Thanks Glen, for starting this post. We'll see what people are saying about barefootedness (and shirtlessness) as the weather gets warmer. I kind of feel like Gordon that this thing is being overblown, but especially in a crowded area like where I live I had better be cautious and, as our governor said, I owe it to the entire society, and especially to the first-responders, to keep risks down. I do know more isolated areas with less people I can get to by bike, but I'm not going out much. I am sixty now, and by I have probably been exposed to the virus. I no doubt am a carrier, although given my vibrant health history and my likely exposure, I probably have acquired some degree of immunity, also. But typical understandings of immunity have not been working as well for this virus. As it's been said before, outside light and air seem to decompose viruses somewhat. Footwear surfaces carry and spread more germs and are less able to be decontaminated than bare soles. Here in New York, it's still not even shorts and sandals/flops weather yet, except for athletes, and, of course, for me. Most are covering up pretty well. We'll see how much this continues. I saw a rabbi's sermon in which he stated something like it's our duty to shield ourselves "head to toe" against this virus. I'm sure he was speaking figuratively, but there are those who will take such expressions literally. At this point in my area, some stores are giving out gloves. There certainly will be new social pressures to bear, even when they may not be justified. Keep exercising, everyone, as you can, take vitamins and herbs, sleep, and boost your immunity as best you can (Wim Hof-style cold showers, anyone?). And immunity does seems to be affected by my attitude, too. Crush this virus! It would be good to get real medical input, although I assume it will be pretty drastically risk-avoidant. Happy Passover/Easter!