Wikipedia:Reference desk/Archives/Humanities/2020 March 26

= March 26 =

Driving vs Covid-19 lockdown
I'm in California under shelter in place. I haven't driven my car in a few weeks and am thinking I should take it for a spin to keep the battery charged and circulate the fluids etc. I also will have to go shopping in the next few days (this is allowed) so I want to cruise past the store to see if it looks crowded. Does anyone know of any issues with this? They say it is ok to walk outside for exercise, so driving a car doesn't seem to risk more exposure. I've been staying inside though. Thanks. 2601:648:8202:96B0:386A:A40C:EBB1:ACC0 (talk) 01:48, 26 March 2020 (UTC)
 * If your car is parked outside, wipe the door handles and any other outside parts you may touch with a disinfectant before you touch them. (Think of the outside of the car as being scorching hot, and the disinfectant as a coolant.) --Lambiam 09:42, 26 March 2020 (UTC)
 * We don't provide medical or legal advice in this forum. Fut.Perf. ☼ 10:40, 26 March 2020 (UTC)


 * Here's is the World Health Organization advice for dealing with the Covid-19 Outbreak. Quoting relevant passages "Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing."  The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention in the U.S. (the CDC) has similar guidance, recommending maintaining a 6-foot (2-meter) perimeter.  I would read both of those websites for information, both organizations are well respected and considered to be the best source for high-quality advice at this time.  You can use that guidance on your own and decide what level of risk is appropriate for yourself, your own health, and your own loved ones.  No one here can provide any further advice.  -- Jayron 32 14:37, 26 March 2020 (UTC)


 * Local TV news had a segment recently advising to clean anything in or on your car that you frequently touch. ←Baseball Bugs What's up, Doc? carrots→ 21:13, 26 March 2020 (UTC)