Coronavirus: Calm The Panic And Stay Well

Handwashing Pro Tips

Shots Jason Redmond/AFP via Getty Images Panicked About The Virus? Stay Off Your Phone And Get Some Sleep More cases of coronavirus infection are showing up across the U.S., but panicking about it really doesn’t help. In fact, stress can dampen your immune response. If your worries persist, check out these tips to beat your virus anxiety.  Experts recommend boosting your self-care routines, reducing your news consumption and just generally,  keeping your cool. Read on for research-backed advice to regain your calm. Newsletter continues after sponsor message NPR You’re Probably Washing Your Hands Wrong As the coronavirus spreads, you’ve heard it from doctors, and politicians, and news stories: Go wash your hands! But are you doing it right? It’s not enough to just run your hands under the tap. From the handclasp to the nail scratch, NPR’s Malaka Gharib walks you through pro tips for how to really protect yourself — and others — from germs like the coronavirus. Based on the World Health Organization’s guidelines, this method hits key points where microbes build up, like the backs of your hands and beneath your fingernails.  Let us walk you through all the motions that will get your hands squeaky-clean and virus-free.   Bim/Getty Images To Fly Or Not To Fly? Coronavirus Travel Trips How safe — or risky — is it to fly? Should I cancel a trip I've planned? Can I come home early from my trip? These are some of the questions that would-be travelers are asking in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak. We talked to travel and health specialists to get answers.   Read more for how to deal with airlines right now -- and how to stay safe on a plane. BONUS: Access to coronavirus testing is expanding -- here’s what you need to know    More of this week's health stories from NPR Morning versus afternoon: medical care might be better earlier in the day The U.S. is scrambling for face masks Will our trust in public health authorities survive the coronavirus outbreak?   We hope you enjoyed these stories. Find more of NPR's health journalism on Shots and follow us on Twitter at @NPRHealth. Your Shots editor, Carmel Wroth   What do you think of today's email? We'd love to hear your thoughts, questions and feedback: shots@npr.org Enjoying this newsletter? Forward to a friend! They can sign up here. Looking for more great content? Check out all of our newsletter offerings — including Goats & Soda, Daily News, Best of NPR and more! You received this message because you're subscribed to Health emails. This email was sent by National Public Radio, Inc., 1111 North Capitol Street NE, Washington, DC 20002 Unsubscribe  |  Privacy Policy