Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #36

[Henry2326]

I don’t think I got much sleep last night after waking up at 1am and learning about this “stimulus package”.

I know....haven't slept well for 2 months....I think back to Thanksgiving and Christmas.....it seems so long ago.

 

[Wicked Strong]

Man gives Corona to neighbor

Man shares beer with neighbor via RC car

Thought we could use a little lighthearted humor today.

MOO

 

[BHughes]

I’m not sure how these one-time checks will work but it concerns me that there will be plenty of us who get them but don’t really need them. My dh and I probably fall into that category, thankfully, and we don't feel right viewing this money as a fun windfall and using it to buy a new “toy”when so many are struggling...although I suppose that’s the point of “economic stimulus.” But it still feels weird. I imagine others are in that position also. It would be nice to think of positive ways to use the money...

-Donate to local charities directly helping people...food bank, etc.
-Support local businesses (restaurants? hair dressers? etc) by buying gift certificates to use or give to friends.
-Divide the money (anonymously?) among friends who are struggling. (But if they receive low income benefits from social services, they will have to declare the gift and it might reduce their benefits like food stamps.)
-Buy food and other necessities for friends and/or strangers.
-Cover someone’s medical bill.

Other ideas?

A true spirit you are!!! I do not know one person, personally, that would do this at all!!! And , IMHO, I do not think there are many people that would even consider this! I just want to say THANK YOU!
DH got laid off over a month ago. Signed up on unemployment benefits, but still have not received any payments. Now with this virus upheaving everything, we do not expect to get anything in the near future either. Wish we had the extra savings to help others, but just like the majority of the country, we, too, are struggling and will continue to do so.
Just thank you so much for doing this for others. So many families struggle daily, but with this mess, they are probably at Rock bottom!

ETA: With the backstory, we do not look for handouts or even want any type of pity. WE ARE BLESSED and I know this! My family knows who provides for us! And we will continue to look to Him for blessings!

 

[momrids6]

Doesn't everyone have access to employment insurance?

Not if they are fired. It is not automatic they get unemployment in a right to work state. In a right to work state, they allowed to fire you for no reason at all. And many will do just that to get out of paying unemployment

 

[rjay]

Yesterday morning I thought I was going to take a break from making masks after this round because it’s all I’ve been doing for many days now and cutting the patterns gives me a back ache. Then mid-morning, a friend from the state I used to live in requested masks as well. I live on the border of two states now and have already been making masks for the nurses in both those states. But given the situation, how can I stop when nurses are begging for these?

Thank you!

 

[ilovewings]

Riddle me this: if the olympics are being cancelled (postponed until September 2021), why would anyone think it is okay to open up society, get rid of restrictions, get together in churches and other graoups? i don't get it. It is a huge deal that the olympics are being cancelled: there has to be a darn good reason to do it.

 

[Henry2326]

New York Blood Center will be the first to collect blood plasma donations from individuals who have recovered from Covid-19 in order to treat other patients with serious or immediately life-threatening coronavirus infections New York center will collect blood plasma donations to treat coronavirus patients
CNN International on Twitter

 

[Tippy Lynn]

Yesterday morning I thought I was going to take a break from making masks after this round because it’s all I’ve been doing for many days now and cutting the patterns gives me a back ache. Then mid-morning, a friend from the state I used to live in requested masks as well. I live on the border of two states now and have already been making masks for the nurses in both those states. But given the situation, how can I stop when nurses are begging for these?

 

[wishBones1962]

Amidst all the news tracking, i want to add something for the lighter side to give us a smile. This is how an Oklahoma museum is handling the closure, it is such a nice idea in this hard times
Cowboy Museum Puts Their Head Of Security In Charge Of Their Twitter, And His Tweets Are Hilariously Wholesome

This kind of stuff helps me, while still doing my best in practising social distancing (but calling friends and family frequently ), working from home, supporting locals etc.

Thanks!! for the bit of Cowboy Humor! We all need something to laugh at in these crying times.

 

[Boston Corbett]

‘Knucklehead’ who coughed on Wegmans worker charged with terroristic threats, N.J. Gov. says

 

[CSIDreamer]

Great work New Jersey! We are in the top five nationwide for social distancing! This IS WORKING. Keep doing your part and we will #FlattenTheCurve.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2020/03/24/social-distancing-maps-cellphone-location/



Governor Phil Murphy

What colors are what? I'm trying to scroll through a shaded paywall.

 

[Henry2326]

GEORGIA....IMPORTANT CHART..

Important context for spread of #COVID19 in both rural and urban areas in GA, means risk of insufficient ICU beds (in urban areas) and significant travel distances (from rural areas)
Joshua Weitz on Twitter

Number of ICU beds, confirmed ventilators and hospital beds in Georgia. clio andris on Twitter
clio andris on Twitter

 

[Henry2326]

CORONAVIRUS LATEST: Coronavirus live updates: Prince Charles tests positive for COVID-19
— Spain's death toll now higher than China's.
— Attorneys general call on Pres. Trump to invoke Defense Production Act.
— Prince Charles tests positive for COVID-19.
— Netherlands reports spike in deaths.

ABC News on Twitter

 

[Henry2326]

CRISIS BRINGS OUT THE BEST AND THE WORST...

Tennis star Roger Federer has announced he will donate 1 million Swiss Francs — or about $1.02 million — to help the most vulnerable families in Switzerland impacted by the coronavirus outbreak Roger Federer is the latest sport star to donate to coronavirus efforts
CNN International on Twitter

 

[JerseyGirl]

What colors are what? I'm trying to scroll through a shaded paywall.

I don’t know. I posted that link from Governor Murphy’s Facebook page where he posted that wording and the paywall link.

I linked his Facebook page where He posted that information.

 

[Henry2326]

Amazon warehouses are dealing with at least nine facilities hit so far with coronavirus cases, according to Amazon and local media reports Amazon warehouses are getting hit with coronavirus cases

CNN International on Twitter

 

[Trudie]

I feel the same way about not deserving it. My DH and I both receive Social Security and have savings. If we get the payments, we will redirect the funds to our local food pantry and to help others who need it more than we do.

I’m using mine for gift cards to give to my nail salon techs they are all working on a contractual basis, completely ineligible for UI. They all have children, idk how they will survive. Their monthly house/apt rental is probably around $12-1500.
Fortunately, my needs and cost of living remain unchanged. Moo

 

[JerseyGirl]

New York’s Governor Cuomo will have a daily briefing at about 11am on CNN. I will post a link later when it uploads to YouTube if anyone missed it.

 

[Boston Corbett]

A man accused of licking deodorants in a Missouri Walmart after asking 'Who's afraid of the coronavirus?' was charged with making a terrorist threat

 

[Henry2326]

CUOMO PRESS CONFERENCE 11:15 TODAY

The Official Website of Governor Andrew M. Cuomo