Regarding "shoe" disinfecting -
I just came back from delivering a small package to FedEX and topped up the tank on the way, as there was no line at the station. Wore my balaclava. Hosed everything down with my sprayer before touching, then hands afterward.
Said hello to someone at the opposite pump who replied in kind, then spat his tobacco chew juice (or something) on the concrete in front of the pump.
Maybe the next person who uses that pump over the next few hours accidentally steps in it...
I just came back from delivering a small package to FedEX and topped up the tank on the way, as there was no line at the station. Wore my balaclava. Hosed everything down with my sprayer before touching, then hands afterward.
Said hello to someone at the opposite pump who replied in kind, then spat his tobacco chew juice (or something) on the concrete in front of the pump.
Maybe the next person who uses that pump over the next few hours accidentally steps in it...
The biggest issue I can see with any of these stats is that it is impossible for them to be accurate unless every possible case is tested.
Here in BC, Canada that is not happening. I know that for a fact because my eldest daughter quite obviously has all the symptoms. She followed instructions in the local media to go to the urgent care facility and be tested.
They turned her away and told her to stay home for 2 weeks. I know of at last 3 other people (personally) who were told the same thing.
So we can safely ignore the stats regarding number of infected - and the % death rate figures hinge on the the number of infected, so we can ignore the death rate figures too.
Honestly, it is becoming more obvious to me that "they" don't give a **** if this thing spreads or not. Their actions are guaranteeing that it will.
My daughter lives with her boyfriend, so at least our younger daughter hasn't been exposed. She might not do well with this virus.
Got this from the NY Times.
The worries about the economy are legit but I think it may be a little early to have people starting back to work. I think the USA will still be seeing rising numbers of cases and deaths in 2 weeks. It's just starting there and we are far, far, far from herd immunity.
The worries about the economy are legit but I think it may be a little early to have people starting back to work. I think the USA will still be seeing rising numbers of cases and deaths in 2 weeks. It's just starting there and we are far, far, far from herd immunity.
Sometimes I catch a just-perceptible whiff of another's scent in passing by, even when outside. Given that the virus "spore" is 1 micron in diameter, causes me to wonder if that size is the same order as the pheromones or whatever it is I can smell.
Perhaps if you can smell another person's scent, that's an indicator to back away. Particularly if they're not wearing face coverage.
On I-80 last week, near Lewisburg PA (nearby home of Bucknell and the drive-through dairy/beer distributor) folks were pumping gas, then going back into the WAWA to wash their hands.
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Ignorance is bliss.😱
That is why the government is telling everyone for stay home.😕
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Suggesting people stay home only works if people listen. I've heard from multiple sources that a certain percentage of people don't believe the hype or are too stupid/selfish so they are just going about their business or enjoying the time off by taking road trips or going golfing.
We already know what works. Lock things down (enforced), test all suspected cases and isolate all confirmed cases.
We are falling way short on all of these.
Oh yes, they're on a jolly and have been made very unwelcome here and elsewhere, I blame the government, don't they know how stupid and selfish people really are? Coronavirus: 'Unprecedented' crowds in Wales despite warnings - BBC News
It was found just over 100 years ago with the Spanish flue that places/cities that locked down etc. had many less die.
A certain % just won't listen or get it for sure!
Everyone likely has to do what they did in China to stop and contain it.
A certain % just won't listen or get it for sure!
Everyone likely has to do what they did in China to stop and contain it.
Necessary to repeat: 90% of the deaths from the 1918 Influenza Epidemic were from post-secondary infections.
^ and from a massive lack in complementary infrastructure. Food/shelter/sanitary waste.
It's a totally different beast in many ways. BUT there are public health lessons here that are valuable to learn from.
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And, if you didn't get the primary infection there was no secondary infection.
Thanks for that info. One available product is "Tristel" (UK company), although the company requires "contact us" in order to purchase, which I assume means "no", particularly if you want to buy some for personal use. See https://www.tristel.com/
Wikipedia info: "It is more effective as a disinfectant than chlorine in most circumstances against waterborne pathogenic agents such as viruses, bacteria and protozoa –"
"Chlorine dioxide may be used as a fumigant treatment to "sanitize" fruits such as blueberries, raspberries, and strawberries that develop molds and yeast."
"Chlorine dioxide can be used for air disinfection and was the principal agent used in the decontamination of buildings in the United States after the 2001 anthrax attacks."
I wont bore anyone further, but sounds like it could be useful in the current circumstances. If you could only get it at the dollar store, just like ordinary bleach -
Having just spend a considerable time in Arizona*, I would think that the natural large spaces and large distances between towns, and between houses in streets, would help to slow down the spread.
People still meet in restaurants, but these are closed down now, maybe in supermarkets, but not so closely to each other as in more crowded nations. Of course, NYC is another story altogether ...
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*I just got back home in time to get locked up here ...
People still meet in restaurants, but these are closed down now, maybe in supermarkets, but not so closely to each other as in more crowded nations. Of course, NYC is another story altogether ...
Jan
*I just got back home in time to get locked up here ...
Thankfully the UK government has finally got their act together, what amounts to a "lockdown" Coronavirus latest news: Boris Johnson announces three-week UK lockdown
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