This blog post is a group effort of Red Crossers Robin Parker, Wendy Harman, and Claire Sale:

Here are some important things we bloggers have been doing to stay safe while on the road this week:

• Washing our hands.
  This task doesn’t have to be a bore. In fact, humming a complete renditon of “Row Row Row Your Boat” or “Happy Birthay” while washing willl not only entertain your stall mates, but also ensure that you’ve lathered long enough to get rid of most germs.






• Not Hanging Out With People Who Are Sick.
  Er, duh? Unless you’re a caregiver, steer clear of sick folks.
• Learning How to Sneeze.
  Seriously. Nowadays they teach elementary school kids to sneeze into their elbows, but many adults still use their hands. Think about it. You’re not going to pick up many things with your elbows, right?






• Putting Masks In Our Kit.
  We’ve got ‘em at home, but we had to build a road kit this week. It was easy to stop by the local Walgreens and pick up a few of these.

They may look silly, but our fashion motto is “safety before style.”
Depending on CDC recommendations, we may decide to wear them on the plane.

Another good idea: Check your pantry to make sure you’ve got plenty of food and water in case you end up needing to take a few sick days.

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