- Time of past OR future Camino
- 2014, 17, 18, 19, 21
I received an email this morning that Correos is again transporting on the Camino.
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I received the E-Mail from Correos too, it seems that transport is quite safe.I would travel as light as possible and forego the sending of a pack with any company due to the possible risk of spreading the virus.
forego the sending of a pack with any company due to the possible risk of spreading the virus.
I would expect, and it seems that the postal authorities agree, that the risk of the virus spreading by this method would be so small as to be insignificant compared to all of the other risks you are undertaking. (Virus traces may survive but are unlikely to cause infection.)From what I have read,the virus could survive on soft surfaces for up to 24 hours.
I do not think that the post office authorities are experts on the corona virus? And who knows how thorough the daily van disinfecting is? However, I do agree that the risk is small.. but still a possible source of transmission. Of course, each must weigh our circumstances and the need to transport may, indeed, be an absolute necessity. Not trying to discourage using the service. I like Correos. . Just raising awareness, under Covid 19 circumstances that when a bag is in your possession you have better control of what it could be exposed to.I would expect, and it seems that the postal authorities agree, that the risk of the virus spreading by this method would be so small as to be insignificant compared to all of the other risks you are undertaking. (Virus traces may survive but are unlikely to cause infection.)
Thats true, I hadn't thought about that.I have used correos a number of times. Great service. However if I were doing a camino in the near future, I would travel as light as possible and forego the sending of a pack with any company due to the possible risk of spreading the virus.
Thats true, I hadn't thought about that.
I had thought it would help the bedbugs along... from pack to pack. I always sprayed mine, but I have no idea how many other people do.
As for myself I find a great part of the fun of the Camino is gathering together the lightest and most versatile gear(everything must be able to be worn or used for at least one other purpose). And the 5 euros a day would add up quickly and buying a new shirt or socks along the way is cheaper and helps local businesses.I have used correos a number of times. Great service. However if I were doing a camino in the near future, I would travel as light as possible and forego the sending of a pack with any company due to the possible risk of spreading the virus.