6ft Distancing Not Enough To Prevent Spread Of Covid-19

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/ar...say-coronavirus-spread-13-FEET-sufferers.html

Interesting article that suggests the prescribed distance to prevent aerosol transmission isn't enough. I had read some other science articles that suggested the same thing. Apparently the current distance is what was calculated from the Spanish Flu but is very outdated.

 

It could be as much as 7 or 8 meters for a sneeze. It can hang in the air for up to 3 hours. Distancing? Sourdough has the proper distance nailed.

 

I'll bet he has! I have a similar formula. The beauty of living in an isolated area.

According to the Chinese study, it can actually hang around for several hours. Think about a supermarket, people coming and going on a constant basis.

 

Good morning Blitz,

Just read the Daily Mail article.

Like the term "computer mice" !

It is a science article; I believe the distance requirement - and the public's use of homemade masks and the in-house quarantines are political requirements. During a tuberculous identified outbreak, I'd surely stay more than 6 feet/2 meters away from anyone at a store, presuming I'd even go shopping.

The social conditioning is being accepted. As basic hygiene being taught and practiced, this is goodness.

The article's reference to the floors of hospital wards and the soles of shoes laden with the virus, ...... this cannot be controlled/rectified in re public places. Herd immunity might be the solution.

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I like the comment by Joe from Banjo Land, UK: " ..unknown virus ...doesn't come with an instruction manual".

(ATTN: RAND Corp !)

 

Good morning Lonewolf,

You accurately addressed the basic public health issues.

How does someone know if they are COVID-infected ? They might not have symptoms. If they do, such as a high fever, the person might not have access to professional medical care.

If someone has some of the COVID-19 symptoms and wants to go to the city or beach and "party hard", the isolation requirement requires an enforcement mechanism. This would mean essential personnel such as LEOs. Here, there are already pre-existing shortages of LEOs.

Homemade face masks just won't solve our public health problems. Perhaps increased compensation packages for hospital administrators and allowing the cartels to run public health will solve the the COVID-19 problem.

I, too, am staying in - but am in a weather emergency in several hours from now. We are on alert for heavy winds and possible tornadoes. Needless to say, the roads will be flooded. I am still in a safer environment than the big towns north and south of here.

Blessed are the Preppers, for they shall...............

 

I was reading yesterday an article about the three Covid-19s. Different versions have different behavioral patterns. Version C is more deadly.

European Union utopian healthcare is now saying that it is best if the elderly are simply left at home to die rather than taking them to the hospital where they will soak-up resources.

Covid-19 is teaching governments how to go Orwellian.

The nations of Earth are mutating and not in a positive direction.

 

https://nypost.com/2020/04/12/the-coronavirus-can-travel-at-least-13-feet-new-study-shows/


Good afternoon all,

Above is a related article in re the airborne characteristic of the corona virus.

I guess the CDC - WHO discrepancy on space for social distancing ....... CDC says 6 ft, WHO says 3 ft ...... is to multiply 3 times 6 so as it's 18 ft needed - or stay home.

For flood waters would always disinfect my rubber boots / Wellingtons. Now, can see the soles of all boots/shoes must be disinfected.

 

https://thegrio.com/2020/04/11/exercising-outdoors-can-spread-coronavirus-farther-study-finds/


Good afternoon all,

A related article in re the outdoor spread of the corona virus.

Engineering Professor Blocken has been doing research telling of virus in air range.

Perhaps worth factoring in his research .

 

Very interesting Pragmatist. Thanks for posting!

 

If EVERYBODY wears a mask and washes their hands it will slow down the spread of the CCP Virus. A surgical or a homemade mask with protect others. An N-95 mask will protect you and others.

You don't know if you are sick for days after you are contagious. You might not know that you are sick at all and yet still be spreading the disease throughout your infection. After you get better you are still shedding the virus. Do you remember the old pictures of Japan during the flu season, with everyone wearing a surgical mask? It is impolite there to not wear a mask. That needs to become the new normal.

 

As far as people keeping keeping a distance between them, these people seem to be spreading out -- at least after they get through the entrance doors.

 

I've been going at least double. I've seen some projectile sneezes in my day.