Everyone stay safe out there! This virus is airborne, so masks are the most effective line of defense, and an imperative when going into public spaces. It doesn't get through skin well so gloves are optional, but wash your hands after handling anything communal. Get some disinfecting wipes and use them on all your commonly touched things: steering wheel, door handles, bag straps, belts, wallets, credit cards, and try not to handle cash money at all or wear gloves if you do. The virus stays on surfaces longer than expected: 2 days on steel and plastics, so wash your discs with antibacterial soap. One bacterial cell can hold hundreds of viruses. If you have a reusable mask, wash it daily. Stopping the spread is the only weapon we have right now. They are months away from antivirals and a year away from a vaccine. THIS IS NOT THE FLU! This virus attacks the lungs in a super-aggressive manner, that causes cilia in the lungs to die at an alarmingly fast rate, which leads to fluid build up in the lungs. This causes a snowball effect which can end with total lung failure as well as other organ failures and death. If you think you have been exposed, and got over it, you might NOT be fine. It is the lasting damage to the lungs and the after-effects that is the biggest cause of death in otherwise healthy people. Lay low if you can. Don't get it, and don't spread it is the best thing we can do to save lives. Take precautions and use good judgement.
Everyone stay safe out there! This virus is airborne, so masks are the most effective line of defense, and an imperative when going into public spaces. It doesn't get through skin well so gloves are optional, but wash your hands after handling anything communal. Get some disinfecting wipes and use them on all your commonly touched things: steering wheel, door handles, bag straps, belts, wallets, credit cards, and try not to handle cash money at all or wear gloves if you do. The virus stays on surfaces longer than expected: 2 days on steel and plastics, so wash your discs with antibacterial soap. One bacterial cell can hold hundreds of viruses. If you have a reusable mask, wash it daily. Stopping the spread is the only weapon we have right now. They are months away from antivirals and a year away from a vaccine. THIS IS NOT THE FLU! This virus attacks the lungs in a super-aggressive manner, that causes cilia in the lungs to die at an alarmingly fast rate, which leads to fluid build up in the lungs. This causes a snowball effect which can end with total lung failure as well as other organ failures and death. If you think you have been exposed, and got over it, you might NOT be fine. It is the lasting damage to the lungs and the after-effects that is the biggest cause of death in otherwise healthy people. Lay low if you can. Don't get it, and don't spread it is the best thing we can do to save lives. Take precautions and use good judgement.