Before COVID-19, things were done in person.
COVID was met with a ton of opposition.
‘Where did this thing come from? Wuhan? I ain’t wearin no mask.’
No one would ever think of sporting a mask. And from country to country you saw different approaches.
Sweden just kept on living, like everything was normal and they suffered terribly. Sweden’s mortality rates are 10X the rates of surrounding Scandinavian countries.
We’ll see how this strategy plays out in a few months.
Nursing homes became morgues, and so did hospitals. Vulnerable populations suffered greatly.
Here is a second example of misunderstanding, people had about this virus.
Since this was a new threat, people didn’t really know what to expect.
The MODE of transmission was unknown.
A droplet is large and we can see it. Flies through air and lands on the nose, eyes and in the mouth
On a smaller scale, aerosols are microscopic droplets that can float around in the air for quite a while.
You can breathe them in.
Large droplets that we can see, fly about 6 feet.
Now, things in the droplet world probably don’t happen in isolation.
When we see one droplet, there are 100,000 microscopic ‘buddy’ droplets moving right along with them.
It’s transmission is Airborne.
When we open a door, or window we’re flushed with fresh air - ventilation is increased. It’s like turning on the air condition.
So, we’re essentially, replacing inside air with outside air.
Ideally, 6-9 exchanges would allow fresh air to flow between environments.
Another issue that matters is the number of people in a space.
Less people in a space means lower risk.
HEPA filters can be added to increase protection.
Sanitizing is always being talked about in the media. Well, it doesn’t really help, because the primary mode of transmission is airborne.
Use your natural senses when out and about. If you walk into a different space and you smell odors; there's not enough ventilation.
If ventilation is poor our virus friend can build up in the air. In indoor settings, there’s less opportunity for dilution of the virus.
So, we need to think about the concept of space. Americans like their space and there is nothing wrong with that. In other countries populations may be much more dense and people tend to stand almost on top of each other.
Outdoors less people wear masks, virus floats around
Does this mean you shouldn’t worry about hand washing?
Of course not, take the same precautions to lower risk and I’ll repeat here because the mother of all skill is repetition:
- Wash your hands
- Wear a mask (to protect others and yourself)
Remember, we're headed into flu season. This will make it challenging for physicians to determine if someone is presenting with COVID or the flu.
Our healthcare system was failing. It was failing before COVID-19 surface. If we look at the virus as an immune system, our immune system is not very strong to begin with.
'Not enough PPE' leads to a cycle of more fear.
We get used to the way things are.
As I traveled around the world, I noticed a lot of people going through the motions. Living their lives.
Things are now different. And phrases like 'it's always been that way' are really things of the past. Americans found joy in doing things like going to work and making a contribution, meeting up with friends, spending time with family on holidays, celebrating holidays, movies, church for spiritual strength attending gyms for optimal health.
After COVID 19, many took a look inside of themselves. And many people have made the shift to a new level of consciousness. An outbreak like COVID-19 had been brewing for years.
Let’s learn from this and make ourselves more able to defend against a future outbreak. We can take advantage of this opportunity to evolve. And perhaps there are more ways to evolve outside of masks and hhandwashing.
San Jose Rose Garden Picnic
I discovered this picnic garden in San Jose. This is a great place to just walk around. Picnic, frisby, pictures whatever you can imagine. With 5.5 acres of roses you’ll certainly take a break from reality.
Outdoors Movies Near Fort Mason
Drive-in theaters are surging in popularity around the world during Covid-19, and San Francisco now has its own.
On September 18th, Fort Mason Flix launched a month-long pandemic-friendly pop-up with a picturesque backdrop to boot.
Cost is $49 per vehicle.
Catch Bart
As a Bay Area native, I can say that there is no place like home. BART has taken measures to protect it's riders. They’re highly focused on sanitizing the trains.
Bart is an excellent way to get around the Bay Area. You can get a taste of surrounding cities with a day pass.
Catch BART
Before COVID-19, things were done in person.
COVID was met with a ton of opposition.
‘Where did this thing come from? Wuhan? I ain’t wearin no mask.’
No one would ever think of sporting a mask. And from country to country you saw different approaches.
Sweden just kept on living, like everything was normal and they suffered terribly. Sweden’s mortality rates are 10X the rates of surrounding Scandinavian countries.
We’ll see how this strategy plays out in a few months.
Nursing homes became morgues, and so did hospitals. Vulnerable populations suffered greatly.
Here is a second example of misunderstanding, people had about this virus.
Since this was a new threat, people didn’t really know what to expect.
The MODE of transmission was unknown.
A droplet is large and we can see it. Flies through air and lands on the nose, eyes and in the mouth
On a smaller scale, aerosols are microscopic droplets that can float around in the air for quite a while.
You can breathe them in.
Large droplets that we can see, fly about 6 feet.
Now, things in the droplet world probably don’t happen in isolation.
When we see one droplet, there are 100,000 microscopic ‘buddy’ droplets moving right along with them.
It’s transmission is Airborne.
When we open a door, or window we’re flushed with fresh air - ventilation is increased. It’s like turning on the air condition.
So, we’re essentially, replacing inside air with outside air.
Ideally, 6-9 exchanges would allow fresh air to flow between environments.
Another issue that matters is the number of people in a space.
Less people in a space means lower risk.
HEPA filters can be added to increase protection.
Sanitizing is always being talked about in the media. Well, it doesn’t really help, because the primary mode of transmission is airborne.
Use your natural senses when out and about. If you walk into a different space and you smell odors; there's not enough ventilation.
If ventilation is poor our virus friend can build up in the air. In indoor settings, there’s less opportunity for dilution of the virus.
So, we need to think about the concept of space. Americans like their space and there is nothing wrong with that. In other countries populations may be much more dense and people tend to stand almost on top of each other.
Outdoors less people wear masks, virus floats around
Does this mean you shouldn’t worry about hand washing?
Of course not, take the same precautions to lower risk and I’ll repeat here because the mother of all skill is repetition:
- Wash your hands
- Wear a mask (to protect others and yourself)
Our healthcare system was failing. It was failing before COVID-19 surface. If we look at the virus as an immune system, our immune system is not very strong to begin with.
Not enough PPE leads to a cycle of more fear.
We get used to the way things are.
As I traveled around the world, I noticed a lot of people going through the motions. Living their lives.
Things are now different. And phrases like 'it's always been that way' are really things of the past. Americans found joy in doing things like going to work and making a contribution, meeting up with friends, spending time with family on holidays, celebrating holidays, movies, church for spiritual strength attending gyms for optimal health.
After COVID 19, many took a look inside of themselves. And many people have made the shift to a new level of consciousness. An outbreak like COVID-19 had been brewing for years.
Let’s learn from this and make ourselves more able to defend against a future outbreak. We can take advantage of this opportunity to evolve. And perhaps there are more ways to evolve outside of masks and handwashing.
People will be forced to find new ways to find joy. There will be a shift towards empathy for others.
The Rise of COVID and Things to do
Hike: For starters, this doesn't have to be complicated. A hike could be in your local neighborhood.
You can do some pre-hiking activities to get yourself in shape for day hike.
Outdoor Restaurants
Many restaurants won’t make it. As things move, digitally new models of doing business in the food industry will rise.
For instance platforms that make restaurants cheaper and more efficient. Visit outdoors restaurants to support the local community. Bring the family, try a different type of food.
Care Remote supports local businesses.
Outdoor restaurants are a good way to break it up, and get out with a friend or with the fam.
The Beach
Careful here. Remember what we said about crowds? Beaches are great, spread out. I could spend all day on a beach without a care. Beaches have different personalities. Some are more family-friendly etc. Get some activities to bring out to the beach that will liven things up.
San Jose Rose Garden Picnic
I discovered this picnic garden in San Jose. This is a great place to just walk around. Picnic, frisby, pictures whatever you can imagine. With 5.5 acres of roses you’ll certainly take a break from reality.
Outdoors Movies Near Fort Mason
Drive-in theaters are surging in popularity around the world during Covid-19, and San Francisco now has its own.
On September 18th, Fort Mason Flix launched a month-long pandemic-friendly pop-up with a picturesque backdrop to boot.
Cost is $49 per vehicle.
Catch Bart
As a Bay Area native, I can say that there is no place like home. BART has taken measures to protect it's riders. They’re highly focused on sanitizing the trains.
Bart is an excellent way to get around the Bay Area. You can get a taste of surrounding cities with a day pass.
Catch BART.
Join a group workout
There are numerous group workouts in S.F and other parts of the Bay Area. Yoga, aerobics, running you name it. Head over to Event Brite and search for group workouts in your city:
https://www.eventbrite.com/d/online/all-events/?page=1
Pizza night
Gather family, order a pizza and watch a film. This is the oldest activity in the book. This matters and it's called spending quality time. Of course pizza can be veggie, gluten free etc., whatever floats your boat. Bring back pizza night.
This is a great activity post COVID. While you're at it, get comfortable.
A nice pair of comfortable wool socks, to wear around the house will do wonders for your mood. If you’re not into wool opt for a synthetic sock or perhaps a compression sock to keep the circulation moving in your legs.
Remote work and family balance
Everything is downsizing like when we went from pick up trucks to hybrids. Some people still drive pickup trucks and always will.
Years ago, people started to think about fuel efficiency and saving a buck. Cars that conserved fuel became popular.
We've just experienced a massive event - the appearance of COVID-19. Work-life balance is no longer what it used to be. Now that many jobs are remote people are looking to downsize.
We'll see this across different areas of life like fashion, how we spend time and what we value.
Strange, but true. When COVID-19 hit us I would hear people talking about work. They missed work and it was their social life. Think about that. Work is your entire social life.
Find new ways to experience life and joy. If you have a family, spouse or significant other, spend quality time with them. Here are some possibilities:
An evening walk...
Explore a new restaurant, grab some take out and eat in the car.
Exercise like a hike, yoga, tennis (a socially distant sport) or a run...
Pick up a new hobby like painting...
Cross country ski in the evening if this isn't too far out of your way. If you can get up there the Royal Gorge is the spot.
Cross country skiing can be quite intimidating. Learn more, if it’s your first time by clicking this link- first-timers.
At Care Remote we sell a versatile sock. It becomes part of you- it breathes and performs function. You won't have to change between activities. The products you use make a difference.
Resetting your attitude towards others and Breaking through in times of extreme hardship...
Use this time to take a step back. Look at the way that you have been thinking and acting. There's always room for improvement. Focus on how you can tap into what matters in life.
Typically, the best things in life are free. And we take these for granted because people place lesser value on something that is free. Quality of life boils down to experiences and relationships like friends and family.
Pizza night
Gather family, order a pizza and watch a film. This is the oldest activity in the book. This matters and it's called spending quality time. Of course pizza can be veggie, gluten free etc., whatever floats your boat. Bring back pizza night.
This is a great activity post COVID. While you're at it, get comfortable.
A nice pair of comfortable wool socks, to wear around the house will do wonders for your mood. If you’re not into wool opt for a synthetic sock or perhaps a compression sock to keep the circulation moving in your legs.
Remote work and family balance
Everything is downsizing like when we went from pick up trucks to hybrids. Some people still drive pickup trucks and always will.
Years ago, people started to think about fuel efficiency and saving a buck. Cars that conserved fuel became popular.
We've just experienced a massive event - the appearance of COVID-19. Work-life balance is no longer what it used to be. Now that many jobs are remote people are looking to downsize.
We'll see this across different areas of life like fashion, how we spend time and what we value.
Strange, but true. When COVID-19 hit us I would hear people talking about work. They missed work and it was their social life. Think about that. Work is your entire social life.
Find new ways to experience life and joy. If you have a family, spouse or significant other, spend quality time with them. Here are some possibilities:
An evening walk...
Explore a new restaurant, grab some take out and eat in the car.
Exercise like a hike, yoga, tennis (a socially distant sport) or a run...
Pick up a new hobby like painting...
Cross country ski in the evening if this isn't too far out of your way. If you can get up there the Royal Gorge is the spot.
Cross country skiing can be quite intimidating. Learn more, if it’s your first time by clicking this link- first-timers.
At Care Remote we sell a versatile sock. It becomes part of you- it breathes and performs function. You won't have to change between activities. The products you use make a difference.
Resetting your attitude towards others and Breaking through in times of extreme hardship...
Use this time to take a step back. Look at the way that you have been thinking and acting. There's always room for improvement. Focus on how you can tap into what matters in life.
Typically, the best things in life are free. And we take these for granted because people place lesser value on something that is free. Quality of life boils down to experiences and relationships like friends and family.