Nangelina Posted February 24, 2020 #1 Share Posted February 24, 2020 We will be boarding Harmony on March 1st. Of course, Covid19 is on our minds. But we are going to have fun and are going to be proactive before boarding. Clorox wipes to clean the cabin, masks (just in case), and an extra 3 weeks of our medications just in case. It can't hurt to be proactive. It's like carrying an umbrella and then it never rains. Another other suggestions will be gladly appreciated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cb at sea Posted February 24, 2020 #2 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Wash hands thoroughly and frequently...and NEVER touch your face unless you've just washed hands!!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisegirl1 Posted February 24, 2020 #3 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Wash you hands and hope that others will do likewise. Not just for Coronavirus, but for all illnesses that go around this time of year. Boarded Rhapsody on Saturday, they asked us a lot of health questions. Like have i been in contact with someone who might have been to one of the countries with an outbreak Honestly, how do I know if someone behind me at the store has been in contact with an ill person or, has been to one of the countries with an outbreak. enjoy 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hogbay Posted February 24, 2020 #4 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Book a GS or above 🙂 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mapleleafforever Posted February 24, 2020 #5 Share Posted February 24, 2020 The best advice I would give is to not book a cabin that you wouldn't want to be quarantined in.....you never know right now. Boarding Allure last Sunday we were asked if we've been to China and that's it.....lots of people coughing on board though.....lots. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coralc Posted February 24, 2020 #6 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Get your flu shot if you haven't already! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted February 24, 2020 #7 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Don't shake any ones hand. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
not-enough-cruising Posted February 24, 2020 #8 Share Posted February 24, 2020 The mask is a waste of money 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ALWAYS CRUZIN Posted February 24, 2020 #9 Share Posted February 24, 2020 What we do on every cruise and maybe a bit more on our next three for this year. We always wipe down everything in our room that most everyone touches with sanitary wipes. I think this time we will wipe down the table we eat at with them and in the buffet have one in the hand when I grab the spoon to take the food. As usual wash your hands regularly and often. The disinfectant dispensers are a good idea but I have heard, use it to often and it becomes useless. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulsacoker Posted February 24, 2020 #10 Share Posted February 24, 2020 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SargassoPirate Posted February 24, 2020 #11 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Just to put the corona virus into perspective, the CDC reports that as of January 18th: "The latest FluView surveillance from the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reports that as of January 18, 2020, there have been 15 million cases of flu, 140,000 hospitalizations, and 8200 deaths in the US this influenza season. Although the agency is reporting that flu activity is high at this point in the season, severity markers, which include hospitalization and death, are not considered high at this time." And that's just in the US. Has anyone changed their travel plans because of 8200 people in the US dying from the flu this season? I don't mean to downplay the corona virus at all, but it's also good to put some perspective on it. How many people died in car accidents last year? Did you stop driving your car? My friends seem to take delight in telling me about every motorcycle accident within 100 miles, but I don't stop riding my Harley. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SargassoPirate Posted February 24, 2020 #12 Share Posted February 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Nangelina said: We will be boarding Harmony on March 1st. Of course, Covid19 is on our minds. But we are going to have fun and are going to be proactive before boarding. Clorox wipes to clean the cabin, masks (just in case), and an extra 3 weeks of our medications just in case. It can't hurt to be proactive. It's like carrying an umbrella and then it never rains. Another other suggestions will be gladly appreciated. Wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands. Resanitize after you go through the buffet line and touch ladle handles, the bottom of your chair when you pull it in, and any condiment containers. DO NOT lay your silverware directly on the table - the table may have been sneezed on and then wiped down with a used cloth napkin (seen it done). Be suspicious of any food worker wearing plastic gloves - they work well to keep the person's hands clean and are even more effective in spreading germs from one surface to another. Sit for a bit and observe all of the surfaces a person wearing those gloves touches as well as your food. Essentially, break the chain between the dirty world out there and what you put in your mouth. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milwaukee Eight Posted February 24, 2020 #13 Share Posted February 24, 2020 3 minutes ago, SargassoPirate said: My friends seem to take delight in telling me about every motorcycle accident within 100 miles, but I don't stop riding my Harley. Ride safe. We don’t hang much with those that don’t like our bikes. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davekathy Posted February 24, 2020 #14 Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) 22 minutes ago, SargassoPirate said: My friends seem to take delight in telling me about every motorcycle accident within 100 miles, but I don't stop riding my Harley. Yeah, it's a broken record I hear a lot also. Keep the rubber side down and the shiny side up. Edited February 24, 2020 by davekathy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ckrobyn Posted February 24, 2020 #15 Share Posted February 24, 2020 6 minutes ago, SargassoPirate said: Wash your hands, wash your hands, wash your hands. Resanitize after you go through the buffet line and touch ladle handles, the bottom of your chair when you pull it in, and any condiment containers. DO NOT lay your silverware directly on the table - the table may have been sneezed on and then wiped down with a used cloth napkin (seen it done). Be suspicious of any food worker wearing plastic gloves - they work well to keep the person's hands clean and are even more effective in spreading germs from one surface to another. Sit for a bit and observe all of the surfaces a person wearing those gloves touches as well as your food. Essentially, break the chain between the dirty world out there and what you put in your mouth. Also good practice not to eat with your hands - and agree with everything you said 🙂 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big_G Posted February 24, 2020 #16 Share Posted February 24, 2020 More importantly, stay home so these cruise prices start dropping for the rest of us. 😉 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Drock20J Posted February 24, 2020 #17 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Most of the clorox wipes do not do anything against these kind of viruses. What you should invest in, are the Hydrogen Peroxide wipes. It has been proven to kill Noro-virus and OTHER viruses in that vain. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DustFSU Posted February 24, 2020 #18 Share Posted February 24, 2020 The vitamin stores sell elderberry gummies. When people around work or at home are sick I start to take them. They help boost your immune system 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minnie00 Posted February 24, 2020 #19 Share Posted February 24, 2020 We sail on the 1st as well. we are going to take all the extra precautions as well on our flight and cruise Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kevin's girl Posted February 24, 2020 #20 Share Posted February 24, 2020 As the OP stated, the increase of awareness is not just the Corona virus but for viruses in general. This is the flu season. We had a severe outbreak of influenza on the Caribbean Princess during our British Isles cruise. They failed to notify passengers of the outbreak until 4 days after they had run out of Tamiflu and reported cases were still coming into the on board Medical Dept. There were, according to the letter they eventually sent out more than 1,000 passengers effected. Don't forget the masks as they will be good for the possible influenza especially if you are an immune risk. Noro or the old fashion stomach flu washing your hands often, Purell wipes or liquid and Lysol and or Clorox (read the label for Noro inclusion) for your cabin. I know they clean your cabin, but have you ever looked at the housekeeping cart? Lots of shared cleaning utensils. Yuck!! This is from the CDC: Prevention The following can help prevent a person from catching or spreading the flu: limiting contact with sick people staying home when ill covering the nose and mouth when sneezing or coughing washing the hands often disinfecting surfaces that may contain flu germs avoid touching the eyes, nose, and mouth wearing a mask when leaving the house The best method of prevention is to receive a flu vaccination every year. The flu vaccine can come as an injection or a nasal spray. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MalteseMama2 Posted February 24, 2020 #21 Share Posted February 24, 2020 We are cruising March 8. I’ve bought sanitizer from Germstar that is supposed to kill norovirus. We shall see how well it does. Of course, if we don’t get sick that won’t really prove it worked. 🤔 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Ukigirl Posted February 24, 2020 #22 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Wash your hands while singing ABC song (loudly or in your head lol), need more than a few seconds of washing to do the trick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NJ&Ozzie Posted February 24, 2020 #23 Share Posted February 24, 2020 Thanks to all for this. Some great suggestions. Really have to stop shaking hands!! Is hugging okay? I usually get an extra set of silverware in WJ. Then use the napkin as a placement on the table. Must look for some hydrogen peroxide wipes - great idea. We have decided to forgo our usual Spring cruises. But have plans for some extended cruising starting in September. Final payments begin June 4th so fingers crossed. Can only hope that by then, this virus will be under control. NJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lbjen Posted February 24, 2020 #24 Share Posted February 24, 2020 We’re also cruising next month. I have bought a bottle of antibacterial hand soap to put in our cabin bathroom. At home we use the Kleenex disposable hand towels when someone is sick, and I may bring some with us on board. I bring a small bottle of hand sanitizer to the WJ, since I think it’s kind of silly that they only have it at the entrance. We’re also doubled up on elderberry gummies right now too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TNcruising02 Posted February 24, 2020 #25 Share Posted February 24, 2020 2 hours ago, Drock20J said: Most of the clorox wipes do not do anything against these kind of viruses. What you should invest in, are the Hydrogen Peroxide wipes. It has been proven to kill Noro-virus and OTHER viruses in that vain. I bought these from Amazon based on a suggestion I read on CC. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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