documentation of recovery from COVID-19 (i.e., your positive COVID-19 viral test result on a sample taken no more than 90 days before the flight’s departure from a foreign country and a letter from a licensed healthcare provider or a public health official stating that you were cleared to travel).
Documentation of recovery LETTER NEEDS TO HAVE THESE THINGS
form of written documentation (paper or digital copy).
- Type of test (indicating it is a NAAT or antigen test, rapid antigen)
- Entity issuing the result (e.g., laboratory, healthcare entity, or telehealth service)
- Sample collection date
- Information that identifies the person (full name plus at least one other identifier such as date of birth or passport number)
- Test result
- Clears you to end isolation (saying clear to travel best but can say clear work, end isolation)
- Signed and dated on official letterhead containing name address & number of who's signing.
From <https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html
HOME FILTRATION SYSTEMS
EPA
Air Cleaners
Portable air cleaners may be particularly helpful when additional ventilation with outdoor air is not possible without compromising indoor comfort (temperature or humidity), or when outdoor air pollution is high.
Caution: The use of air cleaners alone cannot ensure adequate indoor air quality, particularly where significant pollutant sources are present and ventilation is insufficient. Read EPA’s “Guide to air cleaners in the home" (PDF).
In order for an air cleaner to be effective in removing viruses from the air, it must be able to remove small airborne particles (in the size range of 0.1-1 um). Manufacturers report this capability in several ways. In some cases, they may indicate particle removal efficiency for specific particle sizes (e.g. “removes 99.9% of particles as small as 0.3 um”). Many manufacturers use the Clean Air Delivery Rate (CADR) rating system to rate air cleaner performance. Others indicate they use High Efficiency Particulate Air (HEPA) filters. In order to select an air cleaner that effectively filters viruses from the air, choose: 1) a unit that is the right size for the space you will be using it in (this is typically indicated by the manufacturer in square feet), 2) a unit that has a high CADR for smoke (vs. pollen or dust), is designated a HEPA unit, or specifically indicates that it filters particles in the 0.1-1 um size range.
When assembling a DIY air cleaner, choose a high-efficiency filter, rated MERV 13 or higher, for better filtration.
My allergy filter for my home was Arm & Hammer allergy 12000 which is a MERV 8
https://hvactrainingshop.com/return-vent-filters/
All videos above and more as they come out on my playlist.
If you don't see below just go to youtube.com/teamduffy hit playlist covid
https://isvr.acceleragent.com/usr/2149847586/CustomPages/htdocs/StayingSaneStayingHome_2.pdf
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Alicia Duffy
Realtor® Certified/Accredited in Staging, Negotiations, Military Relocation, Buyer Representation, New Home Construction & New Home Co-Broker Texas Urban Living Realty
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