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Hermit-The-Prog

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73. Here's some science ...

Thu May 21, 2020, 07:32 AM

May 2020

https://www.researchgate.net/publication/41943627_Effects_of_Air_Temperature_and_Relative_Humidity_on_Coronavirus_Survival_on_Surfaces

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CDC now says coronavirus 'does not spread easily' via contaminated surfaces [View all] RandySF May 2020 OP

Why do I not believe this? MontanaMama May 2020 #1

Because IQ45.......... MyOwnPeace May 2020 #10

I think this is in line with what virologists were saying from the beginning greenjar_01 May 2020 #2

Once upon a time, I believed everything the CDC said RandySF May 2020 #8

Many virologists non-affiliated with CDC were questioning easy spread on surfaces since early March greenjar_01 May 2020 #11

Ironic LanternWaste May 2020 #33

Still true greenjar_01 May 2020 #67

Mask wearing should be law. roamer65 May 2020 #58

If it does not cite an actual study discussing scientific findings about fomite transfer risk... Hugin May 2020 #3

Can you cite an actual study that says it does transfer easily from surfaces? former9thward May 2020 #34

Sure. Hugin May 2020 #41

There is nothing on those sites about Covid 19 former9thward May 2020 #43

If you'd even bothered to open the very first link from that search... Hugin May 2020 #50

Oh, wipe them down. former9thward May 2020 #54

Here's some science ... Hermit-The-Prog May 2020 #73

Thanks for the science... Hugin May 2020 #75

Things I can't disinfect get a 14 day quarantine. Too much disinformation flying around. Hermit-The-Prog May 2020 #77

Biological contamination is more like a minefield than like a radiation. Hugin May 2020 #79

Wow, that's great..... fantase56 May 2020 #4

Yes, I just did it this morning. phylny May 2020 #25

Absolutely. nt crickets May 2020 #57

The CDC has no credibility. Thanks Trump. And Brix too. dem4decades May 2020 #5

I agree rockfordfile May 2020 #70

I don't believe this ... CatMor May 2020 #6

Well, I'll still wipe down my groceries, since I'm used to doing it now. Doesn't hurt, to be... SWBTATTReg May 2020 #7

I agree. If it's a minor inconvenience to eliminate a small chance of death, I'll do it! n/t Pobeka May 2020 #22

The CDC is not on top of my reliable list at this time. Sadly. old guy May 2020 #9

German scientists said the same thing about a month ago. They've done a lot of research on octoberlib May 2020 #12

Good to read because I just went to store, did not want to wipe down everything. Can't believe CDC LizBeth May 2020 #16

Great news, White House cabinet members can resume kissing Trump's ass. TheCowsCameHome May 2020 #13

Redfield looking to get back in the psychopath's bad graces spanone May 2020 #14

Here is the problem. Who can believe them. They have fudged info to appease Trump and lies. LizBeth May 2020 #15

Unfortunately one cannot trust anything any federal agency says under Trump. RockRaven May 2020 #17

I'm sick of washing everything that comes into the house. maxsolomon May 2020 #18

That's more or less where I'm at on most things. BannonsLiver May 2020 #21

"Do you own research!" maxsolomon May 2020 #23

+1 Celerity May 2020 #31

They straight up lied about masks. n/t Ms. Toad May 2020 #38

They asked the wrong question- it's not as much whether it protects the wearer (in non-medical coti May 2020 #40

It protects both Ms. Toad May 2020 #42

It took until today EllieBC May 2020 #55

That lie killed a lot of my trust in the CDC. musicblind May 2020 #72

Groupthink is everywhere, not just here on DU. Agendas are colouring so much about COVID-19 Celerity May 2020 #30

Oh, of course it is everywhere. BannonsLiver May 2020 #32

Perhaps I used the wrong phraseology, I did not mean to imply you said otherwise. Celerity May 2020 #35

I never did that washing down stuff LeftInTX May 2020 #24

Mission accomplished Midnightwalk May 2020 #19

Agreed. I think I actually tend to believe this. coti May 2020 #27

I'm just throwing my hands up in the air at this point. RandySF May 2020 #48

It does seem like when we learn of new clusters it's usually following some gathering. captain queeg May 2020 #20

Right. coti May 2020 #28

Which is extra scary really. You could walk in a place and breath someone else's air captain queeg May 2020 #51

Trump has managed to shake my faith in announcements from the CDC. I hate that. nt Hekate May 2020 #26

Same. Until trump is gone, I am wary of any message coming from the CDC. crickets May 2020 #61

There is no harm in wiping down groceries. Is this adivce Trump approved? KWR65 May 2020 #29

BS. We're only supposed to worry about the primary method of spread, not the secondary or wiggs May 2020 #36

This Meowmee May 2020 #78

Yep... like we're only supposed to worry about "ICU capacity" Done_Playin May 2020 #82

good point, good way to put it. nt wiggs May 2020 #83

Why then, if that's the case, do health care workers wear hospital gowns? nt wiggs May 2020 #37

For those that don't believe this DrToast May 2020 #39

For me it's less a matter of who would benefit - Ms. Toad May 2020 #44

That's fine, but some are implying Trump is pressuring them DrToast May 2020 #46

He has successfully pressured them on other things Ms. Toad May 2020 #49

It changes re-opening parameters... Precisely JCMach1 May 2020 #53

*ding!* Exactly. nt crickets May 2020 #62

But we can't believe anything that comes out of this government anymore. nt doc03 May 2020 #45

The CDC has become an unwilling tool of Dr. Orange Anus MyNameGoesHere May 2020 #47

Not believing anything they say. They have been politicized JCMach1 May 2020 #52

These are the same people that told us we didn't need masks at first, so I think Luciferous May 2020 #56

Well, This Is A Relief RobinA May 2020 #59

If people could routinely contract the virus through touching surfaces, we would have seen major Yavin4 May 2020 #60

THIS. roamer65 May 2020 #63

And cruise ships, nursing homes, airplanes, multi-family homes, workplaces, etc. Yavin4 May 2020 #65

Agree...recent reports that amount of exposure is a factor would probably explain greenjar_01 May 2020 #68

I don't believe a word any of his marlakay May 2020 #64

Now I can lick handrails again! Buckeye_Democrat May 2020 #66

If surfaces aren't to be a concern, why are some airports removing doors to bathrooms? And wiggs May 2020 #69

I've been wiping down food packages since 2014 or so, ecstatic May 2020 #71

A keypad at a pharmacy? Hugin May 2020 #76

I am skeptical MoonlitKnight May 2020 #74

Keep washing your hands, people. Try not to touch your face. Politicub May 2020 #80

The shower is a good idea. Hugin May 2020 #81