Health, Hygiene and Safety Tips for living under Coronavirus quarantine

[ilovewings]

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.

I remember in early and mid February i was in Florida and had some medical issues: also went to the dentist and had not heard of the virus at that point. I also had some imaging studies and went to a radiology facility and recall nothing about the virus. no concerns. I really cannot recall when i first became aware it was out there, maybe late Feb or early March. Seems like a lifetime ago when we could go places without masks and worrying about the virus! sigh

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

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

I tried to follow the main discussion thread when it first started, but it moves so quickly that it is nearly impossible to keep up I noticed that the discussion is now on thread #76!

 

[ilovewings]

that's insane

They can bring it back but i wouldn't touch it: doesn't sound that great an idea to me

 

[ilovewings]

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.

I like your optimism!!!!

 

[JDG]

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.

It could take quite a while with it being world wide.

Virus do fade away when they run out of 'hosts' if those 'hosts' have immunity.

So far, that has not proven to be true, at least for any length of time.

People in China, who are 'recovered' are getting sick and testing positive all over again.

This is not good news for a 'burnout' scenario.

We may be back to the pre-antibiotic days when COVID will become part of 'normal' and a select number of folk pass every year.

 

[ilovewings]

It could take quite a while with it being world wide.

Virus do fade away when they run out of 'hosts' if those 'hosts' have immunity.

So far, that has not proven to be true, at least for any length of time.

People in China, who are 'recovered' are getting sick and testing positive all over again.

This is not good news for a 'burnout' scenario.

We may be back to the pre-antibiotic days when COVID will become part of 'normal' and a select number of folk pass every year.

well, that's depressing!!!

 

[PayrollNerd]

SWFL Home Depot report.

I went at 10am while the church programs were prevalent and as expected, very few shoppers. All wearing masks except for this one old man on a riding cart. He was so shocked at himself for forgetting his mask, he apologized. I was maybe 10’ from him. I said it’s ok, they give them out free at the door. His wife immediately went to get one for him.

I was able to get:
a 2 gallon gas can for my vehicle

Heavy kitchen trash bags just in case there’s a lot of debris in my yard

bleach spray that attaches to my hose to get mold off the house - a FL thing during the rainy season

Weed killer which I would not normally buy but I am no longer physically able to get to some areas. I’m also not sure if one weed I see is poison ivy. I carry an epi pen for it.

Solar lights for the very back of the yard. I got the kind with batteries. The ones without only last a year! Plus if the power goes out, I’ll bring them inside if need be.

I looked at electric generators and nothing seemed to do what I wanted. I spoke to a guy there and he seemed pretty knowledgeable. He recommended I order one online, have it delivered to the store. If I didn’t want it I didn’t have to take it. He also said the generators are shipped automatically to storm hit areas. Now that FL is out of the cone, the generators will go to the AL, LA, MS and TX locations.

 

[JDG]

well, that's depressing!!!

But quite a realistic expectation. Rise above the depression, volunteer to help at schools, food banks or wherever you can get out, stay safe and help others. Not likely to have a vaccine for a few years, minimum.

 

[JDG]

Fewer faces, in fewer places!! COVID is still with us!

And yet, they are opening schools with little children who are germ factories and will be hugging one another.

Oh dear!

 

[PayrollNerd]

But quite a realistic expectation. Rise above the depression, volunteer to help at schools, food banks or wherever you can get out, stay safe and help others. Not likely to have a vaccine for a few years, minimum.

Yup! And even if there is a vaccine in 2 years, there are many who will never be able to take it. Those with compromised immune systems cannot take live vaccines, only dead vaccines. So don't count on them to help get herd immunity. Then you have the antivaxers and deniers who think it's a hoax, so there you have it...... do something positive, change your lifestyle and be as safe as you possibly can.

I'm a cancer patient and very limited both health wise and financially, on how I can help. However, I have a boatload of fabric from my stash so I'm making masks and donating them and they don't cost me anything but time. I'm fostering dogs for the humane society and they provide the vet care and food. It doesn't cost me anything but time and love to a furbaby. There is always a way!

 

[mickey2942]

Alright, I finally broke down, and had my haircut yesterday and a pedicure. Wearing mask, no hair wash, or styling, she just wet it down a bit, and evened up the back. She said that the front looked pretty good.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Alright, I finally broke down, and had my haircut yesterday and a pedicure. Wearing mask, no hair wash, or styling, she just wet it down a bit, and evened up the back. She said that the front looked pretty good.

Good for you I hope you enjoyed the pampering. You're good to go for a while now.

DH and I enjoyed our third dinner out since Valentine's Day. We've agreed to go out for dinner once a month, and it now seems like a very special occasion when we do. We went to a different restaurant this time and were very pleased with the safety protocols in place. We had to wear masks to enter the vestibule. When greeted at the door, we stepped in front of small screen that was mounted on the wall to get our temperatures: Mine was 97.2, DH's was 97.8. We were seated in a spacious booth with no other diners in our section until we were leaving at 6:45. The food, service, and ambiance were superb, and we felt completely comfortable and safe in the environment.

 

[anneg]

Alright, I finally broke down, and had my haircut yesterday and a pedicure. Wearing mask, no hair wash, or styling, she just wet it down a bit, and evened up the back. She said that the front looked pretty good.

Good for you!

DH has had what's left of his hair cut twice over the past few months with clippers set at #1, I think. He comes home looking essentially bald. But what hair there is keeps on growing. And he is opposed to the idea of us buying clippers and letting me use them.

I haven't had the nerve to get my hair cut yet, and after cutting it myself for 7 months, it could sure use a remedial trim, mainly in the back.

 

[mickey2942]

Good for you I hope you enjoyed the pampering. You're good to go for a while now.

DH and I enjoyed our third dinner out since Valentine's Day. We've agreed to go out for dinner once a month, and it now seems like a very special occasion when we do. We went to a different restaurant this time and were very pleased with the safety protocols in place. We had to wear masks to enter the vestibule. When greeted at the door, we stepped in front of small screen that was mounted on the wall to get our temperatures: Mine was 97.2, DH's was 97.8. We were seated in a spacious booth with no other diners in our section until we were leaving at 6:45. The food, service, and ambiance were superb, and we felt completely comfortable and safe in the environment.

We went out to breakfast yesterday. I still only feel comfortable with sitting outside, we sat on the patio. It was a super nice day. And I think that it was good for my husband to go do something. This pandemic is really hard for him.

 

[PayrollNerd]

I can’t bring myself to go get a haircut just yet. In February, I had my first post chemo haircut (after 2 1/2 years). It had grown past my shoulders then so I had at least 3” cut off and some layering to thin it out. It’s thick, curly and heavy, same as before. Now it’s past my shoulders again. It’s always grown fast. Maybe I should just let it grow, then donate it. Hmmm.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

Opinion | Back to school? Not so fast. A COVID-19 checklist for parents and teachers

If infection rates are high in your area, schools should not reopen. If they drop, teachers and parents should still remain vigilant for signs of the virus.

 

[roche.analisa]

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.

I got a flu shot at the drug store last week. I'm concerned they could run out. My teens have their well checks in a couple of weeks so I'll get theirs done then.

It could take quite a while with it being world wide.

Virus do fade away when they run out of 'hosts' if those 'hosts' have immunity.

So far, that has not proven to be true, at least for any length of time.

People in China, who are 'recovered' are getting sick and testing positive all over again.

This is not good news for a 'burnout' scenario.

We may be back to the pre-antibiotic days when COVID will become part of 'normal' and a select number of folk pass every year.

Can you link to something about people in China being re-infected? Thanks.

But quite a realistic expectation. Rise above the depression, volunteer to help at schools, food banks or wherever you can get out, stay safe and help others. Not likely to have a vaccine for a few years, minimum.

Can you link to a vaccine taking a few years? Thanks.

Alright, I finally broke down, and had my haircut yesterday and a pedicure. Wearing mask, no hair wash, or styling, she just wet it down a bit, and evened up the back. She said that the front looked pretty good.

I haven't gotten a haircut since winter. I wear it longish and straight, so I can get away with it, but it's much longer than I prefer to wear, at 46 years old. I would love a pedicure, even though that isn't something I do regularly. I keep thinking about it for some reason.

We went out to breakfast yesterday. I still only feel comfortable with sitting outside, we sat on the patio. It was a super nice day. And I think that it was good for my husband to go do something. This pandemic is really hard for him.

We have been out once, sitting outside nicely spaced and with fans blowing. I'm in Texas, though, and it's been high 90's (~37 C) lately.

I can’t bring myself to go get a haircut just yet. In February, I had my first post chemo haircut (after 2 1/2 years). It had grown past my shoulders then so I had at least 3” cut off and some layering to thin it out. It’s thick, curly and heavy, same as before. Now it’s past my shoulders again. It’s always grown fast. Maybe I should just let it grow, then donate it. Hmmm.

This is what my 16yo daughter is doing.

 

[PayrollNerd]

News flash: I found toilet bowl cleaner! LOL! Just in case you needed to know.

 

[JDG]

roche.analisa,

I do not know how to make a link but both subjects are in the news at the moment.

Any news source should be able to pull the subjects up for you.

An example, albeit, needing 'activity' to get it, is AIDS.

Its a virus and has been around for 30 years without them being able to find a vaccination.

They do have drug cocktails that can 'keep one healthy' for long periods now but that took many years to figure out and the person is forever 'positive' once diagnosed.

 

[BetteDavisEyes]

6 feet may not always be enough distance to protect from COVID-19

Physical distancing should be seen as only one part of a wider public health approach.

The current guidance for safe social distancing may not be enough to stop the spread of COVID-19, a new analysis suggests.

In the report, researchers from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and the University of Oxford say other factors, such as ventilation, crowd size, exposure time and whether face coverings are worn, need to be considered, as well...