Confused and anxious about the new coronavirus (COVID-19)? We feel you. It’s been a strange and surreal couple of weeks as the pandemic continues to spread—in Colorado, across the country, and around the world.
As the information and recommendations surrounding the outbreak seem to shift on a daily (and sometimes hourly) basis, it’s understandable that you have questions. Last week, we asked our followers on Instagram what questions they had for public health experts. Because the news is moving so fast, we added some of our own, as well.
We spoke with two experts at the Colorado School of Public Health at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus for answers. From what social distancing actually entails to why people are so rabid about toilet paper to the likelihood of an at-home lockdown in Colorado and more, here’s what we learned.
Note: The following information was shared with 5280 the afternoon of Monday, March 16. Because information and guidelines about the new coronavirus are changing very quickly, check the Colorado Department of Health and Environment website for the latest, most accurate updates about COVID-19 in Colorado.
This story was originally published on 5280.