Would you attend funeral?

[Anonymous]

A relative passed away and the funeral is in a part of VA that is currently unaffected by coronavirus. I’m in Fairfax Co. and, although I don’t think I’ve been exposed to the coronavirus, there’s no way to know for sure - and it seems that people can have it but not experience symptoms. More cases are popping up every day.

Should I go or not? This was a much-loved relative.

[Anonymous]

I would go. If you had any indication you were exposed, I would say no.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:A relative passed away and the funeral is in a part of VA that is currently unaffected by coronavirus. I’m in Fairfax Co. and, although I don’t think I’ve been exposed to the coronavirus, there’s no way to know for sure - and it seems that people can have it but not experience symptoms. More cases are popping up every day.

Should I go or not? This was a much-loved relative.

Yes go. You can't stop living your life out of fear.

[Anonymous]

I would go too, but carry hand sanitizer, not hug people, and generally try to not touch stuff.

[Anonymous]

I would go. Another option, you could go to only the burial -- outside.

Btw, you don't have to hug or kiss anyone. It would be best not to bring this decision to their attention. If you're going to be a source of attention, and speculation (by less educated, fearful, paranoid people), don't go. It shouldn't be about you.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't go, but I would write a long heartfelt letter about the person the immediate family can have and if they chose they could even share at the funeral. Funerals are a great way to spread illness. You forget about protocol and hug people and comfort and tears spread illness. I know you are not diagnosed with anything, I just personally think extreme times call for extreme measures.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't go, but I would write a long heartfelt letter about the person the immediate family can have and if they chose they could even share at the funeral. Funerals are a great way to spread illness. You forget about protocol and hug people and comfort and tears spread illness. I know you are not diagnosed with anything, I just personally think extreme times call for extreme measures.

+1

That shiva in Rockville exposed hundreds of people. Maybe none will end up positive, but it is having a ripple effect for self-quarantine.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I wouldn't go, but I would write a long heartfelt letter about the person the immediate family can have and if they chose they could even share at the funeral. Funerals are a great way to spread illness. You forget about protocol and hug people and comfort and tears spread illness. I know you are not diagnosed with anything, I just personally think extreme times call for extreme measures.

+1

That shiva in Rockville exposed hundreds of people. Maybe none will end up positive, but it is having a ripple effect for self-quarantine.

Actually do a long email instead. Technically you could send germs by mail if you had them. Can't germs live for a few says on surfaces?

[Anonymous]

You should go.

[Anonymous]

Let's see you are in a part of VA where there are cases. Most likely there are more cases than reported because a.) Many are pending. b) there were not enough tests for everyone. You are considering going to an area with no cases. People can be carriers without symptoms. Do you see where this is going? Paying respect to the living has to come first before paying respect the dead. If there is even a fraction of a percent chance you could have this and bring it with you, you don't go.

[Anonymous]

Yes, I would go and be careful, using purell, not touching anybody etc.

[Anonymous]

It’s actually everywhere now. It’s been around for a while, but people didn’t know what is was and folks are only now getting tested. That’s why numbers are growing. No place is immune, even rural areas. Chances are, even if you’ve been exposed, so have others at the funeral.

[Anonymous]

No you don't go. You are not supposed to be in crowds right now. Sorry, in times of dire emergency, the living come before the dead and the deceased family.

[Anonymous]

Think of it this way...you could save lives by not going. There are many ways to honor a life that has passed without putting other people in harm's way. Everyone's life matters. Honor those who have passed away, but protecting those still alive. #flattenthecurve

[Anonymous]

You can't go