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> "There is no evidence that" is a phrase that drives me nuts. This is a phrase said in the article by Marilyn Roberts, a microbiologist at the University of W
by ShorsHammer 7y ago
> "There is no evidence that" is a phrase that drives me nuts.
This is a phrase said in the article by Marilyn Roberts, a microbiologist at the University of Washington School of Public Health.
Also by the US Centers for Disease Control: “It may be possible that a person can get Covid-19 by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it and then touching their own mouth, nose, or possibly their eyes, but this is not thought to be the main way the virus spreads.”
May I ask your virology qualifications?
This is followed up by:
> with one of the most virulent and deadly pathogens ever encountered
Even to a layman this raises some eyebrows. Considering the grievances about semantics here could you please back up that assertive statement with some evidence?
- olalonde 7y agoYour quote from the CDC supports what parent said... It can be transmitted through cash. China also banned cash transactions in response to the virus (and they seem at least as competent as the CDC so far).
- ramblerman 7y ago> China also banned cash transactions in response to the virus Let's see if the right returns.
- westmeal 7y agoYup sounds like the good old prc found an opportunity and used it.
- downerending 7y agoYou can literally put your money where your mouth (and nose) is. Rub each bill you receive on your face for a month and report back. For science!
- ShorsHammer 7y agoI'd prefer to put actual money where my mouth is, would you care to bet a fair sum on my comment above? I definitely would. There are peer-to-peer betting option available to us. I would bet everything I own that this virus doesn't kill half of the flu/pneumonia deaths of 2017 by WHO numbers. That's for even money. Please let me know, we can work something out.