Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #23

[Kensie]

Just found out that the person in my county that has been confirmed with the virus, lives on my street.

I'm on a Disney World annual passholders FB group and you WOULD NOT BELIEVE the number of people making last minute trips to Disney because they are closing tomorrow!! I'm talking people getting cheap flights and flying down...posting pics from the plane and everything! One family posted that they are driving down from Birmingham! What the actual heck is wrong with people?!?! It's not closing permanently! As of now it's only for 2 weeks! Get a grip!

People will do almost anything if they think they are getting a bargain. So they get the cheap flight, maybe discounted tickets and hey they are happy!! I am with you, get a grip.

 

[x_files]

They are kidding themselves. There will be no Olympics this year.

My prediction: it will be CANCELED.

 

[justbeachy]

A friend gave us all a house plant last week, to keep our air clean at home. It was a great idea, never thought about my home air.

Which ones did you get? I literally was googling this earlier. I was thinking Pothos just because I kill everything green thing I've ever touched and this one looked a bit more durable than some. Another was the snake plant but I wasn't sure I liked the look of it. I have a black thumb. LOL

 

[enelram]

ADVICE FOR YOUR MENTAL HEALTH FROM WHO

"Minimize watching, reading or listening to news that causes you to feel anxious or distressed; seek information only from trusted sources and mainly to take practical steps to prepare your plans and protect yourself and loved ones. Seek information updates at specific times during the day, once or twice. The sudden and near-constant stream of news reports about an outbreak can cause anyone to feel worried"

WHO: Mental Health and Psychosocial Considerations During COVID-19 Outbreak

Coronavirus Update (Live): 155,812 Cases and 5,814 Deaths from COVID-19 Virus Outbreak - Worldometer

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don't read things that give you stress?
If we all did this, Websleuths would shut down.

 

[Falling Down]

2nd case confirmed in the Rochester area, school cafeteria employee in her 60's was symptomatic on the job, continued working for a couple of days at least.

First death in NYS confirmed, 80 or so y/o woman with emphysema passed in NYC.

Greece school employee second coronavirus patient; Monroe County under State of Emergency

 

[Kensie]

IMHO it's gonna peak in April after Easter then again mid-summer then again fall until a


I am curious how did you find out?

It was third hand - a friend told a friend that told a family member of mine.

 

[weepingangel]

Surgeon General advises hospitals to cancel elective surgeries

 

[Trudie]

Governor Andy Beshear

We had our afternoon update. 16 cases now & one patient is near death but has preexisting conditions.

One good thing, if a person in KY tests positive & are told to “isolate” at home until they are negative, they can be “policed” if necessary, to ensure they remain in their home.
FYI one positive KY patient had to be “forced” into quarantine!
@video in link

 

[CeeCeeCat]

People in Britain aged over 70 will be instructed soon by the government to stay in strict isolation for four months as part of a planned response to coronavirus, broadcaster ITV's political editor said.

Robert Peston said the government was likely to enforce a "wartime-style" mobilisation effort in the next five to 20 days.

Over 70s to be told to self-isolate for months even if they don't have Covid-19

Other measures being planned included the forced requisitioning of hotels and other buildings as temporary hospitals and the requisitioning of private hospitals, he said.

Oh, my Dad is going to love that (sarcasm). He’s such a social being - 83 years old and out and about nearly every day of the week. Still, whatever it takes to keep him safe. I’m sure you’ll feel the same about your own parents, @gregjrichards

 

[Inthedetails]

A friend gave us all a house plant last week, to keep our air clean at home. It was a great idea, never thought about my home air.

Another great idea! I was thinking I don't really need anything from local shops right now, but I could use a plant.

Awesome. Thanks.

jmo

 

[Trudie]

Frightening as hell!

Austin needs to lock down but it won't it's business as usual with more tourists wandering around.

 

[Henry2326]

Golden State Warriors guard Steph Curry and his wife, Ayeesha, are teaming up with a food bank to provide more than 1 million meals to students in Oakland who cannot attend schools due to coronavirus shutdowns
Steph Curry is helping provide more than 1 million meals to Oakland students home because of coronavirus - CNN
CNN on Twitter


STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES

 

[Inthedetails]

FOUR MONTHS!!!!!

I'm very concerned about people having to stay home for months on end. Yes, I know it's better than going out and risk getting infected, but isolation for that long is.....hard.

jmo

 

[Luckyzmom]

Had a friend that got lucky at Walmart, ordered and picked up a couple disinfectants and handsoap refills and cottonelle wipes at the order online to pick up app. She was thrilled they still had some petfood items. Might try that . Best to you and your family and community. Be Well

So is Target (online--to be shipped). Also out of Clorox wipes and Pinesol. Amazon also didn't have Swiffer Wet Pads. I'm almost out. I know, I know...but it's so much easier than a mop IMO.

 

[astheworldfallsdown]

Coronavirus: What we know about the UK victims

Coronavirus: What we know about the UK victims

Twenty one people in the UK have died after testing positive for coronavirus since the start of the outbreak.

On Saturday, 10 deaths were announced as it was revealed a total of 1,140 people have been diagnosed with COVID-19 so far.


Here, Sky News looks at what we know about the UK victims.

 

[Henry2326]

UPDATE India #COVID19 14MAR
Rwanda's 1st case is **imported** from India:
• Indian national
• from Mumbai 08MAR, asymptomatic
This is the 11th case linked to travel from India.
@KrutikaKuppalli @firefoxx66
(H/t @sandyasm)
Coronavirus: Rwanda confirms first case | Africanews

0bFuSc8 on Twitter

STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES

 

[Damarna]

The kids might not get to eat if this doesn't happen.

jmo

I've seen mention of using our district buses to deliver lunches to students if we close. It's a small district so really would be doable. I work at the high school so if we close I may be facing a bit of a financial dilemma (as many many others).... But I'm also a bus driver and would be the first to step up to help our kids!

 

[Henry2326]

The Chinese soccer team that was originally stuck in Spain because of the coronavirus outbreak is going back home to try to avoid its rapid spread in Europe. Wuhan soccer team leaving Spain to escape virus

ABC News on Twitter

STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES

 

[oceanblue]

I said the same yesterday. My advanced RN friend, with a most prestigious position wanted me to drive to casino with her. When I caught my breath and mentioned Covid, she said “its just a virus.” Smh

The worst with mine is that her father is at risk with age, a chronic illness, and a recent surgery that put him in ICU with complications. He works with the public six days a week. I know that it's not even crossed her mind that he's at risk. All I can do is pray, and plan on being there for her when whatever's coming, gets here.

 

[Trudie]

Local developments from Saturday, March 14:
COVID-19 in KY, IN: The latest headlines and resources to keep you informed

• Beshear is asking all Kentucky hospitals to cease all elective procedures by close of business on Wednesday.
• Officials say a Nelson County patient refused to self-quarantine. Beshear says they have been forced into isolation in their home.
• Beshear says there is a person who has tested positive for coronavirus and is "in pretty bad shape." He says there's an expectation that this person may not make it.
• Beshear asks all childcare facilities in Kentucky to begin making plans to be able to close within 72 hours should they deem it necessary.
• Officials awaiting results from 31 new tests.
• Now 4 cases in Jefferson County, 1 new case in Bourbon County
• Gov. Andy Beshear reports 2 new cases in Kentucky, bringing total to 16.
• Beshear tells citizens to limit number of goods they purchase.