One of my riders tells me the beer he just drank will protect him from coronavirus.
From a Lyft ride? Are you kidding?” This is Martha, my first Lyft passenger of the day. “You don’t look like a rapist, your car doesn’t smell like pot, and you can read traffic signs, so I’m fine.”
There did seem to be significantly fewer Lyft and Uber drivers on the road. Lyft had just issued an advisory. It said:Wash your hands often. And when you can’t get to a sink, hand sanitizer is your next best option.If you’re a driver, disinfect your car frequently. If you’re a rider, help keep your driver’s car clean.The CDC and the World Health Organization are continually updating their sites with the latest information.
I asked Cristy, on her way to the grocery store, whether she had thought twice before calling a car. “No,” she said. “Unless you’re a medical professional, you’re extremely unlikely to be exposed. And unless your respiratory system’s compromised, it’s not going to kill you.” I put Cristy down as a trouper.Rick is a programmer and works at home. He’s kept to himself for the last year since moving to Portland. He wants to get out and make some connections.
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