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Terrified reading the news. Afraid of getting COVID-19
Post-COVID Recovery & COVID-19 | Last Active: Mar 31, 2020 | Replies (42)Comment receiving replies
@liones- Morning Linda. I know, these are times that we've never incurred before which is one thing that is making us tense. Questions like yours about the lack of food and medicines and test kits are unprecedented and are terrifying. How do we act? and what do we do?
We've been warned against fresh loose-leaf produce but some people aren't paying attention.
Also, Linda, I think that we will just have to wait to see how private industries act in replenishing store shelves and medicines, tests kits and all things necessary for survival. Everyone is scared, and if they aren't they should be.
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@merpreb Merry - Curious about this - "We've been warned against fresh produce so people aren't paying attention." How did I miss this warning, and who issued it? I have been avoiding the lettuces due to ecoli risks for some time, but carrots, avocados, cabbage, or bananas and oranges can be washed effectively, broccoli and other veggies you can cook. For cooked items, heat at about 160F (56C) kills the virus.
What I read on the CDC/FDA sites last week ranked the risk of transmission on produce, if you wash it, as very low.
And I agree with you on being reluctant to believe Dr Oz or any of the other television experts
PLEASE everyone - vinegar is not cited anywhere as effective killer for Covid-19. It requires bleach or another proven disinfectant, used according to directions, or soap+water+friction to kill the virus.
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Panic buying and hoarding are creating the shortage. Yes, we need to make sure we all have adequate food supply, no argument there. My children who knew alot about supply chains and logistics said there are food and household supplies in warehouses across the US. But the stores are selling out faster than they can replenish due to hoarding. The stores are doing their best. I saw online an old lady standing in front of the empty shelf crying, that breaks my heart.