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For those who say they won't return to theaters until a vaccine is unleashed, I'm curious:
Have you gone to eat at a restaurant, and once you were seated, removed your mask?
I stop eating out. Most people aren't clean enough when handling food before COVID but I was willing to look the other way. Now with COVID, I am not taking any chances with anyone touching food that I will put into my body. I'm a clean freak and even watching TV with Professional Chef cook, I still think they aren't clean enough.....I can't imagine some low paying cook or kid handling food.
I will go on a cruise before I go to a theater. At least on the cruise they will require a test within 5 days and do a quick test just before you board.
I stop eating out. Most people aren't clean enough when handling food before COVID but I was willing to look the other way. Now with COVID, I am not taking any chances with anyone touching food that I will put into my body. I'm a clean freak and even watching TV with Professional Chef cook, I still think they aren't clean enough.....I can't imagine some low paying cook or kid handling food.
Food is thought to be very low risk for transmission. I have not stepped foot inside a restaurant since the pandemic, but have ordered curbside takeout (occasionally) and mostly delivery (which would have the same risk of food handling).
But all viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, are susceptible to heat and quickly die. So I wipe down all surfaces (containers/boxes), and then all takeout goes into the microwave just to be sure (zaping any potential viruses with microwaves).
For those who say they won't return to theaters until a vaccine is unleashed, I'm curious:
Have you gone to eat at a restaurant, and once you were seated, removed your mask?
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Originally Posted by hertfordshire
I've only gone to places where I can eat outdoors and spaced from other diners. We only took our masks off when actively eating.
I won't be eating out once winter hits.
My husband and I are like hertfordshire - we only go out to eat/drink outdoors and where folks are spaced at least 6' apart. And we go to places that normally don't get over crowded. Farm breweries have been getting a lot of our business these past several months.
We will not be returning to the movie theater for a very long time.
A distance of six feet is no guarantee against transmission. That rule also makes me laugh.
The 6 feet rule was based on simulated distances that large respiratory droplets could land if someone who has the virus where to sneeze or cough. This was before people were wearing masks.
The general public is paranoid now if someone (even masked) is closer than 6 feet from them, but they don't realize the original intent of the 6 feet rule.
Although, keeping more distance in general is better during this time. 6 feet won't do much good for tiny aerosols in enclosed spaces. The impact of aerosols is much lower outdoors because they cannot concentrate like they can indoors (and theoretically are less likely to be effective in causing infection).
The 6 feet rule was based on simulated distances that large respiratory droplets could land if someone who has the virus where to sneeze or cough. This was before people were wearing masks.
The general public is paranoid now if someone (even masked) is closer than 6 feet from them, but they don't realize the original intent of the 6 feet rule.
Although, keeping more distance in general is better during this time. 6 feet won't do much good for tiny aerosols in enclosed spaces. The impact of aerosols is much lower outdoors because they cannot concentrate like they can indoors (and theoretically are less likely to be effective in causing infection).
Food is thought to be very low risk for transmission. I have not stepped foot inside a restaurant since the pandemic, but have ordered curbside takeout (occasionally) and mostly delivery (which would have the same risk of food handling).
But all viruses, including SARS-CoV-2, are susceptible to heat and quickly die. So I wipe down all surfaces (containers/boxes), and then all takeout goes into the microwave just to be sure (zaping any potential viruses with microwaves).
I keep reading that too but what I don't get is this: If your hand is contaminated with covid and you touch your mouth with your hands, you can/might get infected....but if your food is contaminated with covid and it touches your mouth...it's okay...WTF is the logic? I have yet to see a clear explanation to this.
I keep reading that too but what I don't get is this: If your hand is contaminated with covid and you touch your mouth with your hands, you can/might get infected....but if your food is contaminated with covid and it touches your mouth...it's okay...WTF is the logic? I have yet to see a clear explanation to this.
Loosely - the respiratory tract is susceptible, the digestive tract is considered less susceptible. An infected hand is more likely to touch around the nose -scratching an itch, dislodging a crust, etc. Food goes into the pie hole.
The above is the general thinking. I don't know if it is completely accurate or not. It assumes the nose is not stuffed, forgetting that some people are mouth breathers. It also doesn't address the digestive issues that have become part of the list of possible covid symptoms.
A properly functioning digestive tract is a powerful antimicrobal bit of kit. Crushing, added chemicals, high acidity, high base, more chemicals, a host of helpful bacteria; all allow us to eat a wide variety of otherwise deadly foods. It isn't perfect though.
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I have yet to see a clear explanation to this.
