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Apr 30, 2020 10:29:52 #

Paul Diamond Loc: Atlanta, GA, USA

gvarner wrote:

The virus transmits through aerosols and droplets from your breath. You would have to DIRECTLY touch particles on a surface and then touch your mucous membranes AND have enough particles transferred for a viable transfer. The risk of that is low. AND, the virus degrades fairly rapidly on surfaces over time. They can detect it on metal after a few days but the amounts and viability are much in question. They think they may be detecting just RNA residue.

The Covid-19 virus also transmits through feces and, possibly, 'passing wind'. While the virus primarily enters the body through the nose, it also can do so through the mouth or eyes. Thus, the medical recommendation to not to touch your face.

Apr 30, 2020 10:44:54 #

RoswellNM Loc: SW Indiana

Looks like this thread is headed down the tubes.

Apr 30, 2020 11:05:01 #

DirtFarmer Loc: Escaped from the NYC area, back to MA

dennis2146 wrote:

...It protects nobody if I open an infected door and then write a check at a bank with someone else going to use that very pen...

I always take the pen home when I go to the bank. That's how I have pens around the house to write with.

Apr 30, 2020 11:31:51 #

jaycoffman Loc: San Diego

dennis2146 wrote:

Meaning no disrespect I believe your analogy is al... (show quote)

Dennis, you make a good point. What I think is missing is the idea that there is no silver bullet/magic wand just a bunch of practices that are intended to slow the spread of the infection in the population. So anything you can do in a practical sense, like wear a mask, reduces one avenue of infection. Same with washing your hands, etc. after touching stuff you have no control over. It's hard for me to do but I try my best--I even carry my own pen.

Apr 30, 2020 11:40:52 #

gvarner Loc: Central Oregon Coast

Paul Diamond wrote:

Saw an interview with an Emergency Room Doctor on ... (show quote)

I’ve read that the gut disables the virus. It can’t be excreted in a harmful form.

Apr 30, 2020 11:42:58 #

IDguy Loc: Idaho

At least you won’t drip in your underwear if you leave them home...

Apr 30, 2020 11:49:29 #

riderxlx Loc: DFW area Texas

DAN Phillips wrote:

If BS was pennies we would all be millionaires!

Well spoken Dan, very well spoken. Yup, here in the open chat area there in no shortage of it.
bruce

Apr 30, 2020 12:09:22 #

charles tabb Loc: Richmond VA.

wjones8637 wrote:

This morning while making a donut run I heard a good analogy for why wearing masks helps.

If we were all walking around naked and someone decided to start peeing everyone is likely to get wet. If they were naked and everyone else clothed, everyone might get somewhat wet. If everyone were clothed virtually all would stay dry while the one peeing would get wet.

Assuming masks protect you from me, not me from you this makes sense.

Bill

Apr 30, 2020 12:16:50 #

flyboy61 Loc: The Great American Desert

You want uncomfortable, heavy, hot and hard to breathe in? Try a military Gas Mask! Then put on whatever your choice of mask is, and think how good life is!

Apr 30, 2020 13:53:47 #

aggiedad Loc: Corona, ca

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Apr 30, 2020 14:20:07 #