Studies are going on right now to see if dogs can sniff out the coronavirus in people. For a long time, dogs have sniffed out other diseases (e.g., diabetes and malaria), so scientists are confident that they’ll be able to do the same with covid-19. Imagine dogs screening people at airports and gatherings. They’re quicker than waiting for the results of a test. Of course, if you’re singled out by the dog you’ll still have to take the test to be sure. If not, though, you forego the anxiety of wondering if you should be tested. Watch this short video:
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Packed planes? No safety rules?
Plan to travel by airplane anytime soon? Why not, since the airlines are following federal guidelines to keep us safe from the coronavirus, right? WRONG!!! Read this, then go to Secretary Chao: Airline safety is your job and sign the petition to get enforced health and safety regulations that can help us fly safely:
Right now, air travel is a free-for-all when it comes to protecting against the spread of the coronavirus. Without enforceable health and safety rules, airlines are free to fill every seat and ignore social distancing guidelines; mask requirements vary from flight to flight; and airports don’t have to take steps to limit spread.
Transportation Secretary Elaine Chao has the authority to set enforceable standards for airports, airlines and passengers during this health crisis, but she hasn’t. Tell her to require health and safety rules for air travel — airline safety is her job, not yours!
Airports’ Germiest Places Not Where You Think
When we fly, we try not to think of all the germs left behind by people who are sick or seldom wash their hands. News stories have made us aware that we should always use a disinfectant wipe on the tray table before handling or using it. But there are other surfaces that we tend not to think of–many even before we board the airplane.
The charts at Germs at the Airport are an eye-opener.
