tresir2012
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I'm not sure that would necessarily be the case in the older age groups of over 60's. Also, I am hoping the restrictions and hand washing advice could help to restrict the spread of the flu too.And never mind deaths of covid will be on top of deaths from the flu, not instead of the flu.
There are plenty of 60 year olds left after flu season is over that can get covid.I'm not sure that would necessarily be the case in the older age groups of over 60's. Also, I am hoping the restrictions and hand washing advice could help to restrict the spread of the flu too.
Me, too!! I swam nearly every day at the rec center in the winter. I love swimming in the lake in the summer. It will be a long time before I am comfortable at the public pool indoors.Swimming pool !
Indulging myself for a bit of a whine.
I just realized it might be a very long time before the public pool opens, even for the hot days of summer.
I really enjoyed using the pool for lap swimming, especially the outdoor pool when it was open in late afternoon for lap swimming.
I'm sad to think about this.
I can barely allow myself to even think that we will not be able to use our pool this summer. It spirals me into a heavy sadness.Swimming pool !
Indulging myself for a bit of a whine.
I just realized it might be a very long time before the public pool opens, even for the hot days of summer.
I really enjoyed using the pool for lap swimming, especially the outdoor pool when it was open in late afternoon for lap swimming.
I'm sad to think about this.
What about the containers that they come in? I'm getting paranoid.So I have one elderly family member who has a McDonald’s addiction.
I just learned they’ve been sneaking out to go get McDonald’s even though they have been instructed to stay home and have others bring them what they need.
I suppose if they’re just going through the drivethru...Idk, still not a fan of this. Fast food seems dangerous to me. Maybe not if they wash their hands before eating the food.
Sigh.
Everything is dangerous. Everything.
Less though if they have had flu jab and stay inside and dont have contacts.There are plenty of 60 year olds left after flu season is over that can get covid.
Not sure where you are getting 80,000 from. Flu is less infectious and less deadly. Covid is more infectious and more deadly. So we don't want millions infected with covid.
"CDC estimates that the burden of illness during the 2018–2019 season included an estimated 35.5 million people getting sick with influenza, 16.5 million people going to a health care provider for their illness, 490,600 hospitalizations, and 34,200 deaths from influenza (Table 1). "
Estimated Influenza Illnesses, Medical visits, Hospitalizations, and Deaths in the United States — 2018–2019 influenza season | CDC
Hugs!I just want to say thanks to everyone for the ventilator conversation in the last thread. It is really depressing but I was somewhat, uh relieved for lack of a better term, to see that you all were discussing this bc at that very moment I was having the same conversation with my family. I’m afraid one of them who is undergoing chemo MAY have been exposed during a hospital treatment recently so they are now in isolation, etc. Anyway too much to talk about atm and highly personal and distressing but thanks everyone for being here.
ETA: @mickey2942 we also had the same discussion you referred to. We decided this member can’t just stay at home and die, even though that’s what they want, bc it’s too much for the other relatives in the house to watch them gasp for air, etc., cross exposure, etc. Nutshell. So anyway the decision was made to seek hospitalization and die there and say bye via Facebook or whatever if it happens. This member also said there’s no reason for family to fly from out of state bc that is risky and also there’s no point because you can’t go in to see them anyway. So we will plan to have a ceremony, etc after it happens IF it happens. We are accepting that chances are slim this family member will survive due to their age and serious health conditions with cancer and chemo, if they do contract the virus.
The way it will work is that employers will put in a claim to HMRC for the total amount of the 80% wages paid out. Employees will pax tax and NI on the 80%. I am currently setting up furlough. At the moment I believe they have guaranteed it until the end of May if needed. So as long as companies have the 80% wage bill available (many will take out a business loan, offered at 0% and payback over a decent period), people could stay on furlough until the end of May.It has already happened. I personally know people who have been furloughed but will still get their pay packet of 80% from their employers, who will be reimbursed by the govt, possibly by not having to send the tax and NI that they collect and send to the government on a normal basis. It is impressive if it works out OK. If this only goes on for another month those employees could possibly just get reemployed.
Was just speaking with my husband in Dubai - we've gone from boomers to zoomers this week.
You have to get a permit to leave home in Dubai now - probably all 7 Emirates but forgot to ask him specifically.
If you want groceries for example, you have go on-line and state who you are, where you are, where you want to go, how you will get there and what time. You then have to wait for a response/permit to come back to you. If you're caught outside without a permit, new accommodation will be found for you, immediately.
Can't imagine having to live with that much restriction on movement and not know how long it will last. The UAE is determined to knock this on the head sooner rather than later.
The source used in the article is from Worldometer, but they do not have a curve per state. And again from there it is a Louisiana Link with numbers, no curves.Louisiana leaders are growing optimistic that the state is potentially beginning to see signs of flattening the curve of the COVID-19 health crisis, but they warn it’s still too early to tell.
- 16,284 cases across the state
- 582 deaths reported
- 63 parishes now affected by outbreak
- More than 4,000 cases in New Orleans
- Some signs state is flattening the curve
https://www-wdsu-com.cdn.ampproject.org/v/s/www.wdsu.com/amp/article/coronavirus-updates-in-louisiana-16284-covid-19-cases-in-state-582-deaths-reported/32068099?amp_js_v=a3&_gsa=1&usqp=mq331AQFKAGwASA=#aoh=15862809042866&referrer=https://www.google.com&_tf=From %1$s&share=https://www.wdsu.com/article/coronavirus-updates-in-louisiana-16284-covid-19-cases-in-state-582-deaths-reported/32068099
In other news another family member who is a first responder, paramedic, has also been potentially exposed and is also in isolation.
I’m truly wondering how many family members and friends I will have left after all this whole thing is over with moo.
The source used in the article is from Worldometer, but they do not have a curve per state. And again from there it is a Louisiana Link with numbers, no curves.
Is there any other source with a curve statistics for different states (or at least for Louisiana)?