Coronavirus COVID-19 *Global Health Emergency* #17

[Recidivist]

Costco was surreal today. Signs on Toilet paper, rice, sugar, water, coffee, flour, that the limit is "Two". Everyone there, had their limits of "two".

I had to resist the urge to buy Toilet Paper. We don't need any.

There were fewer people, less workers, and no samples at all. It was a grim shopping experience. People are not happy, normal, smiling. It was a serious business. Wow.

In general, talking about the virus is not "politically correct" any more. Be careful peeps, stay zipped at work.

I need toilet paper, and the store is sold out of that and paper towels.. Thankfully we have a bunch at work that I can borrow.

 

[Tbone144]

You are awesome. You make me miss my ranch so much! I love spicy food. I would feel right at home hunkering down at your place. Scrambled eggs, salsa and tortillas for breakfast.

I should try my hand at homemade tortillas or might be a good project if I do get home isolated. I better find some recipes and see if I have the stuff to try. I think I can make my own pasta if I have to.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Otherwise healthy NJ coronavirus patient says he’s ‘getting worse’ every day

 

[Recidivist]

I should try my hand at homemade tortillas or might be a good project if I do get home isolated. I better find some recipes and see if I have the stuff to try. I think I can make my own pasta if I have to.

And in a pinch, you can substitute tortillas for toilet paper.

: )

 

[gitana1]

And just how long are we supposed to be avoid going out? How do you cope with the depression that will result with being unable to physically get out of the house, or just being able to smile at a person? Talking on the phone or skyping is only going to reinforce that outside of that 10 minute interaction with people, you are left alone for the rest of the day, week, month? Really, outside of warning people, this is not helpful to seniors.

MOO

They can go for walks and stuff. Just avoid crowds. But o get your point. I’ve been halfway isolating and it’s horrible.

 

[LadyL]

I have dermatitis and allergies which makes not touching my face an impossibility. So I use my shoulder.

me too I have contact dermatitis and environmental allergies - I'll use your shoulder trick ty

 

[Henry2326]

After confirming five positive cases of #coronavirus in Maryland, Governor Larry Hogan announced that emergency legislation was signed into law ‘the transfer of up to $50 million from the rainy day fund for state's emergency response’ White House under pressure to boost coronavirus fight as stocks plunge Reuters on Twitter

 

[margarita25]

Imo there are going to be huge challenges with contact tracing, like, “oh yeah, I forgot about that stop at the gas station”...kind of thing..glad to see some of you taking notes already, I’ve had this on the brain as well the past few days...

The good thing is that our cell phones will help with contact tracing a lot.

 

[drama_farmer]

And in a pinch, you can substitute tortillas for toilet paper.

: )

Or, if you're feeling nostalgic. . . I bet everyone has the last Yellow Pages you ever received somewhere in the house. . . and don't forget, the Sears catalog did double duty back in the "backhouse" days of yore. IMO

 

[Henry2326]

Life Care Center in Kirkland, Washington has received new #coronavirus test results for 35 residents:
31 positive
1 negative
3 inconclusive
They are still awaiting test results for the remaining 20 Life Care residents. #COVID19 #Q13FOX
Tyler Slauson on Twitter

 

[zecats]

Otherwise healthy NJ coronavirus patient says he’s ‘getting worse’ every day

@Inthedetails This is maybe the one I saw interview on tv this evening. Not sure now.

This is a case of a young person:

A New Jersey medical worker who was the Garden State’s first coronavirus patient says every day his health is “getting worse” — and warned others to take the bug more seriously, especially since he has none of the underlying conditions that officials have warned about.

James Cai, a 32-year-old physician’s assistant, said he thinks he caught the bug while attending a medical conference last weekend at a Times Square hotel, news station WCBS reported.

“It happened so quick,” Cai told the outlet. “The virus is everything. Diarrhea, watery eyes, shortness of breath, chest pain, you name it. High fever. … Every day is getting worse.”

Cai said he first visited an urgent-care clinic, then went to the emergency room at Hackensack University Medical Center, where he’s remained since Tuesday, according to the outlet.

 

[Gardenista]

I should try my hand at homemade tortillas or might be a good project if I do get home isolated. I better find some recipes and see if I have the stuff to try. I think I can make my own pasta if I have to.

Both are super easy to make and way better than store bought.

 

[oviedo]

I should try my hand at homemade tortillas or might be a good project if I do get home isolated. I better find some recipes and see if I have the stuff to try. I think I can make my own pasta if I have to.

Pasta is just flour egg and water - but I only have one egg but my pantry is stocked (we are hurricane ready at all times) I can last months if I have power but also have propane and charcoal for outdoor cooking - I’m heading on a cruise this week but not to any outbreak destinations - I’m in a wait and see mode for now

 

[Henry2326]

Half of the 1st 170 #COVID19 deaths in Wuhan were people w/high blood pressure. Why? No idea. But this hones the vague idea that people with "underlying health conditions" are at highest risk. If #hypertension is the key, it's easy to measure & to treat.
Top Coronavirus Doctor in Wuhan Says High Blood Pressure Is Major Death Risk
Laurie Garrett on Twitter

 

[Hatfield]

Vietnam, thank you. A catchy tune that encapsulates the pandemic (does it feel less scary in lower case?) and the importance of washing hands.

ETA: english subtitles. If you're not seeing the subtitles, click on the "CC" button on bottom of video menu

JMO
This is a good video for parents to share with their children to help them learn why its important to wash hands, etc.

I really like it. It took me a bit to figure out how to see the english subtitles which appeared at very bottom in a hard to read shadow box on my laptop but I finally saw them and its really good education for kids. The tune is catchy too which is a bonus.

 

[Lilibet]

I should try my hand at homemade tortillas or might be a good project if I do get home isolated. I better find some recipes and see if I have the stuff to try. I think I can make my own pasta if I have to.

Homemade tortillas sound great! *off to look for recipes*

 

[gitana1]

I think that it will be much worse. The United States has not taken this situation seriously. As a result, we will be facing a situation similar to Italy in two weeks.

Man. That’s depressing. I think the individual states are going to have to lockdown.

 

[Henry2326]

India: 5 new cases of #COVID19 #Coronavirus in #Kerala returned from Italy. Passengers on flight QR126 Venice to Doha on 2/28 and QR514 Doha to Cochin on 2/29 are asked to contact authorities. India: Ministry of Health and Family Welfare Updates on COVID-19: 44 confirmed cases - FluTrackers News and Information

Ronan Kelly on Twitter

 

[Henry2326]

Schools shut in Madrid region and Basque capital over coronavirus Schools shut in Madrid region and Basque capital over coronavirus Reuters on Twitter

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Canceled Because of Coronavirus: A Brief List

Here’s a look at some major events around the world that have been canceled, postponed or moved because of concerns about the new coronavirus.