New course available! VRChat 101: The Trap

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Coronaviruses are viruses that circulate among animals but some of them are also known to affect humans. It was identified in China at the end of 2019 and is a new strain that had not previously been seen in humans. It has quickly spread around the worlds of VRChat so it's important to keep yourself safe!

It may seem surprising that it's called the 2019 novel coronavirus because nobody heard about it until late February 2020. That's because it took a while for governments to take it seriously, I mean, outside of them selling all their stocks before downplaying it to the public that is.

But, I digress, here is a quick reference sheet:

❊ Coronavirus (COVID-19) is an illness caused by a virus that can spread from person to person.

❊ The virus that causes COVID-19 is a new coronavirus that has spread throughout the world.

❊ COVID-19 symptoms can range from mild (or no symptoms) to severe illness.

New viruses are especially scary as we don't know everything about them.

What we do know is that patients with COVID-19 reportedly have a mild to severe respiratory illness with the following symptoms:







It seems every week new symptoms get added to the list (like blood clots and heart attacks). The symptoms listed may appear 2-14 days after exposure. That means that there's a whole 48 hours that you could potentially spread the disease before you even know you have it. That being said, avoid other users who you think might have it!

Stay in your VRChat home if you are sick, except to get medical care.

Avoid public transportation, ride-sharing, or taxis.

Separate yourself from other people and pets when traversing the VR universe (it helps if you have an avatar with a weapon!)

There is no specific treatment for COVID-19, but you can seek medical care to help relieve your symptoms.

Don't forget to get plenty of rest too!

If you need medical attention, call ahead.

And for the love of God do NOT stock up on toilet paper. It's not gonna save you from the virus and there's plenty of dirty booties out there that needs a cleaning.

You can become infected by coming into close contact (about 6 feet or two arm lengths) with a person who has COVID-19. COVID-19 is primarily spread from person to person.

You can become infected from respiratory droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks.
You may also be able to get it by touching a surface or object that has the virus on it, and then by touching your mouth, nose, or eyes.

There is currently no vaccine to protect against COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself is to avoid being exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.
There is now a vaccine for COVID-19! :D Get vaccinated and stay safe!

Stay home as much as possible and avoid close contact with others.

Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces.

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.

Practice social distancing

Buy groceries and medicine, go to the doctor, and complete banking activities online when possible.

If you must go in person, stay at least 6 feet away from others and disinfect items you must touch.

Get deliveries and takeout, and limit in-person contact as much as possible.

❊ Watch a movie in one of the many theater worlds!

❊ Get drunk with your friends in Drinking Night!

❊ Explore a scary world with monsters that chase you!

❊ See what it's like to live underwater in the many aquatic worlds!

❊ Learn to dance through YouTube dance tutorials!

In conclusion, we've talked about what the coronavirus is, how you can avoid getting it, and what to do if you already have it. We all play a role in keeping everyone safe~

Now get out there and have fun!