The Covid-19 Thread: News, Preparation Tips, Etc

oneastrocurlie

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I hope my job tells us that if we get on a plane to self quarantine. I'd love to work from home for two weeks. So yeah let the media continue to have folk buying out toilet paper lol.

I have a trip to Cali in about a month.

I'm willing to bet it's in most states. Just hasn't been tested for yet.
 

Ms. Tarabotti

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I'm in Broward County and was beyond grateful when my pastor mentioned that we'd no longer be greating each other with a holy kiss, hug, handshake, and to livestream the services if you are sick.. Unfortunately sat in the front of someone who was coughing up a lung. Tried smitting them with my eyes.

We are doing the 'Holy Elbow Bump', We have also changed the way we do Communion -single serve self contained packets. I don't see how Catholics can continue to sip from the same cup with only a cloth swipe of the cup in between people.

My old school Columbia University cancelled classes for two days while they set up online access to classes for the rest of the week. Rumor has it that the spouse of a person who was in contact with that man from Westchester tested positive and is self quarantined (maybe on campus?). That Westchester man (and his germs) really got around.

My work cafeteria is no longer self serve- the kitchen staff now serves you.

Check Bath and Body Works for some not so cheap hand sanitizer.

The head of the NY Port Authority has tested positive for the virus.

Happy Monday! :spinning:
 
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awhyley

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We are doing the 'Holy Elbow Bump', We have also changed the way we do Communion -single serve self contained packets. I don't see how Catholics can continue to sip from the same cup with only a cloth swipe of the cup in between people.



Amen :laugh:

I'm doing service online for the rest of the month. Not taking any chances.
 

naturalgyrl5199

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I work for my local Health Department and its NOT an overreaction. If you talk to epidemiologists and virologists they are BIG mad because of how FAST this thing spreads asympmtomatically. Our Health Dept underreacted and my co-worker who warned them is PISSED. Because they are reacting rather than being proactive. Gov. DiSantis and the Dept of Health Secretary don't even agree. The Epidemiologist who works with me (a brother) sounded the alarm here back in January and they basically did the equivalent of a huge Kanye Shrug. Now that Ted Cruz was exposed they may take it serious.

This is not an IF....this is a WHEN situation. You may not be affected but your ability to buy food and goods will be affected because they MAY even close many schools and/or stores. China has shut down Wuhan city. Japan closed all public schools. They (in China) built that hospital in a week. Italy has shut down the equivalent of the entire state of Florida (Lombardy). Stanford is now closed, as are schools closed in Atlanta. I told my friend to just stockpile foods for his family for now, and that's what I'm doing. I'm a couponer and have had cleaning and sanitizing stuff, including TP for months. This summer will be interesting. We were clocking this in January and less than 60 days later here we are. This is a Pandemic and the media outlets are wild with it. But the government is UNDEREACTING and getting people killed.
BTW--14 days is not enough to quarantine. People are being quarantined who were exposed, only to have their 3rd-4th test come back positive after 2-3 negative tests. I don't want to alarm anyone but this is being PURPOSEFULLY downplayed by the Gov. The Media has the right of it, and that's the purpose of Journalism.

I knew something was up with people getting sick bc FLU hit our area 2 months ahead of schedule. Ahead of flu shot availability. People and kids have died of flu and pneumonia at an alarming rate in this season. Now that the season is almost over---we got this. And immune systems are highly vulnerable and absolutely TAPPED out coming from the holiday season. Just stay diligent, stay home, avoid crowds, and do what other ppl do and just be hygienic...not a problem for most black folk.
 

naturalgyrl5199

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They cancelled the Arnold Classic in Columbus, OH.
They also cancelled the SXSW conference in Texas. They are whining about $350M lost in revenue. But really...vendors come from all over the world, even China, other far east countries to sell FOOD. Nah son. Its the first time in over 30 years its been cancelled but--humans are more important.
 

yamilee21

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... We have also changed the way we do Communion -single serve self contained packets. I don't see how Catholics can continue to sip from the same cup with only a cloth swipe of the cup in between people. ...

The single serve packets violate some deeply held tenets of the Catholic understanding of the Eucharist; that is why they are not used. Whenever there is a major outbreak of disease, or a bad flu season, U.S. Roman Catholic Churches usually suspend the distribution of communion wine. It’s been at least a month since we’ve had it in my area, and I have attended services at four different parishes in that time.

The deacon yesterday implored people not to touch one another during the sign of the peace; in fact they did not even say, “Let us offer each other a sign of peace,” at all. This is a mostly black church, and the peace part usually takes 10-15 minutes, because people are walking around hugging and kissing, not just shaking hands. You could see it took *a lot* of restraint from the parishioners, :lol:. The priest must have used hand sanitizer a dozen times during the mass; before communion, he sent the altar servers around to pump a bit of sanitizer into everyone’s hands.
 

SoniT

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The single serve packets violate some deeply held tenets of the Catholic understanding of the Eucharist; that is why they are not used. Whenever there is a major outbreak of disease, or a bad flu season, U.S. Roman Catholic Churches usually suspend the distribution of communion wine. It’s been at least a month since we’ve had it in my area, and I have attended services at four different parishes in that time.

The deacon yesterday implored people not to touch one another during the sign of the peace; in fact they did not even say, “Let us offer each other a sign of peace,” at all. This is a mostly black church, and the peace part usually takes 10-15 minutes, because people are walking around hugging and kissing, not just shaking hands. You could see it took *a lot* of restraint from the parishioners, :lol:. The priest must have used hand sanitizer a dozen times during the mass; before communion, he sent the altar servers around to pump a bit of sanitizer into everyone’s hands.
That's good that your church is taking precautions. In DC one of the people who tested positive is a rector at a DC church. The mayor recommended that people who came in contact with him during a certain period should self-quarantine and get tested if they are having symptoms.
 

Alta Angel

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Welp, Fulton County Schools in Atlanta is closed tomorrow because a teacher has the virus and has gone to other schools.

"ATLANTA (CBS46) -- Fulton County Schools held a press conference Monday afternoon to discuss the closing of all schools on Tuesday after an employee was diagnosed with coronavirus.

Dr. Mike Looney, Superintendent of Fulton County Schools, said the person was an itinerant teacher at Bear Creek Middle School and Woodland Middle School. The teacher fell ill during their shift at Bear Creek Middle School last Friday and 911 was called. The employee is currently hospitalized. According to Looney, the teacher had "a lot of contact with students they serve and with additional staff members."

https://www.cbs46.com/news/fulton-c...cle_45f62de0-6230-11ea-b2b0-e76bc1a75055.html
 

Dellas

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At my job they bought desktop air purifiers (https://www.bestbuy.com/site/germgu...top-air-purifier-gray/1530067.p?skuId=1530067) for my coworkers who have clients going in and out of their offices all day. They have a UVC sanitizer that kills bacteria, viruses and germs. They sound like quiet air conditioners.
Thanks! I will be investing.

https://www.hammacher.com/products/...MI8eyc_b2O6AIVIP_jBx1BzQjOEAQYASABEgLXgPD_BwE


Why don't planes have these knowing the poor air quality.
 
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dynamic1

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All I'm saying is there were some younger people...meaning aged 30+ in other parts of the world that have died while most of the people in the US have been older and I said the whistleblower doctor in China that died was on the younger side. I'm not saying there are equal parts younger to older or theres no correlation between advanced age and likelyhood to die.
14% of the deaths were people with cardiovascular disease which I hav and I'm not 60+ years old so I have concerns about getting this virus.
My math says Corona is convenient...are we sure that's really how it happened?
 

TrulyBlessed

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Lawd!


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After failing to follow instructions from crew members, the pilot was forced to land the plane, where the police met them to escort the group off the plane.

Ultimately, after the passenger was screened, it was determined that the person was suffering from allergies, and was able to continue on the flight.
 

TrulyBlessed

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Was this person being inconsiderate or were the other passengers overreacting? That post doesn't read like the person was having a coughing or sneezing fit.

Definitely overreacting.

Commotion On Colorado Flight Stems From Sneezing Passenger
March 9, 2020 at 5:52 pm

EAGLE COUNTY, Colo. (CBS4) – The fear over coronavirus is being felt in the mountain communities. That was the case when a United Airlines flight left Eagle County for Newark, New Jersey was diverted to Denver on Sunday.

Someone on the flight was coughing and sneezing. A few passengers demanded that person be removed from the flight.

“They were trying to get the whole plane to join in with them in what sounded like a riot,” said Jake Futerfas, a passenger on the flight. “The captain gets on the P.A. and says ‘we just hit cruising altitude, however we have a security concern, and we need to divert to Denver.'”

Airline officials told CBS4 one passenger was sneezing due to allergies and was evaluated on the plane. They did not have a fever.

“I asked the flight attendant ‘What was going on?’ They kind of just said there’s a medical issue on board. They didn’t really say much, but all of the flight attendants, they spring into action. Everyone was acting very professionally, very diligently. “

United Airlines officials told CBS4 more than one passenger became disruptive and had to be removed. FBI agents were waiting for the unruly passengers.

“The FBI agents in the forward galley right near us, essentially we hear passengers were causing a disturbance. They were concerned about another passenger wouldn’t listen to the flight attendant directions. They wouldn’t stay in their seat, they sat in the flight attendant’s jumpseat instead.“

Other passengers like Futerfas watched as the crew handled the commotion mid-flight. He says he understands the concern.

“There’s a lot of fear out there. At the end of the day you’ve got to obey the flight attendant and their rules.”

As for the passengers who were removed, the FBI said they would not face charges.

https://denver.cbslocal.com/2020/03/09/united-airlines-commotion-sneezing-passenger/
 

Dellas

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In the first 2 minutes of this video they talk about boosting your immunity by drinking plenty of water and eating berries, almonds, garlic, onion, other sources of fiber, salmon, and eggs.
I love garlic and tried eating it and cooking with it....put in on everything.

Apparently, others told me that wasn't working well for me. Even after baths my pores smelled.
I just try vitamin C.
Lawd!


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After failing to follow instructions from crew members, the pilot was forced to land the plane, where the police met them to escort the group off the plane.

Ultimately, after the passenger was screened, it was determined that the person was suffering from allergies, and was able to continue on the flight.
Screen passengers before flights. I have been saying g this for years. If the airline will do their part. I will do mine. You can't move. You are stuck there.
I will invest in a portable air purifier. I need to read the research on the effectiveness.
However their reaction is understandable.

Note:
When I was younger I witnessed someone assault someone for coughing in their face. Sometimes it is that serious.
I try to wear the blue mask over my nose and mouth when I am really sick and cough in my elbow. I also try to stay away from people. I sanitize more so I don't reinfect myself.

Also, I actively try to sit around people and warn people. I remember telling a couple at the CVS that I was really sick and they needed to not be so close. They backed up in synchronized fashion.
 
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dancinstallion

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Thank you

I just got into an argument with DH because he wants us to stay home for spring break. I said I am more likely to catch it at work then I am going to a national park in Texas. He said Caronavirus is airborne. I told him to stop saying that because if that were true then everybody on those flights and at those conferences would have it. Again the death rate is lower than the flu and I am not scared of the flu.

He can stay home if he wants too. I told him i am not flying and i am not going to crowded places so i dont see what the problem is. When our city has more outbreaks and deaths them I will stay home. I know 3 people that just died from car accidents over the weekend so that has me shook not Coronavirus.
 
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Chicoro

5 Year Shea Anniversary: Started Dec 16th, 2016!
Thank you

I just got into an argument with DH because he wants us to stay home for spring break. I said I am more likely to catch it at work then I am going to a national park in Texas. He said Caronavirus is airborne. I told him to stop saying that because if that were true then everybody on those flights and at those conferences would have it. Again the death rate is lower than the flu and I am not scared of the flu.

He can stay home if he wants too. I told him i am not flying and i am not going to crowded places so i dont see what is the problem. When our city has more outbreaks and deaths them I will stay home. I know 3 people that just died from car accidents over the weekend so that has me shook not Coronavirus.

I'm sorry for your loss, @dancinstallion.
 

dancinstallion

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I work for my local Health Department and its NOT an overreaction. If you talk to epidemiologists and virologists they are BIG mad because of how FAST this thing spreads asympmtomatically. Our Health Dept underreacted and my co-worker who warned them is PISSED. Because they are reacting rather than being proactive. Gov. DiSantis and the Dept of Health Secretary don't even agree. The Epidemiologist who works with me (a brother) sounded the alarm here back in January and they basically did the equivalent of a huge Kanye Shrug. Now that Ted Cruz was exposed they may take it serious.

This is not an IF....this is a WHEN situation. You may not be affected but your ability to buy food and goods will be affected because they MAY even close many schools and/or stores. China has shut down Wuhan city. Japan closed all public schools. They (in China) built that hospital in a week. Italy has shut down the equivalent of the entire state of Florida (Lombardy). Stanford is now closed, as are schools closed in Atlanta. I told my friend to just stockpile foods for his family for now, and that's what I'm doing. I'm a couponer and have had cleaning and sanitizing stuff, including TP for months. This summer will be interesting. We were clocking this in January and less than 60 days later here we are. This is a Pandemic and the media outlets are wild with it. But the government is UNDEREACTING and getting people killed.
BTW--14 days is not enough to quarantine. People are being quarantined who were exposed, only to have their 3rd-4th test come back positive after 2-3 negative tests. I don't want to alarm anyone but this is being PURPOSEFULLY downplayed by the Gov. The Media has the right of it, and that's the purpose of Journalism.

I knew something was up with people getting sick bc FLU hit our area 2 months ahead of schedule. Ahead of flu shot availability. People and kids have died of flu and pneumonia at an alarming rate in this season. Now that the season is almost over---we got this. And immune systems are highly vulnerable and absolutely TAPPED out coming from the holiday season. Just stay diligent, stay home, avoid crowds, and do what other ppl do and just be hygienic...not a problem for most black folk.

I do think this is purposely being downplayed by trump and the Gov. But I do think people are overreacting and stockpiling and making food and supplies scarce when we havent even been hit hard with the virus. What's going to happen when we are really hit hard? We cant even get vit c online so what are people going to do when we do get the virus. That is when we are going to see people die.
 

dancinstallion

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I'm sorry for your loss, @dancinstallion.

Thanks, one guy that passed is a dancer I know. The other two are siblings, one went to dd's school and the other went to Ds's school. I felt like this is too close to home but since dh and my kids didnt know any of them personally they all are going about their day and I am over here shook like Life is too short. :( That is another reason why I want to travel this week because I want them to have experiences that we all can remember not just being in the house all the time. Dh already said he isnt going and I can't take the kids. :ohwell:
 
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