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Wellstone ruled

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8. Never forget what

Reply to MineralMan (Reply #6)

Wed Jan 29, 2020, 03:01 PM

Jan 2020

happens in your area. Every out break of some type of viral infection usually ends with the next major cold snap. Especially one that last several days. The viral spores die in bitter cold.

It's those virus's that hit post February that usually turn ugly and hang around till the fourth of July.

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The thing about dangerous viruses for which there is no vaccine... [View all] MineralMan Jan 2020 OP

And those disinfectant wipes? They are useless. HelpImSurrounded Jan 2020 #1

based on what Ive read this new bug is not particularly harmful symptoms wise unless u are msongs Jan 2020 #2

However, many of us are medically compromised. dchill Jan 2020 #3

Neither is the influenza virus, but MineralMan Jan 2020 #4

Figures reported 25-32% are admitted to the ICU for breathing difficulties. The WHO is differing- 58Sunliner Jan 2020 #10

Actually, I have read that half of the victims are under 49 and were in good health tblue37 Jan 2020 #15

This was what was thought initially, but since then healthy people have become very sick with it. emmaverybo Jan 2020 #27

Just pratice good Wellstone ruled Jan 2020 #5

That's always good advice, of course. MineralMan Jan 2020 #6

Never forget what Wellstone ruled Jan 2020 #8

We all had the flu vaccine and my daughter still caught the flu (last week). Dorian Gray Jan 2020 #31

Yes. I had the same thing happen three years ago. MineralMan Jan 2020 #32

I work in janitorial. I wash my hands 8-9 times a day for Luz Jan 2020 #29

When I worked Janitorial sixty years ago, Wellstone ruled Jan 2020 #30

Not to mention the 2 to 14-day incubation period. Sugar Smack Jan 2020 #7

Yes, which is why such major precautions appear to be in place. MineralMan Jan 2020 #9

Stay safe, Sugar Smack In_The_Wind Jan 2020 #14

You too, In_The_Wind Sugar Smack Jan 2020 #20

Here in Kentucky, the biggest issue is the flu right now. Zolorp Jan 2020 #11

Yes. MineralMan Jan 2020 #12

It's the best reason to wear a surgical mask. Zolorp Jan 2020 #13

Since retiring in June, my reclusive tendencies have minimized my contacts. However, I still tblue37 Jan 2020 #18

How long do these viruses usually spread marlakay Jan 2020 #16

You don't need to become a germphobe RAB910 Jan 2020 #17

Cdc preventative actions Midnightwalk Jan 2020 #19

Good thoughts! cwydro Jan 2020 #21

Check Out the 2011 Movie "Contagion" waterwatcher123 Jan 2020 #22

Message auto-removed Name removed Jan 2020 #23

I have a thing about hospitals--I'm frightened about the germs there. panader0 Jan 2020 #24

A lab in Australia has replicated the virus. The beginning of the end for it. Blue_true Jan 2020 #25

Labs are hot on the trail of getting a vaccine for coronavirus but it applegrove Jan 2020 #26

If you ignore the hyped up online bullshit it's pretty manageable... Wounded Bear Jan 2020 #28

Handling cash is another way to contact infections. BSdetect Jan 2020 #33