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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI'm a dinosaur. I still have a paper copy NYT subscription.
AND I mistakenly thought that newsprint was germ proof. This is not true and I'm not really sure how I got this idea in the first place. Obviously, my paper NYT has been handled by several people before being delivered to my door every day.
My husband and I are idiots
Jamastiene
(38,187 posts)but that may be wrong. Just wear gloves when handling it, I guess.
There is nothing like a real newspaper in your hands, though. I get having a paper copy sub.
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)and so on. When I come into the house, the gloves go off and are put in a special cubby near the door, along with my handbag. That way, nothing else from outside is touched by me.
Groceries are, of course, a necessity of life. I wash my hands a lot during food preparation.
Clash City Rocker
(3,398 posts)I read that it can last several days on plastic. Hopefully it doesnt last long on paper.
Dennis Donovan
(18,770 posts)You might have to register first?
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)Dennis Donovan
(18,770 posts)Liberal In Texas
(13,570 posts)And if you're worried just make sure you wash your hands after reading it.
CTyankee
(63,912 posts)pwb
(11,287 posts)It is the same format as reading a paper copy. I like it.