Coronavirus practical issues
I thought it might be nice to have a thread to talk about practical concerns. I'll start :). What should a solo traveler do, if they are camped somewhere they don't know anybody, and get seriously ...
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Optimistic Paranoid wrote:
Testing for COVID-19 right now is reserved for only those patients with cough, fever and breathing symptoms who also have known exposure.
The problem is that we are seeing an increase in so-called "community exposure". That is, people with COVID-19 with NO known exposure to a known infected person.
Yes, because people with mild cold or flu symptoms are still going to work, grocery store, etc. That's why my doctor's letter emphasized, do not do this.
pasusan wrote:
From checking on how long the virus can last on surfaces - we've heard from a few hours to 9 days. 9 days?!
Can we quarantine our mail or our groceries for 9 days?
You can spray or wipe down your groceries before you bring them into the house, with anything from this detailed list from the CDC.
For your mail, you might try what kills ordinary flu viruses: pre-heat your oven to 200°, then turn it off and put the mail in there. You can also put your shoes in there, and put your clothing in the dryer for 10 minutes. I know this stuff from caring for a person with an immune disorder.
But the key thing is, as the director of the CDC’s National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases said in wanderingaimlessly's link above,
"As the trajectory of the outbreak continues, many people in the U.S. will at some point in time this year or next be exposed to this virus, and there’s a good chance many will become sick".
Delaying when you get it means the doctors will have a better idea how to treat you, better stock of medications, etc. But eventually most of us will get it. Hopefully with mild symptoms!
