![]() Effective February 2021, you must be a logged-in APS member to post comments. In many ways, it comes down to trust in your pod mates,” she says. It Might Be Time to Break Up Your Pandemic Pod APS regularly opens certain online articles for discussion on our website. “All members have to be willing and able to strictly follow control measures-minimal public outings, masking, elimination of indoor dining, et cetera. May says, adding that those types of protocols aren’t practical for most people. “The ‘ NBA Bubble’ was a very large number of people, but it was successful because the control measures were very strong,” Dr. For instance, the National Basketball Association (NBA) was able to play last season without any reported COVID-19 cases because they sequestered players, staff, and media as necessary. Many conversations about COVID-19 pods focus on an exact number of people that is or isn’t “safe,” but pod size might not matter as much as factors like “leakiness,” Dr. How do you know you should break up with your COVID-19 bubble? Meaning, we need to curb COVID-19 spread. So no one would blame you if you have a few concerns, especially as more news swirls about COVID-19 variants and experts emphasize that we need to give the virus fewer chances to mutate. The thing is, small pods aren’t automatically secure. This is why COVID-19 bubbles or pandemic pods-small groups who agree to socially interact only with each other to minimize transmission risk-have become more popular. They are engaging online with the children of families. Only interacting with people in your household can be challenging (especially if your only housemate is a half-dead succulent named Sookie). Caregivers range from talented sitters to tutors and K-12 certified teachers. This was especially a concern for the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) during the holiday season when lots of people were having (and traveling for) smaller gatherings. As many states adopted social distancing practices (think: indoor dining restrictions, remote learning, and working from home), some of the worry surrounding transmission has shifted from large gatherings to smaller ones, Dr. “At the start of the pandemic, the majority of community transmission within the United States was occurring in crowded public settings such as events, restaurants, and workplaces,” Meghan May, M.S., Ph.D., professor of Microbiology and Infectious Diseases at the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine, tells SELF. However, balancing your need to stay safe with your need for social interaction might be a little more complicated. You might have a grasp on the basics: masks, social distancing, and frequent handwashing are all daily defenses against COVID-19 spread. ![]() MIGHT BE TIME UP PANDEMIC POD HOW TOIt’s almost a full year into life with the coronavirus pandemic, and you’ve probably learned a lot about how to live alongside the virus. ![]()
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