Louisiana issues statewide stay-at-home order to combat coronavirus spread

hitta · 03-22-2020, 05:50 PM

Originally Posted by AsylumGuido

You do realize that this virus, while less deadly than the common flu to some, is FAR more virulent and contagious on every level, right? Casual contact with surfaces hours, and longer, later touched by infected individuals can lead to contraction of the virus. Even if you you are personally in danger, anyone you contact for the next few weeks can become infected and die. Your visit with grandma may be deadly.

Do not under react.

While the virus probably can be spread through surfaces and hand to hand contact, I think we are overreacting to that aspect of it. These cases are probably very rare in comparison to just breathing the virus in. There are theories that it can spread through the protein receptors in the eyes, maybe if you stuck your fingers directly into you nose... for the most part it is an overcompensation for just staying away from people. Continuing washing hands is probably a good practice, but I doubt it will make significant strides in slowing down the virus.

03-22-2020, 05:50 PM	#6
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,331	Re: Louisiana issues statewide stay-at-home order to combat coronavirus spread Originally Posted by AsylumGuido You do realize that this virus, while less deadly than the common flu to some, is FAR more virulent and contagious on every level, right? Casual contact with surfaces hours, and longer, later touched by infected individuals can lead to contraction of the virus. Even if you you are personally in danger, anyone you contact for the next few weeks can become infected and die. Your visit with grandma may be deadly. Do not under react. While the virus probably can be spread through surfaces and hand to hand contact, I think we are overreacting to that aspect of it. These cases are probably very rare in comparison to just breathing the virus in. There are theories that it can spread through the protein receptors in the eyes, maybe if you stuck your fingers directly into you nose... for the most part it is an overcompensation for just staying away from people. Continuing washing hands is probably a good practice, but I doubt it will make significant strides in slowing down the virus.
hitta 1000 Posts + Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 1,331