First things first, you have to be wearing a mask.
, deputy medical director and infectious diseases specialist at Westmed Medical Group in Westchester, NY., so it can be tough to say what is and not safe. So what does that mean in terms of public restrooms — spaces that aren't particularly sanitary even in the healthiest of circumstances? We talked to experts to find out., senior medical director at One Medical, it depends.
"You can find [COVID-19] in both urine and feces," said Dr. Kesh. Dr. Kimbrough confirmed this as well , sharing that"there have been some studies showing COVID-19 virus in feces,"Dr. Kesh also said that the transmission of COVID-19 through excrement is not certain, nor confirmed."What we currently don't know is whether there is enough virus present in stool or urine to transmit [COVID-19].
So among the lovely phrases that have been added to the cultural vernacular in 2020 — murder hornets, cannibal rats, etc. — we now have"toilet plume" joining the party. The idea is that flushing propels microscopic bacteria and particles into the air — yikes! Essentially be ready to book it once you are flushing."Flushing should be the last thing you do before you hightail it out of the bathroom stall, especially if there is not toilet seat cover. Another thing to keep in mind is how business owners keep the air clean in bathroom. There should be exhaust fans for proper circulation, and every bathroom should have their air filters changed regularly.
"The route of transmission for the coronavirus is through droplets and possibly aerosol," said Dr. Kesh."You don't need to be worried about getting infected through your skin, but what should concern you is your skin being a vehicle for transmission and then the air dryer blowing those particles into your respiratory tract. Also, the hand dryer has the potential to disperse bacteria all around the bathroom so opt for paper towels where possible.
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