Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #23

[Simply Southern]

NPR just reported that the government is currently debating increasing food stamps for families who are in need, to decrease the need of people to gather to get their kids their school lunches and breakfasts. Another strategy they’re discussing is delivering school lunches at bus stops to the kids who get the free lunches.

It passed the House and is now being debated in the Senate.

I posted earlier, some VA schools are busing kids to the school for a one hour lunch. Don't make sense.

 

[Trudie]

I heard something third hand that is one positive from this mess. A friend’s co-worker’s wife works at a clinic. They usually have @ 7 cases of the flu each day during the season. That number has plummeted. The reason they believe it has dropped is because people are now washing their hands more!


I felt that was some good news in the middle of all this.

Or can people not get in for a test, are they told to stay home? Or just afraid to venture out?
A few days ago a friend of mine had an earache & stopped at a clinic, he opened the door & ended up not even entering, deciding it best to ride his earache out. He was afraid to be in the waiting room for an extended period with so many sick people.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

coronavirus tips - بحث Google

1HANDS Wash them often
2ELBOW Cough into it
3FACE Don't touch it
4FEET Stay more than 3ft apart
5FEEL sick? Stay home

 

[Bravo]

I need to be more mindful of letting spray dry completely on my kitchen counters. That is the one place that I'm not sure I am letting it dry completely. Emphasis on completely.

 

[Trudie]

Cray cray. Our schools handed lunches out in the parking lot, so same thing. If someone couldn’t get to the lot, lunches were delivered. Moo

I posted earlier, some VA schools are busing kids to the school for a one hour lunch. Don't make sense.

 

[JerseyGirl]

Stay home: I predict a baby boom in 9 months.

Hoarding: At least people are buying and providing economic stimulus.

The number of domestic violence cases reported to local police in Hubei province, in China, has nearly tripled in February after many people were quarantined in January due to the virus.

https://www.google.com/amp/s/time.com/5801897/women-affected-covid-19/?amp=true
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Domestic violence experts anticipate that rates and severity of abuse will surge as public officials and communities try to stem the spread of coronavirus through imposing restrictions or asking individuals to “social distance” or “self-isolate.”

While these measures are unlikely to turn anybody into an abuser, people who already have violent partners will now be trapped at home with them — and facing the anxiety of losing their jobs and incomes, which also tends to increase the possibility of domestic violence.

For any victims and survivors who need support, the National Domestic Violence Hotline is available 24/7, every day. Call 1-800-799-7233 or 1-800-799-7233 for TTY, or if you’re unable to speak safely, you can log onto thehotline.org or text LOVEIS to 22522.

Domestic Abuse Could Spike as the Coronavirus Traps People Indoors

 

[Trudie]

Toilet paper litters roadside on Arkansas highway
UNUSUAL STORIES

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. (KNWA/KFTA) — Thousands of feet of toilet paper littered the roadside on Interstate 49 near the Razorback Road Exit in Fayetteville on Friday.

TOILET PAPER UPDATE: I found toilet paper! Not where you expect though. An apparent “Roll over”. Roll over here… Roll over there… ‍. I-49 southbound at exit 60. pic.twitter.com/X8gq81dHB8

— Rick Katzfey (@WeatherRick) March 13, 2020

(reposting)

 

[astheworldfallsdown]

A while back someone asked about the possibility of Mosquitos passing on Coronavirus , found this article this evening.

Can Mosquitoes Transmit the Coronavirus? - American Mosquito Control Association

• At this time, we have no data to suggest that COVID-19 or other similar coronaviruses (e.g. SARS, MERS) are spread by mosquitoes or ticks.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Trump says he has been tested for coronavirus, expects results within days

The White House also announced the European travel ban would be expanded to include the U.K. and Ireland.

 

[Kensie]

Department of Defense stops ALL domestic travel beginning Monday, with few exceptions

 

[Simply Southern]

I’m self employed so if I don’t work I don’t get paid. I’m not sure what a LOA is. I have messaged my doctor to get a note stating I am high risk and should avoid courthouses (do court call rather than appear). But now she wants me to schedule an appointment to talk about the note. Which is concerning.

I was able to get a couple upcoming hearings for next week scheduled as court call hearings. But the problem is one is could become an evidentiary hearing (evidence presented) and if I’m not there I can’t examine any documents. Judge said I will not be able to get a continuance based on my inability to view documents presented.

However, I can still object based on hearsay and lack of foundation without seeing the docs (also, I have a good idea of what he’s going to try to present). And my client, who also has asthma and will be appearing telephonically with me, is in favor of court call as well despite the risk of not being able to see his documents.

LOA leave of absence.

I don't guess that would apply for self employed. I know some self employed have business insurance that will cover monthly expenses and salary. My close friend had this and it paid all expenses and salary for two full years.

 

[Trudie]

Being cooped up is a danger for a lot of households. I worry about DV becoming widespread.
People are irate for their own reasons, some over basketball game cancellation, some over school closings, fear, etc. Add fuel (alcohol & drugs) and bad things will happen. Moo

 

[Henry2326]

NEW JERSEY

JUST IN: New Jersey has now seen a total of 69 presumptive positive cases of the novel coronavirus, up by 19 since Friday, Gov. Phil Murphy says NYC Reports 1st COVID-19 Death as Tri-State Cases Surpass 600; New U.S. Travel Limits in Place

STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES

 

[Trudie]

LOA leave of absence.

I don't guess that would apply for self employed. I know some self employed have business insurance that will cover monthly expenses and salary. My close friend had this and it paid all expenses and salary for two full years.

lol
I was thinking LOA=lack of antiseptic
Brain freeze

 

[gregjrichards]

France to close most shops, cafes, restaurants and cinemas

France will shut down cafes, shops, restaurants and cinemas to stem the spread of the coronavirus outbreak, prime minister Éduoard Philippe has announced.

Philippe said public transport will be kept open but asked citizens to limit their use, reported Reuters news agency.

The closures will come into effect at midnight on Saturday.

He told a news conference that exceptions on the shop ban would include food stores, pharmacies and gas stations.

Coronavirus latest updates: Trump extends travel ban to UK and Ireland

 

[COSCitizen]

That's been the strangest part...there was so much hand soap in every single store I went to. Are people not washing their hands and just relying on sanitizer? I have a few little bottles in my car and my purse, but I only use them when I can't get to a sink.

When I was preparing last I had a moment of "Oh no, I have to buy bar soap!" And then I remember the soft soap dispenser by every sink in our house, and the jug and half of refill liquid in our laundry room. But yeah, I would see shelves empty of sanitizer sitting next to shelves full of soap.

 

[Henry2326]

Palestinians suspend prayers at mosques, churches to fight coronavirus Palestinians suspend prayers at mosques, churches to fight coronavirus Reuters on Twitter

STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES

 

[Trudie]

France has announced it is closing all cafes, shops, restaurants and cinemas - Sky News U.K

I am glad they took this step. We can’t expect people to stay home if entertainment venues remain open. The logic then becomes “if Covid is so bad, why is _______open.”
Moo

 

[gregjrichards]

Coronavirus: Chaos as shelves 'cleared like a riot' as shoppers mass buy during outbreak

Shoppers have been panic buying over coronavirus fears, forcing supermarkets to limit sales of essential food and household items. According to a survey, one in 10 UK customers is stockpiling

Chaos as shelves 'cleared like a riot' as shoppers mass buy in coronavirus panic

It is disgraceful shoppers are leaving stores in a ransacked state for workers to clean up.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Question for those of you with school-age children: Are extracurricular activities like dance, gymnastics, swimming, sports, martial arts, etc. lessons being canceled?