Coronavirus COVID-19 *Global Health Emergency* #13

[gitana1]

This alarms me. Who knows if he is being really authentic.

He’s crazy. I’m sure everyone who coughs over there is being murdered.

 

[zenzen]

i have never been quite so embarrassed to be an australian as i am atm .... toilet paper hording
i wish it was a joke but sadly no.... had to resort to going to a commercial outlet that supplies hotels and restaurants just to be able to buy some .

 

[enelram]

I cant find ANYONE concerned Except my mother and my husband !

my older son is a pilot w/ a US Major Carrier.
my discussion w/ him yesterday:
He says he is in constant discussion w/ other
major carrier pilots and they are ALL very concerned. Not just for their exposure which is great, but for the shutdown of many routes and
the impending layoffs of airline employees.

On my dog forum, there's still a lot mixed opinions. The potential gravity of the situation hasn't reall hit , yet. Younger posters want to
downplay any problem. It's just the flu, no big deal.

 

[Kakidoll]

The only ones i see concerned are the 'older' generation. My 28 yr old daughter doesn't believe the hype, thinks it is just like the flu and isn't prepping for anything
They think 'its only elderly and frail' that need to worry. her word.. Seniors. I had to remind her... i am technically a 'senior' now at 55. Her response, 'yeah, but you don't act it'.

Where did i go wrong ?????

 

[Yesiamapirate]

(Dear mod, please delete if not allowed)

Question for those watching all this on SM in the US (no specific SM rumors or content references please per TOS):

I’m not on SM, but have been wondering “what it’s like out there” generally atm. How concerned are people overall in your opinions? Do we in here represent a unique group of being overly prepared and concerned people, or are there a lot of others who are as concerned as us, talking about supplies, etc.? Is there a lack of concern by many who are stuck on this “ it’s just the flu” mentality? Perhaps concern is evolving as more cases are diagnosed? Perhaps it varies in different regions? Are there people arguing as usual, insulting each other? It’s it mad out there? Total chaos? Is there a whole bunch of misinformation floating around as usual? Thanks for your thoughts and opinions. Again, please just give a general assessment on this without bringing over anything from SM, so as to not violate TOS.

I have spoken to my family and friends about my “extra” shopping and concerns. They have listened and politely agree. Even mentioned that they should do some preparing. In terms of social media, other than the medical things that show up that are serious, mostly I see meme type jokes.

 

[Luckyzmom]

Thanks very much to all ! Don't touch your face!! I never realized until I have tried not to ! How many times a day we do !! @JerseyGirl you Rock ! Thanks very much for keeping this up and running

 

[dixiegirl1035]

WHO daily presser live

 

[Trino]

And....then we get this:

https://nypost.com/2020/03/05/rep-m...s-mask-says-congress-at-risk-for-coronavirus/

"Rep. Matt Gaetz stood by his move to sport an enormous gas mask to protect himself from coronavirus — even during a House floor vote on funding for the public health emergency."I don't know if he is serious about the gas mask or making fun of people who are concerned about the virus.

Either way, this is just dumb. IMOPINION

Gaetz is making fun of the virus. Earlier on Wednesday, Gaetz accused Democrats of using the coronavirus to score political points against the President.

Sad times when someone would do this.

 

[sloane7777]

The only ones i see concerned are the 'older' generation. My 28 yr old daughter doesn't believe the hype, thinks it is just like the flu and isn't prepping for anything
They think 'its only elderly and frail' that need to worry. her word.. Seniors. I had to remind her... i am technically a 'senior' now at 55. Her response, 'yeah, but you don't act it'.

Where did i go wrong ?????

OMG we are the same person LOL

 

[Trino]

The only ones i see concerned are the 'older' generation. My 28 yr old daughter doesn't believe the hype, thinks it is just like the flu and isn't prepping for anything
They think 'its only elderly and frail' thaEarlier on Wednesday, Gaetz accused Democrats of using the coronavirus to score political points against the President.don't need to worry. her word.. Seniors. I had to remind her... i am technically a 'senior' now at 55. Her response, 'yeah, but you don't act it'.

Where did i go wrong ?????

You might mention that the outside of a human body is not an indication of what goes on inside. Seemingly healthy people develop serious problems all the time.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Coronavirus updates live: Emergency declared in California as cruise ship delayed off shore

Here's the latest on the coronavirus outbreak.

 

[zenzen]

the reaction reminds me of the SARS outbreak back in 02, it was also a form of cornavirus. the world did not end and the total deaths attributed to it were 774 across 37 countries. SARS had a 10% mortality rate this current version has a 2.3%
i understand that people fear the idea of a pandemic but in 1st world countries i think the odds of it wiping out large numbers is highly unlikely, research into vaccines is underway.
if it were an ebola pandemic then even i might start hoarding toilet paper but at this point i think being smart about hygiene and not flying into china or going on a cruise will probably keep me safe .

 

[What if...]

The more I think about this, the more I think this Representative in the U.S. Congress is mocking the situation.

jmo

Or he’ll end up being the only one to not get it and end up running the show.... (the world’s about to get crazier than it already is! Ugh)

 

[Herat]

Never in my life have I seen so many press conferences, sometimes multiple a day via various outlets. Just sayin.

Usually we’re begging for PCs. Here I can barely keep up with all of them. It’s a good thing.

This thread is unique in sooo many ways

This is a HUGE problem with the Federal Government's leadership on this.

Let the scientists talk and shut the politicians up.

Get a simple concise message out there and then act on it

 

[LaborDayRN]

I just ordered some for my daughter. She is a swimmer and her hands get so dry. She likes Bach's Rescue Cream, but it's a bit pricey and not that easy to find. I ordered some Medline to test out. (She will get a kick out of knowing it is "Websleuths endorsed." lol!)

 

[Herat]

And....then we get this:

https://nypost.com/2020/03/05/rep-m...s-mask-says-congress-at-risk-for-coronavirus/

"Rep. Matt Gaetz stood by his move to sport an enormous gas mask to protect himself from coronavirus — even during a House floor vote on funding for the public health emergency."

I don't know if he is serious about the gas mask or making fun of people who are concerned about the virus.

Either way, this is just dumb. IMOPINION

Responsible leadership would have shut down this inappropriate behavior in a heartbeat. Just sayin'

 

[Herat]

no surprise here- Profits over Safety.
From what I'm hearing companies and our local universities are making their own decisions and recommending NO TRAVEL unless absolutely urgent.

And who is going to win out"

Science or Politics?

 

[Trino]

And who is going to win out"

Science or Politics?

Or money.

 

[Tadpole12]

It's as if he reads here.... L&S form discussion

COVID-19 Mutation and Evolution

here is a link to the article - On the origin and continuing evolution of SARS-CoV-2

RE: Dr C

On the origin and continuing evolution of SARS-CoV-2

S and L strains of SARS-CoV-2
Ancestral S form milder and less infectious
cross-immunity?

Individual in US tested positive for both strains on January 21

Possibility of multiple waves of infection

 

[Henry2326]

HSBC has evacuated a floor of its Canary Wharf office tower after an employee was confirmed to have caught coronavirus.

The bank has sent 100 people home and ordered a deep clean of the 10th floor, which houses its research department. This has so far not affected HSBC’s trading floor, which carries out large transactions on financial markets for big institutions.

HSBC said: “We have been informed that one of our employees at 8 Canada Square has been diagnosed with Covid-19. This colleague is under medical supervision and has self-isolated. We are working closely with the health authorities.

“We are deep-cleaning the floor where our colleague worked and shared areas of the building. Colleagues on that floor, and others who came into contact with him, have been advised to work at home


HSBC evacuates floor of Canary Wharf after coronavirus test | Coronavirus outbreak | The Guardian