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global1

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1. If Someone Coughs And Aerosolizes The Virus (droplets)...nt

Reply to appalachiablue (Original post)

Sat Mar 14, 2020, 07:09 PM

Mar 2020

Couldn't the virus wind up in the eyes?

They say not to touch the face and eyes - but if the person that is carrying the virus and is not masked - couldn't it wind up in other peoples eyes?

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If Someone Coughs And Aerosolizes The Virus (droplets)...nt global1 Mar 2020 #1

I'm sure the droplets could land in others' eyes and for that appalachiablue Mar 2020 #2

A Mask Just Covers The Nose And Mouth.... global1 Mar 2020 #3

Yes, glasses or a shield for the eyes; I wasn't clear. appalachiablue Mar 2020 #4

Thank you! Duppers Mar 2020 #5