Covid-Safe ScoutsKeep yourself safe this week and well into the new year with these mitigation resources. Get info on respirators, indoor air quality, testing how-tos, and so much more.
If you're looking for a #MaskUp crash course, here's an assortment of resources to learn about the efficacy of respirators and the different types now available. Don't settle for loose blue masks—with these guides, you can finally find the best respirator fit for your face and filter the air you're breathing much more effectively.
What's the connection between CO2 and your risk of catching Covid? These explainers may clear up some of the confusion.
Got a portable CO2 monitor that you use to check the air quality in a space? Be a citizen scientist and share your findings with one of the CO2 monitoring maps
You know clean air is important, but you're not quite sure what to do beyond opening windows? Is there a difference between MERV and HEPA? What is a CR box anyway? Find out everything you need to know about ventilation, filtration, and air purifiers—and watch Dr. Corsi himself build a simple Corsi-Rosenthal box.
Testing is still an important tool in Covid mitigation. Get some tips on how to test (when, how often, where to swab, etc.)
Sometimes infection is unavoidable, despite all best efforts. Here is a collection of guides with tips on how to get the care you need quickly, how to manage and treat symptoms, and how to isolate and protect your household from further spread.
Everything you've ever wanted to know about wastewater surveillance but were too grossed out to ask.
https://covidsafescouts.com/mitigation.html#wastewater
We've also linked to as many wastewater monitoring sites from around the world as we could find for what turns out to be archival purposes, as many countries have abandoned the public health tool, despite its usefulness for personal risk assessment.
