Local and national public health officials this week recommended the use of face coverings, a reversal of earlier guidance. They urged the public, however, not to reserve N95 masks and other medical-grade equipment for health workers on the frontlines of the pandemic.

What precautions you should take, why are the shelves empty, and how workers are protecting themselves.

Many experts agree that going outside and being in nature can be crucial for both our physical and mental health during the coronavirus pandemic. But it's important that we do it the right way.