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PoindexterOglethorpe

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20. And they aren't wearing masks and they are crowded together.

Reply to LisaL (Reply #12)

Mon Oct 5, 2020, 01:58 PM

Oct 2020

It's airborne, almost never surface borne.

Again, if everyone wears a decent mask CORRECTLY, not under the nose or the chin, and washes their hands frequently, it would vastly reduce the rate of spread.

Frantic sanitizing of every surface is basically sanitation theater, rather like airport security is security theater.

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A Question About COVID [View all] DemUnleashed Oct 2020 OP

I believe there is not as much concern about surfaces these days. MineralMan Oct 2020 #1

I don't know but I still spray and wipe down everything with peroxide. StarryNite Oct 2020 #2

Just use a paper towel soaked in water and cleaner then wipe them down. KWR65 Oct 2020 #3

I dont take any chances. CentralMass Oct 2020 #4

For surfaces, the biggest concern is with high-touch surfaces like door handles and railings etc. Olafjoy Oct 2020 #5

The latest research suggests that surfaces are not a significant source of infection. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2020 #6

Provided standard cleaning procedures and precautions are enforced. LisaL Oct 2020 #8

No, but they are saying that you don't need to go beyond that. The Velveteen Ocelot Oct 2020 #17

The major rout it spreads is through the air. LisaL Oct 2020 #7

Yes StarryNite Oct 2020 #10

It's essentially been disproven. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2020 #9

An awful lot of people is getting it right now. LisaL Oct 2020 #12

And they aren't wearing masks and they are crowded together. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2020 #20

Contact transmission is unlikely. One case. Masks are very effective going both ways Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2020 #11

One case that is documented doesn't rule out many undocumented cases. LisaL Oct 2020 #14

I didn't say it ruled out. But you need to keep a sense of proportion & follow the science Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2020 #18

Primary means of transmission is via the nasal passages from droplets and aerosolized matter. Ms. Toad Oct 2020 #13

Always wash your hands after touching anything from the outside frazzled Oct 2020 #15

It can't hurt, as long as it's not too much for you. marybourg Oct 2020 #16

Most important thing re surface transmission: Wash Your Hands & Don't Touch Your Face. . . nt Bernardo de La Paz Oct 2020 #19

I've read that wearing glasses is helpful FakeNoose Oct 2020 #21

I wear a face shield and spray/rub all groceries with isopropyl. lagomorph777 Oct 2020 #22

Wow DemUnleashed Oct 2020 #23

Wow DemUnleashed Oct 2020 #24

Yes Meowmee Oct 2020 #25