Hand Sanitizer Pros and Cons

Hand sanitizer will not protect you from the coronavirus because it protects you from bacteria and the coronavirus is not bacterial, it is a virus. What can help you is clorox or lysol wipes because they protect and cleanse viruses and bacteria!

Generally speaking though, hand sanitizer is definitely a good thing to use especially after touching door handles, elevator buttons, etc.

A measure I've taken since hearing about the coronavirus and specifically it spreading near my home, is using clorox wipes on my devices and hands regularly. I do not generally recommend using clorox wipes on your hands because the chemicals are terrible for you but in this instance I think it's okay.

Workload

As someone with a very heavy workload, I have definitely taken measures to limit my activity and my exposure to big groups of people, enclosed spaces and possible dirty or contaminated spaces.

I have started to walk to my internship in the city from Grand Central rather than taking the subway. This is about a mile walk each way so I'm not only limiting my exposure to enclosed spaces and big groups, but I am also making a change that is definitely better for my overall health!

Instead of taking workout classes, I've started to do more of my workouts at home or outdoors! I still am taking workout classes as I absolutely love them and rely on them, but I've limited my number of workout classes!

Lastly, I've stayed home when I can to limit my exposure to big groups and any possible contaminated spaces!

I don't think we are at the point where we need to stay home from school and work, but limiting our activities where we can is definitely helpful, I think!

Being Aware and Cautious

With all of the news updates, it can be really scary to go about your every day life without worrying about who or what could possibly contaminate you.

All we can do is just be aware and be cautious. I have been hyper focused on restraining any habits I have that could harm me. This includes mindlessly touching my face or mouth or not washing my hands or using hand sanitizer after touching any doorknobs or elevator buttons.

I've also been sure to really take care of myself to be the healthiest I can be. I'm taking all of my vitamins including vitamin C and a multivitamin, making sure I get enough rest, drinking plenty of fluids and making sure I am well nourished.

That being said, all we can do right now is be cautious and take care of ourselves! Stay healthy!