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  • Prof Patty
  • September 30, 2020

How to Avoid Germs in Public Restrooms During the Pandemic

Hallie Levine, AARP, August 31, 2020  You may be reluctant to go out to crowded areas now, especially since older adults are at increased risk of developing complications from COVID-

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NPR

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FactCheck.org

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Snopes.com

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