Before March 2020, my family and I were not regular users of hand sanitizer or disinfectant wipes. We would use them on occasion when access to soap and water was limited—while traveling, for example. However, the coronavirus changed that. Now, there are tubs of name-brand disinfectant wipes strategically placed around…
Michelle McVay-Cave (former DCA staff writer)
Michelle McVay-Cave (former DCA staff writer)
Greetings! I am a former Public Information Officer with the California Department of Consumer Affairs.
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WARNING: The Wrong Cosplay Lenses Could Turn Your Eyesight into a Permanent Fright!
Halloween 2020 won’t be like any other in years past: It falls on a Saturday–Yay! But it’s also taking place in the middle of a global pandemic–Boo! The California Department of Consumer Affairs (DCA) wants to remind you we are still battling COVID-19 and there are three simple steps to…
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Chrissy Teigen is an American model, television personality, and author, but she is perhaps best known for her social media prowess. Teigen freely engages with her millions of followers on Twitter and Instagram. Some might even say she tends to overshare events in her personal life, including the latest on…
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For many K-12 students in California and across the nation, the start of a new school year looks very different–yet very familiar. This school year, classes are being conducted primarily online from home to help prevent the spread of the novel coronavirus. The shift from in-person to online learning requires…
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Masks and face-coverings are a necessary accessory we must wear when we venture outside of our homes to help mitigate the spread of the novel coronavirus. To make the task of covering our mouths and noses more bearable or enjoyable, many of these masks come available in an array of…
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Not too long ago in California, the option to wear a face-covering in public was a suggestion to help stop the spread of COVID-19. Now, it is a mandate. In response to the increased coronavirus cases in the state, last month, Governor Gavin Newsom ordered all Californians to wear face…
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The genuine threat of contracting COVID-19 from the novel coronavirus has sparked a new level of hyper-awareness about the importance of things we already knew but probably did not practice diligently. Just think of the basics: washing hands with soap and water, avoiding those who are sick, staying home and…
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The current public health crisis due to the novel coronavirus has placed a spotlight on a healthcare specialty that has, until recently, suffered from a lack of awareness. Respiratory therapists (RTs) are lung and breathing experts trained in critical care and cardiopulmonary medicine. They work with patients suffering from severe…
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It’s our own darn fault. Humans are the reason why dogs can melt our hearts with their sad puppy eyes. That look, you know the one, where your pooch stares at you, and then you give in to whatever they are begging for—a hug or belly rub. An extra treat,…
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Across California and the nation, our regular routines have been shaken up as a result of the novel coronavirus. For many, stay-at-home orders and social distancing tactics have not only affected how we live and work, but these measures have also affected how we recreate. With fitness and recreational facilities…