When you are barraged with information and facing a lot of uncertainty, being able to translate anxiety into action is productive and helps you cope. In these posts, I am continually seeking points of action that you can take and hope you find them useful.

In this article, Professor Erin Bromage assesses current (as of May 7) information to help us understand where and how we are most likely to catch the virus.

“Remember the formula: Successful Infection = Exposure to Virus x Time”

“Anyone you spend greater than 10 minutes with in a face-to-face situation is potentially infected. Anyone who shares a space with you (say an office) for an extended period is potentially infected. This is also why it is critical for people who are symptomatic to stay home. Your sneezes and your coughs expel so much virus that you can infect a whole room of people.

…Any environment that is enclosed, with poor air circulation and high density of people, spells trouble.

…The main sources for infection are home, workplace, public transport, social gatherings, and restaurants. This accounts for 90% of all transmission events.

…Indoor spaces, with limited air exchange or recycled air and lots of people, are concerning from a transmission standpoint.“

My take away is to stay away or be extra careful in bathrooms that are not in your home, to keep your distance or hopefully stay outdoors when conversing with friends, and to know the risk is greatest when I’m enclosed for extended periods of time with people (no groups inside).