Mainecoons Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 Check this out: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/pdfs/mm6936a5-H.pdf Note the summary on the next to last page and what it says about restaurants and masks. And the chart showing where the greatest hazards are. Glad I have a private alternative and haven't returned to my gym. There's a very graphic depiction of hazards on the page before the summary. Bars are even worse. Quote Summary What is already known about the topic? Community and close contact exposures contribute to the spread of COVID-19. What is added by this report? Findings from a case-control investigation of symptomatic outpatients from 11 U.S. health care facilities found that close contact with persons with known COVID-19 or going to locations that offer on-site eating and drinking options were associated with COVID-19 positivity. Adults with positive SARS-CoV-2 test results were approximately twice as likely to have reported dining at a restaurant than were those with negative SARS-CoV-2 test results. What are the implications for public health practice? Eating and drinking on-site at locations that offer such options might be important risk factors associated with SARS-CoV-2 infection. Efforts to reduce possible exposures where mask use and social distancing are difficult to maintain, such as when eating and drinking, should be considered to protect customers, employees, and communities. AND “In the 14 days before illness onset, 71% of case-patients and 74% of control participants reported always using cloth face coverings or other mask types when in public." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mudgirl Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 I don't need to read some report to know that bars, restaurants and gyms would be places to avoid during a global, airborne pandemic. That's just plain old common sense, something that appears to be lacking these days. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 Some apparently do, the dance bar across the street has reopened after already having at least one case of covid. I would suggest avoiding anyone who goes to bars for the duration. As you say, just common sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 49 minutes ago, Mainecoons said: Some apparently do, the dance bar across the street has reopened after already having at least one case of covid. I would suggest avoiding anyone who goes to bars for the duration. As you say, just common sense. Problem is, you don't know who has been to a bar. Maybe the person who is using the ATM right before you?? Maybe the waiter who hands you a lunch menu? Maybe the cashier at the grocery store? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mainecoons Posted October 13, 2020 Report Share Posted October 13, 2020 As you can see from the data, not so easy to get it from two of those. Restaurants? You bet. We are sticking with take out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bisbee Gal Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 https://www.msn.com/en-us/health/medical/coronavirus-can-persist-for-four-weeks-on-banknotes-study-finds/ar-BB19UtuQ?fbclid=IwAR1lRFq8pKVSHG1UoqUtMGc4UY73-twTozPehSZ_4XcXL2fb0nCeU-U5ago "Coronavirus May Stay for Weeks on Banknotes and Touchscreens 2 days ago Coronavirus May Stay for Weeks on Banknotes and Touchscreens (Bloomberg) -- The new coronavirus may remain infectious for weeks on banknotes, glass and other common surfaces, according to research by Australia’s top biosecurity laboratory that highlights risks from paper currency, touchscreen devices and grab handles and rails. Scientists at the Australian Centre for Disease Preparedness showed SARS-CoV-2 is “extremely robust,” surviving for 28 days on smooth surfaces such as glass found on mobile phone screens and plastic banknotes at room temperature, or 20 degrees Celsius (68 degrees Fahrenheit). That compares with 17 days survival for the flu virus." 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmh Posted October 14, 2020 Report Share Posted October 14, 2020 No need to be pranoid, if you wear mask, keep your dstance and wash hands often, after that it is up to chance or God.. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.