Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #46

[Rose in SC]

Well, this is scary! (apologies if already posted!)

Charlotte woman hasn't left her house in three weeks but tested positive for COVID-19

 

[jjenny]

Well, this is scary! (apologies if already posted!)

Charlotte woman hasn't left her house in three weeks but tested positive for COVID-19

Yea, it's been posted. But while this woman might have not left her house in 3 weeks, she had an unfortunate luck to have a woman who later tested positive for covid to bring her groceries one time. So it's not exactly a mystery how she got infected.

 

[Bravo]

Saw this on the news so I googled it. Growing vegetables from scraps
How To Grow Vegetables From Kitchen Scraps [DETAILED GUIDE]

 

[weepingangel]

Nurse who spoke out about the conditions at the Life Care Center in Littleton dies of COVID-19
Massachusetts

The nurse that sounded the alarm over concerns of the conditions at the Life Care Center of Nashoba Valley has died as a result of coronavirus.
"We kept waiting for the ball to drop," said Maria Krier in an interview with WCVB. "Like, when are you going to tell us we’re exposed to it?"

The facility has 10 residents who have died from the virus, 67 of the facility’s 109 original residents have tested positive for the viral respiratory infection.

 

[jjenny]

You all wear spacesuits ?

Well, we can't even get professional masks, there are certainly not going to be enough spacesuits for everybody.

 

[Bravo]

33 Cookies to Make When Your Pantry Is Bare

 

[Tillicum]

Walmart CEO: Hair dye is next ‘panic buying’ item

First went the hand sanitizer, disinfectants and toilet paper.

Now hair clippers and hair dye are flying off shelves.

In recent weeks, Americans’ shopping patterns are serving as a reflection of how the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve and affect daily lives.

“You can definitely see that as people have stayed home, their focus shifted,” Walmart CEO Doug McMillon said on the Today Show, Friday.

 

[weepingangel]

Death of Market Basket worker led to call to designate grocery store employees as emergency workers

Vitalina Williams was an employee at Market Garden in Salem for 11 years, that was infected by the coronavirus. After a week of fighting for her life, the 59-year-old finally succumbed to the deadly infection leaving her husband of 19 years to speak out about what could have been done differently.

Massachusetts

 

[ilovewings]

Here’s Where Coronavirus Hides in Your Body

Here is where coronavirus hides in your body

 

[ilovewings]

Coronavirus infection may cause lasting damage throughout the body, doctors fear

This is one hideous virus: it may cause lasting damage to many organ systems long after the acute virus is gone (for those who are lucky enough to survive)

 

[nhmemorymaker]

Good post.
I remember my timeline pretty well because I had an airline ticket purchased and needed to make a decision.

Jan 30th---At the end of January I was aware of the virus, thanks to Amonet and this thread that was started. And it did spur me on to buy some extra medications, TP , water jugs and canned food.

Feb 2nd---In early February, my older brother called to remind me that he was going to be out of state, when my Mom was celebrating her 90th birthday. On our Christmas visit I had promised to fly up for that party.

I went ahead and booked a 2 week flight, from LAX to Reno, from march 7th to march 21st.

March 2nd---...after reading this forum, I began to feel a bit nervous about the flight and going to LAX, etc. My kids didn't want me to fly, but as I told them, my Mom was having a milestone birthday, and I didn't want her to be all alone.

I even had a private conversation with Margarita about this stupid decision, and she set me straight about the possible risks...

I flew on the 7th, and wore a mask and gloves. I didn't see anyone else wearing any PPE, until I passed Japan Airlines, and saw an entire flight of departing passengers, ALL wearing masks.

Mar 7th--Even the flight attendant asked me if I was ill........I said NO, just preventative measure, but she seemed to think I was a nut case for doing so....


What a difference a week makes.

My Mom lives in her own 2 bedroom apt, but it is part of a senior community complex. So there are a lot of communal activities and restaurants etc, hairdressers, exercise classes, for them to take part in.

March 11th--While I was visiting, things imploded. The NBA cancelled their season, and people were suddenly aware of the coming crisis.

I went to the local grocery store and bought my Mom a month worth of supplies for her kitchen. She had voiced a lot of concern about not being able to get out, as the Community shuttle bus had been cancelled.

Mar 12th---In fact, by March 12th, her Senior Complex asked ALL GUESTS to leave as soon as possible. They were no longer allowing the residents to have visitors, or to use any of the communal areas.

So I flew home a week early. Thank goodness for trip insurance.

Mar 13th---what a difference....LAX was full of people wearing masks and gloves. Not everyone, but way more than just the previous week, where I was the only one. lol

I have been pretty much on lock down since March 13th. So far so good.

What an interesting post, @curiousme. Such interesting little stories that we all have.. The one constant is clearly "the ever growing anxiety" that we all experienced.

 

[Bravo]

My Hairstylist has a plan to get colour to customers. I will do an e-transfer to pay. They will contact me with a pick up time. When they see me pull up they set product outside the door with instructions. I will take all precautions handling the bag. Not sure how it will turn out as I have 2 different glaze colours. It's my cut that's about to get interesting. It's rather intricate. Oh and my Hair guy and his husband live on the top floor of their establishment. It was a former Temple so no need to leave their home except to go downstairs. This could be interesting with the result

 

[katydid23]

~~~HAPPY EASTER~~~

 

[Deleted member 158085]

Do any of you remember the date when you personally became aware of this virus, at first vaguely in the news, and not yet in your area?

In So. California, I know I was already aware of the virus but as only a distant threat.

On Jan. 23--I saw a disgusting video of a woman eating Bat Soup and mentioned it in an email.

On Feb. 9-- around the Chinese New Year celebration here, I got on an elevator after a bunch of Chinese people got off on their way to the celebration, and it crossed my mind. I was hearing things and beginning to worry.

By Feb. 14th-- I was starting to feel cautious. I went to a gathering and it crossed my mind again.

By Feb 22nd-- I wondered if it was safe to babysit my granddaughter.

By March 3rd-- I finally was convinced I should be careful, but I never imagined this full-blown Pandemic. Still seems unreal.

When did you become aware of something happening elsewhere and then in your backyard?

I became aware when Amonet made this thread on 1/17. I was the second person to post in the thread. On 1/21 I posted “Uh, oh. In Washington state.” I know that I texted one of my brothers in January about getting prepared.

By the first week of February I was stocking meds because I thought that at the very least, there could be shortages due to so much medication being produced in China. By the second week in February, we started stocking our pantry.

The only two people who listened to me and took it seriously were my husband and my mother. We also got Mom to isolate about 10 days before most people started. One of my brothers thought this was paranoid. Now, he’s wearing masks I’ve made and only doing curb Pick-up for groceries.

 

[Reasonable & Just]

Sweden's Relaxed Approach could Already Be Backfiring.

Sweden is isolating the old and the vulnerable and allowing all others to continue living as normal.
9,141 confirmed cases and 793 people have died, experts worry weaker measures may be leading to a more severe outbreak in the country of just 10 million citizens.

Sweden's Relaxed Approach to the Coronavirus Could Be Backfiring

I really do not understand Sweden's decision-making. Not that I am in any position to criticize, but I would think they would have seen other countries' experiences and chosen a different path. Again, not a criticism on this Easter morning, but would like to know the reasoning.

ETA - found some answer to my query. Why Sweden isn't forcing its citizens to stay home due to the coronavirus

 

[jjenny]

Here’s Where Coronavirus Hides in Your Body

Here is where coronavirus hides in your body

HIV never actually goes away, this virus apparently does, as most people start testing negative.

 

[BUF]

My Hairstylist has a plan to get colour to customers. I will do an e-transfer to pay. They will contact me with a pick up time. When they see me pull up they set product outside the door with instructions. I will take all precautions handling the bag. Not sure how it will turn out as I have 2 different glaze colours. It's my cut that's about to get interesting. It's rather intricate. Oh and my Hair guy and his husband live on the top floor of their establishment. It was a former Temple so no need to leave their home except to go downstairs. This could be interesting with the result

My hairstylist has arranged the same...I have the same concerns about my haircut @Bravo !

We will all probably be looking a little different in a month or two or more!

 

[jjenny]

I really do not understand Sweden's decision-making. Not that I am in any position to criticize, but I would think they would have seen other countries' experiences and chosen a different path.

Those kind of strategies were at least thought about by other countries, such as UK was originally considering to go for herd immunity. Doesn't seem to be a good strategy for this particular virus, though, as it is very highly infectious, and it's not even clear if herd is going to get immunity from it.

 

[tresir2012]

"Boris Johnson discharged from hospital - BBC News" Boris Johnson discharged from hospital

"Downing Street said the PM would continue his recovery at his country residence, Chequers.

"On the advice of his medical team, the PM will not be immediately returning to work. He wishes to thank everybody at St Thomas' for the brilliant care he has received.

"All of his thoughts are with those affected by this illness," the statement added."

 

[they'll get you]

"Boris Johnson discharged from hospital - BBC News" Boris Johnson discharged from hospital

"Downing Street said the PM would continue his recovery at his country residence, Chequers.

"On the advice of his medical team, the PM will not be immediately returning to work. He wishes to thank everybody at St Thomas' for the brilliant care he has received.

"All of his thoughts are with those affected by this illness," the statement added."

That's brilliant news Boris made it!
Love from Australia.