Agree...it would have wiped out the African countries by now if it spread so easily. The point of my thread is that it there will be a level reached where people will start to panic (either because of reality, or perception). It could just be one slip by a “health official”, saying something like “it appears it can be transmitted more easily than thought” (my quote, people, don’t panic, no one official has said that [yet]).
By then it’s very late to start prepping as supplies and equipment will quickly dry up. But for the non-preppers that at least think about what they need (how much food, fresh bleach, etc.), they will still have the advantage when the rush to Walmart and Sams ensues. They will not have to look at labels are calculate quantities. They can also get their Amazon orders in ahead of the surge.
So, even for the non-paranoid types, there are some easy things to do that cost nothing, other than thinking thinks out a bit, that will still help a lot - should the starting-gun fire off regarding panic time.
The following is true...and I am old enough to remember the limit of 2 rolls per customer at my supermarket when it happened:
A Nigerian medico got it just like that. Touching a doorknob.
I can find the video of an interview about that if you want.