Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #25

[Ray_of_hope]

The reality for me is this.

My kids work in high contact jobs in the public.
My husband is high risk.
Covid19 is contagious without symptoms.
Covid19 lives in air and on surfaces for hours.

The ONLY way I could keep my DH from getting it if one of my kids brought it home would be for him to live in a mask 100% of the time AT HOME as well as practicing all other safeguards with hand washing, etc.

I just don’t see that happening. So that is why I beg others to be cautious so that my kids don’t get it on their jobs.

Don’t you all see this as reality unless you live alone or with some else who can totally isolate? In small case numbers the risk is low, but as the caseload grows not so much. And that’s an example of why it takes us all working together.

We have one son still living with us as he works and continues his education. We have the same worries. In a local social media platform people were discussing precautions and one post made fun of everyone and responded that if he contracted the coronavirus that he would personally wipe his hands all over every business in town. That attitude is appalling. (I'm glad our markets have auto opening doors). I truly think he was just being a jerk and incredibly immature, but it gives me pause for concern sometimes.

 

[CoverMeCagney]

I think the worst fallout from this virus will be mental, social and economic.

I've said that all along. Whether people catch it or not, it's going to be life-changing in so many other ways than medically.

 

[Ray_of_hope]

I called my parents today who are in Newfoundland, where the first presumptive case was announced yesterday. They're in the 65+ age bracket and only get out to do their shopping once a month. Yesterday was their shopping day and they had a lot of trouble finding some eggs, milk, and bread in their town and had no luck getting any toilet paper and sanitizer. Luckily there are other family members around who can pitch in and help make sure that they are okay but I've never felt so far away from them as I feel today. I wish people were more considerate. After I got off the phone, I think the magnitude of this fully hit me and I cried. A lot. I'm okay now...I'm sure mom and dad will be okay. I really hope they will be. But I'm so scared for all the people out there who have no one to help them.

Amen @pugmom and I think every one of us checks around the parking lots and within stores to look for those that need help.

 

[gngr~snap]

As long as the drivers are protected also, I think that's one of the great things happening during this worrying time. They just implemented a plan in my area, but parents must go with the child to the school for pickup for breakfast and lunch. They're requesting that no one get out of their vehicles for pickup.
I feel bad for the ones that don't have vehicles, or just one vehicle and the spouse or SO needs it for work. I live in an area where the whole school is free lunch. I think bringing the meals to the bus stop is such a great idea. Some children are in terrible situations ie: abuse or where there are drugs involved so no one will take them to be fed.

I imagine the bus driver's were asked because I don't think a lot of parents have a car or only one for sure!

BBM
This is such a good point. There are only the two of us at home, DH and myself (and 2 cats). We both go out, myself less than he. I have stopped subbing, quit going to the gym and yoga class. I run to the local business coffee shop early in the morning (for now). I order pet food from Chewy.

He is a psychologist, so is still seeing clients one-on-one, keeping a good distance from each person. He runs out Sunday morning for the paper. He recently just returned from the pharmacy (RiteAid) because he had to pick up his meds. And he went to Tractor Supply for bird seed, which I did not ask him to do.... I do make him take a Lysol wipe with him everywhere.

In reality, as said in quoted post, it's not 100% guaranteed if there is more than one of you in the household, as for one living all alone going nowhere. JMO

ETA He did find and buy more paper towels and toilet paper at the RiteAid. We didn't need anymore, so am about to start handing it out to family and friends.

I got an email from my Psych, he will only be doing televisits.
He is almost 70 and may have additional health issues. I don't have an appointment until May, so this will be a new thing!
I do wonder about his patients that might not have the ability to do a televisit.
Moo

 

[MsMarple]

Think about the trickle-down impact on businesses that will lose money due to all the sports events being cancelled. Sports bars/restaurants, pizza/carryout/catering venues for televised sports, and, of course, major loss of revenue if MLB season is delayed for several weeks or longer. Not to mention seasonal workers who make their living at the ballparks: ushers, vendors, ticket sales, food concessions, entertainment/cheering squads, security, etc.

A brewing pub a few towns away has announced on its website that it's taking drastic steps to sanitize and is providing a wash station of a bleach solution and rags for those wanting to clean their area again.

It is now also offering a drive through pick up:
The steps are these:
• Order online
• Drive on over
• Park in our Loading Zone
• Call us and let us know you've arrived [redacted]
• Have your I.D. ready (Do not send your 16-year-old to pick up the beer.)
• We'll bring your order to your car
• Head on home and enjoy!

It's a popular place with some great brews so I hope it can sustain itself through the pandemic. A small group of us hold an Irish/Scottish/Cape Breton music session there once a month. Those who are local are planning on attending today's session but my husband and I decided to pass. And no St. Patrick's Day gig for us at a different bar either as that one usually ends up with people elbow to elbow.

 

[x_files]

I think the worst fallout from this virus will be mental, social and economic.

Not to mention losing loved ones. Grandparents, parents, young adults children, newborns...friends. People who you love. I'd rather be poor than to lose my loved ones.

 

[Mo Thuairim]

Noooo
Why close pubs and not restaurants, and I would not be in favor of restaurants closing either. Have there been ANY reports of pub coronavirus?
MOO

We have a very small population and already more than 200 cases on the island, with the first case only confirmed I think less than two weeks ago. We have a health service which is very overstretched and has been for years due to underfunding.
So the govt asked everyone to stay home last Thurs until March 29 to flatten the curve and reduce the burden on hospitals which could easily become overwhelmed here.
The problem was that although most people weren't going to work or school anymore they were packing into pubs so impossible to practise social distancing.
It is a big change for Irish society all right but hopefully it will improve the rates of illness. Just this eve we had 40 new cases in the Republic announced and 11 in Northern Ireland, which are worryingly large numbers for our little population.

Also yes restaurants are closing.

40 new cases of Covid-19 confirmed, pubs asked to close

 

[Ray_of_hope]

I've said that all along. Whether people catch it or not, it's going to be life-changing in so many other ways than medically.

Some of the survivors of the 1918 influenza said that their sense of safety and innocence was lost forever. The survivors were children and they had suffered lost friends, parents, siblings...

 

[pugmom]

Amen @pugmom and I think every one of us checks around the parking lots and within stores to look for those that need help.

I'm so glad that there are still decent people out there. I've been so uplifted reading all the "good news" stories that have been popping up among all the sad ones. I think this is the only way to get through, to help each other.

 

[momrids6]

I imagine the bus driver's were asked because I don't think a lot of parents have a car or only one for sure!

I got an email from my Psych, he will only be doing televisits.
He is almost 70 and may have additional health issues. I don't have an appointment until May, so this will be a new thing!
I do wonder about his patients that might not have the ability to do a televisit.
Moo

Good old fashioned telephone.

 

[Oregonmama]

Some Drs are now recommending schools be closed for the rest of the year.....

 

[Wicked Strong]

We have a very small population and already more than 200 cases on the island, with the first case only confirmed I think less than two weeks ago. We have a health service which is very overstretched and has been for years due to underfunding.
So the govt asked everyone to stay home last Thurs until April 29 to flatten the curve and reduce the burden on hospitals which could easily become overwhelmed here.
The problem was that although most people weren't going to work or school anymore they were packing into pubs so impossible to practise social distancing.
It is a big change for Irish society all right but hopefully it will improve the rates of illness. Just this eve we had 40 new cases in the Republic announced and 11 in Northern Ireland, which are worryingly large numbers for our little population.

I understand, but then everything needs to be shutdown, not just certain businesses. Close all businesses and quarantine the entire area, since you are a hot spot.

 

[pugmom]

And some news out of my province- people are now restricted from visiting long term care and community care facilities, and healthcare is moving towards being essential services only.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prin...hief-public-health-officer-covid-19-1.5498422

 

[Tillicum]

I think the worst fallout from this virus will be mental, social and economic.

I know last week my hubby and I were reluctant to go to church in case the huggers didn't keep their distance (OMG so much has changed in a week). Anyway we decided to go and insist the huggers distance themselves and run for the exit if they didn't. A lady in her late 60s hugged us just before service started and we were seated and impossible to get away from her. She even kissed my hubby on the forehead! I'll never forget the look on his face! I love her dearly but I'm afraid my feelings toward her are very different now. I think as this all unfolds we will be reevaluating our relationships with others. In the beginning I worried about offending someone by refusing to shake hands. Now I'm offended that anyone would try.

 

[Cubby]

Took my dog to petsmart this morning. One of the cashiers told me they had higher sales Friday than the did on black Friday.

 

[gngr~snap]

Wow!

“it would not surprise me at all if schools did not open again this year.”

Governor: Ohio school closure might last for academic year

 

[Herat]

I expect crime to escalate! I just returned from a convenient store, I only wanted a loaf of wheat bread (none available). People are “hot”. Tempers are beginning to flare. A guy at the counter wanted a pack of cigs the clerk told him “we are out”, I thought the guy was going to shoot her. People are driving aggressively in parking lots & streets with low speed limits. WMT & Lowe’s both have full parking lots, as most of the restaurants I passed. I didn’t go by Taco Bell, idk if anyone even eats at ours, I have never been, I have no idea what that kind of food is, nor do I want to. Some people had extended days off work to watch the ball games, so they are angry they wasted vacation days and/or drove to Nashville, only to have the games cancelled.

I think we will feel it when the Meth supply runs out.... I fear that

 

[Mo Thuairim]

I understand, but then everything needs to be shutdown, not just certain businesses. Close all businesses and quarantine the entire area, since you are a hot spot.

Yes that is most likely happening next! All non-essential businesses to temporarily close. We expect this week to be only allowed to leave the house for essential food/meds. It will be very strange. I will let you know how it goes!

 

[zecats]

I called my parents today who are in Newfoundland, where the first presumptive case was announced yesterday. They're in the 65+ age bracket and only get out to do their shopping once a month. Yesterday was their shopping day and they had a lot of trouble finding some eggs, milk, and bread in their town and had no luck getting any toilet paper and sanitizer. Luckily there are other family members around who can pitch in and help make sure that they are okay but I've never felt so far away from them as I feel today. I wish people were more considerate. After I got off the phone, I think the magnitude of this fully hit me and I cried. A lot. I'm okay now...I'm sure mom and dad will be okay. I really hope they will be. But I'm so scared for all the people out there who have no one to help them.

I'm sorry for you. That must be so hard being that far away from them. . Good they have family in the area.

I called my mom today. She is 86, lives with and takes care of my medically challenged younger brother, still goes to the grocery story (wearing her newly purchased rubber gloves, proudly, and which she bought a pair for me too), and takes my bro to his PT and dozens of dr. appts for whatever's up with him any given week.

I offer help constantly - to shop for her, etc. Needless to say, I may have to go over there, tie her up and bring her back to my house. I'm that fearful for her.

 

[gngr~snap]

Washington (CNN)The nation's top infectious disease expert on Sunday did not rule out supporting a temporary national lockdown of the country's restaurants and bars in order to curb the spread of coronavirus,

Anthony Fauci doesn't rule out supporting temporary national lockdown to combat coronavirus - CNNPolitics