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by backupcavalry 2329 days ago
Isn't there also a shortage of masks because everyone's snapping them up and hoarding them? If people who're actually ill can't get a hold of any because of that then I'd argue they aren't even doing the right thing period.
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The insidious thing about this virus is that people can be contagious for weeks before they notice symptoms.
Citation needed. The incubation period appears to be 2-7 days, with 14 day quarantines used mostly to give margin for error.