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Eye Protection Precautions Against Covid

Association of Daily Wear of Eyeglasses With Susceptibility to COVID-19 Infection

A study with less than 300 subjects in China surveys the numbers of patients hospitalized with Covid who wear eyeglasses, compared to the numbers of people in that region who wear eyeglasses.  While this is a small study, larger and more comprehensive studies could demonstrate whether or not wearing eyeglasses has an effect on the prevelance or severity of Covid.  The construction industry in the US adopted widespread use of safety glasses for all personnel about 30 years ago.  So people with 20/20 vision would typically wear safety glasses all day while on the jobsite.

If you know of any other studies that relate glasses or eye protection to Covid, please link to them in the comments.

This cohort study assesses the association between daily wear of eyeglasses and susceptibility to coronavirus disease 2019 among patients admitted to a single hospital with infection.

Our study found that the proportion of inpatients with COVID-19 who wear eyeglasses for extended daily periods was lower than that of the general population, suggesting that daily wear of eyeglasses is associated with less susceptibility to COVID-19 infection.

Source: Association of Daily Wear of Eyeglasses With Susceptibility to COVID-19 Infection

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Precautions Against Covid Social Distancing

Social distancing and gatherings: Advice and tips

Large gatherings remain one of the highest risk activities in which a person can participate. Learn about how to practice physical distancing at these events.

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Church Covid Spread Masks Online church services

Christian Medical and Dental Assn offers “A Plea to Our Churches”

CMDA has issued a plea for congregations to voluntarily take actions to protect their communities.

“It is tragic to see Christians become even more reviled because we appear to care only about our individual freedoms and don’t care that we may be contributing to others getting this illness because of our selfishness. As Christian healthcare professionals, we will voluntarily restrict our “freedoms” for a time to help protect my neighbor.”

https://cmda.org/a-plea-to-our-churches/

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Church Covid Spread Online church services Precautions Against Covid

Michiana churches respond to Covid

Many churches in our area continue to offer virtual services as cases of COVID-19 continue to reach alarming levels in Michiana.

Catholic churches are still holding mass in person but with precautions in place. However, outside of Catholic churches most are choosing to keep the congregation at home.  https://www.wndu.com/2020/11/19/churches-looking-to-manage-covid-19/

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Church Covid Spread Online church services

Some Faith Leaders Defiant, Others Transparent Over COVID-19 Outbreaks

Many faith leaders may believe churches are singled out for blame, but one Baptist pastor in Maine called for safety precautions after members tested positive for the coronavirus.

Source: Some Faith Leaders Defiant, Others Transparent Over COVID-19 Outbreaks