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Those plastic bins at security were apparently the worst. I go through airports quite a bit, but never really thought about that particular vector. It's especia
by notacoward 8y ago
Those plastic bins at security were apparently the worst. I go through airports quite a bit, but never really thought about that particular vector. It's especially bad because the very first thing a lot of people do after security is find some food. Instead, it would be a good idea to find a restroom and wash your hands, then find food.
- Fomite 8y agoFrom an epidemiological standpoint, you should always find a washroom and wash your hands before eating, pretty much regardless of setting.
- notacoward 8y agoTrue, and I'm sure you'll say you do that, but the fact is that most people are more selective. It's useful to know when it's particularly critical.
- Fomite 8y agoI'm just saying - the phrase "fecal patina" gets used a lot in my field...
- notacoward 8y agoI'm going to start using that phrase to describe some of the software I work with. Maybe it'll catch on. Having recently been through a real live measles-containment exercise (don't ask) I've gained a much greater appreciation of what epidemiologists and other public-health professionals do. People just don't realize how they're being protected every day. I hope some of your colleagues are talking to TSA and airport management about these findings.
- Fomite 8y agoSome of us are distracted by the quarantined Emirates flight, but yeah, this has been met with considerable interest.