Coronavirus...post your thoughts here...

[JuiceBox52]

The average Chinese person does not eat raw bats or any animals raw. That's just the media making it sound more dramatic to get more viewers. There might be a few weirdos out there that do but most people won't eat raw meat unless they absolutely have to.

The virus originated from animals and there was a jump in species from animal to human. Whether the original infected animal was from the market or was in the wild when the virus jumped species is unknown. However, that's all irrelevant because the species barrier has been crossed and it is affecting humans now.

Bats do carry viruses that can jump to different species including people. You can catch the viruses from direct contact with them or from inhaling dust from them or their poop. This is why you should always wear a tight fitting dust mask when entering caves with bats in.

In some areas they do, my dad used to be a teacher in china gross!

 

[Back in the fold]

Moderators ! Ten pages now and 150 posts. Is this a TFF Forums record ?

 

[FishGuest5123]

The average Chinese person does not eat raw bats or any animals raw. That's just the media making it sound more dramatic to get more viewers. There might be a few weirdos out there that do but most people won't eat raw meat unless they absolutely have to.

The virus originated from animals and there was a jump in species from animal to human. Whether the original infected animal was from the market or was in the wild when the virus jumped species is unknown. However, that's all irrelevant because the species barrier has been crossed and it is affecting humans now.

Bats do carry viruses that can jump to different species including people. You can catch the viruses from direct contact with them or from inhaling dust from them or their poop. This is why you should always wear a tight fitting dust mask when entering caves with bats in.

I was just thinking about going into caverns with my kids when they were little and not using masks as I read this.

 

[Fishmanic]

This topic has over 2000 views in about one week. Might be a record though contests also get about 2000 views per contest. This topic is growing as fast as the coronavirus is spreading.

 

[Fishmanic]

Oil prices just dropped over 20 % today as Saudi Arabia is opening the spigots.. good at least temporarily for the consumer but long term, who knows. We are living in crazy times.

 

[Retired Viking]

People need to stay calm, like any new virus people fear the unknown. We will make though this.

 

[JuiceBox52]

People need to stay calm, like any new virus people fear the unknown. We will make though this.

I agree. People need to take it seriously, but not live in fear. Preparedness is not the same as panic.

 

[Retired Viking]

I remember the fear when AIDs was first going around and no one was sure how it was being spread at the time

 

[Barry Tetra]

In some areas they do, my dad used to be a teacher in china gross!

Yes they do, Ive seen they eaten raw snake.

 

[Retired Viking]

Actually you get to eat raw snake in US military survival school, at least back when I was in the Army.

 

[Barry Tetra]

Actually you get to eat raw snake in US military survival school, at least back when I was in the Army.

Have you tried it? was it yummy?

 

[JuiceBox52]

Actually you get to eat raw snake in US military survival school, at least back when I was in the Army.

Get to or have to? Lol

 

[Colin_T]

Anyone who eats raw meat is putting their health at risk. Rabies virus and numerous other viruses can be transmitted through blood. Bacteria can too, and there are numerous parasites that can be picked up from eating raw meat.

In a survival situation you can eat raw meat, but only do it as a last resort otherwise it could kill you. Cooked meat is also easier to digest than raw meat.

Anyway, I went to my local shop yesterday and they had toilet paper back in stock. Yay, I no longer have to look for oak leaves.

 

[snailaquarium]

Oil prices just dropped over 20 % today as Saudi Arabia is opening the spigots.. good at least temporarily for the consumer but long term, who knows. We are living in crazy times.

I don't get that, people aren't going to drive more are they?

 

[Barry Tetra]

I don't get that, people aren't going to drive more are they?

No, people just lock them self in the house.