Chinese doctors report coronavirus can survive in the human eye

[Mosby]

While the virus is more present in the nasal area, it can also survive in the human eye, the report stated.

Coronavirus may live longer in one's eye than in other parts of the body, according to a Chinese report cited by Channel 13. The report stated that a Chinese woman was carrying the virus in her eye, while her nose was clear.

The woman, who is 65 years old, flew to Italy from the Chinese city of Wuhan where the coronavirus first broke out.

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After 20 days of being in hospital, the eye infection cleared, but the virus was found in her eyes the next day.

No virus was detected in her eyes or nose after that date, but on her 27th day in the hospital the virus was discovered again in her eyes.

https://m.jpost.com/israel-news/chinese-doctors-report-coronavirus-can-survive-in-the-human-eye-625505

[at140]

1. I was flamed for saying masks do not fully protect you

because masks do not cover the eyes. I ordered goggles which protect eyes and they are being delivered today.

[BigmanPigman]

4. I've wanted goggles too

and a haz-mat suit, for when the 2nd wave comes especially.

[at140]

7. Yes, prepare for the worst but hope for the best!

That is a wise way to operate in life.

[littlemissmartypants]

5. Shame on whoever flamed you.

All one has to do is watch one video or see one picture of those caregiving in the time of Corona to observe evidence of the need for protected mucous membranes which exist in the eyes as well as other places in the body.

I have to wear eye protection all the time as the result of an autoimmune disease and I have learned to love goggles, oversized protective glasses, safety glasses and wrap around sunglasses. I do get funny looks and the occasional insensitive comment and have learned to take it in stride, flashing the occasional peace ✌ sign when appropriate.

We can't let ignorant acts of oppression, especially in matters of self care and public health, stop us from doing what we feel is right and especially in health care, what's recommended as best practice.

Rock On, at140. Stay encouraged.

❤ lmsp

[at140]

6. Thank you sincerely

are bell bottoms back in fashion? If that is your pic, those look good on you.

[littlemissmartypants]

8. You're welcome. Those pants are smartypants...

It's actually a picture of a Halloween costume from Amazon. I consider it my doppelganger or spirit animal, if you will.

[at140]

10. People like you make this a great forum!

Have a wonderful day wherever you are...

[PoindexterOglethorpe]

2. But can the virus then jump from the eye to someone else and infect them?

Somehow, I rather doubt it.

[GreenPartyVoter]

3. Ever rubbed your eye and then touch something?

[at140]

9. Virus lodged in your eye can infect you first and then

if you are asymptomatic, you will unknowingly infect others.

Wear goggles when out in public. I just gone mine delivered from Walmart for $18. Well worth the price.