First I'm no expert, but here's what I think I know from working at the Vanderbilt Cancer Clinic. In general a virus is like a predator, it needs something to eat (a host). It also uses the host to grow and multiply. So, it stands to reason that if we limit the food source the virus will die. That's why it's a good idea to avoid crowds, wash your hands and clean surfaces, especially those where people work or place their hands; desks, keyboards, door handles, etc. If I heard correctly COVID-19 can live on a surface for up to 6 hours. So, don't feed it, don't touch it and keep things clean. In addition, if you don't have hand sanitizer or anti viral soap, good old Ivory or Dial works well if you wash your hands properly. Hot water and the friction created by rubbing your hands together with regular soap will work.
Because some of my younger co-workers are afraid of it, I volunteered to help with the screening's and testing. I kind of feel like a "Lab Rat" in that I'm at a high risk age group (73). I think some people feel like if I can avoid or God forbid recover from it, if I contract it, that there is a small case study, lol! I'm taking this thing very seriously, but my sense of humor is my coping mechanism.
Here's something else to think about: Again, I'm not a geopolitical expert, but The U.S and China have been trading partners for a long time that until recently has benefited the ChiComs more than America. As you know by now China produces 80-90% of all our pharaceulical's and now are threatening to withhold some of our most important, life saving drugs. There has been discussions about bringing this and many other American products being made in China back home. On the surface this is a good idea, but there could be consequences. Higher prices for one, but how would this affect our already tenuous relationship with China? If history is an indicator, it may not end well. Remember before WW2 we had a good trade relationship with Japan. After we set up the embargo on oil, and steel they attacked us. There's plenty of room for discussion. Hope my spelling wasn't to bad. Hope this information was helpful. God Bless America & GO VOLs
Because some of my younger co-workers are afraid of it, I volunteered to help with the screening's and testing. I kind of feel like a "Lab Rat" in that I'm at a high risk age group (73). I think some people feel like if I can avoid or God forbid recover from it, if I contract it, that there is a small case study, lol! I'm taking this thing very seriously, but my sense of humor is my coping mechanism.
Here's something else to think about: Again, I'm not a geopolitical expert, but The U.S and China have been trading partners for a long time that until recently has benefited the ChiComs more than America. As you know by now China produces 80-90% of all our pharaceulical's and now are threatening to withhold some of our most important, life saving drugs. There has been discussions about bringing this and many other American products being made in China back home. On the surface this is a good idea, but there could be consequences. Higher prices for one, but how would this affect our already tenuous relationship with China? If history is an indicator, it may not end well. Remember before WW2 we had a good trade relationship with Japan. After we set up the embargo on oil, and steel they attacked us. There's plenty of room for discussion. Hope my spelling wasn't to bad. Hope this information was helpful. God Bless America & GO VOLs
