Coronavirus outbreak

[PaulSB]

I'm waiting for the thread about people with the disgustingly unhygienic habit of using public toilets and leaving without washing their hands.

A far greater threat to all of us than Coronavirus.

 

[kingrollo]

I'm waiting for the thread about people with the disgustingly unhygienic habit of using public toilets and leaving without washing their hands.

A far greater threat to all of us than Coronavirus.

How so ?

 

[PaulSB]

How so ?

Because every day we mingle with people whose personal hygiene methods leave a lot to be desired.

Eight people in the UK are infected. Five had direct contact. The chances of getting Coronavirus are virtually zero and far lower than the possibility of picking up a bug from someone who doesn't wash their hands properly.

 

[Levo-Lon]

Lady at work has a cold, she hopes it's not coronavirus, need to check the symptoms......I asked if she'd been to China?
No ...been on a plane? No.. I think you have a cold then..

Wankersitis

 

[RoadRider400]

I'm waiting for the thread about people with the disgustingly unhygienic habit of using public toilets and leaving without washing their hands.

A far greater threat to all of us than Coronavirus.

Probably a hell of a lot more germs on public toilet taps than most people.
A number 2 always needs a thorough handwash, a number 1 and it depends on the place. Would rather use my own hand sanitiser.

 

[PaulSB]

Probably a hell of a lot more germs on public toilet taps than most people.
A number 2 always needs a thorough handwash, a number 1 and it depends on the place. Would rather use my own hand sanitiser.

This is what I do as a matter of routine in public areas. Wash hands and sanitise after leaving the toilets.

I'm travelling in Cambodia and Vietnam at present. In a hotel toilet while I washed my hands a Chinese man wearing a face mask left a cubicle and the toilets without washing. I followed him to the breakfast restaurant where he went directly to pick up the communal coffee jug. There were probably 80 people in the restaurant.

His level of ignorance was astonishing. It's no wonder such viruses spread rapidly wherever they occur.

 

[kingrollo]

Because every day we mingle with people whose personal hygiene methods leave a lot to be desired.

Eight people in the UK are infected. Five had direct contact. The chances of getting Coronavirus are virtually zero and far lower than the possibility of picking up a bug from someone who doesn't wash their hands properly.

Totally agree - I work in hospital so good hygiene is ingrained.
Where I disagree that this is causing more fatalities than coronavirus over the next 12 months or so.

 

[Blue Hills]

This is what I do as a matter of routine in public areas. Wash hands and sanitise after leaving the toilets.

I'm travelling in Cambodia and Vietnam at present. In a hotel toilet while I washed my hands a Chinese man wearing a face mask left a cubicle and the toilets without washing. I followed him to the breakfast restaurant where he went directly to pick up the communal coffee jug. There were probably 80 people in the restaurant.

His level of ignorance was astonishing. It's no wonder such viruses spread rapidly wherever they occur.

Fair points paul, but if you make a habit out of following guys out of toilets you may get a reputation.

 

[marinyork]

It is thought that the UK cases were from a super spreader who visited Wuhan and then spread it in France and the UK. They eventually contacted UK health authorities after it was too late. Some think they passed it onto 12 people.

On a contrasting note signs have been up at university for over two weeks. It's just no one will pay any attention to them.

 

[kingrollo]

The only thing I believe is that so little is known about this virus - I guess we will get to know more if, as expected it gets in grip in the UK over the coming months.

 

[fossyant]

Because every day we mingle with people whose personal hygiene methods leave a lot to be desired.

Eight people in the UK are infected. Five had direct contact. The chances of getting Coronavirus are virtually zero and far lower than the possibility of picking up a bug from someone who doesn't wash their hands properly.

It's lucky I'm still alive working at a University. Some disgusting folk about, staff and students. Two bouts of nasty illness since October means I'm getting jabs next year.

 

[fossyant]

Fair points paul, but if you make a habit out of following guys out of toilets you may get a reputation.

You don't have to follow folk, the door closing seconds after the sound of toilet use is a clue.

 

[BoldonLad]

Saw the coaches leaving Brize Norton on the News..... Bus drivers in normal clothing and no masks. Official in full haz gear next to the driver.

I wonder if the drivers are on double time / danger money

No, just expendable

 

[Rocky]

Because every day we mingle with people whose personal hygiene methods leave a lot to be desired.

Eight people in the UK are infected. Five had direct contact. The chances of getting Coronavirus are virtually zero and far lower than the possibility of picking up a bug from someone who doesn't wash their hands properly.

The coronavirus can be transmitted as a result of poor handwashing hygiene (we pick up the virus from a surface and then touch our mouths/eyes where we get infected). So your advice is good advice.

 

[Ming the Merciless]

We have put hygiene posters up in school and sent an email to parents.
One of my year 10 pupils said “Miss, that email said you have to come to school even if you get the corona virus“
This is what it actually said
View attachment 503584

You can see how that could be interpreted as continue to come to school even if you’ve caught Corona virus. Definitely could have been better phrased.