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MineralMan

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9. Yes, which is why such major precautions appear to be in place.

Reply to Sugar Smack (Reply #7)

Wed Jan 29, 2020, 03:03 PM

Jan 2020

I think it's a wise move.

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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