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Which is why I expect the epidemic to be way way worse outside of Asia, since in the West people don't wear masks and are actively discouraged by the health authorities.
I'm confused. If you don't want people to touch a railing, why have a railing?
Last year I twisted my ankle and for a few days the only way I could use flight of stairs was to held onto the rails.
Some people suggested using copper handles in hospitals, since it has antimicrobial properties. I think the practical problem was that you need to clear the oxidized parts or it doesn't work. There were some other suggested materials too. On a lighter note, people seem to adapt their behavior just fine: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgYL4rZC0v8
The info from China shows that it spreads primarily through inhaling droplets, not through touching surfaces. Which is why I expect the epidemic to be way way worse outside of Asia, since in the West people don't wear masks and are actively discouraged by the health authorities.
This substance already exists: biter nail polish. Apply it on your fingers, and you'll want to avoid touching your mouth at any cost. On a side note, so many buildings still put doors at the entrance of toilets forcing you to touch the door right after cleaning your hands (or to use a napkin to touch the handle).
The info from China shows that it spreads primarily through inhaling droplets, not through touching surfaces. Which is why I expect the epidemic to be way way worse outside of Asia, since in the West people don't wear masks and are actively discouraged by the health authorities.
I've heard the exact opposite. It spreads through droplets, but mostly through touch, not inhaling. Do you have a source?
'Both COVID-19 and influenza cause respiratory disease and spread the same way, via small droplets of fluid from the nose and mouth of someone who is sick.'
https://www.who.int/dg/speeches/detail/who-director-general-...
[Edit: however, I could see both of you being right with this quote]
I've got sick a lot less often since implementing that, maybe once a year now on average.
The info from China shows that it spreads primarily through inhaling droplets, not through touching surfaces. Which is why I expect the epidemic to be way way worse outside of Asia, since in the West people don't wear masks and are actively discouraged by the health authorities.
I guess, we'll see soon enough how Italy is doing.
FWIW in Switzerland, the authorities recommend "social distancing". https://foph-coronavirus.ch/