Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #63

[BayouBelle_LA]

I'm really shocked by this. I figured there would be no problems with opening the casinos.

Casinos have re-opened here. They are promoting social distancing by disabling half of the machines. They also do temperature checks, offer masks and sanitizing wipes.

 

[MimosaMornings]

I am local to this area and have been to Harper’s. To be fair, this is more a college bar/ restaurant.
Here is an article from the local news:
How coronavirus spread from East Lansing bar to the Grosse Pointes

“The party was held on a Friday night, parents said. The host was symptomatic during the party, got sicker over the weekend and was tested for COVID-19 on Monday, though didn't share the positive results with friends until Tuesday night, parents said.”

 

[Amonet]

This article discusses the rumour that lockdown could have an adverse effect on the immune system's ability to work properly.

Physical distancing not weakening immune system's ability to fight off germs, experts say

 

[SouthAussie]

So why do you worry about people wearing masks or not if you never have to leave the house? They can just work on the herd immunity can't they?

Maybe because people would like to leave their home sooner rather than later.

 

[ilovewings]

Casinos have re-opened here. They are promoting social distancing by disabling half of the machines. They also do temperature checks, offer masks and sanitizing wipes.

i love playing the slots but you couldnt pay me to step into a casino--
no way

 

[Amonet]

I also found this one intriguing, a four year old article, but it's citing research done at the Max Planck Institute, and suggests that where human populations interbred with Neanderthals, the population acquired some immune genes from the Neanderthals....and populations who didn't come into contact with Neanderthals didn't acquire those genes...so according to this article, different populations around the world have immune systems that can work slightly differently depending on whether they have the Neanderthal version of the immune genes or the non-Neanderthal versions.

I wonder if this could be relevant for the stats showing that populations of different heritages in some countries are seeming to be hit harder, statistically, by Covid-19?

Africans and Europeans have genetically different immune systems... and Neanderthals had something to do with it

 

[MrX]

They opened up Las Vegas casinos too soon.

The casinos here in the northeast, particularly Atlantic City as well as the few in CT, NY and PA have been and still are shut down since mid-March.

That's why the drop in cases there isn't sustainable - or will they just stay closed forever?

 

[ilovewings]

This article discusses the rumour that lockdown could have an adverse effect on the immune system's ability to work properly.

Physical distancing not weakening immune system's ability to fight off germs, experts say

Honestly, there are so many kooks out there-- who would believe that rumor?
it is absurd

 

[SoCalDavidS]

Honestly, there are so many kooks out there-- who would believe that rumor?
it is absurd

I realize you're just trying to reassure yourself into believing that they don't exist, and aren't out there amongst us. But I'm sorry to break it to you.....

 

[jjenny]

So why do you worry about people wearing masks or not if you never have to leave the house? They can just work on the herd immunity can't they?

Who says I never have to leave the house?

 

[SoCalDavidS]

“The party was held on a Friday night, parents said. The host was symptomatic during the party, got sicker over the weekend and was tested for COVID-19 on Monday, though didn't share the positive results with friends until Tuesday night, parents said.”

It's OK. The host will probably be fine. And I hear the party was Off The Hook!

 

[HongKongPhooey]

Not the OP apparently, as it is easy to get everything online so there is no need to go out. As long as you are not a casino addict or a social butterfly, have to work and/or have kids needing taking to school, everyone is perfectly fine being shut in at home indefinitely, clearly is the impression I am getting.

But why should the clinically vulnerable and elderly have to barricade themselves in, while the selfish crowds have all the fun? In doing so, prolong this thing? That cant be right can it?

 

[SouthAussie]

Not the OP apparently, as it is easy to get everything online so there is no need to go out. As long as you are not a casino addict or a social butterfly, have to work and/or have kids needing taking to school, everyone is perfectly fine being shut in at home indefinitely, clearly is the impression I am getting.

Perhaps you have missed a few posts along the way?

For me, it can be difficult because I was socially active.
Some days are better than others.
Nights can be harder.
I miss socializing in person with family, friends, coworkers. Talking to people while sitting at a bar in random places.
I miss my job, being a frequent flier (free drinks!) and occasional upgrades.
Going different places.
I miss the excitement that I was finally able to share those perks and go places.
Life is so drastically different since March.

Dancing with myself.
Yup. That is what I'm doing this Friday night.
There is wine involved in this dancing. Quite a bit.
I want to give San Diego kudos.
Everyone is wearing a mask everywhere.
I'm on my little sailboat and there are parties going on. I declined, because I adore my husband who nearly died a year ago.
Nothing would be worse for me then infecting the love of my life.
BUT, I can still turn up the radio and dance by myself.
I see this virus everywhere. Whatever I do, I consider this frigging virus following me and waiting for a chance to invade me and most importantly my beloved.

 

[tresir2012]

Who says I never have to leave the house? I have a job you know.

I got the impression you didnt want to leave the house at all and that was why you shop for everything on line. So you never pop into a shop on your way back from work?

 

[jjenny]

I got the impression you didnt want to leave the house at all and that was why you shop for everything on line. So you never pop into a shop on your way back from work?

No, I don't pop into the shop. And at my job everybody is supposed to wear a mask.

 

[JaneEyre]

My gosh, the answer is simple. Universal masks.

https://covid19.healthdata.org/united-states-of-america

 

[mickey2942]

I got the impression you didnt want to leave the house at all and that was why you shop for everything on line. So you never pop into a shop on your way back from work?

It wouldn't matter much. No matter how careful you are. I am very careful, only going to work, home, a few shopping trips. Always masked, gloves, hand sanitizer.

All it would take, is for one of my coworkers to have a kid, who goes to bars and parties. My coworker catches it, pretty sure, I would get it too. Makes all of my precautions seem stupid.

 

[HongKongPhooey]

No, I don't pop into the shop. And at my job everybody is supposed to wear a mask.

Ironically, here in the UK I have worked from home since mid March. Half of our employees at my work are still on furlough. So not much shop popping going on here either. I never realised I would miss office chit chat, who knew.

I have to do a supermarket shop tomorrow. Even though I hope I have antibodies, I was just thinking must take wipes, dont push elevator button with hand, hope its not raining as I queue outside...

 

[tresir2012]

But why should the clinically vulnerable and elderly have to barricade themselves in, while the selfish crowds have all the fun? In doing so, prolong this thing? That cant be right can it?

No, but it is what the government are advising and have done since March. But I don't think it is being prolonged by the selfish ones, they are helping with the herd immunity by spreading it aren't they? If we don't get a vaccine or herd immunity, that is the reality for the vulnerable.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Nowdays you don't have to leave home to get food and supplies, as long as you are able to order on-line.

That’s all we do here. My husband and I haven’t been to a supermarket or big box store since mid-March. I made it my job to secure grocery deliveries.