Pardon the intrusion but keep in mind that viruses also invade through mucus membranes, eyes, etc. Haven't figured out a way to keep my face out of the procedure, but while face masks may help, they don't solve the problem. Fran (KS) Greg Casper <gcasper@pacbell.net> wrote: >Joe et al... > >Don't get me wrong here. I didn't say you couldn't get SICK. I said you >couldn't get a common cold from a piano directly. I agree that a dust mask >is an excellent idea, but not for the "catch a cold" reason. > >Greg Casper >San Jose, CA > >-----Original Message----- >From: owner-pianotech@ptg.org [mailto:owner-pianotech@ptg.org]On Behalf >Of Joseph Garrett >Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 1:14 AM >To: pianotech@ptg.org >Subject: Greg Casper re. Virus > > >Greg, >You are sadly mistaken. The Virus in some mouse feces is call Huntavirus >(sp?). It can be deadly. It is more prevalant in the South Western United >States and Mexico. Right in your area. So, be damned careful out there! >Best Regards, >Joe Garrett, RPT, (Oregon) > > > __________________________________________________________________ Your favorite stores, helpful shopping tools and great gift ideas. Experience the convenience of buying online with Shop@Netscape! http://shopnow.netscape.com/ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Mail account today at http://webmail.netscape.com/
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