A wave of 6 feet from your local Monican

April 18, 2020 by

Hello! I just wanted to say “Hello” and check everyone, how we communicate, isolate ourselves, stay at home and try to avoid getting coronavirus.

Just because we isolate doesn't mean we can't stay friends and chat, right?

We have MUCH to catch up – I stopped in a long stay when I heard that I had to take refuge at home !! And somehow I got scared, grabbed my things and ran (well, I went) to my parents.

But this post is not about me (unlike 95% of the content in Run Eat Repeat). So let's talk about it another time.

Today I want to share some links and resources. Please pass this on to anyone who may find this helpful. Scroll down to get information on whether you can run or exercise during the outbreak of COVID19 and other health information sites …

Can you work during the outbreak of Coronavirus and Shelter in Place?

I found an article that answers this exact question. I am going to quote it below, I usually rephrase and make a link to the site, but given the important health consequences of this topic, I share it verbally. This is from NPR.org – you can read more here.

People who take to the streets to train are sometimes dishonored on TV and on social media for risky behavior. Is it possible to walk, run or bike on the street?

The White House Coronavirus Guidelines for the 15-day period that began on Monday recommend avoiding “discretionary trips, shopping trips and social visits,” as well as “public gatherings in groups of more than 10 people.” But outdoor exercise is not on the list.

Therefore, unless local regulations state otherwise, the use of fresh air and outdoor exercise is permitted, although it is important to maintain a distance between yourself and others. It is believed that coronavirus spreads mainly through close contact between people – within six feet.

The main mode of transmission is through respiratory droplets.

Outside, airflow is better than in confined spaces. “Outside airflow reduces the risk that one person will transmit the virus to another through droplets in the air,” says Albert Co, an epidemiologist at Yale University. "Therefore, if you go outside and hike or bike or run, and you are not, say, six or ten feet from another person, I would consider this a healthy, safe practice."

Co. also points to serious mental health problems that can be caused or exacerbated when people are locked up.

“According to my personal feelings, if people practice healthy respiratory hygiene, healthy hand hygiene, they physically distance themselves from others, and you train and walk in the park – I think this is actually a good public health practice.”

Coronavirus General Information Resources

World Health Organization (WHO) – The latest information on coronavirus, health and more

Center for Disease Control (CDC) – Coronavirus Prevention and Government Health Guidelines

Coronavirus Special Resources

If you want to help at home, consider making a donation to an organization working to serve people affected by COVID19. You can donate money online to local or national groups. There are several organizations that have attracted my attention, and I would like to share …

Note. If you or someone you know can help others or need help yourself, pass it on.

Victims of domestic violence are isolated from their abusers – I have read several articles that suggest that during quarantine domestic violence and child abuse will increase.

If you want to know more, check out the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence (NCADV). Find out how you can help others, donate, or receive help yourself.

Or consider making a donation. local shelter for victims of domestic violence.

Many small local nonprofits are dependent on fundraisers and other events, but all these important fundraisers were canceled due to COVID19, so they may miss out on much-needed funds and get more calls for help at the same time.

National Shelters and Resources:

Hotline – Hotline of National Domestic Violence

Homemade Shelters.org can help you find a local shelter

Sanctuary for families

Su Casa – a shelter for victims of domestic violence with information on donations and the services they provide

Local resources:

Many areas have local small shelters providing services for victims of domestic violence. Check your phone number or website for more information on how you can help or get help.

NYC 24 Hour Hotline for Victims of Domestic Violence: 800-621-HOPE (4673)

Friends and family – How to help someone in an abusive relationship

Futures Without Violence is a site with many links and information on this topic.

Important tip:

Security Warning: Computer use can be controlled and cannot be completely cleaned. If you’re afraid that your Internet can be monitored, call the National Domestic Violence Service hotline at 1-800-799−7233 or TTY 1-800−787−3224.

You are on my working and healthy website – RunEatRepeat.com – which is not about abuse, but if you prefer to erase this site from your memory = go for therapy? Or, if you want to remove it from your browser history, you can do the following (below). What can also be done for other sites.

If your browser history bothers you …

Delete your browsing history after visiting any website you don’t want anyone to see.
Switch to incognito mode in your browser BEFORE searching for any sites that you do not need in your history.