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03/20/2020 / By Zoey Sky

No TP? No problem: How to make DIY toilet paper

As the U.S. struggles to contain the coronavirus, shoppers throughout the country seem hell-bent on one thing: Buying toilet paper. Supermarkets and grocery stores are fast running out of TP, so it may be a good idea to start making your own. (h/t to SHTFPreparedness.com) How to make DIY toilet paper If you know how […]

03/19/2020 / By Zoey Sky

How long does coronavirus last on surfaces? (And how to clean and disinfect surfaces properly)

As the Wuhan coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to spread across America, panic-stricken citizens are buying items left and right. Shoppers are hoarding food and cleaning supplies, but not all products can disinfect surfaces with coronavirus, revealed a study. How long does coronavirus last on a surface? A study published in the preprint database medRxiv on March 11 […]

03/18/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Preppers weren’t overreacting: Americans were taken by SURPRISE because they didn’t take coronavirus seriously

Prepping is an unusual and work-intensive way of life, but many people who consider themselves preppers don’t regret their choices one bit. After all, prepping teaches you the value of self-sustainability and emergency preparedness. Now that the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak has been classified as a pandemic, preppers can rely on their stockpiles and many preps. […]

03/18/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Isolation, quarantine and social distancing: Practice these essential strategies to stop the spread of coronavirus

Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases continue to skyrocket in America, and authorities around the world advise the general public to practice strategies like isolation, self-quarantine and social distancing. But what are the differences between these strategies, and when should you practice them? Why these strategies are necessary In America, testing for coronavirus started slow. The authorities first […]

03/16/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Mayor de Blasio urges New Yorkers to remain calm and stop coronavirus “panic” buying

Preppers knew it was coming, but even the American government downplayed the gravity of the coronavirus cases reported in the country. Instead of gradually setting up their preps before SHTF, citizens are only now heading to stores as panic-buying fever grips the nation. On March 12, Mayor Bill de Blasio declared a state of emergency […]

03/13/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Natural remedies that support immunity and may help prevent the spread of coronavirus

Coronavirus (COVID-19) continues to infect people in several countries around the globe, and governments and institutions are scrambling to delay and contain its spread. But they seem to be forgetting one thing: The possibility that there are natural remedies that can support immunity and help prevent coronavirus, such as garlic or vitamin C. Studying superfoods may […]

03/12/2020 / By Zoey Sky

What is social distancing and can it prevent the spread of coronavirus?

According to Bruce Aylward, a World Health Organization (WHO) epidemiologist who led a mission to China, new cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the country are finally declining, thanks to the government’s extreme measures to contain the disease include case finding, contact tracing, and suspension of public gatherings. Meanwhile, coronavirus is still spreading in the United States. Experts have […]

03/12/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Coronavirus spread in the USA is “inevitable,” warns CDC: How to prep for an outbreak

In the early days before coronavirus (COVID-19) spread like wildfire throughout the U.S., the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) focused on being “cautiously alert” to prevent mass panic. Now, the CDC has changed its tune and has warned that the public must prepare for the “inevitable” spread of the virus. (h/t to ReadyNutrition.com) This is the […]

03/06/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Kirkland, Washington residents still reeling from coronavirus – stores running out of stock, firefighters remain quarantined

As coronavirus (COVID-19) sweeps across America, residents of all 50 states cope with the spread of the disease in their own ways. In Kirkland, Washington, parents try to protect their children by keeping them at home instead of letting them play outside. Over two dozen firefighters are still in quarantine in the city. Life in Kirkland has […]

03/05/2020 / By Zoey Sky

Would you pay $400 for hand sanitizer? Amazon should stop price gouging amidst coronavirus panic-buying, urges US lawmaker

As of writing, there are 159 confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) in the U.S., and throughout the country, shoppers are hoarding items and leaving store shelves empty to stock up before the infectious disease turns into a full-blown pandemic. Even online stores like Amazon’s Marketplace are running out of stocks, with unscrupulous sellers offering hand sanitizer for exorbitant […]

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