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Pillar of the Community
United States
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The local library (California) has a sign which reads that they leave returned books alone for 96 hours before checking them in.  |
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Moderator
 United States
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That is interesting. Have they extended the due dates accordingly?
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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At the risk of sounding insensitive or callous, infection from coins received in the mail is not a likely risk. If you are worried about this perhaps it would be best to just not buy anything for awhile.  |
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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As stated above , the risk of covid from coins/packages books is so small that's it's practically nil (I'm not an disease specialist so take the opinion as just my own google searches and articles read). The only documented case that I found of getting covid from objects was of a lady in church that stayed for at least 2 hours reading, praying and singing. Another church member sat in the same place next service and developed covid. There have been no documented cases of getting covid from an item mailed or picked up at a supermarket or store. In another article written by a microbiologist one needs both a large exposure and a long term exposure to actually get covid. Walking without a mask outside and passing by someone that has covid will likely not give you covid. Being inside a restaurant where the person in another table has covid and being next to that person for an hour or more you may pick up enough viral load to get.
Now there have also been many cases in which people in the same household have been together for hours and one has covid and 50% of the faamily members don't get it. I have a personal friend that he got it and so did his son but his sons girlfriend, his wife and daughter didn't get it. No precautions were taken as he didn't know he had it. So there is probably some immunity already from exposure to other sars type virus.
What my long winded post is trying to say, is that the probability of getting covid from things is minuscule to none. So just enjoy your coins.
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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agree with the 2 posts above
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Pillar of the Community
United States
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I handle cash/coins every day. I don't really take much precaution because I'm healthy and try to keep a strong immune system through diet, exercise and vitamin supplements. Already had the virus months ago, like many, and had mild cold-like symptoms.
When I listen to LED ZEPPELIN...so do my neighbors...
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Pillar of the Community
 United States
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Interesting post, @fistfull.
I have been back at a retail job 3 days a week since May. Masks are required in the store, but as you say, there is some exchange of cash (much more by credit card where I can avoid contact). Nonetheless, it is a significant direct exposure to the public. My only risk factor is age, but I try to stay attuned, as my wife has many risk factors.
On mail, we have not taken any unusual precuations at home. As pointed out by others upthread, there is unlikely to be any risk from any object in the mail, as it has probably aged out of contagiousness.
On the other hand, if your mailcarrier is infected and doesn't know it, this is the main risk.
We open our mail, then wash our hands. SO far, so good. Sample of 2.
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08/19/2020 8:30 pm
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We open our mail, then wash our hands. SO far, so good. Sample of 2.  Wash your hands, wear a mask, stand two metres apart. |
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Bedrock of the Community
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Some officials are saying its so dangerous we dare not use voting booths, and at the same time are agreeing with others that its safe to go get coffee at Starbucks. So do what makes YOU comfortable. My own personal experience: I personally know of one elderly person with a preexisting lung condition who died from it. This seems to be the case - elderly and already inflicted. My brother (54) had it, looked online and found allegedly mega (!) doses of vitamin C kill it. He found this true for him. Neither his wife or three children (6-18) never got it from him despite them always being together. My son-in-law (26) got it, got over it with prescription meds, and none of his family (wife and two kids) got it. Neither did the rest of the family-run Ranch of 14 people who are constantly around him (even in close quarters). I am thinking the data shows our nationwide actions to prevent this virus have proven to be a case of society being safe rather than sorry . Do what makes YOU comfortable. Acetone can be used as an antiseptic and is typically used for getting rid of surface contamination on coins anyway. It won't harm your coin. The only precaution I have ever heard is to not use it on copper in direct sunlight or it may impart a pinkish tone. I have never tried the sunlight-copper-acetone thing. Just passing it on as info. |
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Covid-19 lives for variable periods of time, depending on the material surface. The main problem is the durability of the virus in dampness, for example in mucus from a sneeze. If packages of coins are allowed to stand for some time, any virus on or in the package will be killed. Search "How long does Covid-19 live on a dry surface" for more information. By the time the mail arrives, the contents should be OK to handle. Various hands have been in contact with the outside of the package, so wash your hands before removing the wrapper, and wait a few days before opening if you are worried. Hand washing and getting out of the habit of touching your face are the best ways to avoid "touch-transmission". The mask is to protect other people from your sneezes.
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This thread seems to be mostly about receiving mail. What is the info on buying boxes of coins (cents) from the bank? Do I need to worry, and if so how much?  John1  |
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Pillar of the Community
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This thread seems to be mostly about receiving mail. What is the info on buying boxes of coins (cents) from the bank? Do I need to worry, and if so how much?
John1 If over 70 with health conditions take precautions, just like you should with the flu bug. When I listen to LED ZEPPELIN...so do my neighbors...
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