[Lonesome in Massachussets]

This will be a good indicator of transmittability. Of course he may have gotten it from one of the 500 hands he shook.

[ifinnegan]

“This will be a good indicator of transmittability. Of course he may have gotten it from one of the 500 hands he shook.”

That’s my impression.

[ScottfromNJ]

“This will be a good indicator of transmittability. Of course he may have gotten it from one of the 500 hands he shook.”

Since the CDC is advising everyone to wash their hands after touching surfaces, I would think a handshake would be just as much of a concern.

[Wuli]

“This will be a good indicator of transmittability. Of course he may have gotten it from one of the 500 hands he shook.”

If so, the person whose hand was infected was themselves likely infected and transferred the virus to their bare hand during a cough or sneeze.

Disposal latex gloves and never touching your own face - mouth, eyes, nose with your hand, is far, far, far more important than any face mask. The priest likely did not follow that last rule.