How Do You Politely Tell Someone To Follow Pandemic Rules? : Goats and Soda Also, if you're headed back to a physical workplace, how do you keep safe? And do you need to have a mask on all the time at work?Pranav BaskarEach week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions."At the farmer's market I saw a woman break the "do not touch what you're not buying" guideline clearly printed on a big sign and pick up and inspect a...…How Do You Politely Tell Someone To Follow Pandemic Rules? : Goats and Soda Also, if you're headed back to a physical workplace, how do you keep safe? And do you need to have a mask on all the time at work?Pranav BaskarEach week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions."At the farmer's market I saw a woman break the "do not touch what you're not buying" guideline clearly printed on a big sign and pick up and inspect a...WW…

Is It Risky To Ride In A Convertible? Go To A Casino? Travel With Kids? : Goats and Soda This week we tackle frequently asked questions — and some infrequently asked ones as well. And we also have advice on how to decide about possible testing if you attended a protest.Pranav BaskarEach week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. And we ask readers to send in their queries. Some of the questions we get are a little ... unusual. They may not be the most critical health questions. Yet they are definitely interesting. So this week, here is a sampling...…Is It Risky To Ride In A Convertible? Go To A Casino? Travel With Kids? : Goats and Soda This week we tackle frequently asked questions — and some infrequently asked ones as well. And we also have advice on how to decide about possible testing if you attended a protest.Pranav BaskarEach week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. And we ask readers to send in their queries. Some of the questions we get are a little ... unusual. They may not be the most critical health questions. Yet they are definitely interesting. So this week, here is a sampling...WW…

How To Stay Safe From The Coronavirus While Protesting In Public : Goats and Soda Also: If I head to a new state or country for a visit, do I need to self-isolate to protect others in case I'm contagious?Pranav BaskarThis is part of a series looking at pressing coronavirus questions of the week. We'd like to hear what you're curious about. Email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions." What risks are there in attending a protest rally? Modelers say it's difficult to assess how the protests will influence COVID-19 infections. But it's clear that a key ingredient for...…How To Stay Safe From The Coronavirus While Protesting In Public : Goats and Soda Also: If I head to a new state or country for a visit, do I need to self-isolate to protect others in case I'm contagious?Pranav BaskarThis is part of a series looking at pressing coronavirus questions of the week. We'd like to hear what you're curious about. Email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions." What risks are there in attending a protest rally? Modelers say it's difficult to assess how the protests will influence COVID-19 infections. But it's clear that a key ingredient for...WW…

What A COVID-19 Patient At Home Needs From Family And Friends : Goats and Soda With cases on the rise, people want to know: How do I look after a family member who's been diagnosed and is at home? And how do I show support for a friend with the virus?Pranav BaskarEach week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions." The best laid plans of coronavirus caregivers can go kaflooey. When Marie Loveheim was recovering from...…What A COVID-19 Patient At Home Needs From Family And Friends : Goats and Soda With cases on the rise, people want to know: How do I look after a family member who's been diagnosed and is at home? And how do I show support for a friend with the virus?Pranav BaskarEach week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions." The best laid plans of coronavirus caregivers can go kaflooey. When Marie Loveheim was recovering from...WW…

Neck Gaiter Controversy: A Deeper Look Into Face Coverings : Goats and Soda Experts look into a new study that claims wearing a neck gaiter may be worse than no mask at all. And they discuss other face coverings such as goggles and plastic face shields.Pranav BaskarEach week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider, email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions." Between face shields, neck gaiters and goggles, the options for protection are getting more complex. What face covering...…Neck Gaiter Controversy: A Deeper Look Into Face Coverings : Goats and Soda Experts look into a new study that claims wearing a neck gaiter may be worse than no mask at all. And they discuss other face coverings such as goggles and plastic face shields.Pranav BaskarEach week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider, email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions." Between face shields, neck gaiters and goggles, the options for protection are getting more complex. What face covering...WW…

Does The Candle Test Tell You If Your Mask Is Doing A Good Job? : Goats and Soda The candle test is one way to assess (roughly) the effectiveness of a mask. If your mask passes the test, you can help it do an even better job with some simple hacks.Pranav BaskarEach week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions." Can you blow out a candle with your mask on? That question became ... a thing ... this month when Bill Nye...…Does The Candle Test Tell You If Your Mask Is Doing A Good Job? : Goats and Soda The candle test is one way to assess (roughly) the effectiveness of a mask. If your mask passes the test, you can help it do an even better job with some simple hacks.Pranav BaskarEach week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions." Can you blow out a candle with your mask on? That question became ... a thing ... this month when Bill Nye...WW…

Vertigo, Hearing Loss, Sore Toes: Vaccine Side Effects Or Something Else? : Goats and Soda There are some side effects that are pretty common: sore arm, headache, fatigue, fever. But people are saying they've got other unusual reactions. Is it the vaccine — or something else?Pranav BaskarEach week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions." We've reported on some of the many of us will experience after getting vaccinated...…Vertigo, Hearing Loss, Sore Toes: Vaccine Side Effects Or Something Else? : Goats and Soda There are some side effects that are pretty common: sore arm, headache, fatigue, fever. But people are saying they've got other unusual reactions. Is it the vaccine — or something else?Pranav BaskarEach week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions." We've reported on some of the many of us will experience after getting vaccinated...WW…

Vaccine Side Effects: What Are They? What If I Don't Have Any? : Goats and Soda So, you've successfully scored a vaccine — or at least an appointment. Congrats! That's amazing news, seriously! Now what about those side effects? And do you have to keep up that double masking?Pranav BaskarEach week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions."So you've successfully scored a vaccine — navigating your way through your local...…Vaccine Side Effects: What Are They? What If I Don't Have Any? : Goats and Soda So, you've successfully scored a vaccine — or at least an appointment. Congrats! That's amazing news, seriously! Now what about those side effects? And do you have to keep up that double masking?Pranav BaskarEach week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions."So you've successfully scored a vaccine — navigating your way through your local...WW…

What To Do With Your Vaccine Card. Plus: Choir Practice And CBD Products : Goats and Soda We ponder your pandemic questions. This week's topics: vaccine cards (including whether to laminate or not), group singing sessions and CBD products.Pranav BaskarSheila Mulrooney EldredEach week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions."I've just had my second dose of the vaccine, and now I have a vaccine card. Um, what do I do...…What To Do With Your Vaccine Card. Plus: Choir Practice And CBD Products : Goats and Soda We ponder your pandemic questions. This week's topics: vaccine cards (including whether to laminate or not), group singing sessions and CBD products.Pranav BaskarSheila Mulrooney EldredEach week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions."I've just had my second dose of the vaccine, and now I have a vaccine card. Um, what do I do...WW…

Ibuprofen And Cigarettes: Do They Affect Your Vaccine Response? : Goats and Soda A reader wants to know about smoking's impact on the vaccine but didn't specify cigarettes, e-cigs ... or marijuana. So we'll discuss all three. Also: A refresher in painkiller/vaccine interaction.Pranav BaskarEach week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions."I just got the first dose of the vaccine. Is it okay for me to smoke? Or should...…Ibuprofen And Cigarettes: Do They Affect Your Vaccine Response? : Goats and Soda A reader wants to know about smoking's impact on the vaccine but didn't specify cigarettes, e-cigs ... or marijuana. So we'll discuss all three. Also: A refresher in painkiller/vaccine interaction.Pranav BaskarEach week, we answer "frequently asked questions" about life during the coronavirus crisis. If you have a question you'd like us to consider for a future post, email us at with the subject line: "Weekly Coronavirus Questions."I just got the first dose of the vaccine. Is it okay for me to smoke? Or should...WW…