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(2,520 posts)OhZone
(3,212 posts)Maybe it would be appropriate in large cities like NYC.
uponit7771
(90,336 posts)... it again.
SunSeeker
(51,554 posts)We can't even get tested, let alone disinfect our streets.
stopdiggin
(11,306 posts)TeamPooka
(24,226 posts)If they think it's worth doing in Asia then it should be for us too
stopdiggin
(11,306 posts)but .. I'll not stand in the way of anyone that wants to make this their issue.
Amishman
(5,557 posts)I can't see how pavement would be a significant infection vehicle.
ProfessorGAC
(65,040 posts)Not sure that's a selling point for the efficacy of doing it.
Raine
(30,540 posts)I would imagine.
GusBob
(7,286 posts)In China it is not uncommon for people to spit on the street
Paul Theroux writes about it in one of his travel books
Dorian Gray
(13,493 posts)and while walking along the park yesterday, we saw two separate people hock loogies on the ground.
Yes, it was more common in Asia. But seriously???? YOu're doing this NOW? What the fuck is wrong with people.
CottonBear
(21,596 posts)Ewwww! I stayed about 20 away from her. She also over-handled the products on the shelves.
Chiyo-chichi
(3,580 posts)He opened it, stuck his finger in it, found it not to his liking, and closed it and put it back on the shelf.
No spitting involved, but the "over-handling" reminded me of this.
I'm for spraying everything everywhere. I bring groceries to my young adult children & my daughter Lysols the Clorox wipes!
Celerity
(43,357 posts)https://www.bbc.com/news/av/world-middle-east-51830079/coronavirus-trucks-spray-disinfectant-through-tehran-s-streets
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,491 posts)Probably substantially effective only in very crowded city areas where some people go barefoot or wear sandals, or where people handle and remove their shoes prior to entering buildings.
With almost everyone sheltering indoors, there's no need.
There's also the issue of environmental effects of vast amounts of disinfectants going into our groundwater or sewers.
That all said, it is worthy of mention to say virus particles could in theory stay viable for a couple of days on outdoor surfaces under ideal conditions.
centrarchus
(62 posts)Codeine
(25,586 posts)You arent going to contract Covid from the street. Its a silly gesture to make people feel like Daddy is helping.