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Liverpool manager Jrgen Klopp admits they do not deserve to be in the Champions League if they continue to play the way they did in the 1-1 draw at home to Newcastle.

The Reds hopes of a top-four finish were dealt a blow when midfielder Joe Willock scored an equaliser in the fifth minute of added time, benefiting from an additional 60 seconds on the clock after Callum Wilsons goal just moments earlier had been ruled out by VAR for handball.

Mohamed Salahs 20th Premier League goal of the campaign, becoming the first Liverpool player to achieve that feat in three separate seasons, in only the third minute had looked like giving the hosts victory despite a host of missed chances.

Critics, of which there have been many this week in the wake of the clubs involvement in the ill-fated Super League plans, may well enjoy the irony of the dent the result put in Liverpools aspirations of qualifying for the Champions League a competition their owners Fenway Sports Group were seemingly more than happy to abandon just six days ago.

For Klopp, however, the concern was he did not think his side warrant a place among Europes elite on this evidence.

If we play like this and dont finish games like this off, why should we play Champions League? he said.

We want to deserve Champions League and we dont want to come and be cheeky, we want to earn it and with these results you dont earn it.

Its all on the table so go for it. It feels close to being unacceptable but we have to accept it anyway.

Klopp accepted the way his side performed at both ends of the pitch although particularly up front where they had 22 shots and nine on target meant they did not deserve to beat Newcastle.

Very tough day but there is no-one else to blame but ourselves, he added.

We created chances. The golden rule of football is youd better use your chances. Thats what we didnt do and thats why Newcastle deserved a point.

They score a goal which was disallowed the first time we were lucky with VAR but we didnt even take that present and we gave them another one and its 1-1.

Newcastle boss Steve Bruce was delighted with a point but felt the joy of snatching a draw was somewhat lost by the intervention of VAR and the application of rules he feels need changing.

Theres no denying we were sloppy with some of the decisions we made trying to play out from the back but I always thought we carried a threat going forward, he said.

We scored twice in the last minute which is quite remarkable. To go and get something from the game is vitally important.

We were gutted (by Wilsons disallowed goal). When you see the goal back you think what a ridiculous decision that is not to allow the goal.

We are going to have to look at these crazy rules. VAR is becoming laughable and it is not VARs fault, it is the letter of the law. It doesnt make sense.

VAR was brought in for a clear and obvious mistake so to be looking at every goal whether it is a millimetre or two onside is not a great spectacle.

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Klopp says Liverpool dont deserve top four on current form - The Irish Times

EN(dur)ANCE by Robin Gudal

As I walked out the door towards the gate that would lead to my freedom, I knew if I didnt leave my bitterness and hatred behind, Id still be in prison. Nelson Mandela

Robin Gudal

One day, whilst visiting with a friend; in the conversation she said, You must have a forgiveness muscle. I had to really ponder that statement. A forgiveness muscle? In the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, muscle is defined as a body tissue consisting of long cells that contract when stimulated and produce motion. Motion aka action.

Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you. Ephesians 4:32, NIV. This may be easy enough to read but it is hard to implement sometimes, and usually. Then there is: Matthew 7:12a, NIV, Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. Also, known as the Golden Rule. Bear with each other and forgive one another if any of you has a grievance against someone. Forgive as the Lord forgave you. Colossians 3:13, NIV.

Do you feel convicted yet? Have you, like me, failed? The hands of the Almighty are often found at the end of our own arms. (Call The Midwife quote) Forgiveness muscle equals action. An extension of grace; to be given by me, by you to others.

There are times when we need to be the one forgiven. As far as the east is from the west, so far has he removed our transgressions from us. Psalm 103:12, NIV. It is so freeing to know this truth. We can lay it all down at the feet of Jesus. He doesnt desire us to carry such a burden; yet we often do. The forgiveness muscle (action) is also to be accepted by me, and by you from others and, ultimately, Jesus.

Soak in and believe the truths in these lyrics (Freedom): You came to set the captives free. You came to bring us liberty. My sin and my rejection met. Your blood and my acceptance. Now Im alive to bring You praise. Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom. Every chain is broken through You, Jesus. Where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is freedom!

Walk in freedom!

Robin (Beckman) Gudal is intentional in life, a wife, momma, nana, friend, a flawed and imperfect follower of Jesus.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- In this weeks edition of Hey, Mary Kay!, I answer questions about the NFL Draft, Denzel Wards fifth-year option, and more.

Hey Mary Kay: I know it seems pretty obvious that Browns GM Andrew Berry will draft defense in the first round. I think hes actually going to trade up if a receiver he likes drops to the late teens. Can you see a scenario where Berry goes wide receiver in the first round? #clevelandbrownsforever Jeff Lerner, Avon, Ohio

Hey, Jeff: I absolutely do see a scenario in which the Browns draft a receiver in the first round. If a receiver the Browns have rated very highly is within reach, they wouldnt hesitate to draft him. The thing to remember about Andrew Berry is that hes not locked into a particular position and he wont draft for need.

He abides by the golden rule of drafting: Select the most dominant player at the most premium position when youre up and keep adding the best players possible to the team.

He wont get caught up in trying to plug holes, because thats the quickest way to end up with too many players considered just a guy.' You can fill needs through free agency, the waiver wire and trades.

The draft is about selecting great prospects with tremendous upside and developing them into quality starters. Two excellent receivers who could be available near the Browns at No. 26 are Minnesotas Rashod Bateman and Ole Miss Elijah Moore. I still think theyll probably go defense in the first round, but Berry wont be painted into that corner.

Hey, Mary Kay: The Browns picked up the fifth-year option on Denzel Ward, which is great as hes an elite talent and the Browns are better when he is on the field.

The problem is that in each of his first three seasons, hes only played in 12 games each year. If Ward misses a quarter of the season for a fourth straight year, will the Browns hold his unavailability against him in terms of negotiating a long-term deal? Can they put injury/playing time incentives in the contract? Would Ward even agree to such incentives? Thanks, Joe Fraterna, South Bend, Indiana

Hey, Joe: I dont believe the Browns will hold Wards three or four missed games a year against him in terms of negotiating the extension. Hes a premier, lockdown cornerback, and those are hard to find. I think they expect him to miss those three or four games, and that theyll still be willing to pay him his market value, which is currently about $18 million a year. I dont think it can hurt to build some play-time incentives into the deal, and I think Ward would embrace the chance to make more money. The Browns did that with Jadeveon Clowney, adding $1 million in play-time incentives to his $8 million contract, as well another $1 million for sacks.

Hey, Mary Kay: I cant see the Browns drafting anything but linebacker in the first round. Do you think trading up for Micah Parsons is worth it if he falls past 15, or are the off-field issues too troublesome? Also do you see Andrew Billings contributing to the front seven after he opted out last season and after the departure of Sheldon Richardson. Steven Wolford, Newton Falls, Ohio

Hey, Steven: Penn States Parsons is obviously a tremendous talent, and some believe hell go in the top 10, possibly to the Lions at No. 9. If he happens to fall past 15, the Browns would certainly have to consider him, but they also place a premium on character and would definitely think twice. Some teams are bigger on green sticker guys than others, and I believe the Browns are one of those teams. Theyre stocking the locker room with tough, smart, accountable players who exhibit excellent leadership skills and a genuine love for the game.

If theyve determined that Parsons indiscretions were due to immaturity, perhaps hes still rated highly on their board. But I know that theyve kept talented players off their board for off-field red flags in the past. As for Andrew Billings, signed as a free agent last year from the Bengals, the Browns are counting on him being a key part of the tackle rotation this season along with Malik Jackson, Jordan Elliott, and possibly a draft pick.

Hey, Mary Kay: What about the Cleveland Browns for the No. 26 in the first round in the NFL Draft? Ruth Smith, Fairview Park, Ohio

Hey, Ruth: It all depends on how the draft falls, and its an especially difficult year to predict, because so many players opted out because of COVID-19. The Browns are well-positioned in the draft to select the best available player at No. 26, or to make a trade and pick somewhere else. If they stay at No. 26, they could have a couple of edge rushers available in Georgias Azeez Ojulari and Tulsas Zaven Collins, a couple of cornerbacks in Virginia Techs Caleb Farley and Northwesterns Greg Newsome, and a few good receivers in Minnesotas Rashod Bateman and Ole Miss Elijah Moore. They have the luxury of picking whatever position they want with few holes on the roster.

Hi, Mary Kay: I was wondering, do the Browns have a type they are looking for in the draft? Smart, big, fast, hungry.... ? Jason Lyons, Akron, Ohio

Hey, Jason: Their three prerequisites are tough, smart, and accountable. Beyond that, theyre looking to add speed to both sides of the ball, so I think that will be a theme. They look for athletic linemen who can pull and move. They look for linebackers who can play all three spots and defensive linemen who can rush from inside and out. They look for running backs who can catch and receivers who can block and run. The more you can do, the more valuable you are to this front office and coaching staff.

Hey, Mary Kay: How realistic do you see us drafting a wide receiver in the first round? Do you think it can happen? Like on a scale of 1-10 with 10 being it can absolutely happen and might just happen Jonathan Torres

Hey, Jonathan: I would give it a six in terms of it being likely to happen. I still think theyll probably go defense in the first round, but I wouldnt be shocked if they draft a receiver. They have to begin planning for life after Odell Beckham Jr. and Jarvis Landry, and there would be no shame in drafting one of these premier wideouts high and giving him time to develop. Even though they have a surplus at the position, if theres a Pro Bowler in the class, they shouldnt hesitate.

Hey, Mary Kay: What round do you see the Browns taking a linebacker? Ive seen mock drafts that have the Browns taking JOK [Notre Dames Jeremiah Owusi-Koramoah] in the first, all the way to Justin Hilliard in the fourth. I know they already signed Anthony Walker, so Im interested in your opinion about it. Ben Friedman, Canyon Lake, Texas.

Hey, Ben: If they take a linebacker in the first round, I believe it will more of a hybrid player like JOK who can flourish in todays game by covering tight ends over the middle and running backs out of the backfield. JOK has a rare blend of speed, agility and explosiveness that sets him apart from a regular linebacker. Hes only 6-1, 215, but thats adequate for a coverage backer in the NFL. I think Berry would draft a linebacker in the first round like JOK who can run the passer and also make tackles behind the line.

He won the Butkus Award last season as the nations best linebacker, and has the versatility to excel in this scheme. The signing of Anthony Walker wouldnt preclude the drafting of a JOK. But I could also see the Brown drafting a linebacker in the second or third round and opting for a more premium position in the first round such as cornerback or edge.

Hey, Mary Kay: As a huge Browns fan I will be traveling to the Draft. Does it being held in Cleveland hold any bearing at all on what they might do? I completely understand the logic of trading back. I love being smart as Andrew Berry is! Yet, at the same time the draft may never be in Cleveland again. This is one time Id love to see us be a little flashy and would definitely hate us walking away without a player on the first night of a Cleveland-held draft! Derek Heminger, Marysville, Ohio

Hey, Derek: It all depends on how many first-round grades the Browns have in this class, and if there are some of those players left as they approach No. 26. Im guessing theres a wide disparity in grades this year because of so many players opting out or playing partial seasons. The Browns also have enough ammunition to move up some in the first round to grab one of the better players. The fact that the draft is in Cleveland will have no bearing on Andrew Berrys first-round strategy. Im guessing they will make a pick in the first round, in part to secure the fifth-year option exclusive to that round.

Hey, Mary Kay: What backup offensive linemen are on the roster? There were a few asked to fill in during the end of the season and the playoffs who performed well. William Tyminski, Medina, Ohio

Hey, William: There are actually a dozen backup offensive linemen on the roster, including Chris Hubbard, Michael Dunn and Blake Hance, whom Baker Mayfield met in the locker room for the first time before the wild card playoff game in Pittsburgh. A couple of recent draft picks are on the list, including center Nick Harris and guard Drew Forbes. The Browns will have plenty of competition for the backup spots in camp, and will likely add some drafted and/or undrafted rookies.

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There's an old piece of advice that remains as relevant today as ever: Keep it simple; it will get complex all by itself.

This wisdom is especially important during confusing times when information explodes, lies are repeated so often that facts get lost, and people don't trust authorities or any rules established by them.

If you want an example, take the resistance to wear masks or even getting the COVID-19 vaccine. People dont trust the state or science and wont take precautions even when these might save their lives or those they love.

We seem to be living in separate bubble universes, watching and reading only those sources that already support what we believe, and talking to those with whom we already agree. It's gotten to the point when many are afraid to speak their thoughts openly, particularly in situations where it is not known what others believe.

Face it, it's a toxic environment for the free flow of ideas, the major need of a democratic society. No wonder we have gridlock, conflict, and no compromises. We aren't speaking to one another, laying our cards on the table, so to speak.

In the name of personal freedom, we resist any rules, even those proposed to keep us safe. But a country of more than 300 million people cannot exist long with 300 million rules. Any functioning society needs some agreed-upon rules, such as you need to be a certain age and pass a test to drive a car.

Theres an interesting summary about cultural factors that set the tone for how countries respond to change, which social psychologist Michele Gelfand explains in her book "Rule Makers Rule Breakers: How Tight and Loose Culture Wire Our World."

Gelfand begins by noting how important culture is in our lives. It is omnipresent, affecting us all the time. But it is mostly invisible, meaning we barely understand how powerful it is.

She then shows how social norms or rules govern our lives, but notes there are two general types of cultures, one she calls tight and the other loose. Tight cultures are the ones where the rules are clear and generally followed. Loose cultures are ones in which freedom takes precedence over order, with rules relaxed and often resisted.

By and large, Gelfand suggests our society reflects a loose culture in which rules are few and seldom followed. The result is that people resist rules. even those designed for their own benefit.

Her argument is not that one cultural system is better than the other, but that different rules can be applied to different situations, such as during the pandemic we are in, more tight rules need to be applied even in a loose culture, such as ours.

I'm mostly concerned with a few basic rules for living together. There are very simple rules upon which the majority of us could agree, such as respecting others and practicing compassion.

There one rule, in particular, that seems to undergird all others. Its called the Golden Rule. It requires us sometimes to give up our personal freedom to protect others. Its a basic, universal rule for a society to function.

John C. Morgan is a retired teacher but still a writer. His columns appear every Wednesday at readingeagle.com.

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Darnella Frazier filmed former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin pressing his knee on George Floyd's neck for nearly 10 minutes on May 25, capturing the video that many credit as the reason for the guilty verdict Chauvin received on Tuesday.

Chauvin was convicted on all counts in Floyd's death.

The jury found Chauvin guilty of unintentional second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter, but would the verdict have been the same if the then-17-year-old had not recorded Floyd's final words and moments?

Pine Bluff social justice activist Kamara Seals believes the verdict would have been different.

"We've seen it time and time again in cases like this, and it's really difficult to hold police accountable for murder," said Seals. "Because we had the video that was so clear and so long of this horrendous act that we watched. ... Had it not been recorded there, [it] would have been a different story from the police, without a doubt."

Pine Bluff Mayor Shirley Washington felt the verdict showed "what's just" and "what's right."

"I don't think they really had a choice with the whole world watching to see that justice would be served," said Washington.

Former Pine Bluff Mayor Debe Hollingsworth agreed, saying it was the right thing to do and that it made everyone aware of what was really going on.

County Judge Gerald Robinson weighed in, stating that Chauvin's act was inhumane and that those who violate policies need to be held accountable for their actions.

"You can see a man's life disappear right in front of you," said Robinson. "If this is happening in front where everybody can see it, think about what's happening where people can't see it. Makes you think, doesn't it?"

DuShun Scarbrough, executive director of the Arkansas Martin Luther King Jr. Commission, who hosted Floyd's family in July during Little Rock's "Get Out and Vote" rally, said he respected the verdict rendered by the jury and prayed the decision would inspire everyone to continue crucial conversations and would serve as a steppingstone toward healing, reconciliation, community involvement and building the beloved community that King dreamed of.

Bernice King, King's daughter, who commits her services to Arkansas' MLK Commission, released a statement on Twitter saying that Black people had done enough unjust dying, using one of her father's famous quotes: "We are not satisfied and we will not be satisfied until justice rolls down like waters and righteousness like a mighty stream."

"The burden shouldn't be on us to suffer for the sake of racial justice," said King. "White people need to step up to end racism. Corporations must. Churches too."

Washington said the historic moment should be an example and that it was the result of united efforts by communities around the world that said enough was enough.

"This work must continue, as our ultimate hope is that Black Americans will no longer suffer as the result of unjustifiable violence," said Washington. "This will require continual advocacy, deep reflection and tangible reform."

For Seals, justice has not truly been served, as she says what happens after the verdict will determine the steps toward justice.

The guilty verdict to Seals did show accountability, and she said that moving forward with permanent changes in legislation would provide steps toward justice.

"We haven't reached justice yet," said Seals. "Justice is going to come from systemic changes within these systems, including policing."

Seals, who is actively promoting change within the Pine Bluff Police Department and leads a local citizens group, said there must be police accountability and community accountability.

"We need to be looking at policies, making sure they have the right policies. Activists should be paying attention to those types of policies and making sure that they hold their police departments accountable," said Seals. "As a community, we need to foster better relationships. We must do that. Not just the police, but the community also has a responsibility."

Seals said that paying attention to municipal government and how it allocates funds was also important.

"Follow the city budget and the police budget to know how funds are being spent because the more knowledgeable we are, the more powerful we can be," said Seals, who noted that she wasn't referring to the Pine Bluff Police Department. "Communities that have excess amounts of money for policing ... equipment like militarization equipment, that's unnecessary; you can fight against that and use those dollars for prevention. You can always reallocate dollars, and that's what I'm about is reallocating dollars."

Seals said the Pine Bluff Police Department is different, but the police departments around the country that are having problems with officer-involved shootings are pushing law enforcement officials into a negative light.

Former Council Member Win Trafford said he was sickened to see what Chauvin had done but that everyone can't judge all the police officers based on one incident.

"Yes, we need reform, we need change, but we have to figure out a way to appreciate the officers that do provide safety for us," said Trafford. "We just can't judge everything based on one decision an officer made."

Jefferson County Sheriff Lafayette Woods Jr. said that as a sworn law enforcement officer, he took an oath never to betray the public's trust and to always serve with integrity and good character.

"We swore to always maintain the courage to hold ourselves and others accountable for our actions," said Woods. "There is no one that despises the unlawful or unjust actions of a bad law enforcement officer more than a good one."

Hollingsworth said there were so many errors made by Chauvin and that one change could have made a difference.

"He could have stopped after a minute or so, but he chose not to stop," she said. "He put a black mark on our policing community because we've got a lot of good and dedicated ones, and he put a black mark on those."

Hollingsworth said she believes that continued education and training for police is important, as well as implementing sensitivity training in schools and churches.

"If people could only understand that golden rule, 'Do unto others as you would want them to do unto you,'" said Hollingsworth, who added that people need to find common ground but also that significant change needs to happen. "Just be sensitive to each other because you don't know where people are within their home life and their work life and community life."

Now the world will wait for the 45-year-old Chauvin to be sentenced in the next eight weeks, and although the verdict brought some level of closure and relief to those waiting and watching for this moment, many wonder whether the sentencing will be just. Collectively, he could receive 75 years, although the number could go higher or lower, depending on what the judge decides. Also, three other officers at the scene have been charged with aiding and abetting, and their trial is expected to take place in August.

Trafford said he believes that a proper sentence will be given to Chauvin, setting an example for other officers.

Hollingsworth said it doesn't matter the race or sex of an individual but that when someone is hurting, everyone must have the confidence and boldness to say, "You need to stop now."

"Now we need to look at what the sentence will be. I hope this is how things will follow and flow as we move forward, with fair judgment of cases of this nature," said Washington. "Nothing will ever bring George Floyd back to his family and friends, nor will anything restore the lives of those lost to police brutality, but we hope the Floyd family will find healing and that this nation will become a place of justice for all."

Activists support Black Lives Matter during Pine Bluff's Solidarity Rally held in June after George Floyd's death. (Pine Bluff Commercial/Eplunus Colvin)

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BELOIT Key figures in Beloit are reacting to the guilty verdict rendered on Tuesday in the murder trial of a Minneapolis police officer in the death of George Floyd in May of 2020.

After deliberating for 10 hours, the jury found Derek Chauvin, a White police officer, guilty of murder and manslaughter in Floyds death that sparked nationwide protests and calls for sweeping police reforms.

Chauvins bail was revoked following the guilty verdicts rendered by the jury on second-degree murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter.

Newly-appointed Beloit Police Chief Andre Sayles said Tuesday the department was thankful for the jurys verdict.

We are thankful that the jury saw what I and many law enforcement officers throughout the United States sawthat George Floyd was murdered at the hands of Derek Chauvin, Sayles wrote in a post on the departments Facebook page. I was horrified seeing the videos knowing that could have been my family, my sons, or even me.

In the wake of Floyds death, multiple peaceful protests were held in Beloit in conjunction with the Beloit chapter of Black Lives Matter and Showing Up for Racial Justice.

We must make sure we dont confuse an officer being held accountable with having a fair and just justice system, said Beloit Community activist Yusuf Adama, who helped organize last years demonstrations. We must ensure that, with this verdict, comes deliberate actions made to ensure that individuals dont lose their lives in altercations with police officers. Hopefully the outcome of this trial can begin a precedent of officers no longer walking free after taking the lives of the people theyre supposed to be protecting.

Sayles said he was proud of the communitys response to Floyds death in the wake of protests across the country that turned violent.

I was proud of our community for coming together to have their voices heard in a peaceful manner, Sayles said. I am also proud of all of our officers who served our community and represented our department during these tumultuous times.

In response to the #8CANTWAIT policy demands being circulated to police departments across the country, then-chief David Zibolski responded noting that the department was in compliance with all eight standards requested by protestors, from updated use of force policies to banning chokeholds and strangleholds.

Command staff would continue to train officers in various areas, from implicit bias, de-escalation to mental health awareness, and defense and arrest tactics, Sayles added.

Today is just a start. We will continue the conversations and we promise you this: we will hold our own accountable and we will stand out against unjust violence, Sayles said.

Beloit NAACP President Tia Johnson said accountability prevailed in Tuesdays verdict, calling the moment of mutual hopefulness and faith in our nations judicial system.

Justice is fair behavior and treatment; this means every one of us treating all human lives with humanity, dignity, and sincere respect, Johnson said. As with the numerous other Black Americans who have died due to excessive police aggression or force, there never will be justice for George Floyd. Endeavors to prevent others from being deprived their earthly justice is a long, dedicated effort that will require persistence, patience, and work.

In a statement, Johnson said the Beloit chapter of the NAACP called for a better approach to recruiting and training officers at all levels was needed to improve the nations policing system. The group also called for ending qualified immunity and eliminating unfair practices based on prejudice.

We all must practice the age-old Golden Rule, in law enforcement, in education, in politics, in healthcare, in businessin every aspect of society and in our own livesthen we can achieve true justice for all, Johnson wrote on behalf of the organization.

In response to the verdict, the Beloit chapter of Black Lives Matter issued a statement calling the actions by Chauvin as traumatic as it is unforgivable, and called on people continue to address the racism and culture of justifying violence that the group says enabled Chauvins actions.

Rest in peace, power and love, George Floyd, the groups statement reads. We were all owed better than your execution in broad daylight by an officer meant to protect us all. If there is any justice, and that remains to be seen, his punishment today will serve notice to ALL who dare treat our lives as if they do not matter.

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The US Center for Disease Control and Prevention confirms what scientists have been saying for some time: The risk of contracting the Coronavirus from coming into contact with contaminated surfaces is minimal. This is in a new directive.

At the beginning of the Corona pandemic, we were still confused about whether or not to disinfect vegetables, fruits and foodstuffs in plastic containers or even parcels from China. After all, according to controlled laboratory research, the virus managed to survive on plastic, copper, and stainless steel for several days after it got there through large droplets of saliva from infected people. After all, touching these common surfaces called fomites in the language of the virus and then your mouth or nose can make you sick.

At the beginning of the Corona pandemic, we were still confused about whether or not to disinfect vegetables, fruits and foodstuffs in plastic containers or even parcels from China. After all, according to controlled laboratory research, the virus managed to survive on plastic, copper, and stainless steel for several days after it got there through large droplets of saliva from infected people. After all, touching these common surfaces called fomites in the language of the virus and then your mouth or nose can make you sick. Even today, based on what we know about other infectious diseases, supermarket shopping trolleys and office bottle desks are completely disinfected and we enter our bank card code with an ear stick. But it now appears that the risk of contracting SARS-CoV-2 by touching an infected surface or object is not impossible, but it is very small, less than 1 in 10,000, according to the American Centers. (CDC). This is more true outdoors where the sun and other factors can destroy the virus. Therefore, the CDC has revised guidelines related to decontamination. It turns out that the frequent disinfection of seats on public transport, offices, doorknobs, and tables is not based on scientific evidence. It is the first time that the CDC has communicated clearly about this. Can bottles containing often unsanitary chemical disinfectants be kept locked and switched on, and can the food industry better spend money on other items with the goal of opening the stands? In theory, its not impossible to get sick through contact transfer, but then many things have to go wrong at the same time. For example, a large amount of infectious new viral particles must land on the surface, and then a very large number of these particles must be rapidly transferred to a persons hands, which eventually touches their face. It is enough to counteract the already low risk of the surface moving anyway, the CDC said. Moreover, you are actually protecting yourself by maintaining good hand hygiene. Because the latter remains important in this epidemic, in addition to wearing a mouth maker, maintaining distance and minimizing close contacts. Regular hand washing is an important measure to combat other pathogens, but the American Center recommends disinfection of a certain indoor area if a person has had a suspected or confirmed COVID-19 virus within the past 24 hours. The new guideline does not apply to health facilities that require more intensive cleaning. After a year of all sorts of purging protocols, the public is now accustomed to the practice. So it doesnt look like its going to go away anytime soon. It is a visual action that provides a sense of security. Moreover, cross-surface contamination cannot be completely excluded. But instead of cleaning surfaces, the focus today should shift to indoor air quality through ventilation and air filtration in schools, experts say. Over the past year, it has become increasingly apparent that SARS-CoV-2s primary pathway transmission occurs mainly through the air, through large and small droplets. This also explains the so-called super-propagation events. Germany, the Netherlands and Wallonia are investing in ventilation, and Flanders is still lagging behind. However, the Supreme Health Council also stresses the importance of good ventilation of the interior areas, especially when more infectious variants of the Coronavirus spread. The Supreme Atomic Energy Commission said: The importance of aerosols in the spread of the Corona virus is no longer in dispute. When a person stays in a poorly ventilated room with an infected person for a longer period of time, the chance of contracting infection increases dramatically, even when physical distance is respected. Conclusion: The seven golden rules for preventing Corona infection are: washing hands, maintaining distance, limiting contacts, preferring outdoor activities, thinking about people at risk, following the rules about meetings and good ventilation.

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