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

nyeredzi

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They closed down public schools over the entire state of MD for 2 weeks, with not a single infection among children in the whole state. Seems like an over-reaction to me. And now the population with kids who aren't old enough to watch themselves (like me) have to figure out what we are going to do for this time period. Teleworking while watching kids is a joke. If they're in on the joke with me, okay, but it's not real life.

At least my 2 year old's daycare is still open. For now.
 

vevster

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Joy Behar of The View is OUT

Joy Behar is taking time off as a co-host of “The View” as a safety precaution against coronavirus, Variety has learned.

Behar, 77, announced her decision Thursday during a pre-taped episode of “The View” that will air Friday. Neither she nor any of the staff members that work on the ABC daytime talk show have tested positive for the coronavirus. But Behar has decided that she’s staying home for now — at the urging of her daughter — to keep herself safe from the threat of getting sick.

https://pagesix.com/2020/03/12/the-views-joy-behar-takes-time-off-due-to-coronavirus/
 

vevster

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They closed down public schools over the entire state of MD for 2 weeks, with not a single infection among children in the whole state. Seems like an over-reaction to me. And now the population with kids who aren't old enough to watch themselves (like me) have to figure out what we are going to do for this time period. Teleworking while watching kids is a joke. If they're in on the joke with me, okay, but it's not real life.

At least my 2 year old's daycare is still open. For now.
The issue is that kids can be positive with no symptoms.... and with limited testing.....
 

Dellas

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https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/jetblue-passenger-banned-coronavirus-trnd/


Jet Blue band passenger who informed the crew he or she had Covid after the flight.

Been saying it all along. If you are sick whether it is bronchitis or whatever please have yourself checked out....if you don't have the funds go to a clinic.....
If airlines start being sued for allowing contagion people will take stuff seriously esp. If the individual has symptoms.
 
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HappyAtLast

Simplicity & Peacefulness
I told DH the same thing yesterday. They already don't know what they're dealing with and they better hope it doesn't mutate, or mutate beyond control.
I am concerned that not only does covid-19 spreads faster than anything, but that it may possibly be that it is mutating faster, hence the real lack of steady patterns for symptoms and outcomes for those infected.
 

oneastrocurlie

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So far I’ve gotten emails from:

Office Depot
Macy’s
Hilton
American Airlines
Sephora
Ulta
Walgreens
Her Imports USA (I bought hair from them before)
Gallerie Aesthetique
Aida Bicaj Spa
Pet Smart
Pnc bank
Capital one
Uber
M life rewards
Nordstrom rack
Thrive market
Bed bath & Beyond
Mountain Rose Herbs
Vicki Morav
Chicago Children’s Museum...

This is too much. Partially my fault for being on too many mailing lists, but I don’t think every company needs to send a message about the virus.

Overkill.

So is buying up all the toilet paper. I went to Kroger for 5 things and it was like the zombie apocalypse was coming. It's a shame because food is out because people are hoarding, buying more than they could even reasonably consume. Not because there's a shortage. And people who actually just want to regularly grocery shop can't get what they need.
 
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BonBon

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Our tenants father passed away a few weeks ago in Italy. She can't go to his funeral because they would make her self isolate when she came back and she can't afford it. Going to see what we can do but 2 weeks might leave her in a bad situation even so.
 
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gn1g

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Joy Behar of The View is OUT

Joy Behar is taking time off as a co-host of “The View” as a safety precaution against coronavirus, Variety has learned.

Behar, 77, announced her decision Thursday during a pre-taped episode of “The View” that will air Friday. Neither she nor any of the staff members that work on the ABC daytime talk show have tested positive for the coronavirus. But Behar has decided that she’s staying home for now — at the urging of her daughter — to keep herself safe from the threat of getting sick.

https://pagesix.com/2020/03/12/the-views-joy-behar-takes-time-off-due-to-coronavirus/

WHAT. . . 77 years old. The woman looks Fabulous!
 

gn1g

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https://www.cnn.com/travel/article/jetblue-passenger-banned-coronavirus-trnd/


Jet Blue band passenger who informed the crew he or she had Covid after the flight.

Been saying it all along. If you are sick whether it is bronchitis or whatever please have yourself checked out....if you don't have the funds go to a clinic.....
If airlines start being sued for allowing contagion people will take stuff seriously esp. Is the individual has symptoms.

I am hoping they put this dude in jail for a minimum of 30 days. and if anyone gets sick and dies. then handle him accordingly.
 

gn1g

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Overkill.

So is buying up all the toilet paper. I went to Kroger for 5 things and it was like the zombie apocalypse was coming. It's a shame because food is out because people are hoarding, buying more than they could even reasonably consume. Not because there's a shortage. And people who actually just want to regularly grocery shop can't get what they need.


TP!
Growing up, I learned to always stock pile TP, soap, OTC meds and anything on sale.

I too was in Krogers yesterday and the store was packed, folks with carts overflowing. But the supplements and vitamins were stocked.
 

Bette Davis Eyes

The "OG" Product Junkie
Went to grocery store after work today for a few things. Took 20 minutes.

folks that had less stuff were in line longer. no eggs. Damn near all the can stuff was gone.
 

Black Ambrosia

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School is closed in Michigan..
I work in a mall..
Plan to grocery shop when I get off..
Dollar store was already out of hand sanitizer, rubbing alcohol, and disinfectanting wipes yesterday..
:/
If you're near Somerset Mall they have hand sanitizer at the Bath and Body Works there. It's been closed for a month for remodeling so they had full inventory. Multiple bins full of hand sanitizer. They had 20 people in line when they opened. I was there around 10:20 and there were 10+ people in line. Not sure how long it'll take to sell out but I think most people should be good if they go today since they're limiting people to 10 max.
 

Everything Zen

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My team is grounded for at least two weeks and I can’t even visit my sites if I have any symptoms. So the Chief Medical Officer told the group to start getting used to working from home for the rest of the organization (since my team already works remotely) as it will likely become more of the new normal.

I’m trying to enjoy my little ‘ronavirus staycation

Laughs in bronchitis
 

Black Ambrosia

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My company decided yesterday that we're all working remote for 2 weeks. I have a feeling it'll be longer than that. I'm just glad they're taking these steps. My last company had over 5,000 employees and it was an open environment where everyone is next to each other with no walls or cubicles. A virus would spread like wildfire in a setting like that.
 

Black Ambrosia

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My Costco just ran out of beef and chicken. People are acting like it is Apocalypse Now. They were out of bread save hotdog bun. I had to hunt for a parking space and a buggy. Wow!

The only thing I could buy was ribs, so not complaining that much.
Wow. That's scary. I want to go to Costco but I'm wondering if it's worth the trouble. If they're out of TP and food, why bother?
 
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