oneastrocurlie
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Kroger was out of ramen. Like all of it.
The Covid-19 Thread: News, Preparation Tips, Etc
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Kroger was out of ramen. Like all of it.
galleta31
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Just a reminder that hand sanitizer kills both good bacteria and bad. Save the sanitizer use for when you can't wash your hands. Also, increase probiotics intake (yogurt, kombucha, fermented foods or supplements). There is research that shows gut bacteria places a big role in allergies, inflammation and even mental health.
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I went @11am. You might want to go when they first open (and call to inquire about when new deliveries are supposed to arrive). I have one loaf of bread, but I might need to buy two more. I am okay with milk.
I am good with TP and water since I have water delivery service that just delivered the water for the month.
I need chicken, so I am going to go find some.
Costco was out of Salmon and my favorite vegetable melody. I have to look for that as well.
I am frustrated right now.
I said all this to say still go out but strategize.
Black Ambrosia
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That's crazy. Where are you?
I was grocery shopping last night (not Kroger) and debated getting more stuff just in case. They were low on some chicken and beef but I assumed they just hadn't had a chance to restock because there was still plenty of food in general. Now I'm not so sure.
I need to go out again. I was going to fill up some water jugs at Whole Foods anyway and pick up a package from the UPS store. I think I'll get more food just in case. I should have enough but how can I be sure when no one knows what to expect? Will we be doing this for the next 2 weeks? Months? Most places haven't had hand sanitizer for close to a month. Is that going to happen with TP and food?
discodumpling
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1st case reported from my little piece of paradise, Antigua. Of course the person caught it in the UK. May GOD have mercy on us all.
oneastrocurlie
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I'm in Ohio.
natural2008
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Geesh.
They need to ban travel to and from the uk at this point. The first 2 cases in Jamaica were from the uk. Plus the Canadian pm wife got it from there too. My sister is talking about buying tickets to come and visit me from the uk. I told her not to but she is still looking. I just saw on bbc news that the insurance industry will not cover coronovirus travel claims
shelli4018
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Though I’m glad Trump appears ready to announce a state of emergency I really wish he’d wait until the markets close. But I assume he’s trying to manipulate the market before the weekend.
Black Ambrosia
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Where are you?
discodumpling
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NYC parents must make the hard decision that our mayor seems incapable of making. I'm leaning towards keeping my kids at home starting on Monday.
To be fair he is in a quandry...close the schools and 100k homeless children who depend on school for meals and other things are screwed. Time to be selfish and make decisions for the health of my own unit.
To be fair he is in a quandry...close the schools and 100k homeless children who depend on school for meals and other things are screwed. Time to be selfish and make decisions for the health of my own unit.
Black Ambrosia
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This reminds me that I saw an expert on tv talking about how travel insurance won't cover coronavirus claims unless it has specific language for "No Exclusions." Apparently travel insurance usually only covers unknown issues. Since the virus has been around for months it's not unknown unless your issue is the president's ban or something like that.
TrulyBlessed
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Of the resolved cases, It appears 7% of people who have the coronavirus die from the corona virus, compared to less than 0.14 of people with flu. I did my calculation using cdc statistics from 2018 flu season.
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/burden/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/about/burden/index.html
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dancinstallion
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Yes but less people have COVID-19 so the percentage will be higher. 16,0000 people have died from the flu since November in the U.S And that is coming from the CDC. Compared to 38 deaths in the u.s. from the COVID-19 virus since January.
Correction
My bad it is 22,000 deaths from flu
https://www.cdc.gov/flu/weekly/index.htm
The flu causes more deaths.
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I know but if it continues to spread a significant amount of people will die.
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GA right now.
Black Ambrosia
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Who exactly is this directed to? The president? Health industry? How do we get it?
shelli4018
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Bracing myself for this Oval Office address and market reaction. Last time he spoke I thought he had the ‘rona. Let’s see if his breathing is better today. Maybe it’s allergies.
He’d do himself a huge favor by putting forth something for the general public: paid sick leave, increased test capacity, stimulus...I don’t really wanna hear about saving Big Business.
He’d do himself a huge favor by putting forth something for the general public: paid sick leave, increased test capacity, stimulus...I don’t really wanna hear about saving Big Business.
Black Ambrosia
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He’s expected to declare a national state of emergency to free up more funds. Maybe he’ll announce that he’s behind the bill Pelosi talked about earlier that’ll provide sick leave and pay for people impacted.
shelli4018
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Lawd...he won’t be using a teleprompter.
ElegantPearl17
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Just left 4 stores. No TP, hot dogs buns, paper towels, sanitizer. Like hot dog buns???? UGHHH!!! This is crazy!!!!!
Not sure. I don’t think they have worked it out as yet.
ThirdEyeBeauty
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The 7% shows the probability is higher compared to the flu statistics.
An example would be flying with an airline that only flies about 10 times a year but crashes 50% of those times versus an airline that flies 10,000 flights a day but crashes 0.1% of the time. More people died on the airline with 0.1% of crashes but which one would you take?
CurlyNiquee
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Just received this text message...
“The governor has closed all Virginia K-12 schools for students for a minimum of two weeks, beginning Monday, March 16. More details will follow.”
“The governor has closed all Virginia K-12 schools for students for a minimum of two weeks, beginning Monday, March 16. More details will follow.”
Brwnbeauti
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There are no paper products at my regular store. Don’t need any so I’m good.
rayne
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Well, I've been trying to avoid this thread for a little bit so that I can stop obsessing and just be in my own world for a few hours. However, I was just informed that my daughter's school is closing from 3/16 - 4/3. One week is for their spring break, but the other days they'll be online. The good thing is that they're going to have a lunch distribution plan for qualified students. I hope more schools can do that.
I'm waiting to hear from my son's school. They have some stuff online but I don't think they're ready to go completely online, but i guess they don't have a choice.
I'm waiting to hear from my son's school. They have some stuff online but I don't think they're ready to go completely online, but i guess they don't have a choice.
rayne
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Just got the email about DS and he texted me saying that got out early today.
silverbuttons
Not Impressed
Trump looks like he’s checking out the doctor. Am I imagining this? Lol. Maybe he’s just looking down at her paper.
no. He’s just looking down at her papers.
no. He’s just looking down at her papers.
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