Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #24

[justbeachy]

I should clean my house but I'm not going to. I will be knitting and if the snow ever goes away, walking the dogs.

Good heavens...I sometimes forget that people still have snow on the ground. We were in the high 80s today! As a side note, my kids (18 and 14) have never seen snow!

 

[Deleted member 158085]

I was released from my job this week for failure to perform work per my contract. The job can not be done online and requires travel. Sigh. Time for a drink.

Oh, man, I’m sorry, MM!

 

[gregjrichards]

An update on the new cases in mainland China now, where for the second day new cases that came to China from overseas surpassed the number of locally transmitted new infections.

Mainland China had 20 new confirmed cases of coronavirus infections on March 14, up from 11 cases a day earlier. Of Saturday’s cases, 16 involved travellers entering China from overseas, it said.

The remaining four cases were recorded in the city of Wuhan, where the coronavirus outbreak is believed to have first begun. Saturday also marked the tenth consecutive day where Hubei province, of which Wuhan is the capital, recorded zero new infections outside Wuhan.

Coronavirus latest updates: Trump tests negative as Spain orders nationwide lockdown

 

[Henry2326]

I think at this point it is safe to state that the virus is everywhere in the US and more widespread than we though. We will get through this, but it is going to be ugly. Stay at home and stop social interactions, no matter how old you are.
Florian Krammer on Twitter

STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES

 

[Kensie]

Went for ice cream, the town pub is packed

I wonder if the 'Alcohol' will kill the germs!!!

 

[afitzy]

New York Times Article about 2 women in China diagnosed with COVID19 - 1 Lived and 1 Died
Journal covering the journey and treatment of 2 Chinese women with COVID19

Two Women Fell Sick From the Coronavirus. One Survived.

Quotes from article:

The young medical professionals, who worked long hours on the front lines in Wuhan, first came down with fevers. Within weeks, both were in hospital beds, hooked up to IVs or oxygen machines.

The fates of Ms. Deng and Dr. Xia reflect the unpredictable nature of a virus that affects everyone differently, at times defying statistical averages and scientific research.

As the new year opened in China, the women were leading remarkably similar lives. Both were 29 years old. Both were married, each with a young child on whom she doted.

When a mysterious new virus struck the city, the women began working long hours, treating a seemingly endless flood of patients. They took precautions to protect themselves. But they succumbed to the infection, the highly contagious virus burrowing deep into their lungs, causing fever and pneumonia. In the hospital, each took a turn for the worse.

One recovered. One did not.


Two Women Fell Sick From the Coronavirus. One Survived.

 

[justbeachy]

Gosh I hate "liking" some of these posts but I want to acknowledge the original poster so I do it anyway.

 

[KALI]

i bet you could just add some rubbing alcohol to those bottles and it would work. Might be a little runny, but that would do the trick.

So sorry Hazel.
I can't wait for the times when we don't become sad upon expired hand sanitizers, find plenty of toilet papers on sale, buy one get one free even, everything to be normal again.

 

[Henry2326]

WASHINGTON DC

I was just out on 14th St in DC to get an item from a hardware store. Bars were packed. You’d think DC is a town full of bright news-junkies who get it. Not so. You people are recklessly putting your own life at risk, & that of others you interact with. I wish I was exaggerating.
Thomas Rid on Twitter

STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES

 

[MsMarple]

MsMarple, so very sorry that your granddaughter saw the young man's body. How horrifying for her.

I do wonder how these college students will get home or where they will go when they are forced out of their dorms.

I feel bad because I am stressing that I will get fired from work on Monday when I inform the powers that I am working from home. I feel like a jerk when these young people are going through so much stress.

IMO we're all allowed to feel the impact that the virus has brought - the fear of losing our jobs, businesses, income. The fear of being isolated for a long period of time, of not having enough supplies. The stock market crash. The fear of what this pandemic will do our children and other loved ones.

Not only is the virus a pandemic but also the effects are pandemic. I'm sick to my stomach wondering if I can pay next month's bills. I worry about my children and grandchildren.

It's affecting all of us and none of us should feel ashamed for worrying about ourselves or the near future. The good news is that it *will* pass and life *will* revert back to normal. If my mom survived the Spanish Flu and went on to live a happy, prosperous life so can we. (Hugs)

 

[Yesiamapirate]

I was released from my job this week for failure to perform work per my contract. The job can not be done online and requires travel. Sigh. Time for a drink.

I am sorry! Thoughts are with you....

 

[Kensie]

WASHINGTON DC

I was just out on 14th St in DC to get an item from a hardware store. Bars were packed. You’d think DC is a town full of bright news-junkies who get it. Not so. You people are recklessly putting your own life at risk, & that of others you interact with. I wish I was exaggerating.
Thomas Rid on Twitter

STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES

My son lives in DC and of course I am very worried about him. You almost have to use public transportation there. He rides his bike a lot but all I can think of is the Metro. All those people in such close quarters.

 

[zecats]

I think at this point it is safe to state that the virus is everywhere in the US and more widespread than we though. We will get through this, but it is going to be ugly. Stay at home and stop social interactions, no matter how old you are.
Florian Krammer on Twitter

STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES

A virus needs a host to stay "alive." As in a human, and then the next human, the human after that, etc. We can kill it by taking away all the hosts. And then we can all come back out again. Just stay home. Get your supplies and then stay home. Obviously IMO

 

[Simply Southern]

Toothbrushes! If sick we need to change them out.

Pillows, as well. If sick pillows need to disinfected, wash, dry at very high heat. Me I want new ones.

 

[Yesiamapirate]

I'm sorry to hear that your kids are in pain. One of my fears is that more and more people will feel the same.

Currently my daughter is in self isolation because she was exposed to the virus. She must submit daily health reports until March 19. She's not showing any symptoms but I can sense that she's becoming depressed by being home alone. She had to suspend work at her business so her employees are also isolated which weighs on her.

I've been purposely keeping in touch with her remotely (I'm in the US and she's in Japan) and just chatting so she doesn't feel alone.

My granddaughter is at Tulane and was notified that she had to exit her dorm in a few days. Luckily her roommate also lives in Florida and they will fly home together. Unfortunately a boy in the dorm right next to hers fell/jumped from a third floor stairwell Thursday and died. She saw his dying body on the ground which impacted her. What bad times are happening now!

I guess we will all just muddle through the best we can and lend support to those who are suffering from the fallout of the virus. I wish you and yours the best! (hugs)

MsMarple, I wish yours the best as well. How traumatic for your sweet granddaughter. The end of her semester is bad enough. The death of a fellow dorm-mate is tragic. Please keep a close eye on her. This is hard on us and we are seasoned. Our kids and grandkids have no experience with this sort of chaos. HUGS...

 

[Henry2326]

Walmart stores nationwide adjust hours of operation for restocking and sanitizing Walmart stores nationwide adjust hours of operation for restocking and sanitizing

11Alive News on Twitter

STAY HOME, SAVES LIVES

 

[MyBelle]

In Italy the grocery stores are still stocked. The supply chain hasn't collapsed.

ITA. No way will the supply chain collapse. America is the world's bread basket.

Office of Governor Ricketts
Media Release:

Gov. Ricketts, Nebraska Grocers Express Confidence in Supply Chain

LINCOLN – Today, Governor Pete Ricketts and the Nebraska Grocery Industry Association issued statements expressing confidence in the state’s food supply chain.

“Nebraska’s farmers and ranchers help feed the world,” said Governor Ricketts. “We have a very secure supply chain, and we are examining steps to ensure that products move quickly. Nebraskans should make sure they have their prescription medications, and two weeks of food and water on hand. As Nebraskans heed calls to prepare for coronavirus, we know that some products are being purchased faster than they can be restocked. Please be patient as our business owners work around the clock to keep operations moving.”

“Grocery stores are open for business,” said Kathy Siefken, Executive Director of the Nebraska Grocery Industry Association. “While some food products are being purchased faster than they can be restocked, there is no food shortage. Grocery stores receive multiple trucks every day to restock the food items that have been sold. Warehouses are full of food. There is a shortage of paper products and household chemicals and the supply chain continues to work on these issues. There is no food shortage but there is a lag time between shelves being cleared by consumers and trucks delivering food the next day.”

 

[jjenny]

A virus needs a host to stay "alive." As in a human, and then the next human, the human after that, etc. We can kill it by taking away all the hosts. And then we can all come back out again. Just stay home. Get your supplies and then stay home. Obviously IMO

Staying home is not an option for people who have to work.

 

[Tadpole12]

Canada,

This coronavirus chart shows Canada is not 'flattening the curve'—at least not yet - Macleans.ca

 

[gregjrichards]

Miami's South Beach is shut down: Spring Break revelers are ordered to go home amid coronavirus pandemic

Spring breakers ordered to leave South Beach as the famed Florida party spot is closed | Daily Mail Online