It stops the mild cases/asymptomatic cases from spreading it (as much).
He said that he's happy to report on transmission of COVID....it spreads by touching your face.....so, just wash your hands and don't touch your face.
I wish he'd of explained this to the Wuhan and Italian docs...we're lucky he's discovered this, and is sharing with US.
Here's a link to the segment...
@monicalsims Please, click and watch. I don't con. If you got the coronavirus and were damaged from it, it would be very bad thing. You are a carrier . . not of this disease but of fun, happiness, and big smiles. Stay safe. You do matter.https://t.co/XbOFNsQ9N7— Richard Erickson (@rgus63) March 29, 2020