Would the fear of viruses keep you from taking a cruise?

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Would you avoid a cruise this year because of fear of virus?

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  1. jdog

    jdog Banned

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    There are several very serious viruses making the rounds this year, and it seems as if cruise ships are magnets for contagion, so would the fear of contagion keep you from taking a cruise this year?
     
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    Will the fear of a car accident keep you from driving your car?

    No?

    Well, statistically, it's well more possible to die in a car accident than to die because of one of these "new" viruses around [for example Ebola is endemic in some regions of Africa since when Homo Sapiens was appearing on Earth].
     
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    Nope, I'm going on one in December. I will remember the hand sanitizer, and will be washing my hands frequently.
     
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    HonestJoe Well-Known Member Past Donor

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    As long as the ship's corridors are wide enough to accommodate my hermetically sealed man-sized hamster ball, I don't see why it would be an issue. :wink:
     
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    Went on a cruise, got Norwalk virus, was miserable for three months. Could not pay me to go on another cruise.
     
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    Granny says, "Dat's right - an' dey's got potassium in `em too...
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    Banana Protein May Help Kill Viruses
    October 23, 2015 - Bananas are one of those foods — they're a good source of all kinds of vitamins and minerals, they can help fight depression, ward off muscle cramps, lower blood pressure and protect against heart attack. Now, bananas could provide a new weapon against viruses.
     
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    I was educated about Lectin. Also, I did not know that bananas contain so many wonderful benefits.
     

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