I am obsessed over this virus because I am afraid

Introverted1293 · Mar 28, 2020

ewq1938 said:
I went shopping today after staying home for a week. Saw a 20 dollar bill on the ground someone dropped. Wasn't worth the risk to pick it up.

I would be afraid to pick it up too.

visionary · Mar 28, 2020

Introverted1293 said:
That would be nice if that actually did happen lol

But I did read that temperature isn't going to have any effect on the disease.

Coronaviruses are a family of so-called “enveloped viruses”. This means they are coated in an oily coat, known as a lipid bilayer, studded with proteins that stick out like spikes of a crown, helping to give them their name – corona is Latin for crown.

Research on other enveloped viruses suggests that this oily coat makes the viruses more susceptible to heat than those that do not have one. In colder conditions, the oily coat hardens into a rubber-like state, much like fat from cooked meat will harden as it cools, to protect the virus for longer when it is outside the body. Most enveloped viruses tend to show strong seasonality as a result of this.

Research has already shown that Sars-Cov-2 can survive for up to 72 hours on hard surfaces like plastic and stainless steel at temperatures of between 21-23C (70-73F) and in relative humidity of 40%. Exactly how the Covid-19 virus behaves at other temperatures and humidity has still to be tested, but research on other coronaviruses suggests they can survive for more than 28 days at 4C. (Read more about how long Covid-19 can survive on surfaces.)

Introverted1293 · Mar 28, 2020

visionary said:
Coronaviruses are a family of so-called “enveloped viruses”. This means they are coated in an oily coat, known as a lipid bilayer, studded with proteins that stick out like spikes of a crown, helping to give them their name – corona is Latin for crown.

Research on other enveloped viruses suggests that this oily coat makes the viruses more susceptible to heat than those that do not have one. In colder conditions, the oily coat hardens into a rubber-like state, much like fat from cooked meat will harden as it cools, to protect the virus for longer when it is outside the body. Most enveloped viruses tend to show strong seasonality as a result of this.

Research has already shown that Sars-Cov-2 can survive for up to 72 hours on hard surfaces like plastic and stainless steel at temperatures of between 21-23C (70-73F) and in relative humidity of 40%. Exactly how the Covid-19 virus behaves at other temperatures and humidity has still to be tested, but research on other coronaviruses suggests they can survive for more than 28 days at 4C. (Read more about how long Covid-19 can survive on surfaces.)

I will research it. Thank you

Bible Highlighter · Mar 28, 2020

Introverted1293 said:
I will take a look at those. Thank you very much.

You are most welcome.

May God bless you.

Aussie Pete · Mar 28, 2020

Introverted1293 said:
I have been questioning whether I am a true Christian or not. That is probably also the reason why I'm so scared. I haven't really been living for God. But I have just started to repent and ask God's forgiveness. I just hope that I am able to bear fruit with repentance, like John the Baptist talked about.

Paul said that it is ok to check ourselves out from time to time - 2 Corinthians 13:5

"Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test yourselves. Can't you see for yourselves that Jesus Christ is in you--unless you actually fail the test?"

May I suggest that you read this article? It will encourage you or convict you. If you find that you are not really born again, that is easy to solve. If you are born again, then you will be greatly encouraged. Sometimes we need a bit of a crisis to get our attention on the more important things of life. You may find that this great fear you are suffering is a blessing in disguise. Your honesty does you credit. God loves the honest sinner.

Are you absolutely sure you are born again? - Christian Life Frankston

Amittai · Mar 28, 2020

Introverted1293 said:
Thank you very much for this verse. My mind does need to stay on him. But I have been very selfish and self-absorbed. My selfishness has been brought to my attention during this crisis.

The old proverbs are "look to yourself" and "know yourself", that's responsible!

God will certainly more than match your desire to manifest works worthy of repentance!

Even if we are left with lasting after effects, we'll need God's providence just as much as we have done up to now.

I'm only just turning a new leaf now, myself.

dqhall · Mar 28, 2020

Introverted1293 said:
I just bought some face mask myself. My attitude is let them call me crazy. I just read that coronavirus can be airborne. I am also putting on sunglasses so it doesn't get into my eyes. But I also read that wearing face masks and all of that won't help stopped the virus if one comes to contact with it. But I'm still going to do it. But I also read that face masks do work. So, I am getting conflicting information.

I am also going to be wearing gloves and then washing my gloves when I get home.

If you can stay at home and order groceries from instacart or pizza delivery, that might improve your chances. Amazon is hiring.

Ricky M · Mar 28, 2020

John Helpher said:
A sound mind will not distort information for personal gain.

Yet distorted information is what this world runs on.

longwait · Mar 28, 2020

Introverted1293 said:
Thank you very much for your advice. I pray for your kids and for your protection.

Thanks.

Ricky M · Mar 28, 2020

dqhall said:
I suppose if you ask God what you should be doing, you might have a better chance of not being paralyzed by fear.
'As if a storm hit': more than 40 Italian health workers have died since crisis began

Ok, that includes incorporating geographical information into the matrix as well. Italy has a larger elderly population, and their sanitary systems are antiquated and insufficient. The canals in Venice, for example, where everybody takes those romantic gondolas rides, are actually a sewer system. So they are gong to naturally have a higher incidence. We don't boat in our sewers. So that too has to be taken into account. Too, Italians didn't self-isolate. We are.

Big picture people. I know that's hard for a generation raised on sound bites and memes.

Ricky M · Mar 28, 2020

solid_core said:
It is more dangerous. Mortality rate for flu is 0.1%, for coronavirus its 4.5%.

But its less dangerous than SARS (10%) or MERS (34%).

Since we have no idea how many total infections there are (even by the CDC's own admission it's probably 5 times whats reported), we have no real idea what the mortality rate is. So divide that 3.4% by 5 and you have a more reasonably accurate figure.

Spouting unsubstantiated numbers like this is like bringing gasoline to a barn fire.

Ricky M · Mar 28, 2020

Introverted1293 said:
I am always touching my face. I get an itch in my eye. I like to bite my nails. It is a little bit of an adjustment. Now I think I'm going to buy nail clippers.

I'm a naturally itchy person. I bought a small retractable back scratcher to take care of those pesky itches that won't go away!

Ricky M · Mar 28, 2020

Get a couple ems glove holder belt pouches. I have one that holds a travel-sized hand sanitizer, and another that holds exam gloves and clorox wipes.

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Mountainmanbob · Mar 28, 2020

Ricky M said:
I have one that holds a travel-sized hand sanitizer, and another that holds exam gloves and clorox wipes.

Looks like we have traded in our 6 shooters.
M-Bob

Amittai · Mar 28, 2020

I go around in pillow cases as oversized mittens when handling public railings and handles and change, putting the latter in a bowl (if repaying friends at the door - shimmying back and forth like South Sea traders) or an empty bag.

solid_core · Mar 28, 2020

Ricky M said:
Since we have no idea how many total infections there are (even by the CDC's own admission it's probably 5 times whats reported), we have no real idea what the mortality rate is. So divide that 3.4% by 5 and you have a more reasonably accurate figure.

Spouting unsubstantiated numbers like this is like bringing gasoline to a barn fire.

Known mortality is calculated for known cases. No need to divide or multiply anything.

Hidden cases and hidden mortality are not included.

Introverted1293 · Mar 28, 2020

Ricky M said:
I'm a naturally itchy person. I bought a small retractable back scratcher to take care of those pesky itches that won't go away!

Good idea

Introverted1293 · Mar 28, 2020

Ricky M said:
Get a couple ems glove holder belt pouches. I have one that holds a travel-sized hand sanitizer, and another that holds exam gloves and clorox wipes.

That's not a bad idea. I think I'm going to look for something like that.

Reborn1977 · Mar 28, 2020

FutureAndAHope said:
if we stick close to God He will surely keep us safe from the virus.

PLEASE, please be careful everyone who you listen to or turn to for spiritual counsel during this time.

May the TRUE mouthpieces of God hold their tongues until God is ready to speak.

As the wise person put it yesterday, God has yet to make any declaration…until God is ready to declare His Purpose - not man’s twisted ideas.

The spiritually immature and foolish sound off loudly but know little, while the spiritually mature and wise listen, wait, and speak in God’s timing – the timing of the message can be as important as the message.

Introverted1293 · Mar 28, 2020

Amittai said:
I go around in pillow cases as oversized mittens when handling public railings and handles and change, putting the latter in a bowl (if repaying friends at the door - shimmying back and forth like South Sea traders) or an empty bag.

I wrap my face in with a cloth and a scarf. I cover my mouth and nose with both cloth and scarf. And then I use sunglasses so that any kind of virus or whatever won't get into my eyes. But I'm sure it's not perfect because I'm sure there are sides on my glasses which droplets can get through. But I'm still going to wear my glasses.

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