Everyone should have some cash in their local bank

[Libertarian666]

Browne said that instead of Treasury Bills, keeping cash deposited in 3 FDIC insured banks was an acceptable alternative.

We still see to this day that Browne was ahead of his time.

Or possibly 30 FDIC insured banks if you're one of the rich types.

[Vil]

In China they run the currency through UV light.

We use disposable latex gloves here - both the cashier and customers. But those have to be handled correctly after use, as otherwise their use can be counterproductive. Actually, their use is maximized if you throw them immediately after leaving the area that has a high chance of being contaminated. And I saw some people using simple plastic bags for the new cash they receive, but not their wallets. Guess all of those measures should have some sort of limit, otherwise one can get seriously hit by paranoia... Stay healthy.

[Vil]

web backbone being either overloaded or simply temporarily out of order

CNN today: YouTube will reduce its streaming quality in EU and UK to avert internet gridlock.

Actually, the company I'm working for had severe VPN problems those days, given that now majority of employees are working from home. And the company is S&P 500 member, not some small family business..

[dualstow]

That’s smart, Vil. I should have brought a plastic bag for that change.
I’m using a wallet and cash so seldom now that it’s probably virus free from sitting around so long.
I guess the main thing to do is scrub after putting my wallet away and before rubbing my itchy eyes.