Coronavirus COVID-19 - Global Health Pandemic #60

[Midgie2]

We will all be tested just before we all move in. Dr. and Mrs. Fauci will have to be tested daily of course. Mask and stay away from us

Hope we get up to the minute daily briefings from the Doc

 

[ilovewings]

I agree that we need to be planning for the fall and slowly getting items to store for use later.
I will stock up again on dog food, rice, paper products, Ensure and the like.
Meat has doubled in the price per pound locally. I did get some from the butcher last week. - @ normal price.
Freezers are unavailable online or anywhere else as far as I can tell.
I saw a 7.0 cubic ft stand up freezer that normally might be $200.00 on a yard sale site for $400.00!
I gave mine to my son last year and I'm kicking myself now.
He hasn't even used it yet!
I may buy a side by side fridge for extra freezer space since we are empty nesters now.
It's like the first of February all over again!
De ja vu!
Moo

I am already stocking up on paper products: every time we go to the grocery store i get one pack of toilet paper and towel paper: i imagine the hoarders will strike soon. Last time i was so shocked and unprepared: i mean who ever expected people to hoard toilet paper for goodness sakes!!!

 

[Midgie2]

I still need Clorox wipes and Lysol. So I’ll try to find those. Or I’ll just get a gallon of bleach and make my own. I don’t think our local Jewel or Walmart ever got restocked on those two things though.

 

[KALI]

FYI Check with your dollar tree stores. I was there today. They had 8 ounce bottles of hand sanitizers (no limits) for $1 each.
I bought 6 bottles. (Restaurant and staff).

 

[Teche]

My husband and I are retirees. We live a couple of houses down from my daughter, her husband and their 3 young kids. My daughter is a NICU/NP and her husband is an RN in ER. We watch our grands when they work. We practice social distancing. We take all precautions possible. However, we took a quick vacation with them to a house on the lake. We came in no contact with others. It was so good for the soul. I cried on the drive to and from our location...everything felt so normal yet ai recognized the beauty of the little things.

 

[Teche]

I have a crush on him.

We can offer to cook and clean

 

[Lavender Moon]

I honestly see no problem with wearing a depends just in case. Moo JMO. I don’t expect this to be a popular post LOL.

I think that's a good suggestion

 

[Midgie2]

These San Francisco doctors flew to New York to fight the coronavirus — and they have a warning for us

 

[Teche]

I still need Clorox wipes and Lysol. So I’ll try to find those. Or I’ll just get a gallon of bleach and make my own. I don’t think our local Jewel or Walmart ever got restocked on those two things though.

Check out Costco in your area. My local had a huge shipment of Lysol Concentrate/gallon. I dilute it and use it in a spray bottle. Kills the germs but doesn’t bleach like Clorox. This week, Target also had a shipment of Suave brand hand sanitizer.

 

[MrX]

I hear ya!!! my husband is hot to golf on his league since we got back to Michigan and i don't think i can stop him: it makes me anxious to think he could bring the virus home and wind up making both of us sick or worse: i know he doesn't quite get it. i have to keep reminding him to wash his hands when we come back from grocery shopping (while i am washing down everything we bought)--- i know he isn't stupid (well, at least i don't think so LOL)--- it frustrates the heck out of me- he just keeps saying well, we can't stay home, we have to live our lives -- blah blah blah

As a fellow "we" - tell him he's not alone. Eventually an adult is going to have to stand up and break the news that this may just have to burn itself out. There may never be a vaccine and people are not going to put up with a repeat of Lock Up and Hoard.

 

[Deleted member 158085]

Ok, I now feel like the only sensible person left in my circle. I just read on FB that a close friend is having some kind of party for his kid. And now my normally sensible brother is having a graduation party for his kid. Is he going to let all these people use his bathroom? Is he insane? This scares me for him. I’m speechless.

 

[mickey2942]

These San Francisco doctors flew to New York to fight the coronavirus — and they have a warning for us

What are people supposed to do? Quit their jobs, stay home? So many people don't have that luxury. And people who do stay home, still want their mail, to buy food. So, they "expect" other people to go to work, but they can stay home?

I have to go to work. I don't have a choice. I don't do anything else that is risky. But, seriously, what are people suggesting?

 

[Lavender Moon]

I know...

It's also like some kind of “denial” thing—-if they don’t acknowledge it, it doesn’t exist.

I think you nailed it on the head in addressing denial. I think it's a universal human characteristic to respond with denial when faced with distressing circumstances.

 

[Lilibet]

What are people supposed to do? Quit their jobs, stay home? So many people don't have that luxury. And people who do stay home, still want their mail, to buy food. So, they "expect" other people to go to work, but they can stay home?

I have to go to work. I don't have a choice. I don't do anything else that is risky. But, seriously, what are people suggesting?

Did we read the same article? The article didn’t say anything about people needing to stay home from work. Here’s what these doctors are suggesting:

Now, these doctors are urging anybody who will listen to take the pandemic seriously and keep observing precautions.
<snip>

None of the doctors are public health experts, so they didn’t feel qualified to advise people about how to stay healthy and safe. But on their return to San Francisco, they all implored their network of friends and family-members to take Covid-19 seriously and listen to the advice of public health officials. They know what happens when health systems get overwhelmed.

“I hope we have the stamina and spirit and sense of collectivism (to avoid outbreaks like New York),” said Dr. Weiss. “If there’s one thing I’d recommend, it’s to keep wearing masks.”

“I know everyone is getting tired,” added Kotas, who said she’s willing to fly out again to the next potential hotspot if she’s needed. “But please take it seriously. People really suffer when we don’t take care of each other and contagion gets out of control.”

These San Francisco doctors flew to New York to fight the coronavirus — and they have a warning for us

 

[SoCalDavidS]

I am tired of fighting. People need to do what they feel they're comfortable with and believe is necessary. I do not intend to change my habits much, if at all. I've cut Way back on spending recently. I had been getting the occasional restaurant delivery during the height of the quarantine, but now I'm starting to use up my stored freezer items, to further eliminate spending. I'll start to support a recovery in the economy, when I feel it is safe to do so. Merely hearing our government and media tell me that it's time to get back to normal, is not good enough for the time being.

 

[10ofRods]

It's way more peaceful to stay home. And I'm comfortable doing that. I just wish that everyone who felt the same way could also do so.

The upswing in my area continues. There are so many different interests to balance, so here we are.

 

[tmar]

What are we setting up as a country for a second wave, or for a new contagen.

I read about the new outbreak in China, and my heart breaks. But they have a "plan", and truly know how to track and trace.

We are all "hoping" we can live in this "in between state" without too too many deaths. But what have we learned? Anything?

The only think we know about America's plans for the future is that "there will never be a lockdown again".
I feel all of us in America are living as the cartoon says.....

I live in Australia, and follow all the 'rules', and our numbers are far lower, than most countries.
I would be so frightened, if I lived anywhere else.
I guess, our actions, may also depend on our character.

 

[10ofRods]

Ok, I now feel like the only sensible person left in my circle. I just read on FB that a close friend is having some kind of party for his kid. And now my normally sensible brother is having a graduation party for his kid. Is he going to let all these people use his bathroom? Is he insane? This scares me for him. I’m speechless.

I am not so worried about bathroom transmission (hopefully he has a fan to leave on). But even if not, if the door is open for a while, it shouldn't be too bad. And...a person can at least wash their hands there, put on a new disposable mask if need be, etc.

However, people talking to each other, with their faces a natural 3-4 feet apart. That's bad news. Hugs. Bad news. It's so sad. Singing? Bad news. I hope they have a back yard and people can opt to be outside, otherwise I think it's truly irresponsible. People feel obligated to go to parties, and will ignore a tickly throat or a bit of extra mucous and a few sneezes. It's just part of our culture to do that.

But with a mask and frequent hand washing, the only thing I'd want would be outdoors and 6' of distancing, no shouting near me.

(I wouldn't go, I"m a party-pooper). I'd stay at home and worry about my friend and my brother. And that's basically what I'm doing.

 

[gitana1]

I hear ya!!! my husband is hot to golf on his league since we got back to Michigan and i don't think i can stop him: it makes me anxious to think he could bring the virus home and wind up making both of us sick or worse: i know he doesn't quite get it. i have to keep reminding him to wash his hands when we come back from grocery shopping (while i am washing down everything we bought)--- i know he isn't stupid (well, at least i don't think so LOL)--- it frustrates the heck out of me- he just keeps saying well, we can't stay home, we have to live our lives -- blah blah blah

As long as he stays outside and doesn’t go into the clubhouse, golfing seems safe. They’re outside, and stand sort of far apart from one another. As long as no one coughs in his face I’m betting he will be fine.

It’s when there are huge crowds and people are breathing hard next to one another.

 

[Bravo]

We have had so few people here but the few we have had for a short backyard visit, designated bathroom used if needed. I leave it for 3 days then in I go and sanitize.