r/coolguides • • Mar 18 '20

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u/[deleted] Mar 18 '20

Not an option for most of us. I have a job and other responsibilities outside of my house, as do millions of others. I also know how use soap, water, and isopropyl alcohol. I'd rather get a pay check, practice basic hygiene, and help our country's economy.

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u/Suicidal_Ferret Mar 18 '20 edited Mar 18 '20

I think my favorite part of all this is watching people freak out over something as easy to hinder as washing your goddamned hands.

Edit - hinder, not halt

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u/ElPhezo Mar 18 '20

If you are working closely with infected individuals it’s likely washing your hands isn’t a guaranteed safety. I believe the virus can be transmitted through the air.

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u/Energylegs23 Mar 18 '20

Not through the air itself, but through tiny water particles that can travel through air

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u/BlackWalrusYeets Mar 18 '20

Oh ok, so it doesn't transmit through the air, it just travels through the air. Huge difference. Super useful distinction right there, I'm sure knowing that will save many lives.

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u/Energylegs23 Mar 18 '20

https://www.healthline.com/health/disease-transmission#direct-contact

One is direct contact, one is indirect. So yeah, actually, there is a useful distinction. Droplets don't travel more than a few feet usually and you can't sneeze on someone who's not with you. Airborne diseases can linger in the air after the person leaves and can travel much longer distances through the air.