Coronavirus COVID-19 *Global Health Emergency* #7

[zecats]

You mean like all my other exercise machines sitting around that I use to pile clothes on? You know, those late night informercials that suck me in every time...ab roller this, treadmill that...I need forced exercise in a class LOL

Time to maybe change my ways I suppose. You are right. @Herat mentioned also it’s a good time to bust out the exercise DVDs.

I find yoga at home (my own design) to be pretty good - I can pick and choose my own poses and how long I want to stay in them. I do agree that motivation is better in a group when you are captive to the class. But then, is that truly the enjoyment of the practice? You'll figure it out. What's best for your health and your routine.

 

[weepingangel]

The other P word

First-world problem:

If they shut down the community swimming pool and weight / treadmill room and I am at home quarantined with tons of carbs and no fresh veggies......

I guess I should have just bought the Peleton, anyway.

 

[Bravo]

For those who don't want to attend a crowded class get out and walk. I do 2-3 k weekly. Weather permitting. It's good to exercise the lungs and the body/mind. It's important to keep moving and maintain optimum health. Especially right now.

 

[JerseyGirl]

For those with a weakened immune system, the elderly and the very young, there's a chance the virus could cause a lower, and much more serious, respiratory tract illness like a pneumonia or bronchitis.

Coronavirus news: Italy, China, Iran, South Korea all confirm new cases - CNN

 

[cody22]

You mean like all my other exercise machines sitting around that I use to pile clothes on? You know, those late night informercials that suck me in every time...ab roller this, treadmill that...I need forced exercise in a class LOL

Time to maybe change my ways I suppose. You are right. @Herat mentioned also it’s a good time to bust out the exercise DVDs, right Herat?

Yall would not believe the rippling muscles that I have in my right pointer finger, that I use on the mouse, for these WS threads.......moo

 

[JerseyGirl]

Belleville Hospital refers a patient for coronavirus testing

ST. CLAIR COUNTY, Ill. - Belleville Memorial Hospital has referred a patient to the Illinois Department of Public Health for possible risk of having coronavirus.

"Following guidance from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, BJC HealthCare hospitals have processes in place to screen patients for risk of coronavirus, or COVID-19."

A representative from the hospital says that they have seen a large number of seasonal flu cases this year. They are working with their network of area hospitals to be prepared for any possible cases of coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) in the area.

 

[MJPeony]

California press conference with the governor at 10:30am Pacific time.

Governor Newsom to hold press conference on California’s response to coronavirus

I won’t be able to watch/recap (I’ll be in yoga )

 

[dixiegirl1035]

I live in one of the poorest counties in Texas. I live in a tiny rural town, population 1400.(Bad ignorant decision on DH's part and mine to reluctantly go along with it after living in So. CA) Anyway, so many people are uninsured here or have insurance that they cannot afford to use and it has me worried that if COVID-19 infects a person here many people that have symptoms will not seek medical care. Our nearest hospital has closed down. The next nearest hospital is 24 miles away. Years ago, I went to a doctor at the next town over and there was a sign at reception that stated if a PT does not have insurance or cash payment in full, they would not be seen. WTF! There is one urgent care that recently opened.in my town. Plus, some people do not have cars, so what are they supposed to do to travel to be checked out. (Wherever that might be.) Rant over!

((hugs)) and take care, but consider that your area is one which folks may want to go to as perceived as a place that would never have a case soon due to demographics etc? Take care! And get the flu shot etc so you don't have to go to doc for something similar, and call your insurance company to get the app/go online/do phone for $10 so you don't have to go to doctors office with others? Also, tell your friends about the phone in stuff so they don't get anything that could be caught by you afterwards?

 

[justbeachy]

I'm not sure how to handle this. I too go to a gym regularly and use the equipment. I also attend several yoga classes per week and confess to have a (at the moment minor) fear about laying on the floor as well as being around other people who use the same blankets, bolsters, blocks...

I'm thinking to wait until a community contagious case turns up in my area...but then I don't want to be me. Paranoia vs common sense awareness. Tough choice.

I go to the gym 5-6x/week. Today in my weights class I saw a handful of people pull out Clorox wipes and wipe down the weights and mats they planned to use in class. I've always been one to wipe down equipment (before and after...I can't tell you how many people will use a machine and then just walk away without wiping it down. YUCK) but today I saw more than normal wiping down their weights beforehand.

Edited to add: I have never and will never use a gym mat...I always have my own. Those things are DIS-GUSTING.

 

[Herat]

You mean like all my other exercise machines sitting around that I use to pile clothes on? You know, those late night informercials that suck me in every time...ab roller this, treadmill that...I need forced exercise in a class LOL

Time to maybe change my ways I suppose. You are right. @Herat mentioned also it’s a good time to bust out the exercise DVDs, right Herat?

Oh ugh. Yes, you are right. But I'd rather have a treadmill or a Peleton now. *pouts*

 

[margarita25]

For those who don't want to attend a crowded class get out and walk. I do 2-3 k weekly. Weather permitting. It's good to exercise the lungs and the body/mind. It's important to keep moving and maintain optimum health. Especially right now.

Best advice of the day. Especially if you’re dogs stare at you like “mommy pleeeeeeeease get off that damn CV thread already and take me for a walk...”

Seriously. Thank you. This is what I will do. (Even though I just saw and heard this jogger go by hocking and spitting all over the sidewalk)... sigh.

Whatcha gonna do?

I already have a no dirty shoes system inside in place (since before all this) and I disinfect the shoe bottoms with Clorox wipes in case anyone’s wondering. I have separate comfie “indoor sketchers” which are actually even machine washable.

 

[JerseyGirl]

A problem with one ingredient in test kits that the federal Centers for Disease Control and Prevention distributed to labs around the country had created a frustrating bottleneck in testing, requiring most testing to occur at the CDC in Atlanta.

On Wednesday night, the CDC announced a new case of the COVID-19 disease in California that could represent the first U.S. case of the virus spreading within the general population. That diagnosis was delayed because testing wasn't done immediately.

"The FDA has authorized the use of those tests by using just the first and second step to provide a definitive diagnostic," Health and Human Services Secretary Alex Azar said during a congressional hearing Thursday.

The move was welcomed by public health officials, who have been frustrated by the testing snag.

Without wide-scale testing, she says, there's no way to know if the virus is spreading silently.

CDC Has Fixed Issue Delaying Coronavirus Testing In U.S., Health Officials Say

 

[Herat]

You mean like all my other exercise machines sitting around that I use to pile clothes on? You know, those late night informercials that suck me in every time...ab roller this, treadmill that...I need forced exercise in a class LOL

Time to maybe change my ways I suppose. You are right. @Herat mentioned also it’s a good time to bust out the exercise DVDs, right Herat?

I'll bet you even had a ThighMaster and those Shake Weights

Am I right?

 

[dixiegirl1035]

Yes! Go to yoga! I’m going today as well. I have to find ways to deal with my immense anger towards the way the US and my local community has dropped the ball (JMO) on this virus!

Use your own mat (don’t rent one), and if you use anything like balls or blocks wipe them down with a Clorox wipe Then wash hands well afterwards.



MOO.

Note to self if ever needed. Grocery stores here have those antibacterial wipes for their carts, but no one else does. Take a rag and put clorox solution dampened rag in a ziploc if you don't have the wipes, and take out with you when you go out...if it reaches that point you need?

 

[LaborDayRN]

Been following this thread religiously and so appreciate all of you. I have been consumed by this as I have bad asthma and propensity for chest/lung infection. I ordered masks at the onset and have 10 simple n95 masks. I gave to my sister and mother. No cases where I live but my twin sis and I are supposed to go to casino and spa tomorrow for our birthday. We planned a while ago as we have a real birthday this year Feb 29th lol. Now I’m dreading it and not sure if I should cancel or if I am ridiculous.

FYI I tried to order expensive masks from Amazon yesterday. Everything went through and I was charged but then got email saying order canceled out of stock. This keeps happening. My question is how many masks do we need?? Are you all expecting to remain in your homes? At what stage will you make the decision? When someone is infected in your neighborhood? Thank you in advance for your thoughts

I'm in the same boat as you as far as my asthma and lung complications. I have a handful of N95 masks, but really very few. I have not been able to find any in stores at this point. I won't be staying home 100% of the time. I'm a health care worker and will need to go to work. Other than that, I'm going to limit my exposure to public places.

 

[margarita25]

I'll bet you even had a ThighMaster and those Shake Weights

Am I right?

Hahahahaha Suzanne Summers baby!!!

ETA: how about “Buns of Steel”?

 

[cody22]

Hahahahaha Suzanne Summers baby!!!

" Come and knooock ooon myyy doooooor......."......moo

 

[SAMS]

I’ve seriously decided to turn my basement into an inside track while we get through this. If you can’t do this, take walks around your yard, down the block, etc; I really wish I had a Peloton! Yoga phone apps work too. MOO

 

[dixiegirl1035]

I am not a market expert, but sheesh, it sure seems like it might be better for the markets if the US acted like it had a clue and was taking more measures to control the spread and test for it!! (MOO MOO). (And that’s not intended to be political)

I would guess a lot of the financial fears reflected in the markets right now is due to uncertainty- which is exacerbated by the current bizarre US medical response (MOO MOO).

Rant over. For now. (Don’t worry, I’m heading to yoga soon...)

This isn't just US. It's worldwide markets MOO I have followed and some here from overseas have posted. It started overseas and tumbled here. US actually is following London down, and Europe down, and Asian down. MOO.

 

[Herat]

I wish I could stock up on goodies like chocolate, but I’ve learned I can’t be trusted with them in the house at night.

I know, right?

I'm like a squirrel on crack if I think there is one chocolate bar from 6 months ago still left in the back of the cupboard