Opening Retail Requires More Than Masks and Gloves: Johns Hopkins

The video discusses the potential of reopening retail spaces with masks and gloves, emphasizing that these are not sufficient alone. Physical distancing and barriers are crucial. It also explains contact tracing as a vital tool to control virus spread, detailing the process and its implementation in New York.

What is considered more effective than masks and gloves in preventing the spread of droplets in retail spaces?

• Frequent hand washing

• Using hand sanitizers

• Physical distancing and barriers

• Regular temperature checks

Why is it important to have more than just masks and gloves when reopening retail spaces?

• They are only a temporary solution

• They are not effective against all viruses

• They require frequent replacement

• Masks and gloves are expensive

What is the primary goal of contact tracing?

• To stop the virus from spreading between people

• To identify the origin of the virus

• To develop a vaccine

• To find a cure for the virus

How does contact tracing help in controlling the spread of the virus?

• By distributing masks and gloves

• By notifying people who may have been exposed

• By closing all public spaces

• By isolating the virus in a lab

What is a critical component of contact tracing?

• Hiring a large number of people

• Developing new technology

• Increasing hospital capacity

• Reducing the cost of testing