buttock Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 53 minutes ago, adamstrange said: This does not address any virus on the contents like the bubble wrap or slab. Those wouldn't survive transit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttock Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 33 minutes ago, Junkdrawer said: Most handlers have always worn gloves. Today I’m sure it’s mandatory, Respiratory transmission. 1 cough can contaminate a lot. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senormac Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 The sender could have sneezed as he was packing it up too. Might be corona germs in the dead air space of the package. True story : I bought an old cartoon Pepsi glass on ebay once and when it arrived it was wrapped in really old dry newspaper with a freaking Black Widow spider in it !! gadzukes and mysterymachine 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Junkdrawer Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 I am awaiting a painting from France. It was sent last Friday. I know what’s in the box so I may just wait on opening it. I will keep tabs on the artist to see he remains healthy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 2 hours ago, skypinkblu said: How about opening the packages outside, discarding the wrappings and then leaving them in your house (washing your hands multiple times in between all these steps, or using gloves? I've been leaving packages on a shelf for 3 or 4 days, not thinking about not bringing them inside so thanks for the advice Dan! This sounds better. Of course not everyone has a house, if you live in an apartment, this could be tricky. I have just been spraying my mail with spermicide, and I have not got pregnant yet. It pays to be careful. mysterymachine, Brock and slym2none 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
adamstrange Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 54 minutes ago, buttock said: Those wouldn't survive transit. What's the mechanism that is killing it. It can survive on indoor surfaces for 9 days (or so?) and right now transit can be pretty fast and at low temperature. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 2 hours ago, wilbil said: nitrile or latex exam gloves. latex not my first choice. discard after use. for that matter, use for everything. Wow - is that why you felt so different last time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kav Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 merely open package, throw in garbage, wash hands. mysterymachine and JJ-4 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WolverineX Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 How about your regular mail? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Senormac Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 1 hour ago, lizards2 said: 4 hours ago, skypinkblu said: How about opening the packages outside, discarding the wrappings and then leaving them in your house (washing your hands multiple times in between all these steps, or using gloves? I've been leaving packages on a shelf for 3 or 4 days, not thinking about not bringing them inside so thanks for the advice Dan! This sounds better. Of course not everyone has a house, if you live in an apartment, this could be tricky. I have just been spraying my mail with spermicide, and I have not got pregnant yet. It pays to be careful. Do you get that from Oakman ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ausXwing Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 (edited) We should just man up .... open the packages, enjoy reading our comics, and laugh at the 1diots bulk buying dunny paper and just hope that they are also buying condoms so the can't breed. Edited March 20, 2020 by ausXwing spelling Brock 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
onlyweaknesskryptonite Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 5 hours ago, adamstrange said: This does not address any virus on the contents like the bubble wrap or slab. But this suggestion would.. 5 hours ago, the blob said: Set the box on fire. The virus does not like extreme heat. Haha.. think they did this before Besides no need to worry about it as long as you sterilize the air you breathe may I recommend using this fire method.. And speaking of packaging... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilbil Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 8 hours ago, lizards2 said: Wow - is that why you felt so different last time? that was good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AJD Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 8 hours ago, adamstrange said: What's the mechanism that is killing it. It can survive on indoor surfaces for 9 days (or so?) and right now transit can be pretty fast and at low temperature. I don't think so. In lab trials it lasted 4-8 hrs on copper, less than a day on cardboard and two days on plastic and steel. adamstrange and Brock 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
theCapraAegagrus Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lizards2 Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 38 minutes ago, theCapraAegagrus said: What doesn't kill you makes you stronger. Dilbert had a great one on that topic: mysterymachine 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
comicparadox Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 (edited) An aqueous mixture of urea, chloride, sodium, potassium, and creatinine is extremely effective. Spray package from approximately 3 ft distance. It's an easily accessible admixture to which almost everyone has access. (Exceptions of course are those with end-stage renal disease and the extremely dehydrated). Edited March 21, 2020 by comicparadox Attempting font uniformity Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foley Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 3 minutes ago, comicparadox said: Aqueous mixture of urea, chloride, sodium, potassium, creatinine is extremely effective. Spray package from approximately 3 ft distance. It's an easily accessible admixture to which almost everyone has access. (Exceptions of course are those with end-stage renal disease and the extremely dehydrated). Women may have problems with the whole 3 ft distance thing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buttock Posted March 20, 2020 Author Share Posted March 20, 2020 2 hours ago, AJD said: I don't think so. In lab trials it lasted 4-8 hrs on copper, less than a day on cardboard and two days on plastic and steel. Exactly. Anything inside the package should die in transit. It's the outside you really need to worry about. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wilbil Posted March 20, 2020 Share Posted March 20, 2020 2 hours ago, AJD said: I don't think so. In lab trials it lasted 4-8 hrs on copper, less than a day on cardboard and two days on plastic and steel. everything lasts longer in australia. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
