RE: Wash your hands or do not wash your hands when you eat
October 17, 2021 at 7:04 pm
(This post was last modified: October 17, 2021 at 7:05 pm by Oldandeasilyconfused.)
(October 17, 2021 at 6:39 pm)Abaddon_ire Wrote: Does nobody realise the difference between viruses and bacteria?
In a biological sense, not really. I'm aware viruses are smaller to the extent that they can live inside bacteria. I'm aware that viruses are immune to antibiotics. That's why doctors do not prescribe antibiotic for the flu.
It's my understanding that viruses mutate into different forms. That viruses which infect humans have different levels of contagion. EG that the Spanish flu at the beginning of the twentieth century was not highly contagious, but had a very high mortality rate. Conversely, Covid19 is highly contagious but mercifully has relatively low level or morality. I's my understanding that if Covid19 were highly contagious, with a high mortality rate, the number of deaths would be of biblical proportions.
But overall, no I don't really much at all. I trust our scientists and doctors and do what they say about being vaccinated and taking steps to reduce my chances of infection.
I'm over 70 and in poor health. It's my understanding that if I contract Covid19, I have a 2% chance of dying, but I'm not sure that's right. I suspect the risk may be much higher. Here Covid19 has been going through aged care facilities like a dose of salts, with a high mortality rate.
To avoid contagion, I tend to stay home. I've lived alone for many years, so this is not a a hardship for me. Of course this is as long as I have my computers, Netflix and my painting to fill my time.
