Covid-19 Living Safely

Sanitizing and Disinfecting Facts

-Sanitize is simply a fancy name for wash.  Pathogens are washed away - but there is no guaranteed KILL of pathogens.
-Sanitizing or washing MUST happen prior to Disinfecting or the surface debris/contents nullifies the disinfecting properties of the Disinfectant.
-ALL Disinfecting requires WET CONTACT TIME as per the label instructions - usually 5-20 minutes
-Sanitize & Disinfect means - Wash First - DRY - then apply enough disinfectant for the surface to remain wet for 3 minutes if using RTU - READ ALL DISINFECTANT LABEL DIRECTIONS - SIMPLY WIPING A SURFACE WITH DISINFECTANT WILL NOT DISINFECT IT.
ALL SANITIZERS & DISINFECTANTS WORK THIS WAY.  Follow all label instructions.

Dr Deena Hinshaw - March 26, 2020

(transcribed- news video link at bottom of this page)
"Many might be tired of the constant barrage of information and wondering what more they can do.
We must all do everything possible to follow all public health recommendations in place.
All of us have a role and a responsibility to stop the spread and there are actions  that all of us can take.
These extend to our homes, our families and our traditions.
For example, we need to limit sharing of open food.  Even between family members.  Don't share snacks like a family popcorn bowl, open candy, nuts, or other snacks like this.
Don't share cups, drinks or utensils and have one person as the designated person to serve all others, so that a serving utensil is handled only by one person.
This direction became abundantly clear following  the Edmonton bonspiel where almost half of Alberta healthcare workers in attendance have tested positive for Covid.  We suspect the virus was spread at a buffet where serving spoons were handled by many people.
I know IT MIGHT SEEM STRANGE to limit these activities in your own home, HOWEVER this is important modeling that we as parents can share with our children and it is another step that we can take to keep each other safe.
Wash your hands, disinfect surfaces often, include this in your daily household routine and MAKE IT PART OF THE NEW NORMAL for your children also...
Another change we need to make is in our traditions.  There are several significant religious and cultural holidays approaching such as Easter and Ramadan.... Now is not the time to plan any travel, even to other cities or provinces or to attend large family gatherings or dinners. we must maintain social distancing practices even when we are together with family.  Now is not the time to visit grandparents for Sunday dinner. Now is not the time to host or attend a potluck with friends. Now is not the time to plan for a family reunion.  This is the time to stay home and work together to limit the spread.
Please practice good hygiene and keep 2 meters (6ft) between you and others."

Daily Life Protocol

This PDF is a COVID-19 Daily Life Protocol paper written by an infectious disease doctor in China.  It has been translated into English and not all phrases translate from one language to another without sounding funny - but the important information is there such as:
-Shower when you get home, not before bed, so you don't contaminate your home!
-isolate those who are sick to one room of the house so the whole house doesn't become infected
-it takes 30mins at 56° C to kill Covid-19
-wear a mask to prevent breathing in other people's droplets
-minimize use of air conditioning because it spreads germs

Additional Info Compiled & Listed

Detection:

The COVID-19 infection creates a dry and rough cough. The virus is typically first installed in the throat causing inflammation and a feeling of dryness. This symptom can last between 3 and 4 days.  The virus typically then travels through the moisture present in the airways, goes down to the trachea and installs in the lungs, causing pneumonia that lasts about 5 or 6 days. Pneumonia manifests with a fever and difficulty breathing, there may be a choking sensation. In this case, the doctor should be called immediately.

Prevention:

Hot drinks such as infusions, broths or simply hot water should be consumed abundantly during the day.

Avoid drinking ice water or drinks with ice cubes.

Ensure that your mouth and throat are always wet, never DRY. You should drink a sip of water at least every 15 minutes.

For those who can, sunbathe. The Sun's UV rays kill the virus and the vitamin D is good for you. The virus can live nested in clothes and tissues between 6 and 12 hours. Common detergents can wash it away. Things that cannot be washed should be exposed to the Sun.

The Coronavirus has a large size (diameter of 400-500 nanometers) so face masks can stop it, no special face masks are needed in daily life.

If an infected person sneezes near us, stay 10 feet (3.3 meters) away to allow the virus fall to the ground and prevent it from falling on you.

When the virus is on hard surfaces, it has been estimated that it can survive from about 12 hours to 9 days, therefore when hard surfaces such as doors, appliances, railings, etc. are touched, hands should be washed thoroughly and then disinfected with alcoholic gel.

The transmission of the virus usually occurs by direct infection, touching fabrics, tissues or materials on which the virus is present.

Washing your hands is essential.

With the virus on our hands many things can happen, rubbing the eyes, touching the nose or lips. This allows the virus to enter your throat. Therefore, for your good and the good of all, wash your hands very often and disinfect them.

You can gargle with disinfectant solutions (i.e. Listerine or Hydrogen Peroxide) that eliminate or minimize the amount of virus that can enter the throat. Doing so can remove the virus before it goes down to the trachea and then to the lungs.

Disinfect things touched often: cellphone, keyboard, mouse, car steering wheel, door handles, etc