Hey Y'all,
Today I'm going to do a Q & A about llamas, toilet paper,and more.*
Q: I have heard this virus called two different things, which one is the real name?
A: Both of these names (COVID-19 and Corona) are correct, one is just the scientific name, the other being the more popular 'friendly' name.
Q: What does COVID-19 stand for?
A: CO stands for Corona, VI stands for virus, D for disease, and 19 stands for 2019.(The year that it was discovered.)
Q: Do I need to stock up on toilet paper?
A: No.
Q: So it isn't essential for survival?
A: No. Toilet paper is helpful and a good thing to have on hand, but it is not critical for living. Also stocking up on years worth of it might not be the way to go... worst comes to worst we just use leaves, and there are plenty of those in Manitoba. Though they might not be as fresh as we like (given the fact that we just finished winter) they are still better then nothing! We should also remember that toilet paper was only invented in 1857. People survived for many, many years before that without toilet paper, and we can too. (Though hopefully not for that long, just until Co-op restocks😜)**
Q:I know that some stores have been selling out of frozen pizzas, should I stock up on those too, in case we are confined to our houses?
A: Okay, it's good to be prepared, but getting 15 pizzas might not be the best way to go. As far as protein wise, pizzas are more of a fast burner and are quickly used up by our bodies. Plus they aren't the healthiest food on the block. Don't get me wrong, I quite like pizza, but when thinking long term it is better to get beans, rice, meat, quinoa and oats. These types of non or less perishable foods are actually quite high in protein and, like I previously mentioned, good for a long time. Tip: Dry beans stretch better then canned ones do.
Q: I have heard that one of the best ways to combat corona is to wash your hands, is this true?
A: Yes.
Q: Why is this?
A: Corona's bacteria has a fatty membrane on the outside, when you wash your hands the soap breaks this membrane making the bacteria unable to infect you. Also the rubbing motion you make can actually scrape the bacteria off of your hands.
Q: I've been told that I should stay at least a llama's distance away from people, how long is that?
A: Staying 3-6 feet away from people is one of the best ways (besides washing your hands) to combat corona. ( I know, the llama thing confused me too. It most likely came from a foreign country where the people there are more familiar with llamas then we are.)
Q:Why should I stay so far away from people?
A: Corona can actually spread by breathing, so keeping your distance from people should help reduce the spread.
Q: Should I be afraid?
A: No. Joshua 1:9 says: "Have I not commanded you, be strong and courageous, do not be terrified, do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go." God is always with us through good times and bad, sickness and health and life or death. God will give you strength.
I hope you enjoyed! Off to go measure a llama! 😉
See you later!
Alia
*Please note that this might not be the most accurate, I'm only 11!
**I know that toilet paper is a controversial topic, this is only my take on things! 😉
P.S We have been told that our favorite locally made, family owned, take and bake pizza company sold 24,000 pizzas last week , in comparison to their normal 11,000/week. Hence the LESS pizza blog post!😜
