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A2 Wednesday, March 4, 2020 The Dalles Chronicle TheDallesChronicle.com SENIOR NEWS Washing your hands—correctly—protects against virus You can’t turn on the television or the radio with- out hearing about the new coronavirus—officially called COVID-19. It’s particular- ly scary not knowing how far the virus will eventu- ally spread in the U.S. My daughter was so worried she canceled her flight from San Diego to San Jose to see a K-pop concert—and that’s a big deal for her! From what I understand there is still much that’s not understood about COVID-19: how lethal it is (it could be twenty times more than the seasonal flu); how many will be infected (be- cause the seasonal flu infects millions, it kills hundreds of thousands around the world each year even though it’s much less lethal than COVID-19); what groups are more affected or how it spreads (it seems to spread easily.) Although there is the possibility of transmitting COVID-19 by contacting infected objects, it’s spread mainly from person to per- son through the respiratory droplets produced when an infected person coughs or sneezes. So, what is one of the most effective ways to prevent the spread of COVID-19? I’m sure you know the answer— washing your hands! But I learned it’s not the way I wash my hands. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), you should follow these five steps: Wet your hands with running water and apply soap. Using soap to wash hands is more effective than using water alon, be- cause the surfactants in soap lift soil and microbes from your skin. Lather your hands by rubbing them to- gether with the soap. Lather the backs of your hands, between your fingers, and under your nails. Lathering 1. Senior Living Scott McKay and scrubbing creates friction, which helps lift dirt, grease and microbes from your skin. Now this is the toughest step for me. Scrub your hands for at least 20 seconds. For me that seems like an eternity. But if you aren’t sure how long, hum the “Happy Birthday” song twice. (I can imagine walking into the men’s restroom and discovering a barbershop quartet singing “Happy Birthday” in four part harmony while scrub- bing their hands.) Rinse your hands well under running water. Soap and friction help lift dirt, grease and disease-causing germs from your skin so they can then be rinsed off your hands. Dry your hands using a clean towel or air dry them. If soap and water are not readily available, use an alco- hol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60 percent alcohol—but you should still rub your hands for twenty seconds! Public health officials and medical providers are working hard to prevent the worst from the COVID-19 threat. And you can do your 3. 4. 5. part by developing the habit of washing your hands—the right way. It will help you stay healthy even now, particular- ly during the next flu season. ••• Kerry Cobb’s presenta- tion at the Mid-Columbia Senior Center on Tuesday, March 10, is “Understanding Poetry.” You will read and discuss a variety of timely, thought-provoking poems written by master poets. Cobb will help you look at poetic message, meaning and relevance as experi- enced through the work of artistic poet expression. since the 1930’s was “Popeye the Sailor Man.” I received correct answers from Cheri Brent, Mary Ann Hass, Sandy Haechrel, Julie Carter (who mentioned we can’t forget Olive Oyl, Wimpy and Sweet Pea), Barbara Cadwell, Kim Birge, Dave Lutgens, Lana Tepfer, John Huteson, Jerry Phillips, Rhonda Spies and Patty Burnet from Moro, this week’s winner of a quilt raffle ticket. ••• It’s the first Wednesday of the month, time for “Businesses That Were.” For this week’s two part “Remember When” ques- ••• tion, what business was first located where Montira’s Thai The need for home deliv- Cuisine is now? And what ered meals has skyrocketed popular restaurant use to in the last three years from 100 to 140 meals a day. With be in the building Momma Jane’s now occupies? Email the increased need, Denise Patton, Director of Meals-on- your answer to mcseniorcen- Wheels, may have to estab- ter@gmail.com, leave a lish another delivery route, message at 541-296-4788, or drop it off at the Center with which means adding more a frozen pancake. drivers when it’s already difficult to find volunteers ••• to drive the current routes. If you have time between 11 Well, it’s been another a.m. and 12:30 p.m., one day week, keeping an eye on a week, consider volunteer- what’s possible. Until we meet again, don’t forget ing for Meals-on-Wheels. Menu to sing “Happy Birthday” —twice. Thursday (5): Salisbury Steak (Music - Tom Graff) Friday (6): Roast Beef “Forget past mistakes. Monday (9): Pork Chops Forget failures. Forget ev- Tuesday (10): Potato Bar erything except what you’re with Chili going to do now and do it.” Wednesday (11): Philly Will Durant, historian Beef with Mushrooms and ••• Gravy Meals-on-Wheels dinner served at 12:00 at the Center. ••• THE DALLES CHRONICLE (ISSN 0747-3443) is published twice weekly, everyWednesday and Saturday. Subscription rates: One year print subscription and digital access $55.Six month print subscription and digital access $35.Three month print subscription and dig- ital access $21. Known office of publication, 811 E. Second St.,The Dalles, OR 97058. Pe- riodical postage is paid at The Dalles, Ore- gon. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to THE DALLES CHRONICLE, P.O. Box 1910, The Dalles, OR 97058. XL Phi l l y Pi zza Onl y $ 20 9 9 Must present coupon. Not valid with any other off ers. 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