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Originally Posted by Robbie0723
Suspose the difference is the virus needs to enter the respiratory system. So as long as you don't enhale your food, the risk is low.
There is an exposure time element also, you need to enhale enough virus to initiate an infection.
I'm wondering is this variability could be why some people don't get very sick vs very sick..
e.g. short exposure time results in more or less a self vaccination...
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These are good questions. I could not find anything on the internet that identifies inhalation only. Has anyone been able to find anything that pinpoints inhalation only?
I agree it doesn't make sense that eating food is never risky but touching your mouth is.
As for the eyes, here's an excellent article that downplays the risk to the eyes.
Can You Catch Coronavirus Through The Eyes? Will Goggles Reduce The Risk? : Goats and Soda : NPR