Coronavirus - COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #28

[mickey2942]

NEVADA

Gov. @GovSisolak announces order for non-essential businesses across Nevada to close for 30 days due to #Coronavirus. Only essential services and businesses will be allowed to stay open. They include grocery, drug and convenience stores, banks and gas stations. #COVID19 #Vegas Clark County Nevada on Twitter

This order goes into effect as of noon tomorrow. Every casino in the state must turn off their machines by midnight tonight. "Stay Home For Nevada" is the message that was on display @GovSisolak announcement.
Picture from @8NewsNow Clark County Nevada on Twitter

Wow. This is interesting. Because the mayor of Las Vegas, Mayor Goodman, has been in complete denial about the situation. So, the governor stepped in.

 

[Trudie]

Been lurking here but since i work as a grocery stocker at a major national chain (not walmart) i figured i would weigh in.

A lot of stores are using this time to sanitize empty shelves and surfaces in the store. I appreciate this, because ultimately i get paid slightly more than minimum wage but am considered as a grocery store employee an essential employee. Because grocery stores are "essential" businesses.

While i think this is kind of silly, because healthcare workers are actually i FEEL IMO, don't come for me, the only "essential" employees in a time like this i understand people need to buy food and personal products even in a crisis, i just think it is insane that we are basically spending 8 hours a day in a petri dish of people from everywhere, touching everything in the store. Yes, we can wear masks if we buy our own. We can wear the gloves they use in deli for food service, or buy our own gloves.

Doctors and nurses don't have to buy their own PPE and they also don't make basically minimum wage to work in close proximity with people from every sector of society, many of which practice VERY poor personal hygiene.

I hear ya! Please take every precaution you can. Hopefully your big box bosses will see the light!

 

[gregjrichards]

Coronavirus: Forces' Sweetheart Dame Vera Lynn, 102, tells UK to 'pull together'

Dame Vera, who is set to turn 103 on Friday, said: “In these uncertain times, I am taken back to my time during World War Two, when we all pulled together and looked after each other.

“It is this spirit that we all need to find again to weather the storm of the coronavirus. It’s important to remain positive, keep calm and follow the sensible advice provided by the Government at this difficult time.

“I am sure many people, especially the elderly, are worried about what the future may hold. I encourage you all to keep smiling through. Even if we are isolated in person, we can still be united in spirit.

“As the war showed us so many years ago, we are all stronger than we think and, however desperate things may seem today, remember that we can still be kind, we can still laugh — and we can still sing.”

Forces' Sweetheart Vera Lynn, 102, tells UK to 'pull together' to beat virus

It is lovely Dame Vera Lynn made this statement. I’m wondering if Her Majesty The Queen will make a video address at some point to boost morale particularly with the elderly.

 

[Kensie]

Been lurking here but since i work as a grocery stocker at a major national chain (not walmart) i figured i would weigh in.

A lot of stores are using this time to sanitize empty shelves and surfaces in the store. I appreciate this, because ultimately i get paid slightly more than minimum wage but am considered as a grocery store employee an essential employee. Because grocery stores are "essential" businesses.

While i think this is kind of silly, because healthcare workers are actually i FEEL IMO, don't come for me, the only "essential" employees in a time like this i understand people need to buy food and personal products even in a crisis, i just think it is insane that we are basically spending 8 hours a day in a petri dish of people from everywhere, touching everything in the store. Yes, we can wear masks if we buy our own. We can wear the gloves they use in deli for food service, or buy our own gloves.

Doctors and nurses don't have to buy their own PPE and they also don't make basically minimum wage to work in close proximity with people from every sector of society, many of which practice VERY poor personal hygiene.

thanks for your input. You should not have to purchase your own gloves, masks etc.
You are essential and I hope your customers appreciate your work and the store.

 

[Henry2326]

CHINA

For the 2nd day in a row China has reported a single domestically acquired case of #Covid19. It has 13 new cases, but 12 were imported from other countries.
There have been 80,894 cases, 69,601 patients have recovered & 3,237 have died. Helen Branswell on Twitter

 

[Henry2326]

NEW YORK

WATCH: NY Gov. Cuomo: “I am telling you, this [state] government cannot meet this crisis without the resources and capacity of the federal government … We need their help, especially on the hospital capacity issue. We need FEMA.” NBC News on Twitter

WATCH: Gov. Cuomo: "It is a frightening time on every level" but "we will get through this much time. Understand what we're dealing with, understand the pressures that we're feeling -- but we will get through this much time." NBC News on Twitter

 

[esmerelda]

Been lurking here but since i work as a grocery stocker at a major national chain (not walmart) i figured i would weigh in.

A lot of stores are using this time to sanitize empty shelves and surfaces in the store. I appreciate this, because ultimately i get paid slightly more than minimum wage but am considered as a grocery store employee an essential employee. Because grocery stores are "essential" businesses.

While i think this is kind of silly, because healthcare workers are actually i FEEL IMO, don't come for me, the only "essential" employees in a time like this i understand people need to buy food and personal products even in a crisis, i just think it is insane that we are basically spending 8 hours a day in a petri dish of people from everywhere, touching everything in the store. Yes, we can wear masks if we buy our own. We can wear the gloves they use in deli for food service, or buy our own gloves.

Doctors and nurses don't have to buy their own PPE and they also don't make basically minimum wage to work in close proximity with people from every sector of society, many of which practice VERY poor personal hygiene.

I'm amazed the OP you replied to doesn't take into account the surface life of virus. Metal and stainless surfaces are the longest life. All those customers touching cans, carts, freezer door handles. Boggles the mind. It's a huge undertaking, and I can imagine at times must feel insurmountable.

 

[x_files]

Right !! My daughter is trying to still work at the office a few days, plus she has 2 elementary age school children at home trying to do class lessons online --she is trying to get to where she can work from home at least for next few weeks as there is no babysitter.
My other daughter is a teacher and is teaching remotely her classes so she is also helping others online with tutoring or just basic questions since they are minus a physical teacher to be able to ask.

On the flip side, I have a very stubborn 93 yr old M-I-L who is gallivanting all over town-she was at 3 places today YIKES
And she keeps wanting us to come over to visit and I am like, Um..nope-- you stay home for the next 15 days and we will see you after the 15th day.
Until then, every time she goes out of the house, I am restarting the 15 days countdown. Sheesh
It's all about working together during the temporary crisis.

Can you take away her car keys?

 

[Trudie]

Ugh...I have chest pain anxiety. I know we are in for the long haul and I must figure out a way to handle this better. It is just so isolating.

Can you get outside? I think that is the best, put your tablet down & get fresh air & sunshine. Save mundane inside chores for rainy days and sleepless nights. Moo
Good time to sort thru old paperwork, clean closets, drawers, etc. maybe try a new recipe....if you can find ingredients, of course. I would stay away from crafts needing tissue paper, lol.

 

[Midgie2]

Ugh...I have chest pain anxiety. I know we are in for the long haul and I must figure out a way to handle this better. It is just so isolating.

Ughhhhh! I get that too! Sorry.

 

[Gardenista]

Several Langley firefighters in self-isolation after COVID-19 exposure

VANCOUVER -- Seven firefighters in the Township of Langley are in self-isolation after exposure to a confirmed COVID-19 patient several days ago, CTV News has learned, and the situation is putting strain on the community’s resources.

 

[katydid23]

I'll be curious to know you fare. We're in the same situation (except that we see our granddaughter once a week - she's home quarantined too, neither of her parents is in a very social work setting). I'm 4 days out from last contact with randoms and husband is 5 days out. I have a cough. We shall see.

His work just announced no classes until summer semester (and maybe not then, maybe no real world classes until September). My workplace will probably end up following suit. It's so strange.

We are not seeing our granddaughter for awhile......

We used to see her every Sunday at the least. But my daughter in law is helping her mother through chemotherapy treatments. And so she cannot be near anyone else that might give her Any germs, or it could kill her Mom.

So we are not going to their home or having granddaughter at our home until the chemo treatments are through.

I worry about my daughter-in-law now. She teaches English at a junior college in Ventura County. And takes care of a 4 yr old and my son. He works at the Naval Base but they told the employees to stay home for now.

So they are all self quarantined, but with the added stress of the Mother's cancer diagnosis. They aren't working but son is still getting pay checks---for now anyway. So the future is stressful for them.

 

[Simply Southern]

CHINA

For the 2nd day in a row China has reported a single domestically acquired case of #Covid19. It has 13 new cases, but 12 were imported from other countries.
There have been 80,894 cases, 69,601 patients have recovered & 3,237 have died. Helen Branswell on Twitter

@Henry2326, I love your post!! Numbers, graphs, statistics, all information, I love it.

Thank you, for all your hard work, keeping us informed of the most current information.

 

[24Roses]

Black Hawk County reports first case of the COVID-19 Coronavirus...Six new cases statewide, including three more in Johnson County
6 new cases in Iowa today! 2 new counties added. And I have to admit that it is getting a little too close for comfort now.

 

[LadyL]

We're about to learn a terrible lesson from coronavirus: inequality kills | Owen Jones

Coronavirus lockdown eases pollution, Venice canal runs clear

 

[gngr~snap]

Ted's Montana Grill will be selling their surplus of meat at a location near you tomorrow. Call first!
Delmonico, Ribeye, NY strip, Bison and Angus beef.
Uncooked...
FYI for anyone with one close by and several extra dollars!
Moo

Ted's Montana Grill

 

[Midgie2]

I’m having withdrawal from TJMaxx. It was a weekly “happy place” of mine.
Since I’ve been staying home so much I have...
Made a living will
Painted a piece of furniture that was on my project list.
Purged and organized my kitchen.
But darn it, when the weather gets warmer I WILL be buying flowers to plant, even if I have to wear a hazmat suit.

 

[gregjrichards]

Hong Kong reported 10 new cases on Tuesday, equalling its highest daily record from February.Half were imported cases.

Coronavirus live news: outbreak reaches every US state as Australia says isolation could last six months

 

[katydid23]

Have you been quarantined for a week?
I stayed in for 12 days, other than a quick run to the grocery. But I feel no safer because one trip out or contact with anyone or anything puts me right back in the midst of it. Moo

No, I have been quarantined already for 5 days, but 8 more days, and it would be two weeks since I
flew back into LAX. I am counting the days since then, hoping I have no symptoms from that adventure.

 

[10ofRods]

CHINA

For the 2nd day in a row China has reported a single domestically acquired case of #Covid19. It has 13 new cases, but 12 were imported from other countries.
There have been 80,894 cases, 69,601 patients have recovered & 3,237 have died. Helen Branswell on Twitter

I wonder what will happen when they try to come out of lockdown. I wonder what the plan is.

And if are they testing outside of the Wuhan area.