Thread by @RadhaKIyengar, So, we recently traveled across the country, with 2 kids and a [...]

So, we recently traveled across the country, with 2 kids and a dog, to move back east. A lot of folks asked how we did it and for any tips/suggestions - so i wrote this. I hope it's helpful and happy to answer questions or provide more details! stay safe! https://medium.com/@rkiplumb/road-tripping-during-a-pandemic-tips-and-resources-from-a-recent-cross-country-trip-fa732569d1cc?sk=c0b95180074f2abc5fdb8dc66b1ac84f

Road tripping During a Pandemic — Tips and Resources from a Recent Cross-Country Trip

We’re from NY. We lived in California. This was not a huge deal until COVID hit and with lockdowns and limited travel options, it became…

https://medium.com/@rkiplumb/road-tripping-during-a-pandemic-tips-and-resources-from-a-recent-cross-country-trip-fa732569d1cc?sk=c0b95180074f2abc5fdb8dc66b1ac84f

a couple notes - one i think it's super useful to understand how COVID actually infects you which can help understand risks. My favorite resource in this bucket is @ProfEmilyOster blog COVID Explained https://explaincovid.org/

COVID Explained

COVID-19 is confusing. There's a lot of conflicting information out there— can you get the virus from food? Is there such a thing as immunity? What kind of tests are really out there? Who is most at...

https://explaincovid.org/

I also think knowing the community rate matters - so recommend looking at recent testing, hospitalization and other measures of COVID prevalence. I like the NYT approach which includes data caveats and mapping https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-us-cases.html

Coronavirus in the U.S.: Latest Map and Case Count

A detailed county map shows the extent of the coronavirus outbreak, with tables of the number of cases by county.

https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2020/us/coronavirus-us-cases.html

once you have the facts, understanding risk tolerance and risk mitigation is the key. I found how Dr Fauci and other experts talked this through very useful: https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/how-fauci-5-other-health-specialists-deal-with-covid-19-risks-in-their-everyday-lives/2020/07/02/d4665ed6-b6fb-11ea-a510-55bf26485c93_story.html

How Fauci, 5 other health specialists deal with covid-19 risks in their everyday lives

In Q&A, the experts explain how they handle masks, mail, haircuts, travel, seeing friends, grocery shopping and aspects of life in the pandemic.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/health/how-fauci-5-other-health-specialists-deal-with-covid-19-risks-in-their-everyday-lives/2020/07/02/d4665ed6-b6fb-11ea-a510-55bf26485c93_story.html

Ultimately, We focused on what we could control - minimizing close contact and using known approaches to reducing risk (hand washing, disinfecting, social distancing, masks)

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