At the start of the pandemic, I was wiping down every item that came within a certain radius of our front door. Groceries, packages, shoes, you name it. But do we still need to do that? Reporter Jillian Wilson asked infectious disease experts what we still need to be disinfecting at this point.

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We've also got some other updated COVID-19 information for you, including:

• What to do about your routine doctors' appointments right now
• What we now know (and still don't know) about COVID-19 antibodies
• Is it possible you had the coronavirus before the pandemic?

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And read on for more great mental health-related stories we published recently. There's a lot of good advice.

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You Oughta Know

Mental health experts say that journaling is one of the best ways to improve your well-being, especially during the pandemic. Looking for advice on how to get started? Reporter Kelsey Borresen has you covered.

A Minute And Change

Got a spare minute? Use it to change your life. Our "A Minute And Change" series will help you become happier, healthier and more productive by doing one thing a little differently. This week's tip comes from psychotherapist Aaron Balick on how to have a healthier relationship with social media:

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The important thing is to be active about the way you engage with social media and not passive. This means managing your notifications ... you should turn off notifications and only check social media when you choose to – rather than habitually looking at your feed. Be vigilant as to how it makes you feel. If it makes you feel depressed, stressed or anxious, come off straight away and give yourself a break. Also, think about which feeds are more nourishing to you, and which less so, and plan accordingly.

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Before You Go...

Read the latest information from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on how long you're protected from COVID-19 after you've recovered. This gives some realistic guidance on re-testing, quarantine and more.

Parenting During COVID-19: How To Prepare Kids For Going Back To School

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