Flu and coronaviruses are spread by airborn routes. Hand washing is good practice but it won’t defend you from them.
People shed flu virus simply by exhaling. Coughs and sneezing aren’t necessary.
I understand that but I’m not about living life daily because A cold or flu virus might be in the air. But I also don’t walk in the middle of the street and hope no cars hit me either.
Being aware of this Chinese virus, where it’s at in the states is a good thing....but I won’t live in a vacume of fear driven paranoia... rather I’ll be watching how the US handles the cases we have or get.
When and if it hits my area then I’ll cross that bridge then. However I wouldn’t be quick to fly anywhere abroad at this point.
After years of high exposure in healthcare, I agree with the transmission route. Soap and water handwashing still works for me.