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Government says to store 2 weeks of food and water to get ready for the pandemic. why store water? is coronavirus going to be in our tap water?

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Not likely in the : water. This recommendation, takes into account, if the supply system, for your water is broken down, or if electric power were to fail, not allowing the water pumps to run.

Dr Handsfield agreed

Answered 3/8/2020

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