Yep, this is the frightening thing. Especially since it appears so highly highly contagious. I don't know if it is because those giving advice don't really know or it's because they are just managing it by the moment day-by-day. The cynic in me leads to me one of those as the answer.
One day they are emphasizing wash your hands and you don't need a mask, to wipe down your mail and food containers, don't touch doorknobs or elevator buttons without washing your hands. Next thing they say it could be airborne, wear a mask, it can spread by conversation, and 6 ft. may not be enough distance.
Part of me wants to say its more serious than the flu, but it's not anthrax or the bubonic plague either. I heard an ER doc in NYC last night and he said this virus is actually pretty wimpy and cleaning with something as simple as soap and water, both surfaces and your hands, face, etc. it kills the virus.
Based on what I have seen, this seems to be true. The difference is it lingers and survives longer than most viruses, in air and surfaces, and if you are not doing those things, you have a higher chance of getting it. If you do and do it consistently, you will probably be okay. I am not a Dr. but based on everything I see or read, that is the case.
