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Mon Mar 09, 2020 3:39 am  |
So I know this is in the media a lot nowadays, but just curious as to what measures others are taking at EDS re this. To be honest, at first I thought it was scare mongering but the more I see in the news the more I think this is starting to be a serious problem.
So the general advice seems to be to wash hands regularly (no problem there) and use hand sanitisers. Thats a bit tricky as everywhere here has sold out of them. Does anyone make their own here? Figuring someone must know how to make a good one and its worth asking?
Secondly they seem to be advising about touching our own faces (even with clean hands). Thats no good for a face exerciser like me and its got me thinking that even if you use gloves, that this can transmit the virus too. Anyone have any ideas?
None of the face exercise teachers seem to be addressing this very serious issue and I'm curious as to why - do they not believe in it, or is it because its likely to do their businesses harm? Has anyone heard anything to the contrary?
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Mon Mar 09, 2020 5:57 am |
| We are in the home inspection business so we are in different houses everyday. We are doing the same thing we do for flu season, etc. Wash, wash, wash your hands and don't touch your face. We get a flu shot every year, take pro-biotics and zinc. To us, this is no different. No panic, no overboard on buying supplies. Its just an everyday routine. |
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Joined the 50 club several years back, blonde w/ fair/sensitive skin, Texas humidity and prone to rosacea, light breakouts and sunburns, combo skin type, starting to see sundamage and fine lines |
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Mon Mar 09, 2020 6:15 am |
Thanks Annie thats good to know.
Do you recommend any specific hand sanitisers?
Also as for not touching the face, am curious if you were doing anything prior like massage or face exercises? They have all remained quiet in this time which is a bit shocking really and I would hope they would be a bit more upfront about this.
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| We are in the home inspection business so we are in different houses everyday. We are doing the same thing we do for flu season, etc. Wash, wash, wash your hands and don't touch your face. We get a flu shot every year, take pro-biotics and zinc. To us, this is no different. No panic, no overboard on buying supplies. Its just an everyday routine. |
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Tue Mar 10, 2020 5:49 am |
No we just pick whatever up from Walgreens or HEB. I don't do any type of facial massages, prob should!
Our biggest culprit here is allergies, which is more debilitating than the colds/viruses sometimes.
Plus our granddaughter just started kindergarten this year, so she has been dragging a lot back to us as I watch her every afternoon and her little 2 year old brother all day. That has been rough, keeping him from catching everything. |
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Mon Mar 16, 2020 6:22 am |
But if you wash your hands first, it seems to me that there would not be an issue with facial massage and face toughing. Its the inside of your eyes and nose that is most susceptible.
More people should have been following the basic rules of hand washing to begin with and it surprises me how many do not.
Keeping space around you may not always be possible and since this illness can also be airborne, the next defense is clean hands.
But the hoarding and apocalyptic mentality that people are exhibiting is what is not helping.
Keep calm, show common sense and carry on. |
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Mon Mar 16, 2020 1:01 pm |
I’m not sure. The advice seems to be not to touch your face at all.
Agree 100% re hoarding but have to point out that there seems to also be a lack in the shops too which I’m not convinced is entirely due to panic buying. I checked in on an elderly neighbour who lives alone and is in her 90’s and took her shopping (something I do every week) and we always go early on Saturday mornings every week. The shelves were empty! In the end I actually went home and went through my own cupboards to give her some things but she is one of many people who need help. I find it scary. Here in the U.K. they have suggested 70 plus (of which I am) to isolate ourselves for four weeks. I’m lucky (I live with my husband and our children visit and are adults).
But I know we are incredibly lucky! |
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Tue Mar 17, 2020 6:09 am |
Here in my area, the grocery chain stores changed their hours to keep up with stocking demands. Now it is leveling back out. They posted on their websites that they hired more employees to keep up with the demands and were offering free curbside and reduced delivery fees, which we are using. They have also put limits on the amounts of items that can be mass-bought at one time.
Seems to help!
Stay safe and we hope this crisis passes soon. |
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Joined the 50 club several years back, blonde w/ fair/sensitive skin, Texas humidity and prone to rosacea, light breakouts and sunburns, combo skin type, starting to see sundamage and fine lines |
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