Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #27

[Sam970407]

Gas is now $1.68 here . Oh my gravy...

 

[Shelby1]

So...sometimes when I get extremely worried/high anxiety, it makes me have to poo more. Thus, I'm using more TP, thus, I get worried about TP, thus, I poo more.

It's a vicious circle

 

[LadyL]

So...sometimes when I get extremely worried/high anxiety, it makes me have to poo more. Thus, I'm using more TP, thus, I get worried about TP, thus, I poo more.

It's a vicious circle

tmi

 

[Mo Thuairim]

IATA: Most airlines will fail
Only around 30 airlines around the world are likely to survive the coronavirus crisis, according to the International Air Transport Association.

Chief economist Brian Pearce said:

“The top 30 airlines have reduced their debts – but the vast majority still have high levels of debt, which means there are fixed obligations even in the absence of revenues."

UK faces 'big recession' as cinemas shut and Laura Ashley calls in administrators - business live | Eurozone crisis | The Guardian

 

[Shelby1]

tmi

I needed to get it off my chest lol

 

[FrostOwl]

A loss of smell and taste seems to be a symptom of the CoViD-19, reported by Iranian sources: Loss Of Sense Of Smell Among Iranians Coinciding With Coronavirus Epidemic
I read the same info in an article with an interview with a German doctor, Professorn: Vi kan ha upptäckt nya symptom på coronaviruset - upday Nyheter

To lose the smell after a cold happens, I lost most of my ability to sense smells after a bad summer cold in 2018, not just during the time I had a stuffy nose, but more or less permanently. So losing the ability to smell isn't unusual during colds/flu, but that can be something to think about if you suddenly can't smell anything now.

 

[margarita25]

Sundar Pichai Describes How Google Is Contributing To The War Against COVID-19

•I recall from Friday’s presser Doc T mentioning that both google and FB donated $

•As you know WHO has a UN Fund going which is for PPE for health workers. etc.

ETA:

“And in Geneva, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the launch on Friday of a first-of-its-kind COVID-19 Solidarity Response Fund, to make it easier for private individuals, corporations and institutions anywhere in the world to come together to directly contribute to fighting the pandemic.

“We are at a critical point in the global response to COVID-19. We need everyone to get involved in this massive effort to keep the world safe”, said Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General.

Funds will go towards supporting actions outlined in the WHO’s COVID-19 Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan, to enable all countries – particularly those most vulnerable and at-risk, and with the weakest health systems – to prepare for and respond to the crisis.

These actions include the rapid detection of cases, stopping the transmission of the virus, and caring for those affected.

The funds will also go towards financing the purchase of protective equipment for frontline health workers; equipping diagnostic laboratories; improving surveillance and data collection; and other critical steps that need to be taken.”

Coronavirus update: new WHO fund, Guterres calls for ‘prudence, not panic’

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“The Covid-19 Solidarity Response Fund is a secure way for individuals, philanthropies and businesses to contribute to the WHO-led effort to respond to the pandemic.

The United Nations Foundation and the Swiss Philanthropy Foundation have created the solidarity fund to support WHO and partners in a massive effort to help countries prevent, detect, and manage the novel coronavirus – particularly those where the needs are the greatest.

The fund will enable us to:

• Send essential supplies such as personal protective equipment to frontline health workers
• Enable all countries to track and detect the disease by boosting laboratory capacity through training and equipment.
• Ensure health workers and communities everywhere have access to the latest science-based information to protect themselves, prevent infection and care for those in need.
• Accelerate efforts to fast-track the discovery and development of lifesaving vaccines, diagnostics and treatments

The Strategic Preparedness and Response Plan outlines a funding need of at least US$675 million for critical response efforts in countries most in need of help through April 2020. As this outbreak evolves, funding needs are likely to increase.

Click on the Donate Now button below to donate to the COVID-19 Response Fund through this secure digital portal. You can find information there on payment options and tax exemption possibilities for some countries.”

 

[cody22]

I second this. Get dressed, work office hours wherever possible, get into a routine. I have my small office space and I don’t look at it unless I am working. Also, lipstick. For me anyway (beauty industry, it’s an old habit). I wear a slash of red lipstick. Makes me feel polished without having to wear a scrap of other makeup.

I am a semi-retired Independent small businessman ( I like my work too much to retire completely). Yall's advice makes sense to me. I am now gonna go put on a clean tshirt, comb my hair, and shave.....moo

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

tmi

I was about to post the same thing

 

[zecats]

• VIRUS ECONOMICS
• The White House reportedly wants an $850 billion stimulus package to stave off economic destruction from the coronavirus pandemic.
• Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin is heading to the Capitol on Tuesday to discuss it with Senate Republicans.
• Congress has already passed emergency funding to slow the outbreak and is working on approving a plan that includes paid leave provisions.

Trump administration wants an $850 billion stimulus plan to curb coronavirus damage, reports say

 

[momrids6]

I second this. Get dressed, work office hours wherever possible, get into a routine. I have my small office space and I don’t look at it unless I am working. Also, lipstick. For me anyway (beauty industry, it’s an old habit). I wear a slash of red lipstick. Makes me feel polished without having to wear a scrap of other makeup.

Agree with the lipstick- or makeup, shave, shower, hair done- whatever makes one feel work ready.

After years at home, I still get up at the time I used to when I was going in. I use that time to drink my coffee, read here, start the wash, crock pot, etc. I log into my work computer early, just like I did in office. Rushing into that last minute is a no-go.

My desk phone beeps when I log into my virtual desktop- even my dogs know it is time for them to chill. Everything I do is recorded and timed by my system, but 2 way video is basically never- so its not like someone is looking at you the whole time on camera. You will soon forget about all that "big brother" stuff. I'll tell you- after this w@h, or school@home, your sense of what can be accomplished in 15 minutes will definitely change. You will become a master of efficiency. My cell is sent to silent, and everyone knows not to call during my shift - unless it is an emergency.

At first, I simply vegetated during my scheduled breaks, trying to shake off that deer in the headlights anxiety. Now- it's time to get a snack, change the wash, go outside with the dogs, vacuum- depending how stressful work is, etc. Some days I just read or pet the dogs. I don't feel guilty. If I was in my office- I wouldn't be able to change the wash, etc.

Lunch at home is great. I actually have time to eat- not shovel it in. Not driving and stressing all those miles is awesome. My own clean bathroom is the biggest plus! I am rarely ill, my allergies are better, and no one is bugging me for whatever.

Once y'all get this down, you may never want to work in building again.

ETA- of course, you may not want to, nor do you have to start/complete chores while on breaks and lunch. That is definitely a personal choice. But I love having my nights less hectic with more family time. I work on a non traditional schedule: one of my work days is a weekend day, and I work 4 10s, so that is why you see my posting in spurts and odd hours. If we are slow, I am off then too.

Understand these hastily set up virtual systems will glitch, disconnect and frustrate the living beejesus out of you. Remember to breathe, and that you are getting paid to shut down, reboot and set back up.

 

[Simply Southern]

HA...

Toilet paper has become the ultimate symbol of panic buying around the coronavirus. Companies that help supply it are stunned and trying to adjust to this rapidly evolving new normal in consumer behavior. Toilet paper makers: 'What we are dealing with here is uncharted' - CNN

CNN on Twitter

STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES

Watching the Today's show.... A new study, it take 17 rolls of TP for a family of 4, for 14 days.

Locking mine in the safe, I know they're coming for it.

 

[cody22]

Watching the Today's show.... A new study, it take 17 rolls of TP for a family of 4, for 14 days.

Locking mine in the safe, I know they're coming for it.

What toilet paper ? I lost all mine in a boating accident at C. J. Kelly Pond..................moo

 

[Sunshine95]

I have a question I can’t find an answer to hoping y’all can help! If a town or county wants to close its borders except for delivery service and family of locals, could they legally do that? In the US?

 

[margarita25]

Well I wanted to lose weight but not like this.

Ration - Ration - Ration

Instacart delivery in my area is now over a week out

Been rationing about three weeks now and I’ve already dropped several pounds.

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ETA: Been eating one meal a day for a few weeks now to ration what I could buy with my budget.

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ETA2: Instacart estimated phone hold time, 1-2 hours yesterday just to get an agent to talk about app issue

 

[Sunshine95]

HOPE YOU GOT YOUR STASH....

HARRISBURG, Pa. —

All of Pennsylvania's state-owned liquor stores will be closed to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board said.

Online sales were stopped at 5 p.m. Monday. All locations of Fine Wine and Good Spirits stores will be closed at 9 p.m. Tuesday.
Grocery stores that sell wine and beer will not be prohibited from doing so, according to the PLCB.

CORONAVIRUS: Pennsylvania liquor stores are closing across the state

STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES

So ERs can be over run by alcoholics detoxing which is deadly?!

 

[Tillicum]

Watching the Today's show.... A new study, it take 17 rolls of TP for a family of 4, for 14 days.

Locking mine in the safe, I know they're coming for it.

I plan to put a sign at the end of our drive: WILL WORK FOR TOILET PAPER. We've got plenty but the rest of the world doesn't need to know it.

 

[cody22]

Well I wanted to lose weight but not like this.

Ration - Ration - Ration

Instacart delivery in my area is now over a week out

Three weeks of rationing, I’ve already dropped several pounds.

You are looking gooood, mooooogarita.........moo

 

[Henry2326]

Chart: Confirmed coronavirus cases in the US are in line with Italy and Iran for trajectory.....would much rather see that line flattened out.- Vox How the US stacks up to other countries in confirmed coronavirus cases #coronavirus #covid19 #wuhanpneumonia Novel Coronavirus - COVID19 on Twitter

Novel Coronavirus - COVID19 on Twitter

STAY HOME, SAVE LIVES

 

[momrids6]

I have a question I can’t find an answer to hoping y’all can help! If a town or county wants to close its borders except for delivery service and family of locals, could they legally do that? In the US?

They can, under the public health laws. Exceptions, most likely