Health, Hygiene and Safety Tips for living under Coronavirus quarantine

[weepingangel]

Same here in mass/ at least central. The catholic schools are opening (they closed or combined three of them in the city last year due to lack of students. So this might be their big comeback opportunity )

Many - perhaps even most - private and parochial schools in metro Detroit are opening for in-person learning. They might have a financial advantage for providing all the necessary PPE that public schools can't afford. The article below indicates that some private/parochial schools have waitlists, so there must be parents who want their children in school and are willing to make monetary sacrifices to have them there. The decision doesn't come without inherent risks, but parents should do what they believe is in their child's best interest. I'm glad that I don't have to make the decision as a parent or teacher. I'd probably lose a lot of sleep while trying to make the right choice.

Detroit area Catholic schools reopen with in-person classes, wait lists

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

I agree, Mickey. Time to get extras of everything you did not have at the peak of this sorry mess.

We're watching for TP on sale, tissues and more nutrient dense foods that have long shelf lives...

<snipped for focus> This makes good sense, and I don't see it as hoarding. We plan to start getting ready for the upcoming months when/if the virus continues to spread, flu season arrives, kids return to school and infect their families, etc. When DH couldn't get TP at Costco last week, he brought home a 9-roll package from Meijer. He was back at Meijer on Tuesday and got another TP because there was plenty in a center-aisle display. We also have an unopened package of Kleenex (12 boxes). We're set for cleaning products and paper towels for now but will get them if it looks like there might be shortages on the horizon. Food-wise, we don't have a freezer but always have sufficient meat, chicken, turkey, fish, etc. for the two of us. Our pantry is well-stocked with the foods that we eat regularly. Again, I don't consider this to be hoarding. I think we all have to do what is best in our particular circumstances. The key is to remain healthy until this virus runs its course.

 

[PayrollNerd]

I started a list of things I don’t buy regularly. My Home Depot List is an A/C filter and some type of solar lighting plan. I bought the wrong size filter. When I go to exchange it, I’m getting the 3 pack. That should get me thru the end of the year.

I am poking around on my existing, stick in the ground type solar lights, to see if it’s just a battery. I’m happy with what I have but 4 of them no longer charge. There’s an 8’ high chain link fence with barbed wire on top between me and the wetlands. Trash pandas (raccoons) do not respect it nor do snakes. LOL! I’m fostering a dog at times so I need a bit more glow out back. My motion sensor flood lights do come on but I would feel safer with a bit more lighting.

Hurricane peak season is here. I need water, aluminum pans to use on the grill, a small gas can and flashlight batteries. I charged up my little portable cell phone things. I tested them and they only provide 1 partial charge. I need to get online and find something that will do better. I can run my truck to charge my phone if need be but I’d rather not use up gas.

 

[weepingangel]

Just throwing this out there - it’s on my list- a box of disposable Utensils and paper bowls. In case of sickness in the household . I don’t have a dishwasher To sanitize. CDC has list of sick person in the house recommendations I’ll add that later

 

[ilovewings]

<snipped for focus> This makes good sense, and I don't see it as hoarding. We plan to start getting ready for the upcoming months when/if the virus continues to spread, flu season arrives, kids return to school and infect their families, etc. When DH couldn't get TP at Costco last week, he brought home a 9-roll package from Meijer. He was back at Meijer on Tuesday and got another TP because there was plenty in a center-aisle display. We also have an unopened package of Kleenex (12 boxes). We're set for cleaning products and paper towels for now but will get them if it looks like there might be shortages on the horizon. Food-wise, we don't have a freezer but always have sufficient meat, chicken, turkey, fish, etc. for the two of us. Our pantry is well-stocked with the foods that we eat regularly. Again, I don't consider this to be hoarding. I think we all have to do what is best in our particular circumstances. The key is to remain healthy until this virus runs its course.

Right now paper products are plentiful so i am stocking up on all of them: when the pandemic initially shocked us and people hoarded all paper products we were scrambling to find some. I was so stunned that people were hoarding toilet paper so i decided i would not be in the same position if people start hoarding again. we have a basement so we can store paper products-- napkins, toilet paper, towel paper- not in great amounts, but enough to feel comfortable we won't have to use newspaper LOL-
also stocked up some canned foods that i would never eat unless i was desperate--- lots of canned tuna and canned salmon too. Also bought a few bottles of alcohol-- ran out of that early in the pandemic and of course you could not find any for several months anywhere including Walmart. You are right: the key is to remain healthy until this virus runs its course-- but the question of course is when will it run its course and when will be able to get a vaccination? Some days I feel absolutely terrified of getting this virus----

 

[MimosaMornings]

I started a list of things I don’t buy regularly. My Home Depot List is an A/C filter and some type of solar lighting plan. I bought the wrong size filter. When I go to exchange it, I’m getting the 3 pack. That should get me thru the end of the year.

I am poking around on my existing, stick in the ground type solar lights, to see if it’s just a battery. I’m happy with what I have but 4 of them no longer charge. There’s an 8’ high chain link fence with barbed wire on top between me and the wetlands. Trash pandas (raccoons) do not respect it nor do snakes. LOL! I’m fostering a dog at times so I need a bit more glow out back. My motion sensor flood lights do come on but I would feel safer with a bit more lighting.

Hurricane peak season is here. I need water, aluminum pans to use on the grill, a small gas can and flashlight batteries. I charged up my little portable cell phone things. I tested them and they only provide 1 partial charge. I need to get online and find something that will do better. I can run my truck to charge my phone if need be but I’d rather not use up gas.

I bought a larger portable power bank from Amazon. They start at $19.
Think I got an Anker high capacity fast one for around $27 several months ago.
I get multiple full charges fairly quick.
JMO

 

[PayrollNerd]

Just throwing this out there - it’s on my list- a box of disposable Utensils and paper bowls. In case of sickness in the household . I don’t have a dishwasher To sanitize. CDC has list of sick person in the house recommendations I’ll add that later

Good idea. I keep seeing the little collapsible vomit bags in my linen closet left over from my bone marrow transplant treatment. I have been meaning to toss them. I think I’ll just hang on to them. Maybe get some really small kitchen trash bags too.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

...also stocked up some canned foods that i would never eat unless i was desperate--- lots of canned tuna and canned salmon too. Also bought a few bottles of alcohol-- ran out of that early in the pandemic and of course you could not find any for several months anywhere including Walmart. You are right: the key is to remain healthy until this virus runs its course-- but the question of course is when will it run its course and when will be able to get a vaccination? Some days I feel absolutely terrified of getting this virus----

<snipped for focus> My PCP referred to "burn out" of the virus when it has essentially run its course. I laughed and told her that, in the '60s, we used to call those students who were not too smart and dropped out of school "burnouts" It was her way of saying that most viruses will infect a certain number of people before losing their virility. She didn't offer a time span, but I said that DH and I think it might take up to two years, and she didn't disagree. She is skeptical about a successful vaccine without supportive evidence of thorough trials. I won't be lining up anytime soon for a COVID vaccine unless it has been approved by the FDA, and even then, I would carefully consider any risks involved.

 

[ilovewings]

<snipped for focus> My PCP referred to "burn out" of the virus when it has essentially run its course. I laughed and told her that, in the '60s, we used to call those students who were not too smart and dropped out of school "burnouts" It was her way of saying that most viruses will infect a certain number of people before losing their virility. She didn't offer a time span, but I said that DH and I think it might take up to two years, and she didn't disagree. She is skeptical about a successful vaccine without supportive evidence of thorough trials. I won't be lining up anytime soon for a COVID vaccine unless it has been approved by the FDA, and even then, I would carefully consider any risks involved.

Two years seems like such a long time--- think of all the things we won't be able to do for two more years. For older people, two years can seem like a lifetime. I think i might be skeptical of a vaccine that came a long too soon, even if the FDA approved it.

 

[CSIDreamer]

Two years seems like such a long time--- think of all the things we won't be able to do for two more years. For older people, two years can seem like a lifetime. I think i might be skeptical of a vaccine that came a long too soon, even if the FDA approved it.

I can't believe thread 1 of the MT covid was January 17. We're coming up on 8 months.

 

[ilovewings]

I can't believe thread 1 of the MT covid was January 17. We're coming up on 8 months.

i dont think i became aware of Covid until late February

 

[CSIDreamer]

i dont think i became aware of Covid until late February

Around the time I did. I might have been even later.

 

[CSIDreamer]

Bulk apothecary has disposable face masks if anyone needs them:

3-Ply Face Masks

3-Ply Moisture Wicking Cotton Masks

Face Shield Visors (Multi packs)

 

[LadyL]

I agree, Mickey. Time to get extras of everything you did not have at the peak of this sorry mess.

We're watching for TP on sale, tissues and more nutrient dense foods that have long shelf lives.

Have even considered getting a small freezer to load with frozen veggies/fruit as the prices will be going up as we head into winter. (with or without COVID)

I figure the numbers will go through the roof once the kiddies go back to school. How can it not?

They are little germ factories, pass everything around kiddies do.

Might be putting myself back into lockdown, why wait for the government?? lol

don't wait too long ... freezers here are on back order

 

[LadyL]

My neighbors are having a yard sale today, too! Insanity!

our whole town had yard sales on the weekend!
well ok not the entire town but many, many houses
sure as hell not us

 

[LadyL]

Hmmm.

Costco is bringing back food samples. Other stores are relaxing coronavirus policies. Is that safe?
Costco and other stores are relaxing coronavirus safety policies. That's risky - CNN

that's insane

 

[Teche]

Actually, all that Force of Nature is... is a bleach producer! It's like a "salt water pool" which produces hypochlorous acid through the electrolytic cell. Force of Nature, same thing as it produces hypochlorous acid. (salt/vinegar) "Transforms salt, water & vinegar into a multi-purpose cleaner & deodorizer (as effective as bleach)"<-- cause that is what it is. "The Force of Nature Appliance is designed to use electricity, potable tap water and Force of Nature Activator Capsules to make an antimicrobial HOCl (hypochlorous acid) solution. This conversion is accomplished by using a process called electrolysis that employs the use of an electrolytic cell"


Myself, I would rather buy a $2.00 bottle of bleach and mix it up to make up to 100 gallons of use dilutions of hypochlorous acid over time vs. buy a piece of equipment that mixes the vinegar/salt and do the electrolysis required. Here is the EPA registration... read to page 7?.

https://www3.epa.gov/pesticides/chem_search/ppls/093040-00001-20180418.pdf

MOO

Thanks. I appreciate your point of view. For the last 1-2 months, I was unable to find bleach on the store shelves. Costco does carry Lysol concentrate but most times the shelf is empty.

 

[weepingangel]

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

two different articles there. Reallly lol

Just throwing this out there - it’s on my list- a box of disposable Utensils and paper bowls. In case of sickness in the household . I don’t have a dishwasher To sanitize. CDC has list of sick person in the house recommendations I’ll add that later

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Two years seems like such a long time--- think of all the things we won't be able to do for two more years. For older people, two years can seem like a lifetime. I think i might be skeptical of a vaccine that came a long too soon, even if the FDA approved it.

I'm a glass half full kind of person, so I look at it this way: We are well into the first year and will likely see the virus "burn out" by spring of 2021. I liken it to the crowd "wave" around the ballpark. It starts out energetically and enthusiastically with just about everyone participating. When "the wave" goes around the stadium the second time, it begins to weaken, and by the third round - if it's still going - most people aren't participating any more. I'd like to think that the worst is behind us and that there will be fewer and fewer cases along with fewer fatalities in the coming months.

When DH went to Rite Aid to pick up a prescription on Tuesday, he was asked if he wanted his flu shot. It seems a little early, but this year's vaccine is apparently already in use. I usually get my flu shot during my annual physical in late fall, and DH calls his PCP's office for a walk-in appointment for the injection.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

i dont think i became aware of Covid until late February

We heard about the virus on Saturday, February 1 when we returned to Detroit following our cruise. We didn't watch much news on the ship and were basically unaware of the start of the pandemic in the U.S.