Coronavirus

As much of the workforce continues to stay home, we face an ongoing uncertainty about when offices will reopen or when virtual classes will end and kids will return to school. Working from home [...]

It’s been around 10 weeks since a large part of the workforce has been asked to work from home to reduce the spread of Covid-19. After 70+ days of virtual conference calls, working in pajamas, [...]

As time in our homes wears on while the weather warms up, many of us are wondering how safe it is to venture outdoors into local streets, parks, and other green spaces. Being outdoors can benefit [...]

As we continue our practice of social distancing and working from home, we can feel the effects in both our mental and physical well-being. Beyond anxiety and stress, we might feel restless and [...]

As the Covid-19 pandemic continues, scientists are tirelessly investigating what factors might make people more vulnerable to infection. One intriguing possibility is air pollution, specifically [...]

Recent guidelines from a top HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) organization, provide actionable suggestions on how you can put your HVAC system to work in reducing the [...]

Wondering if the latest advice being circulated through your social network is a myth? Want to know how to best prepare if you do need to travel? Thinking ahead about how to get your workplace [...]

‘Stay Indoors!’ This now-familiar appeal to control the spread of Covid-19 has been explained in great detail by public health experts. However, while social distancing can help save lives, it [...]

As we navigate the stress and uncertainty brought on by the Covid-19 pandemic, our ability to get quality sleep can end up taking the hit. When we’re balancing new variables like remote work and [...]

“Now Is the Time to Take Care of Your Lungs. Here’s How.” This New York Times article explores how air pollution increases our vulnerability to coronavirus: “The reasons are twofold. First, air [...]

Stress management is now more important than ever, as research tells us that increased stress levels can negatively impact our immune response over time and increase our susceptibility to [...]

In this post from John Hopkins Medicine, Lisa Maragakis, Senior Director of Infection Prevention, explains what to expect after being diagnosed with Covid-19. This helpful FAQ addresses questions [...]

Most of the people afflicted with Covid-19 aren’t recovering at the hospital under the care of doctors; they’re recovering at home, often under the care of other household members. If you are [...]

Reducing risk of getting sick with Covid-19 is top of mind for many, and other health-related concerns may also arise during this challenging time. For example, with gyms, fitness studios, and [...]

We hope you are staying as safe as possible during the outbreak of COVID-19. As you hunker down at home for the long haul, here are some tips to improve sanitization and disinfection; from hand [...]

As some of the busiest cities around the world become quieter than they have done in a generation, many people are noting the marked improvement in air quality.

In this New York Times article, Dr. Allen, Director of the Healthy Buildings program at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health, writes about how proper ventilation, filtration and humidity can [...]

The International WELL Building Institute (IWBI) is committed to galvanizing community efforts to address the Covid-19 pandemic. "This is a critical time to work together to accelerate [...]

The IWBI Task Force on Covid-19 and Other Respiratory Infections: Prevention and Preparedness, Resilience and Recovery is seeking experts-in-the-field who are passionate about protecting global [...]