There is a race to develop a vaccine for the coronavirus (COVID-19). And the stakes could not be higher.
An ambitious goal has been set to find a vaccine within the year. And advances in sequencing and computer science contribute to this effort.
More, vaccine development is an interdisciplinary effort. And there are many moving parts. More, the result from this work will require the input of many. And the efforts from many fields.
Our mission is in part to help digest data to promote health literacy. More, we focus only on the virus. And we see vaccines as key in the fight.
There are several key steps to take to reduce the spread of the virus. They are social distancing, wearing a mask, hand washing and to avoid touching of the face. More, masks are key and these are our key health messages on them:
Wearing a mask is essential to halt the virus. It is one of the key steps we can all take. Here is why.
Masks Telegraph a Key Health Message
A mask is a health message. Wearing one telegraphs an important health message.
A mask reminds the person wearing it that the virus is serious. It also reminds others of the same message, too. Please set a positive example for others. Wear a mask.
Masks Protect the Person Wearing the Mask
Masks help protect us from the virus. This is key.
Masks Protect Others, too
Masks also protect others if we have the virus. It can be days before symptoms appear. Yet, you could still spread it. Also, some people carry the virus but never experience symptoms themselves.
Please wear a mask. And encourage others, too.
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