Dr. Howard Smith Oncall

  Vidcast:  https://youtu.be/iBYEZb0dOug Dr. James Robb, former molecular virologist at UC-San Diego and the first molecular virologist to characterize the coronavirus genum, is sharing the precautions he is personally taking to avoid the CoVid19 virus.   No handshaking: fist bump, elbow bump, bow ok. Use your knuckles to push buttons. Operate public devices like gasoline pumps with a disposable glove or paper towel. Open doors with your closed fist, hip, or a glove. Especially store and postoffice doors. Have disinfectant wipes and use them to wipe grocery store cart handles and seats for kids. Handwashing: 20 seconds with soap/water or, second best, >60% alcohol hand sanitizer that you keep at very door, in your auto, and in your coat. Sneeze into a disposable tissue rather than elbow.  The clothing will contain infectious virus for more than a week. A disposable surgical mask won’t protect you from a direct cough/sneeze.  It’s a reminder to keep your hands away from your nose and mouth that we all tend to