Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #24

[SuziQ]

Does anyone else have a spouse who thinks you are being too careful? My husband is repeatedly annoyed with me, and I'm frustrated with the risks he's taking and exposing us to.

My husband is taking this seriously. BUT!!! He is a social butterfly and broke quarantine to talk to the gardener next door about getting our lawn aerated. He was close enough to the guy to get a flyer which he brought home. I explained to him how bad that was, and barely spoke to him the rest of the day. I am still angry this morning.

I don't want to get sick. But I could not live with myself if I got my husband sick and he died. We are both in the vulnerable group.

Self isolation will be hard for my husband.

 

[kodi]

Good morning my friends. Not sure if this has been posted yet but Oregon has had it’s first death. For anyone new to the thread, because I know most of us that are here know this, read this carefully. Not out of the country, no known contact with anyone, still infected.

“He hadn’t traveled out of the country recently or come into contact with anyone known to have the virus.”

Oregon veteran, 70, is state's 1st coronavirus fatality, officials say

 

[zecats]

Coronavirus Screenings Cause Massive Logjams In U.S. Airports - News & Guts Media

The hastily conceived travel ban and subsequent airport screening of incoming travelers from overseas has created fiascos at U.S. airports that handle overseas flights. Passengers are jammed together, waiting for hours to receive the health screenings.

The Washington Post writes:

“But shortly after taking effect, the measures designed to prevent new infections in the United States created the exact conditions that facilitate the spread of the highly contagious virus, with throngs of people standing shoulder-to-shoulder in bottlenecks that lasted late into the night.


“AT THIS MOMENT, HUNDREDS OF PEOPLE ARRIVING FROM NUMEROUS COUNTRIES ARE JAMMED TOGETHER IN A SINGLE SERPENTINE LINE VAGUELY SAID TO BE ‘FOR SCREENING,’” read a tweet from Tracy Sefl, who wrote that she waited for several hours to be screened at Chicago’s O’Hare International Airport.”


Health screenings for those returning from Europe are a good idea. Next time, perhaps have enough screeners so passengers aren't put in more danger. As The Washington Post writes, it "created the exact conditions that facilitate the spread of the highly contagious virus."

BBM

 

[Bravo]

Please remember every one of the reported deaths is currently a statistic. Yet they are not. They were somebody's loved one who likely died an unpleasant death and alone. It's the alone that breaks my heart. I have lots of Family in Michigan as stated prior. Many young, some not. If my Sister or Brother In Law succumb to this what do I do? Trying not to think about it from across the border.

 

[Henry2326]

Early in outbreak, each COVID-19 case infects ~2.5 others on average. There's ~5 days between one infection and next, so we'd expect one case to lead to 2.5^6 = 244 more cases in a month. If we can halve transmission, so each infects 1.25 others instead, we'd expect 4 more cases.

Adam Kucharski on Twitter

STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES

 

[raja]

I canceled with my personal trainer for the next 4 weeks. I told him I would pay him even though I will not be there. I feel for the people whose job involve contact with others. I hate to see them financially hurt. I don't know that I can pay after that but we will see how things go. I canceled by routine dental post and will cancel upcoming hair appointment. The dentist doesn't need my money but I am sure the hairdresser will. I will drop a check off for her.

 

[escape2sc]

https://www.thestate.com/news/coron...6.html?utm_source=pushly&intcid=pushly_494445

USC won’t let students stay in campus residences as coronavirus cases rise in state

Students will not be permitted live in those residences until at least April 5, USC officials said.
That includes fraternity and sorority houses.


Students with no other housing options can apply to stay in the campus homes. The form is available online and must be submitted by 5 p.m. Monday for consideration.

“This decision is based on advice from health care experts and is designed to protect the health and safety of our students and the community,” the university statement said. “Students living in close quarters can rapidly spread the coronavirus and significantly increase the chances of a major outbreak.”

 

[Skigh]

What are they thinking? Thousands of runners line up for two half marathons and drinkers in Leeds celebrate St Patrick's Day despite looming ban on mass gatherings

What are they thinking? Thousands of runners line up for two half marathons | Daily Mail Online



Words fail me. The U.K is going to be hit very badly,very soon.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Coronavirus Live Updates: U.K. Issues Warning on Travel to U.S.; Chaos at American Airports

 

[Henry2326]

WASHINGTON

While fighting COVID-19, we must also fight against rumors and false information.
Let me be clear: Neither me nor my staff are engaged in conversations to quarantine or seal off any part of Washington state.

I am in regular contact with @VP Pence and this has not come up.
We are focused on saving lives by slowing COVID-19’s spread and caring for those that need it.
Fueling rumors does not help that cause.

Governor Jay Inslee on Twitter

STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES

 

[MJPeony]

On an utterly shallow and self-absorbed note, has anyone any thoughts on things like going to the hairdressers? Asking, as I have an appointment this week and as I currently look like one of those doggies with eyes covered by floof, I am considering wearing a mask and keeping the appointment. Or not. Hmm.

I went on Friday. And whether to go was something I thought about as well. I ultimately decided my interaction would be with one person, and while all it takes is having contact with one person with CV to be exposed, it’s about minimizing risk for me right now. I only interact with my hairdresser when I go- they do the washing, cut, and styling. And I’m not really near their face, and they wash their hands when they wash my hair.

I’m personally not at a point (yet) where I’m avoiding all one-on-one outside interaction with people I know. Not that people I know can’t have CV- but I’m basically just trying to keep the amount of individual friends I’m in contact with low, and avoid handshakes/hugs and being near their face.

I know my hairdresser and I feel like they are very conscientious, and would not come to work with any symptoms (yes, could still have it, but again about minimizing risk and them doing their part to stay healthy and take precautions). For example, when I got there they mentioned how red their hands were from washing them so much. And told me about their pandemic stash they’d been creating with emergency food and supplies... hey wait, maybe they’re on WS!

So- all in all my advice would be to assess your personal situation and decide if it makes you nervous. How many people do you come in contact with there? Do separate people wash, cut, and blow dry? How conscientious is your hairdresser/do you know them well, or are they the type of person who would show up to work no matter what? You need to do what makes you most comfortable. Don’t go if you are nervous.

It’s a hard call. I’m under 50 and have no health issues, so minimizing risk with my one-on-one interactions is where I’m at right now and I felt comfortable with my hairdresser . If I were higher risk and knew I’d be coming into contact with multiple people I probably wouldn't have gone. Or if my hairdresser wasn’t as conscientious.

I don’t think your question was selfish- it’s a good thing to ask about! And as you can see from my page-long answer, it’s something I thought about as well



MOO.

 

[Tadpole12]

Now Nova Scotia, too. https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova...sumptive-cases-covid-19-coronavirus-1.5498463

"All cases related to travel"

 

[Auntie Cipation]

I’m trying to explain to my dog that we need to ration the dog treats. He’s not understanding.

One of my favorite cartoons that I can't find anymore: four dogs in a lifeboat with a bag of dogfood. One dog says "all those in favor of eating all the food right now?" and all the dogs have a paw in the air...

Opinion - All you ladies let your hair grow..... I have always had a weakness for girls in ponytails or braids.....LOL !......moo

Dude! We are gonna need to see a photo of the man-bun!

Or at least a drivers license photo from your hippy days...

Our daughter used to call it “Little Prairie on the House” when she was little,

Well they did have sod roofs, so..

 

[Yesiamapirate]

Is it inevitable that most people will get this flu?

MOO....I think so. I feel a vast majority of us will. It is just making sure too many people don't get it at once so as to overwhelm the hospitals. That is what makes staying home and social distancing SO important.

 

[oceanblueeyes]

I have read that many are grabbing everything insight, not because they need that much, but in order to resell the items even on the streets. Gah! Self absorbed ignorant people imo.

In times of crisis we see the best of humanity, and the very WORST of humanity.

I am glad they quuckly realized the prior CDC guidelines in other virus pandemics we've had wasnt inline with this one, and all the red tape was quickly removed with new guidelines in place. Nothing is instant, but progress is being made.

It will not be the government that causes this virus to spread. We've been told daily for weeks now all the precautions that must be taken in order to protect ourselves, and others. It's not rocket science to understand.

The reason it will spread no matter how often the government supplies more, and more information telling us what to do... is millions will thumb their noses at everyone else, and will continue to get out spreading the virus. Those who would rather ignore it, and refuses to do the right thing for everyone.

I cant even count now how many news articles I've read about many people knowing they have it ..with even being told to stay home for 14 days who do NOT do so causing others to be infected because of someone else's stupid decisions.

There will be thousands or perhaps millions before the virus is contained who will be out continuing to spread it everywhere.

This is the cause of the spread. Many people seem to be so self absorbed, and really dont care if they spread it to the elderly with underlying illnesses or anyone else in general.

We are the most free country in the world, and unfortunately for our entire 330 million citizens there will be millions unwilling to give up their freedom even for 14 damn days!

It's those I fully blame for the spread. They are the root cause because our government cant possibly contain all of us under siege in our homes.

Jmho

 

[cody22]

Coronavirus: Renegade revelers in Georgia hold own St. Patrick’s Day parade after cancellation

^^^^^ This will be happening other places too, I predict......moo

 

[SuziQ]

The people we look to to lead kept saying there’s no problem,nothing to see here, forbidding scientists to test when they knew what was happening. Then boom, suddenly we have a national emergency and the whole planet has to shut down. Stay in your house and don’t come out.

IMO, the public is putting too much faith in these tests. No matter what you are sick with, stay home. I get the feel that people are waiting for a positive test to stay home. (Jet Blue Guy). By then it is too late and they have infected others.

IMO, the test is good for keeping track of numbers. But it that's it.

I say everyone that can stay home, do it. And fgs, stay home if you are sick.

 

[COSCitizen]

It’s not a dumb question.

I set up my little mother’s computer with a webcam so she can do her school via Zoom (remotely).

I was assessing what I can continue to do remotely. But like my ex said today, “You’re not living in a hut. You’re not in a refugee camp on the border at the mercy of this virus, you’re not on the verge of starvation if you can’t work.”

So I’m trying to have perspective no matter what when it comes to the work situation.

And, on top of everything else, I am very conscious of our privilege during this emergency. We are retired and don't have to leave the house. We are relatively healthy for our ages and reasonably well off. Although my partner is not as anxious as I am, he is on board with the steps I feel we need to take.

 

[Tillicum]

So one of the prep items I bought was a box of dye. I never ever do my hair at home but thought it might be coming. So I just informed Mr. Pirate that he was going to do my roots and give me a cut. He looked at me with equal parts sympathy and horror...! LOL

I've been doing my roots at home for over 20 years. Haven't been to a salon in 25 years. My hair was brown, now salt and pepper, (mostly salt) but I've been keeping it blonde for years. About 5 months ago I decided to grow out my grey. So now I have about 3 inches of salt and pepper while the rest down to my rear is a lighter blonde. I had just decided to spend about $300 to get the blonde closer to my roots. I considered buying three boxes of grey hair dye and doing it myself but some of the reviews said it turned their hair green. Now with the virus I've decided not to go to the salon and considering ordering that dye online. I figure by the time the virus is somewhat under control, I'll have had time to get that green washed away.

I'm sorry if I sound vain during this serious situation but I think feeling good about how we look can only help us to get through each day. I think this is a perfect time for us ladies to try some of the hair styles we were afraid to try before.

 

[Henry2326]

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It's those I fully blame for the spread. They are the root cause because our government cant possible contain all of us under siege in our homes.

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I fully expect for epicenters, notice the (s), to be locked down before this is over....Settle, NYC, and San Francisco..IMO. we will go the way of Europe since we missed opportunities for the way of China or South Carolina. Watch them....