Sunshine and fresh air: Can these help kill germs, viruses and more?
@PatZAnthony (14749)
Charlotte, North Carolina
March 19, 2020 2:40pm CST
We were taught that being outside for a portion of the day was a way to stay healthy. Perhaps there are hundreds of studies found online that promote fresh air and sunshine when there is some illness going around.
Today we made sure we got the fresh air and sun our grandparents would have recommended. However, we have spoken to some who won't venture outside for anything!
Back outside for me in a minute. What virus could be in the woods I'm walking through today? Yes, perhaps a tic is waiting for me, but off I go.
Get some fresh air and sunshine and try to stay well!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
22 Mar 20
We live in the woods, so are always aware we must check for tics. They are just part of the planet like we are. Still not sure why (after years of working in research).
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
29 Mar 20
@just4him They are just here, so we have to check each other and shake out our outer clothing when we get back.
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@just4him (317004)
• Green Bay, Wisconsin
22 Mar 20
@PatZAnthony I hope you have protection against them.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
22 Mar 20
Hope the sun is shining on you soon @CarolDM
We love the sun.
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@CarolDM (203422)
• Nashville, Tennessee
22 Mar 20
@PatZAnthony We had it earlier, all gone now.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
23 Apr 20
A little fresh air and sunshine can really make the day seem better to me
@GreatMartin (23672)
• Ft. Lauderdale, Florida
30 Mar 20
I'm out every day for sun and a walk!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
17 Apr 20
It seems like a good idea to us @GreatMartin
if you've made it this far, you have seen and been through more than most of us can imagine.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
29 Mar 20
Yes, head to the woods.
This would also be a great time for everyone to do another thorough cleaning of their home, car, pets.
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@TheHorse (217941)
• Walnut Creek, California
29 Mar 20
@PatZAnthony I wish I could be in Montana, working on my cabin. But I don't know when I'll be called back to work.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
22 Mar 20
Our next week will be cool and wet. Now we are spoiled after having the sun!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
29 Mar 20
@Nevena83 SNOW! Oh, I hope we don't see it again this year. Some really enjoy the snow, but I much prefer the warm weather.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
29 Mar 20
There are just a few people walking through the area each day. People are allowed to take their kids to the park for exercise, as long as they are not in a large group and follow the 3-6 ft rule.
No more than ten people can gather together and everything here is closed, so there is no place to with a group except outside.
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@snowy22315 (179768)
• United States
29 Mar 20
I was outside today as it is very nice, and the weather had the added bonus of allowing my tulip to open.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
17 Apr 20
The flowers blooming really make us feel happy.
@MarshaMusselman (38867)
• Midland, Michigan
24 Apr 20
If it would get warm and less windy I'd get some exercise while outside too by getting some raking in. But in my days off it's been on the colder side work a brisk cold wind. Not my type of weather.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
8 May 20
The cold and I don't get along. I'd have to let any outside projects wait for the sunny days.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
9 May 20
@MarshaMusselman Ugh. It is 60 here now and I'm freezing.
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@MarshaMusselman (38867)
• Midland, Michigan
9 May 20
@PatZAnthony I might be forced to get along with the cold, periodically but it's not my preference. If I could shoot through a tunnel until warmer temps to get to work that would be nice than walking in wintery weather mid may.
I don't think it's quite thirty yet today.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
17 Apr 20
We just enjoy the sun and fresh air as much as we can @DianneN
It has really gotten worse, but what can we do but try to take care of ourselves and follow the rules (or at least most of the rules).
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
22 Mar 20
Even in a large city, most could walk around and not come in close contact with others. Some have said we are crazy for going outside, but when we were kids, no one stayed in because a neighbor didn't feel well!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
29 Mar 20
@JudyEv This is something too many don't understand! Some act like there are organized little armies of cooties out hunting for humans.
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@JudyEv (338682)
• Rockingham, Australia
23 Mar 20
@PatZAnthony And it seems that as a general rule the bacteria or whatever aren't floating around in the air once you get away from people.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
19 Mar 20
Sunshine can kill some germs, but I do not know if it can kill the NCOV 19! Just wear a mask when going out. Keep safe!
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
22 Mar 20
We are walking on our property...no one here to cough or sneeze.
Remember as children everyone was outside getting fresh air.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
29 Mar 20
@acelawrites We are under orders starting tomorrow that everyone must stay home unless:
They have to work
Go for food or to a pharmacy
Exercise outside
Medical attention/appointments
So far we have not heard of anyone we know being ill, but the virus has been reported here in North Carolina and the numbers are slowly growing.
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@acelawrites (19272)
• Philippines
27 Mar 20
@PatZAnthony yes, it is true, togo out and get fresh air ans sunshine. It is good you are just inside your property.
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
19 Apr 20
@PatZAnthony
I like to sit out on the porch when the weather is nice,.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
8 May 20
Yes, sitting on the porch and enjoying some fresh air just seems like a good idea with not much else to do these days @Hannihar
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@Hannihar (130218)
• Israel
10 May 20
@PatZAnthony
I do that if the weather is nice on Saturdays because no computer or TV on that day. I read and spend time with my cat and take in sun if there is it.
@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
23 Mar 20
I know that good. But right now we could go out for there's a 24 hour curfew for the senior citizens and students.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
29 Mar 20
We can be out as long as we have a good reason. Happily exercise is on the list. We saw people on bikes, kids running on the street.
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@Nakitakona (56486)
• Philippines
31 Mar 20
@PatZAnthony What a good sight of those people doing some exercises on the streets .
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
30 Mar 20
I will if someone will help me out having the time they do with all my things LOL
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
17 Apr 20
Sometimes we just sit in the back so we can be in the sun for a bit. It feels so good @bunnybon7
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@bunnybon7 (50973)
• Holiday, Florida
17 Apr 20
@PatZAnthony I know. When I first got like this I could just go sit out and feel better when I was at my house then for a while living at sons house.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
17 Apr 20
Yes, we need to stay busy. I feel the fresh air is more important also than staying inside! It makes no sense to all be locked up in a place where we are breathing stale air.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
8 May 20
Fresh air is just the best thing (we think) along with some sun and proper nutrients to help ourselves stay well. @mom210 One of the things I remember most from childhood was being told to go outside!
@Marilynda1225 (82598)
• United States
5 Apr 20
Enjoy being outside.
I'm conflicted with the going outside or staying in.
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@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
17 Apr 20
Fresh air and sunshine was what we were told to get as children. "Go OUTSIDE" when the schools were closed was the common reaction from parents.
Fresh air and sunny days can't be harmful.
@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
22 Mar 20
It sounds like you have the perfect spot @thelme55
Sun, fresh air, flowers-
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(Having big gardens do help in this time of covid-19. but I hate the weeding and mowing the lawns)@PatZAnthony (14749)
• Charlotte, North Carolina
17 Apr 20
Weeding is not my thing either @YrNemo but we enjoy the gardens and greenery.
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