Conavirus......

[dado potato]

From what I have read, there now are 3 "possible instances of community spread" in OR, WA, and northern CA. Americans can expect that their customary social interactions will be subject to change.

Speaking of change, is there an effective way to sanitize money? I suppose coins could have a bath in a jar of chlorine bleach, and paper money might survive a certain time in a microwave.

On "Real Time", Bill Maher's show, last night the guests were bowing (Japanese style) rather than shaking hands or hugging.

If you are going to panic, try to be the first one to panic. (wink)



I understand that testing kits are in short supply. So I suspect that the 69 confirmed cases in the USA understates the number of cases.

[JaneV2.0]

In this case "We're number one!" is not a good thing.
(Swathing myself in antiseptic wipes...)

Hmmm. The death of hugging might be the silver lining here.

[Rogar]

I listened to Donald's press conference today where he basically said the risk is very low for healthy young people, so stay calm. I guess he's not concerned about older people with underlying health conditions.

Dado, I did a quick search after withdrawing a small emergency supply of cash from the bank. They say the virus can only survive a few hours on hard surfaces, although it didn't seem like a hundred percent for sure. Obviously doesn't apply if an infected person hands you some cash and then you rub your eyes or something. Otherwise, I suspect any common disinfectant, like soap and water, will kill it. You could always launder your money, so to speak.

[sweetana3]

Many scientific sites are saying that 9 days might be closer to how long the virus can live on surfaces. But they do not know for sure. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/20.../#.XlryUahKhPY

[pinkytoe]

Went to the local ACE hardware store today to buy a mask for use while spray painting furniture. Was told that that every type of mask they normally carry from flimsy dust masks to heavy duty ones sold out within hours. I wonder if people are scooping up to resell

[Rogar]

Many scientific sites are saying that 9 days might be closer to how long the virus can live on surfaces. But they do not know for sure. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/20.../#.XlryUahKhPY

For the record I was going by statements from the Harvard School of Medicine and the WHO, but like I said, there's some uncertainty. Your reference could also carry some decision making weight.

ETA, Speaking of which, I was thinking of reducing my cash transactions as a small measure that might help. For what ever a person would like to believe, it was mentioned that everyone in the world touches the credit card machines, and that cash was less of a risk. Made sense to me although a small item.

[flowerseverywhere]

A relative flew back from Taipei, Taiwan through Tokyo to San Diego. We were wondering if he would be quarantined or subject to medical exam but he just waited in line at custom and immigration, got his passport reviewed and was waved through.

Personally I was shocked.

I guess by now so many countries have confirmed cases, most likely wildly underreported that it makes little difference.

[sweetana3]

The US has only stopped travel from China. One article is here: https://www.theverge.com/2020/1/31/2...citizens-china

Taiwan and Japan were not included.

[Yppej]

The US has only stopped travel from China..

Iran also.

[JaneV2.0]

There's an outbreak in an adult care facility near me. I hope we have enough test kits...