Good info on COVID-19 from an email I got today.
Mar 17, 2020 09:52:49 #
OlinBost
Loc: Marietta, Ga.
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To All,
Just got this from our daughter, Becky, who works for Gilead Sciences. That's the
company who is now conducting human tests in China, for their drug to treat the
Covid 19 virus. This drug is not her specialty, but, she is closely associated with
the folks who are directly involved.
I imagine you already know some of the info here, but, I found much more that I did
not know. So, I hope this is helpful. Considering the importance, it isn’t that long to
read, either. Best wishes to you all.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> Hi Mom, Dad, JoAnn —
> Feel free to send this on, if you’d like. Information is good, but , sources are the
> most important — & this comes from a very good source. The people that I’m
> around at work, are Infectious Disease specialists... so, read when you’re able.
> Love you all.!
> Becky
>
> This is long, but, some really great information, for anyone who interested. And
> the source is reliable. It comes from a leading HIV doctor, who treats infectious
> diseases, & he got it from a trusted source from China. Not sure you’ll have the
> time to read it all, but, if/when you do, it's loaded with good information.......
>
>
> COVID-19 — HEALTHY TIPS:
> Directly from a researcher, working in Wuhan, China. (Thanks M.C.)
>
> 1. Corona virus infection does not cause a cold with a dripping nose, or catarrhal
> cough, but, a dry throat & dry cough: this is the easiest thing to know.
>
> 2. The virus does not resist heat & dies, if exposed to temps of 26-27 degrees (C):
> therefore, consume hot drinks often, such as tea, herbal tea & broth, during the
> day, or simply hot water: hot liquids neutralize the virus, & it's not difficult to prep
> & drink them. Avoid drinking ice water, or eating ice cubes, or even snow for
> those persons in the mountains (especially children).!
>
> 3. For those who can do it, expose yourself to the sun.! Often.!!
>
> 4. The virus' crown is quite large (diameter about 400-500 nanometers), therefore
> any type of mask can stop it: in normal life, special masks are not needed.
>
> 5. On the other hand, the situation is different for doctors & health professionals who
> are exposed to heavy virus loads, & have to use special equipment.
>
> 6. If an infected person sneezes in front of you, 3 meters away, the virus will drop on
> the ground & prevent it from landing on you. (That's 9 feet away.)
>
> 7. When the virus is found on metal surfaces, it survives about 12 hours. So, when
> you touch metal surfaces, such as handles, doors, appliances, supports on trams,
> etc., wash your hands well & disinfect them, carefully.
>
> 8. The virus can live nested in clothes & fabrics for about 6-to-12 hrs: any normal type
> detergents can kill it. For clothes that cannot be washed every day, if you can just
> expose them to the sun, & the virus will die.
>
> How it manifests itself:
>
> 1. The virus first installs itself in the throat, causing inflammation & typically a dry throat
> sensation: this symptom can last for 3 or4 days.
>
> 2. The virus travels through humidity present in the airways, descends into the person's
> trachea, & installs itself in the lung(s), causing pneumonia. This step takes about 5
> or 6 days.
>
> 3. Pneumonia occurs, with high fever & difficulty breathing, it is not accompanied by the
> classic cold. But, you may have the feeling of drowning. In this case, contact your
> doctor, immediately.
>
> How can you avoid it:
>
> 1. Virus transmission occurs mostly by direct contact, touching tissues or materials on
> which the virus is present: washing one's hands, frequently, is essential.
>
> The virus only survives on your hands for about 10 minutes, but, in 10 minutes, many
> things can happen: rub your eyes, or scratch your nose, for example, & allow the virus
> to enter your throat .......
>
> For your own good, & for the good of others, wash your hands very often & disinfect them!
>
> 2. You can gargle with a disinfectant solution, that eliminates or minimizes the amount of
> virus that could enter your throat: in doing so, you eliminate it before it goes down into
> the trachea, & then into the lungs.
>
> 3. Disinfect the PC keyboard & mobile phones.
>
> The new Coronavirus NCP *may not show signs of infection for many days,* before
> which, it cannot be known if a person is infected. But, by the time you have a fever &/or a
> cough, & go to the hospital, your lungs are usually already in 50% fibrosis, & it is too late.!!
>
> Taiwanese experts suggest doing a simple check that we can do on our own, every morning:
>
> Take a deep breath, & hold your breath for more than 10 seconds. If you successfully
> complete it, without coughing, without discomfort or a sense of oppression, etc., this
> shows that there is no fibrosis in the lungs, indicating essentially, no infection.
>
> In such critical times, do this check every morning, in a clean air environment.!
>
> These are serious, & excellent points of advice, from Japanese doctors who treat COVID-19
> cases. Everyone should make sure that their mouth & throat are moist, never DRY. Drink a
> few sips of water, at least every 15 minutes. WHY.? Even if the virus gets into your mouth, ...
> water, or other liquids, will sweep it away through the esophagus & into the stomach. Once in
> the belly, the Gastric Acid in the stomach, will kill all the virus. If you don't drink enough water ,
> more regularly, the virus can get into your trumpets & lungs. It is very dangerous.
>
> Share this information with your family, friends & acquaintances.
To All,
Just got this from our daughter, Becky, who works for Gilead Sciences. That's the
company who is now conducting human tests in China, for their drug to treat the
Covid 19 virus. This drug is not her specialty, but, she is closely associated with
the folks who are directly involved.
I imagine you already know some of the info here, but, I found much more that I did
not know. So, I hope this is helpful. Considering the importance, it isn’t that long to
read, either. Best wishes to you all.
~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
> Hi Mom, Dad, JoAnn —
> Feel free to send this on, if you’d like. Information is good, but , sources are the
> most important — & this comes from a very good source. The people that I’m
> around at work, are Infectious Disease specialists... so, read when you’re able.
> Love you all.!
> Becky
>
> This is long, but, some really great information, for anyone who interested. And
> the source is reliable. It comes from a leading HIV doctor, who treats infectious
> diseases, & he got it from a trusted source from China. Not sure you’ll have the
> time to read it all, but, if/when you do, it's loaded with good information.......
>
>
> COVID-19 — HEALTHY TIPS:
> Directly from a researcher, working in Wuhan, China. (Thanks M.C.)
>
> 1. Corona virus infection does not cause a cold with a dripping nose, or catarrhal
> cough, but, a dry throat & dry cough: this is the easiest thing to know.
>
> 2. The virus does not resist heat & dies, if exposed to temps of 26-27 degrees (C):
> therefore, consume hot drinks often, such as tea, herbal tea & broth, during the
> day, or simply hot water: hot liquids neutralize the virus, & it's not difficult to prep
> & drink them. Avoid drinking ice water, or eating ice cubes, or even snow for
> those persons in the mountains (especially children).!
>
> 3. For those who can do it, expose yourself to the sun.! Often.!!
>
> 4. The virus' crown is quite large (diameter about 400-500 nanometers), therefore
> any type of mask can stop it: in normal life, special masks are not needed.
>
> 5. On the other hand, the situation is different for doctors & health professionals who
> are exposed to heavy virus loads, & have to use special equipment.
>
> 6. If an infected person sneezes in front of you, 3 meters away, the virus will drop on
> the ground & prevent it from landing on you. (That's 9 feet away.)
>
> 7. When the virus is found on metal surfaces, it survives about 12 hours. So, when
> you touch metal surfaces, such as handles, doors, appliances, supports on trams,
> etc., wash your hands well & disinfect them, carefully.
>
> 8. The virus can live nested in clothes & fabrics for about 6-to-12 hrs: any normal type
> detergents can kill it. For clothes that cannot be washed every day, if you can just
> expose them to the sun, & the virus will die.
>
> How it manifests itself:
>
> 1. The virus first installs itself in the throat, causing inflammation & typically a dry throat
> sensation: this symptom can last for 3 or4 days.
>
> 2. The virus travels through humidity present in the airways, descends into the person's
> trachea, & installs itself in the lung(s), causing pneumonia. This step takes about 5
> or 6 days.
>
> 3. Pneumonia occurs, with high fever & difficulty breathing, it is not accompanied by the
> classic cold. But, you may have the feeling of drowning. In this case, contact your
> doctor, immediately.
>
> How can you avoid it:
>
> 1. Virus transmission occurs mostly by direct contact, touching tissues or materials on
> which the virus is present: washing one's hands, frequently, is essential.
>
> The virus only survives on your hands for about 10 minutes, but, in 10 minutes, many
> things can happen: rub your eyes, or scratch your nose, for example, & allow the virus
> to enter your throat .......
>
> For your own good, & for the good of others, wash your hands very often & disinfect them!
>
> 2. You can gargle with a disinfectant solution, that eliminates or minimizes the amount of
> virus that could enter your throat: in doing so, you eliminate it before it goes down into
> the trachea, & then into the lungs.
>
> 3. Disinfect the PC keyboard & mobile phones.
>
> The new Coronavirus NCP *may not show signs of infection for many days,* before
> which, it cannot be known if a person is infected. But, by the time you have a fever &/or a
> cough, & go to the hospital, your lungs are usually already in 50% fibrosis, & it is too late.!!
>
> Taiwanese experts suggest doing a simple check that we can do on our own, every morning:
>
> Take a deep breath, & hold your breath for more than 10 seconds. If you successfully
> complete it, without coughing, without discomfort or a sense of oppression, etc., this
> shows that there is no fibrosis in the lungs, indicating essentially, no infection.
>
> In such critical times, do this check every morning, in a clean air environment.!
>
> These are serious, & excellent points of advice, from Japanese doctors who treat COVID-19
> cases. Everyone should make sure that their mouth & throat are moist, never DRY. Drink a
> few sips of water, at least every 15 minutes. WHY.? Even if the virus gets into your mouth, ...
> water, or other liquids, will sweep it away through the esophagus & into the stomach. Once in
> the belly, the Gastric Acid in the stomach, will kill all the virus. If you don't drink enough water ,
> more regularly, the virus can get into your trumpets & lungs. It is very dangerous.
>
> Share this information with your family, friends & acquaintances.
Mar 17, 2020 09:55:01 #
Mar 17, 2020 09:55:32 #
Take 5 minutes to investigate each of those statements individually. I think you’ll come to the conclusion that ir was a nice gesture, but full of inaccuracies.
Mar 17, 2020 10:10:39 #
More helpful than any if the stuff on TV!
Thank you so much
I'm definitely going to pass it on!
Smart daughter...Be proud!
Thank you so much
I'm definitely going to pass it on!
Smart daughter...Be proud!
Mar 17, 2020 10:18:21 #
47greyfox wrote:
Take 5 minutes to investigate each of those statements individually. I think you’ll come to the conclusion that ir was a nice gesture, but full of inaccuracies.
If you are claiming inaccuracies without pointing them out ... useless.
Speaking of inaccuracies ... reread your post.
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Mar 17, 2020 11:56:44 #
Bill_de wrote:
If you are claiming inaccuracies without pointing them out ... useless.
Speaking of inaccuracies ... reread your post.
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Speaking of inaccuracies ... reread your post.
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If the virus dies at 26-27°C, (80°F) why doesn't it die after entering the body? (98°F).
I'm curious.....
not useless.
Mar 17, 2020 12:00:11 #
Regarding the hold your breath thing...
https://apnews.com/afs:Content:8635070312
SO, based on those two things, I put NO credence in the information.
https://apnews.com/afs:Content:8635070312
SO, based on those two things, I put NO credence in the information.
Mar 17, 2020 12:27:28 #
Longshadow wrote:
Regarding the hold your breath thing...
https://apnews.com/afs:Content:8635070312
SO, based on those two things, I put NO credence in the information.
https://apnews.com/afs:Content:8635070312
SO, based on those two things, I put NO credence in the information.
The article also debunks the 50% fibrosis and drinking water for protection items although staying well hydrated is always a good thing.
Mar 17, 2020 12:38:29 #
repleo wrote:
The article also debunks the 50% fibrosis and drinking water for protection items although staying well hydrated is always a good thing.
Mar 17, 2020 12:44:15 #
And think about the 14.5 minutes in-between water (liquid) drinks, what will stop it from going down your trachea when not drinking for those 14 minutes?
Mar 17, 2020 14:34:12 #
OlinBost
Loc: Marietta, Ga.
Longshadow wrote:
If the virus dies at 26-27°C, (80°F) why doesn't it die after entering the body? (98°F).
I'm curious.....
not useless.
I'm curious.....
not useless.
Moisture
Mar 17, 2020 14:35:45 #
Mar 17, 2020 15:16:37 #
Anhanga Brasil
Loc: Cabo Frio - Brazil
47greyfox wrote:
Take 5 minutes to investigate each of those statements individually. I think you’ll come to the conclusion that ir was a nice gesture, but full of inaccuracies.
And do check it on "Snopes".
Mar 18, 2020 01:52:25 #
MichaelH
Loc: NorCal via Lansing, MI
Sorry but so much of this post seems self contradictory.
If it can only survive for 10 minutes on your hands what would be the point of washing your hands frequently - does that mean every minute, every 2 minutes? In ten minutes it is dead according to this post.
If it can survive on your hands for only 10 minutes wouldn't that mean it could only survive on the rest of your body for 10 minutes? So what would be the point of exposing yourself to the sun unless the reason was to increase your vitamin D level?
And if it can live on other surfaces and fabric for 12 hours or more (which scientists do agree with) why would it die in ten minutes on human hands?
I could only find references to the size of other human coronaviruses and they are all in the range of 100 to 125 nanometers not 400-500 nanometers.
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/01/coronavirus-surgical-masks-china.html
As for the sipping water every 15 minutes claim, read this Snopes page:
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/drinking-water-prevent-coronavirus/
And here is a site debunking the 10 second test - already mentioned by others here:
https://apnews.com/afs:Content:8635070312
And the main reason to not believe all of the claims made in this post is that if these claims were true they would be on the CDC coronavirus pages:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html
What we do know is that washing your hands with soap and water will kill it and that is because it's outer shell is made of protein and lipids (fats) and fats are broken up by soapy water. Be safe.
If it can only survive for 10 minutes on your hands what would be the point of washing your hands frequently - does that mean every minute, every 2 minutes? In ten minutes it is dead according to this post.
If it can survive on your hands for only 10 minutes wouldn't that mean it could only survive on the rest of your body for 10 minutes? So what would be the point of exposing yourself to the sun unless the reason was to increase your vitamin D level?
And if it can live on other surfaces and fabric for 12 hours or more (which scientists do agree with) why would it die in ten minutes on human hands?
I could only find references to the size of other human coronaviruses and they are all in the range of 100 to 125 nanometers not 400-500 nanometers.
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2020/01/coronavirus-surgical-masks-china.html
As for the sipping water every 15 minutes claim, read this Snopes page:
https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/drinking-water-prevent-coronavirus/
And here is a site debunking the 10 second test - already mentioned by others here:
https://apnews.com/afs:Content:8635070312
And the main reason to not believe all of the claims made in this post is that if these claims were true they would be on the CDC coronavirus pages:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/prevention.html
What we do know is that washing your hands with soap and water will kill it and that is because it's outer shell is made of protein and lipids (fats) and fats are broken up by soapy water. Be safe.
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