On this episode of Kustomer, we have the opportunity to talk with Dr. Merilee Larsen, the assistant professor of Public Health at Utah Valley University. We talk with Merilee about some of the basics of COVID-19, how it is most easily spread, where we need to be most careful, and how to prevent it from spreading. We also speak much about preparedness. This time can feel very frantic. People are buying large amounts of different items (ie toilet paper, hand sanitizer…) and we talk about what is most important to be prepared with. And this is not limited to goods. We also talk about how to be prepared mentally and emotionally during this time. Background of Merilee 0:45Basics of COVID-19 2:13How to Prepare 5:28Mental Health Preparedness 10:15Social Distancing 15:39“We don’t really know how long they can live on surfaces. Scientists are estimating 3-4 hours. So is there a little of a risk to going to the park or touching things that other people have touched? Yes…” 4:08