Covid-19 has made us realize that pandemics are not only very real, but that they can bring us to our knees.  This link from Ready.gov is an overview of the importance of handwashing and keeping a 6 foot distance during a pandemic to reduce risk.  Unfortunately, the one thing that is missing that should NOT BE OVERLOOKED is the importance of wearing masks, which has proven to be very effective in protecting ourselves from the spread of germs.