As N95 facemasks are being mainly being used by medical professionals and those in the most danger, many have turned to using cloth facemasks.

Cloth face masks can be effective when worn properly. The CDC has released information on cloth face masks as well as provided answers to some of the most common questions.

Why Wear a Face Mask?

In light of new data about how COVID-19 spreads, along with evidence of widespread COVID-19 illness in communities across the country, CDC recommends that people wear a cloth face covering to cover their nose and mouth in the community setting. This is to protect people around you if you are infected but do not have symptoms.

When Do You Need to Wear a Cloth Face Covering?

A cloth face covering should be…

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Two gardens in Palm Beach County are going virtual for tours and online classes and demonstrations.  The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens and the Mounts Botanical Gardens are going completely virtual for you to enjoy the peace and serenity of the gardens from the comfort of your own home. 

The Ann Norton Sculpture Gardens is planning the following online sessions. There will be a total of three online sessions led by Minx Boren, a master certified coach and author. Boren has teamed up with the Sculpture gardens and Zoom and will host three one-hour sessions. The sessions are free to attend and will begin at 11 am and advanced reservations are required. The classes will be on Wednesday, April 15th and Wednesday, April 22nd. To register, click here. 

The…

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South Florida residents, as well as the most people in the nation, are feverishly searching for hand sanitizer.  Here is a “Do It Yourself” procedure to make your own sanitizer at home.  It’s rather simplistic.  Prior to starting the hand sanitizer project, clean your work surface thoroughly, and make sure your hands and utensils as well. This sanitizer closely emulates the commercial kind, without all the chemicals and without the bad smell. Hand sanitizer should not replace hand washing; just use it when you really need it. Here's what you'll need:

Assemble ingredients:  

  • 2/3 cup 99% rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) or 190-proof grain alcohol
  • 1/3 cup pure aloe vera gel
  • 8 to 10 drops essential oil, such as lavender, lemon, or…

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Palm Beach County leaders delivered some of their most optimistic news yet this passed Tuesday about the spread of the deadly coronavirus, suggesting that social distancing within the community seems to be working.

"In the next, maybe 30 days or so, we could actually see some hope at the end of the tunnel," said Dr. Alina Alonso, the health director for the county. "At least a glimmer of a light, perhaps."

Speaking at a new coronavirus testing site at the South County Civic Center in Delray Beach, Alonso said the latest data shows that the number of new COVID-19 cases in Palm Beach County has started to slowly come down.

"That is very encouraging," said Dr. Alonso. "If we can keep that up, we can keep this curve flat so that we do not…

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We’ve all heard stories about nurses treating coronavirus patients sewing their own masks as such materials have become scarce.  Have you ever thought, “I’m not a doctor or nurse, but what I can do”? Palm Beach County residents can help health care providers now!

The West Palm Beach based non-profit organization, Volunteers of the Palm Beaches, are actively assisting the local community by suppling more than 1,000 hand-made protective face masks to local health care professionals who are in desperate need of them.

In order to fulfill the demand, the organization needs donations of the needed supplies. Supplies can be dropped off at Grandview Public Market , located at 1401 Clare Ave. in West Palm Beach, Monday through Saturday between 10 a.m.…

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When things are normal, an effective schedule is a great way to keep yourself productive, and mentally healthy. When things, like now, are abnormal having a schedule isn’t just helpful, it is essential. It will mean the difference between feeling like you have no grounding and sense of direction, leading you to waste huge amounts of time each day, and developing a sense of clarity, purpose, and productivity.

Almost all of the normal structures that drove your time—train schedule, school schedule, activities schedule—have disappeared. Now you need to construct your own structure to stay on track.

Here are some building blocks that can help you realign your time and make sure your time in social isolation doesn’t go to waste.

Sleep

Given the…

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Most of America and the world is working from home during this time. We searched the internet for some of the most motivational work from home playlist to help you get your work done that is better than coffee. 

Here are some of the best playlist from Spotify.

1. AM Coffee

2. Morning Commute

3. Brain Food

4. Afternoon Energy Boost

5. All Out 90’s

6. All The Feels

7. Pop Rising

8. End of Day Uplift

9.  All Out 10’s

10. Work From Home

11. Backyard BBQ

12. Just Good Music

13. Mood Booster

14. Happy Beats

15.  Today’s Top Hits

Don’t have a Spotify account? Spotify is free to download and join. Just simply visit their website or download their app and create an account and enjoy the music. 

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At country clubs like Addison Reserve, Wycliffe, and other restaurant operations are changing into pick-up and delivery mode for residents.

It is more than just about providing a service to their members. They look at it as a way to keep members safe from the coronavirus and to help prevent its spread.

Country club managers are doing their part to help residents stay in their homes and practice responsible social distancing.

At the west of Delray Beach club, staff even goes to drug stores to pick up prescriptions for residents. This is yet another example of the way residents of the Palm Beaches are adapting in creative and effective ways to limit the spread of the Coronavirus.

While many are looking at their calendars and starting to feel…

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According to the CDC, if you are sick with COVID-19 or think you might have COVID-19, follow the steps below to care for yourself and to help protect other people in your home and community.

Stay home except to get medical care

Stay home: Most people with COVID-19 have mild illness and are able to recover at home without medical care. Do not leave your home, except to get medical care. Do not visit public areas.

Stay in touch with your doctor. Call before you get medical care. Be sure to get care if you have trouble breathing, or have any other emergency warning signs, or if you think it is an emergency.

Avoid public transportation: Avoid using public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.

Separate yourself

Stay away from others: As…

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Since local restaurants and bars are temporary closed to visitors at this time, many of them are still open in Palm Beach County for take out and delivery services.  Now is the time to help out and support a local business and order your next meal to go. 

Here are some of the local restaurants that are open for take out and delivery.

Talay Thai: Palm Beach Gardens, open from 5 pm to 8 pm daily

Evo Italian: Tequesta, open starting at 4:30 pm to closing time

Café Sole: Jupiter, open from 11:30 am to 8:30 pm daily

Stage Kitchen: Palm Beach Gardens, open Tuesday through Saturday 4 pm to 8 pm

Voodoo Bayou: Palm Beach Gardens, open from 12 pm to 9 pm daily

Nick and Johnny’s Osteria: Juno Beach, open from 4:30 pm to 7 pm

Lynora’s:…

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