Johns Hopkins Medical Centre - World Coronavirus infection Map by Country.

[Oddball]

Nice one, enjoy! I don't really care about pubs closing, as a) I'm off alcohol for the next 4 weeks, b) I've got plenty at home, and c) I'm not a 'boozer', or someone who goes put to drink much.

I do hope, however, that it won't result in too many going out of business or jobs being lost.

Marco.

I know thats what will happen to our local !! Unless they can sell beer outside to people sat well apart , cant see them surviving (our pubs a bit like Italy financially !!)

[Spectral Morn]

Wear a mask and gloves.

If you need space, just cough.

Gloves not a bad idea, mask, no. An N95 mask, is good for particulates, pollen, dust etc, but not viruses. You would need a full, custom fitted mask (beards need to go), with air filtration system etc.

[Spectral Morn]

Yeah, I get that mentality. If you do get it, you'll almost likely only experience mild symptoms, and then become immune, so it's no biggie

Marco.

Not certain, some evidence out there for reinfection.

[Spectral Morn]

Good! No need to see drunk degenerate fools.

S.

Excuse me ....

[CageyH]

Alcohol helps kill the virus. Not a good time to give it up.
I am expecting France to close for a month soon.

[Marco]

Not certain, some evidence out there for reinfection.

Nothing is certain mate, in these very uncertain times, but that seems to be the case.

Marco.

[Ali Tait]

Gloves not a bad idea, mask, no. An N95 mask, is good for particulates, pollen, dust etc, but not viruses. You would need a full, custom fitted mask (beards need to go), with air filtration system etc.

A five fold increase in protection with a normal face mask would seem worth it to me.

[Spectral Morn]

A five fold increase in protection with a normal face mask would seem worth it to me.

I think that info, where ever that came from is giving a false idea of protection, where none really exists.


Do the research, if it isn't tight to the face (so environmental air can't get in round the edges) and the filter in the mask will not, repeat will not stop a virus what is the point? I did a lot of research into this and what is commonly seen on tv screens is a waste of time, and money.

If you have the virus then wearing a mask, right type, will offer someone near you some short term protection, but not for long.

Most masks being worn are not even close to being N95 standard, are ill fitting, and N95 is no good for viruses.

[Marco]

A five fold increase in protection with a normal face mask would seem worth it to me.

As this virus is primarily spread via touch, gloves seem like a better idea than masks.....

Marco.

[Ali Tait]

Unless it’s a full face mask there is no full protection anyway, as the virus can enter through the eyes.