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I recently returned from Asia and completed a 14-day self quarantine. I was there most of Jan and Feb, when the virus news was emerging. The area I was in beca
by matchagaucho 7y ago
I recently returned from Asia and completed a 14-day self quarantine. I was there most of Jan and Feb, when the virus news was emerging.
The area I was in became highly xenophobic. It was disturbing to watch.
90% of prevention is just boosting the immune system, washing hands, and not touching your face.
Carry hand cleanser everywhere and use it frequently.
When I felt a scratch in my throat I'd stop by a 7 Eleven, buy a $1 bottle of gin, and gargle.
I contemplated actually consuming the gin. But that would take a toll on the immune system :-)
- pmoriarty 7y ago"When I felt a scratch in my throat I'd stop by a 7 Eleven, buy a $1 bottle of gin, and gargle." Wait. What? I don't think that's actually effective at ridding you of a viral infection.
- matchagaucho 7y agoRight. Doesn't help an infection. Probably makes it worse. But I suspect there's a window of about 30 minutes where the efficacy of alcohol on the hands has a similar effect on the throat. Make the host as inhospitable as possible and maybe it'll prevent an infection.
- pmoriarty 7y agoAn itching throat is a symptom that comes from already being infected. It's not a sign that you're about to get infected. So trying to prevent an infection when you're already infected doesn't make any sense. Besides, there's no evidence that gargling with alcohol will prevent an infection either.