TriMet's video: Public Transit and COVID-19 Q A with Kim Toevs

Have concerns about riding public transit during COVID-19? Kim Toevs, the Communicable Disease Director at Multnomah County Health, answers the following questions: 1. Would you feel comfortable riding public transit during this pandemic? 2. Why is it important to wear a face mask? 3. Is walking past the bus operator when boarding transit dangerous? 4. How important is good airflow and fresh air? 5. Is 3-foot distancing on buses and trains safe? 6. Should I be concerned if someone on my bus or transit isn't wearing a mask? 7. How important is it to wear a mask that covers your nose and mouth? 8. Do face shields provide protection? Who should wear one? 9. How likely are you to catch COVID-19 from a surface versus the air? 10. Is COVID-19 airborne? 11. How often should I wash my face mask? Do I need to be careful when taking my mask off? 12. Why have the safety recommendations changed over the past few months. 13. Does wearing a face mask increase your risk of getting sick? 14. How often should I use hand sanitizer on my hands when I'm out in public? 15. Can I catch COVID-19 from touching my phone?