[magnus]

I started this thread because I have questions that don't fit elsewhere. There are what may seem minor matters, but then again, maybe not -- just how to conduct and protect myself and others, not answered in all the info that's I'm seeing. So, for starters . . . 

1) I blow my nose (I have allergies) using a tissue. Should that used tissue go in 1) landfill, 2) recycle, 3) Compost. My husband was putting it in compost. I'm thinking landfill. But I suspect none of them are good. Burning would probably be best, but that's not an option

2) I go to the grocery store -- use my own bags. Some are cloth, some are plastic coated. Does it matter which ones I use? And if so, does the virus potentially attach to the plastic coated ones? If so, should I sanitize them on getting home?

     And along these line, if I get the plastic bag option at the grocery store, are those bags a place for the virus to rest and come home with me?

3) I go to the grocery store, get produce, put it in a plastic produce bag. Are those bags safe at home, or should I at once throw them away? (I generally save and re-use them)

4) At the grocery store, I bought veggies in a plastic container. Should I clean that plastic container when I get it home.

And so on. I suspect that many of us have similar questions -- seemingly minor, but maybe important in fact.

Not claiming to be an expert.  Have read a bit, but don't quote me. =)
1) is this question for environment or spread concern?  My wife thinks the specially treated tissues should be put in the garbage and not compost figuring there are chemicals in there that aren't compost friendly.  As for spread...i don't think it matters. the virus should die soon enough right?

2) regarding plastic bags to take home...CDC and others are saying that the virus can stay in the air for a while.  So I'd imagine it's _possible_ that someone coughed nearby and had the virus settle onto the plastic bags.

3) If you leave them alone for a few days, would the virus then be neutralized?

4) again, it's _possible_ there's virus on there.

I think many of these questions depend on your tolerance to risk.

The more concerned are leaving their mail/packages untouched for days to let the virus deactivate.  And they wash _everything_ they bring into the house from the grocery store. Shoes left outside.  Cell phones, wallets, and keys thrown into a basket and sprayed down upon return home.  And other things with a careful eye towards any potential entry points for the virus.

[magnus]

I started this thread because I have questions that don't fit elsewhere. There are what may seem minor matters, but then again, maybe not -- just how to conduct and protect myself and others, not answered in all the info that's I'm seeing. So, for starters . . . 

1) I blow my nose (I have allergies) using a tissue. Should that used tissue go in 1) landfill, 2) recycle, 3) Compost. My husband was putting it in compost. I'm thinking landfill. But I suspect none of them are good. Burning would probably be best, but that's not an option

2) I go to the grocery store -- use my own bags. Some are cloth, some are plastic coated. Does it matter which ones I use? And if so, does the virus potentially attach to the plastic coated ones? If so, should I sanitize them on getting home?

     And along these line, if I get the plastic bag option at the grocery store, are those bags a place for the virus to rest and come home with me?

3) I go to the grocery store, get produce, put it in a plastic produce bag. Are those bags safe at home, or should I at once throw them away? (I generally save and re-use them)

4) At the grocery store, I bought veggies in a plastic container. Should I clean that plastic container when I get it home.

And so on. I suspect that many of us have similar questions -- seemingly minor, but maybe important in fact.

Not claiming to be an expert.  Have read a bit, but don't quote me. =)
1) is this question for environment or spread concern?  My wife thinks the specially treated tissues should be put in the garbage and not compost figuring there are chemicals in there that aren't compost friendly.  As for spread...i don't think it matters. the virus should die soon enough right?

2) regarding plastic bags to take home...CDC and others are saying that the virus can stay in the air for a while.  So I'd imagine it's _possible_ that someone coughed nearby and had the virus settle onto the plastic bags.

3) If you leave them alone for a few days, would the virus then be neutralized?

4) again, it's _possible_ there's virus on there.

I think many of these questions depend on your tolerance to risk.

The more concerned are leaving their mail/packages untouched for days to let the virus deactivate.  And they wash _everything_ they bring into the house from the grocery store. Shoes left outside.  Cell phones, wallets, and keys thrown into a basket and sprayed down upon return home.  And other things with a careful eye towards any potential entry points for the virus.