Public Health Warning Blog

by bizjournal Question by Little J: How long can I survive inside a Costco? What if a horrible airborne virus wiped out the majority of the world’s population, leaving only a few survivors. Somehow I got trapped inside a Costco store and could not go outside for fear of catching the virus. More....

by wallygrom Question by Sugar_Mama: how long does a cold/virus stay alive OUTSIDE of the body? So, it’s common knowlege that a cold can be passed on by serveral means, like airborne (coughing, sneezing, etc.) or by door handles and shopping carts. But what I want to know is how long will More....

Question by Skitter: How long for a virus to go global? I’m writing a story and need openly public online reference material that shows estimated rates that a modern airborne virus can spread globally. In the story it will start in the Boston area. Any help is appreciated. ‘m writing More....

Question by Heather: Health/beauty products help: warning, this is a long question ? I’d like to start trying harder to be healthier. I’ve always considered myself really healthy because I brush my teeth and floss every day, I eat lots of salad and vegetables, I drink plenty of More....

Question by frustrated writer: How long till airborne germs/virus die and cease to be contagious? Suppose a large crowd of people gather inside a movie theater, and a couple of them have colds. How long will the airborne germs these people gave out be contagious? Say after the movie, the theater More....

Question by Cole1501: How long does an airborne virus remain airborne? Can it simply fly around the globe if the climate is favorable to it? Best answer: Answer by Molly BMost viruses are only active (they aren’t exactly “alive”) for a very short time outside of a host- although More....

by nickhall Question by jheel: How long can one survive without food? I know it depends on the individual’s health, but averagely how long can an otherwise healthy 26-30 years old individual survive without food? Only on water and oxygen? And what are the warning signs that his body is More....

Question by jlee_25: How is the air pollution near Long Beach Airport, specifically the Los Altos neighborhood? Thinking of moving there. About a mile southeast from the runway, right along the flight path. Asked an earlier question about the noise pollution and it seems the bigger problem might More....

Question by catt_blu: how long would it take an airborne virus to circulate the globe if it is released in the atmosphere? how long would it take an airborne virus to circulate the globe if it is released in the atmosphere? Best answer: Answer by Wise DuckIt probably wouldn’t. UV rays from More....