Be careful what you trust online.Updated.... chart.....up up and way US trajectory.
What is containment? I'm curious how you see that. 20% infected and then we all stay home? To me, containment means "permanent removal of the virus from my workaday world." No schools or public gatherings threatened.
How do you see that happening until we get to herd immunity? (90% of us have already had it).
BBM. Same situation here in the Southeast US. My small grocery store had about 3-4 people per aisle, plenty of room, but people seemed to bunch up in the aisles and not respect distances. The outer aisles where meat and dairy products have been decimated seemed to be the least busy as everyone took a look at the empty shelves and moved on. Very few shoppers were wearing masks and none were respecting social distancing. I received quite a few open mouthed stares as I darted around with my gloves, mask, wrap around sunglasses and a head scarf to cover my hair and ears. But none of those moved out of my way so I could get the items I needed and just get out of there. People seemed to be strolling and stopping to talk to neighbors they ran into like it was just another vacation day.
I had to circle the outer aisles of the store about 5 times waiting for some aisles to clear of enough people for my comfort level. By my 5th lap around the store I figured out people only moved out of my way if I coughed a bit behind my mask. I didn't do it on purpose, but I coughed because I was starting to get very warm and having trouble breathing with everything I was wearing. People jumped out of my way when I coughed and they walked in the other direction from me. The same people who were lollygagging and close-talking with one another and didn't budge before when I stood 6 feet behind them waiting for them to move on. That tells me they are well aware of corona virus and all that is going on but they don't have a clue about how it spreads.
It's like they think it can only be spread by actively sick people (fever and cough). I felt like everyone in the store thought I must only be wearing a mask because I'm sick. I'm well right now but I don't want to get sick. And if I happen to have it I could be contagious for a few days before I get any symptoms. I wear a mask and keep my distance to protect myself and to protect my community. I understand many were caught off guard and have no masks and no rubber gloves but it seems like my community doesn't get social distancing at all. Ugh. Sorry for the rant. It's been percolating since my appalling trip to the store. Americans are doomed if people keep acting so carelessly in public.
MOO.
I hear you! My youngest child, now 22, is essentially forced to be vegan due to food allergies. She ate meat up until a few years ago but she just can't anymore. One of my friends is a health nut and keeps telling me she needs to eat this, eat that. I just roll my eyes. For the love of pete, the child eats the healthiest diet one could choose. She's 5' 10" tall and about 125 lbs.I don't know how to quote @LadyL from the last thread but regarding her post saying that CV came from eating meat... my friends and I (well, most of us are) completely vegan. We have been joking that this wasn't *our* fault! Hey, we have to joke in times like this. That said, please don't take offense if you are a meat eater. We aren't generally judge-y but darn - I have never offended so many in my life as I have when they find out I am vegan. It could be in an online profile and it makes people harass me, send pictures, berate me. Crazy. But yeah - it wasn't out fault!
MICHIGAN
Coronavirus in Michigan: Here’s where we stand as of Friday night
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4th death reported
Officials said an Oakland County resident has died due to coronavirus, bringing the state total to four.
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Whitmer clears up rumors
The governor started off a press conference by clearing up rumors circulating about a lockdown and martial law in the state.
“I am not calling for martial law. That is a rumor and it is false. And it’s dangerous for people to foment fear and put out bad information," Whitmer said.
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MDE says online schooling will not count
After the closure of all K-12 schools, the Michigan Department of Education has received questions regarding instructional time during the school closure period.
On Friday the MDE issued a memo stating online schooling would not count as instructional time.
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Non-essential medical, dental procedures restricted
Whitmer signed an executive order imposing temporary restrictions on non-essential medical and dental procedures.
This order begins as soon as possible but no later than 5 p.m. March 21, 2020.
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State total breaks 500
The state reported coronavirus total is 549.
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5 Detroit police officers have COVID-19
Detroit police Chief James Craig said five officers have coronavirus while 152 are quarantined.
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AUSOME!Curly's Grandson did a PSA with tips on dealing with the Coronavirus.
WOW! Why so many in New York? Is it just a population thing?
if not such a dire situation, it would be, imo.The description reads like an SNL skit.
It's been 8 days since I started feeling bad and 10 days since I've left the house. I have no idea what it's like out there now and half afraid to go out again when I can.
Washington Governor Inslee: "Someone asked the other day, 'what's the penalty for a young person going out to a restaurant, or hanging in a social get-together?' And it's true the penalty is that you might kill your grandparent"
BNO Newsroom on Twitter
Because our government didn't do anything about it at first, and they travel more than the middle states.
It's not a population or closeness thing - China has a greater population and more density of people.
At this point - just the beginning for the US - we have more cases in the US (59) per million than China does (56)*.
This virus IS AIRBORNE.**
The midwest will see cases soaring unless the government lets them know the direness of the situation.
The fact is, the government needs to take this more seriously or it will spread more than ANY other country.
*Coronavirus Update (Live): 275,953 Cases and 11,399 Deaths from COVID-19 Virus Outbreak - Worldometer
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How long can the novel coronavirus survive on surfaces and in the air?
How long can the novel coronavirus survive on surfaces and in the air?
Coronavirus lives for hours in air particles and days on surfaces, new US study shows
Coronavirus lives for hours in air particles and days on surfaces, new US study shows
Coronavirus lives for hours in air particles and days on surfaces, new US study shows
Coronavirus lives for hours in air particles and days on surfaces, new US study shows
I would go nuts. You would prob go nuts here, lol.We are packed in like sardines. I currently can see into at least 12 apartments from where I am typing. I am living in the movie Rear Window 24/7.