Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #26

[Henry2326]

GEORGIA

#BREAKING: The Georgia House of Representatives officially begins a special session to ratify @GovKemp's Public Health Emergency Declaration. @FOX5Atlanta #CoronavirusOutbreak Claire Simms on Twitter
Claire Simms on Twitter

A physician checks the temperature of GA state Rep. Don Parsons (R-Marietta) before special session to ratify state of emergency #coronavirus #gapol #11alive doug richards on Twitter
doug richards on Twitter

Members of the Georgia House of Representatives give standing ovations to @GovKemp and the Speaker's staff for their tireless work during the #CoronavirusOutbreak. @FOX5Atlanta #gapol Claire Simms on Twitter
Claire Simms on Twitter

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[Henry2326]

Fiat Chrysler and its luxury brand Maserati are closing most of their manufacturing plants in Europe as the coronavirus outbreak rampages across the continent Fiat Chrysler suspends car production at most of its plants in Europe - CNN

CNN International on Twitter

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[drama_farmer]

People are not taking social distancing seriously!! I have been avoiding grocery stores as much as possible but finally went this morning at 7:00 am.

I used the self check lane, using a Lysol wipe over my finger to touch the touchscreen. Only one other person in the self check line and we allowed a good ten feet between us.

However, people were standing in long lines at the regular check outs, directly behind each other, with not one bit of space between them. No social distancing at all being practiced here!!

What is wrong with people?? They are aware enough to be buying up all the toilet paper and frozen food yet they aren’t allowing social distancing.

Before the WH press conference yesterday, there was joking going on about how the press were not practicing social distancing, and of course, everyone crammed together on the stage/podium. Not a great example for the masses. IMO

 

[jjenny]

China is sending a team of medical experts to help Italy battle the coronavirus after the European country reported its highest death toll in a single day.

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China sends team of medical experts, gear to help Italy fight coronavirus

We used to do things like that when we still had the global pandemic response team.

 

[Henry2326]

The number of confirmed coronavirus cases worldwide has surpassed 170,000. Of those, 6,512 have died, 77,085 have recovered, and 86,990 are unresolved Tracking coronavirus: Map, data and timeline
BNO Newsroom on Twitter

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[BetteDavisEyes]

Before the WH press conference yesterday, there was joking going on about how the press were not practicing social distancing, and of course, everyone crammed together on the stage/podium. Not a great example for the masses. IMO

Do as I say, not as I do.

 

[dixiegirl1035]

Important French Announcement, and info on Do Not take anti-inflammatories/antipyretics. (There have been other papers on this... but must view if you want to have another summary on such)

As we discussed on previous threads, do not take steroids or anti-inflammatories or antipyretics.

 

[What if...]

I have a request for anyone willing to do so. It was mentioned on this forum not long ago that it’s getting difficult to remember where everyone is from - and even more so now that so many folks that are newer to this forum are coming on board.
For anyone that’s ok with it, it would help if your general location was added to your profile, as I have with mine.
If not, then perhaps, with this forum only, if you could add your general location at the beginning of any post that regards local events would be helpful.
Knowing WHERE things are happening helps me (and others I believe) to keep things in perspective.

All. Moo...

 

[JerseyGirl]

Jersey Shore Hurricane News
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WONDERFUL NEWS FROM THE MAYOR OF JERSEY CITY! Hopefully, other cities across the nation will adopt this idea:

Jersey City is taking measures to ensure its elderly residents, people with disabilities, and pregnant residents have access to local grocery stores by reserving the hours of 9-11 a.m. for them.

The city is leading on this effort locally — look to see this elsewhere.

 

[FrostOwl]

Sweden has 1059 cases and 6 persons have died from CoViD-19 , at midday on March 16. Senaste nytt om coronaviruset

 

[CeeCeeCat]

Jersey Shore Hurricane News
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Jersey City is taking measures to ensure its elderly residents, people with disabilities, and pregnant residents have access to local grocery stores by reserving the hours of 9-11 a.m. for them.

The city is leading on this effort locally — look to see this elsewhere.

This is such a good idea and one I hope the UK will follow should the prolonged quarantine of older people come into force.

 

[cody22]

I have a request for anyone willing to do so. It was mentioned on this forum not long ago that it’s getting difficult to remember where everyone is from - and even more so now that so many folks that are newer to this forum are coming on board.
For anyone that’s ok with it, it would help if your general location was added to your profile, as I have with mine.
If not, then perhaps, with this forum only, if you could add your general location at the beginning of any post that regards local events would be helpful.
Knowing WHERE things are happening helps me (and others I believe) to keep things in perspective.

All. Moo...

^^^^^ This..... I will attempt to do this also. It will be very helpful if others do this also. I truly am interested in " what is like in your part of the USA and the world".......moo

 

[lucidtx]

People are not taking social distancing seriously!! I have been avoiding grocery stores as much as possible but finally went this morning at 7:00 am.

I used the self check lane, using a Lysol wipe over my finger to touch the touchscreen. Only one other person in the self check line and we allowed a good ten feet between us.

However, people were standing in long lines at the regular check outs, directly behind each other, with not one bit of space between them. No social distancing at all being practiced here!!

What is wrong with people?? They are aware enough to be buying up all the toilet paper and frozen food yet they aren’t allowing social distancing.

I almost had a panic attack in the store yesterday. People got way too close, one guy followed me around the store and got all up in my space, apparently checking me out, as if that isn't unnerving enough in normal times. People with dry coughs, coughing right into their hands. I practically sprinted out of there.

This is starting to look like a better idea every day:

 

[What if...]

Thanks. I couldn't find any zinc but we have Airborne which has some zinc in it, and we have been taking our daily limit of that and doing other things to try to boost the immune system. We have garlic, ginger, raw honey, miso soup packets, raw apple cider vinegar, a freezer full of homemade bone broth... I looked for elderberries or elderberry syrup but couldn't get any and I wasn't about to pay the prices I saw online for them. We have most of the OTC cough and cold medicines we could need and all the basic pain relievers. I'm debating about taking some anti-malarial meds because we happen to have some on hand and I saw they were doing an early trial of those for Coronavirus treatment. Need to ask a doctor first.

Thoughts and prayers for you and yours. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

 

[jjenny]

I almost had a panic attack in the store yesterday. People got way too close, one guy followed me around the store and got all up in my space, apparently checking me out, as if that isn't unnerving enough in normal times. People with dry coughs, coughing right into their hands. I practically sprinted out of there.

This is starting to look like a better idea every day:

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He needs a plastic lid over that circle.

 

[Henry2326]

FLU DATA DOESN’T MATCH UP: Flu lab surveillance’s test positive rates are dropping nationwide in US (right), yet clinical visits for “Influenza-like illness” (left) are not dropping at all. Although could be many things, it’s pretty likely it is u know what illness. #COVID19 Eric Feigl-Ding on Twitter
Eric Feigl-Ding on Twitter

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[Henry2326]

OHIO

An Ohio jail releases hundreds of inmates due to coronavirus concerns. Ohio jail releases hundreds of inmates due to coronavirus concerns
WCBD on Twitter

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[Trudie]

Whoa.....
KY is taking drastic measures.
Driver’s license renewals will be waived for 90 days, eliminating all face to face state government contact!
All bars & restaurants closed except drive thru,
Expect cases state wide, just because it’s not in your area yet does not mean it won’t come.
We expect many many more cases are here & you MIGHT have it and not know & never will, not because of lack of testing we don’t know.....
Wash your hands.....
Take precautions the next few weeks or even MONTHS.
All at FB link for KY Gov
Governor Andy Beshear

 

[Henry2326]

Now open #Verily and @Google has developed #ProjectBaseline which is now live and allows individuals in the #BayArea to be assessed and see where to get tested. As an ID doc who works on outbreak response and preparedness this is great! Verily Life Sciences
Dr. Krutika Kuppalli on Twitter

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[Trudie]

yes. Here it's mostly back slapping.
Great Job Buddy. And Sam, you too. a joke.

This morning ours was a lot more serious.
Ard 5pm all restaurants should close for in house dining.
The state capitol is closed to all deemed non essential.