For this week’s #AskUConnExtension Showcase, let’s do our part in keeping our community safe—get vaccinated today. Text: From UConn Extension, let’s all do our part to protect those we care about most. Visit the resources below to learn more about vaccine safety in our community: wecandothis.hhs.gov/ pages.extension.org/excite cdc.gov/vaccines/covid-19
COVID-19 Resources
USDA Announces Pandemic Assistance for Timber Harvesters and Livestock Producers
USDA to Provide Pandemic Assistance to Livestock Producers for Animal Losses Farm Service Agency Will Begin Taking Applications for indemnity program July 20th Livestock and poultry producers who suffered losses during the pandemic due to insufficient access to processing can apply for assistance for those losses and the cost of depopulation and disposal of the animals. The […]
Seeing Your Breath: Using Science to Choose the Proper Mask
Do you know which face covering is the best at preventing the spread of the coronavirus? In this video, the Exploratorium collaborated with Stanford researchers to observe temperature differences in the air with different face coverings to help you pick the best one. Spanish
Cleaning and Disinfecting High Touch Surfaces
Cleaning and disinfecting high touch surfaces is more important than ever. We curated a variety of resources to help you keep your high touch surfaces clean and protecting your health. Click here to view.
How do Covid-19 tests work?
Are you curious about the difference between antigen tests, PCR tests, and serologic tests for COVID-19? Do you want to learn about the science behind viral testing, and how tests can help us bring an end to the current pandemic? Watch SciToons’ new video “How Do COVID-19 Tests Work?” to learn more!
COVID-19 Resources: Hand washing & Activity Risk Chart
Are You Keeping Your Hands Clean? Keeping your hands clean is a good way to keep germs away. Make sure you are washing your hands effectively and are scrubbing every part! California.gov has published a graphic that details parts of our hands we often miss when handwashing. To view click here. Estas Manteniendo Tus Manos Limpias? Manteniendo sus […]