[Merdoug]

Someone mentioned rubbing your eyes could give it to you if your hands touched the virus. Can one be infected thru their eyes from germs floating in the air? The reason I ask is, I'm wondering whether a half gas mask is sufficent to stop the virus from getting to you. I thought it had to enter the lungs?

[Mother Abigail]

Gas Mask no

Viral transmission in eyes - possible but not likely

This is a coughing, aerosol droplet spread disease

A N95 or N100 surgical mask will provide protection, but certainly not needed at this time...