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How cannabis users can stay healthy around coronavirus?
Stop sharing joints, blunts, and bongs while coronavirus is spreading
The puff-and-pass customs surrounding cannabis are among the greatest pleasures of the plant. But passing around a joint is is a good way to spread any virus, including COVID-19. For now, stick to your own supply and offer a friendly elbow bump.
Wash your hands frequently
We can’t emphasize this enough. Thorough handwashing really, really, really does help prevent transmission of coronavirus, as well as other ailments. Before you sit down for a session or dig into some munchies, make sure to wash your hands for a count of 20 seconds. That’s as long as it takes to sing “Happy Birthday to You”.
Don’t buy into unproven coronavirus remedies
Given the general hype around CBD, expect to hear outlandish claims about its effect on coronavirus, most likely spread via social media. These claims are not true. There is no solid research on cannabis and coronavirus.
Be cautious with cannabis around COVID-19
Smoking weed when you’re down with a virus: Not such a great idea. Leafly’s article Cannabis for colds and flu? Here’s what the experts say has a lot of helpful advice about integrating cannabis (or not) into the treatment and recovery from the normal flu. Yes, THC and CBD have pain-relieving, sleep-inducing, and anti-inflammatory properties.
But inhaling hot smoke is the last thing your lungs need when fighting a cold or flu. Do your research before medicating.
Take precautions about physical contact with others
Stop shaking hands. A wave or friendly verbal greeting helps everyone. You don’t need to lock yourself in a panic room, but do consider your interactions with other people and with public surfaces when out and about.
Be aware of COVID-19 symptoms
Don’t jam up the emergency room if it’s just a common cold, but get yourself tested if you fit the criteria for COVID-19 symptoms. Those include:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
- Have been in contact with a COVID-19 patient, or travelled recently to an area with the ongoing spread.
Note: The definition of “area with ongoing spread” changes practically by the hour, and this item on the symptom list is becoming less important as the virus is recognized as extant in local communities.
Have a self-quarantine plan
At this point, we’re talking about a spectrum, from choosing a work-at-home option (if you’re fortunate enough to have that choice) to full-on home quarantine. The CDC has a page of recommendations for those who stay home with a suspected case of COVID-19.
Are bong condoms really a thing?
Absolutely! Get yourself one of these fun devices. Most viral transmission happens via the hands, so while you’re being so clever with your lips you should watch your fingers, which are holding a bong or vape that many others have just recently held as well. Just saying.
Will this affect cannabis product supplies?
Because all legal cannabis products are produced within the state in which they’re sold, industry experts aren’t expecting a shortage of actual cannabis due to import slowdowns.
That’s not to say there won’t be shortages or supply interruptions in certain products. Most vape batteries and wholesale vape cartridges are manufactured in China. Those supply chains have already seen slowdowns and interruptions due to quarantines impacting the Chinese manufacturing sector.
The US imports about 30 million Chinese vape pens and cartridges every month. Most shipments stopped due to the annual Chinese New Year shutdown in mid-January and haven’t fully resumed due to the coronavirus.
“A supply pinch is coming in weeks and will persist for months,” says Dan Fung, CEO of American Made Vapes. “Prices will rise. Shortages of packaging and vape pens could occur.”
Much of the packaging materials utilised by cannabis companies are also manufactured in China, so a slowdown in those materials may result in a slowdown in stateside production.
The development of new cannabis-related products may be slowed as well, as designers and manufacturers can’t rely on a steady supply of wholesale products and materials from China right now.
Source: This article first appeared on Leafly.com and was adapted for the South Africa audience.
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