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

Chromia · Mar 17, 2020

rayne said:
We just got the word today that they're going to stagger us. They're diving us into teams. Team A will work from home this week, team b next week and then we'll keep alternating. It's so stupid.

That's what my job is doing. We started yesterday.

meka72 · Mar 17, 2020

vevster said:
Did you install it yet? Is it difficult? Where did you buy it? Home depot?

Don’t know what type kanky bought but I have the attachment that goes under the toilet seat. It took about 15 minutes to install (turn off water, connect bidet hose to water supply, take off toilet seat and put bidet attachment on top of rim, put toilet seat on top of bidet attachment).

Chicoro · Mar 17, 2020

Lock down in France - Document Required (see below)

This is the top half of the document we have to have to go out, buy food, medicine or work:

Title: Travel Certificate

Paragraph under document title: In support [application] of article, the first decree of on March 16th, 2020, regulating movement, as it relates to the framework for [fighting] against the propagation of the Covid-19 virus:

(So I have to print this out, or write it out, and carry this with me when I leave my place for the allowed reasons.)

At the bottom of the form you are certifying your reason and then you have to check one of the options provided.

Kalia1 · Mar 17, 2020

vevster said:
Do you mind sharing the make and model? I'm seeing they are not pricey----

We have water sprayers attached to each of the toilets in our home. These are easy to find and not hard to install.

MomofThreeBoys · Mar 17, 2020

Marriott to furlough tens of thousands of workers

https://www.wsj.com/articles/marrio...iiiivJyb2GRZjPl&reflink=article_copyURL_share

Chromia · Mar 17, 2020

@Chicoro Thank you for sharing that. They mentioned that today on BBC World News and I was wondering about that.

vevster · Mar 17, 2020

I had an alert for TP on Thrive market and managed to get 1 package of Bamboo TP.
At least my job is stepping up its game with Aloe Anti Microbial hand wash in the bathrooms and hospital grade disenfectant and wipes available.... I already had my own stuff.

meka72 · Mar 17, 2020

nycutiepie said:
Thank you for the hug because I need it. I will definitely come back and share (maybe the career thread and link it here) because my testimony may help someone else.

I am “working” from home :look:

and didn’t really get to finish my reply. I can’t remember what else I was going to say now :drunk:

I did forget to wish you luck on your recuperation. I hope you get back to 100% soon.

qchelle · Mar 17, 2020

MomofThreeBoys said:
Marriott to furlough tens of thousands of workers

https://www.wsj.com/articles/marrio...iiiivJyb2GRZjPl&reflink=article_copyURL_share

Wow

meka72 · Mar 17, 2020

This thread was pretty hilarious but mortifying. There’s some adult language here and there.

Dposh167 · Mar 17, 2020

I usually never listen to Trump speak live but I've been watching his updates on coronavirus and GOD is it torture. Pure torture to listen to this man live during press conferences . I can't find my remote control

Ganjababy · Mar 17, 2020

SoniT said:
I hope everyone is doing well. We're all in this together.

Thanks. I feel so alone. Nothing has changed. I am a loner. But now that it’s not out of choice I am starting to feel a bit depressed.

meka72 · Mar 17, 2020

Ganjababy said:
Thanks. I feel so alone. Nothing has changed. I am a loner. But now that it’s not out of choice I am starting to feel a bit depressed.

I have the impression that you live and work internationally (could be mixing you up with Shiks). Are you in the US currently? We can exchange phone numbers (google voice numbers if that would make you feel more comfortable) and connect. Be warned though: I talk crazy half the time :lachen:

lavaflow99 · Mar 17, 2020

Ganjababy said:
I cannot believe I am an RN and I am stuck at home with no job when I should be working right now. I know I should feel good about it but I actually do not. I decided to go into nursing for 3 reasons. First because I wanted a job I could use to travel, second because of the decline of the fashion industry (my original field) in the UK and last, I thought that if there was a world crisis, nursing would be one of the last jobs to go. Here we are and I am of no help. Apparently there are 4 reported cases in my university town (where I worked my last job but not where I live). I think I should be in the thick of it because I have no kids or elderly relatives living with me.

I think I will do lots of reading up on communicable diseases and if things start to get worse I will start sending my CV to local hospitals to volunteer. I am not scared. The only thing I am worried about is leaving dh behind. He would be lost without me. Even though I am a lot of work lol. But I bet he would probably be remarried within 2 years

Definitely look into volunteering. I got an email from one of the hospitals I am at where they were asking for retired nurses/doctors to come sign up to volunteer. I know you are too young to be a retiree :lol:

but your help will definitely be appreciated when ish hits the fan.

Kanky · Mar 17, 2020

vevster said:
Do you mind sharing the make and model? I'm seeing they are not pricey----

Brondell Swash CS1000 Bidet Toilet Seat

Kanky · Mar 17, 2020

Kalia1 said:
We have water sprayers attached to each of the toilets in our home. These are easy to find and not hard to install.

Is this cold water or warm?

Kanky · Mar 17, 2020

nyeredzi said:
I was thinking of getting a bidet attachment anyway, about a month ago just because I heard an NPR podcast about great Japanese toilets. I can't afford a real one inside the toilet, and we don't have space to have both a toilet and a separate bidet. I was looking at the Tushy attachment. Their advertising is funny. I saw some installation videos, though, and it looked hard. I loved the videos with their first reaction in using it, while on the toilet

I mean, i can just use a plastic squirt bottle, frankly, which is what I used after giving birth. I'll look back into the bidet attachment later. But I feel pretty confident it won't come to all that.

I should’ve had a bidet installed when we built but didn’t for some reason. I used a travel bidet squirt bottle before and, it got the job done. :lol:

Kanky · Mar 17, 2020

Amazon is thinking about only shipping household essentials and high demand products. Does this mean that I won’t be getting those books that I ordered? :ohwell:

Chromia · Mar 17, 2020

I hope this helps everyone who is feeling worried, anxious, stressed etc.

The 5 strategies that she talks about are:

1. Routine. Create one for yourself.
2. Reflect on your blessings.
3. Reach out to someone else.
4. Remember that this too shall pass.
5. Repeat 1-4 above.

Bette Davis Eyes · Mar 17, 2020

Kanky said:
Amazon is thinking about only shipping household essentials and high demand products. Does this mean that I won’t be getting those books that I ordered?

I just ordered me some candy, LOLOL @Kanky

Kalia1 · Mar 17, 2020

Kanky said:
Is this cold water or warm?

I just asked my DH and he said there’s only one valve and it’s attached to the cold water.

rayne · Mar 17, 2020

Lute said:
My job did something similar.. the people who take public transportation.. work from home and alternate the late shift. People who drive, would need to come into the office. Our team has the ability to work form home. We were working during Hurricane Sandy. My soul burns when I think about this.

@rayne does everyone have the ability to work from home?

@Lute

WTH!?!?! My soul is burning too!!

The warehouse people can't, of course, but as far as I know, everyone else does. I sit by one of the groups that give people access and I think I heard them say that there were maybe 50 people that need to get set-up.

gn1g · Mar 17, 2020

Kanky said:
Amazon is thinking about only shipping household essentials and high demand products. Does this mean that I won’t be getting those books that I ordered?

I thought it was a for sure thing.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...MPMXwuM79ztBya-98zfFA1CNho#Echobox=1584456332

Reinventing21 · Mar 17, 2020

Sooo...I.read the Amazon statement on their site...does this mean I can't get the supplies I need to continue my home projects? :eek:

I mean I kne w this was oming but I have been waiting til next pay check to placd my order...

rayne · Mar 17, 2020

nycutiepie said:
Your comment supporting this sister warmed my heart.

I am out on disability from minor surgery but mostly due to a toxic work environment. I work in tech and make a lot of money but I’m miserable and my BP went up and now I’m on low dose meds.

This virus is producing some fear and anxiety because I do not want to go back. I was just about to start to look for a new role and then this crisis happens. I’m seeing a therapist (spiritual...not religious....sista that is awesome), a career coach (white male that’s damn good) and taking care of my mental and emotional health while I’m out. I couldn’t even sleep it was so toxic and it was impacting every aspect of my life. My company does not give a F about how their f’d up business practices affect the people on the front line projects. However, my health and peace is worth more than the money but I’m honestly so accustomed to that damn money.

I obviously can’t predict what the impact of this pandemic will be so I may have to step out on faith. I have no kids, some savings and a man, even though we don’t live together. I technically can survive for a while. This pandemic has me reflecting on life and what is truly valuable.

I saw someone say the following about the situation around the world....”we may never know if we did too much, but we surely will know if we didn’t do enough”. May God help us all.

I'm so sorry that you're going through that. I had a friend that experienced the same thing. She ended up getting FMLA and took a leave of absence for a little while. While she was out she got her mind together, then her resume then she started looking for a new job. I think she ended up stepping out on faith and quitting her job. She didn't have a new job lined up, however, taking that time off gave her the clarification that she needed. This was some years ago so I don't remember all of the details, but maybe it's something that you can consider.

nycutiepie · Mar 17, 2020

rayne said:
I'm so sorry that you're going through that. I had a friend that experienced the same thing. She ended up getting FMLA and took a leave of absence for a little while. While she was out she got her mind together, then her resume then she started looking for a new job. I think she ended up stepping out on faith and quitting her job. She didn't have a new job lined up, however, taking that time off gave her the clarification that she needed. This was some years ago so I don't remember all of the details, but maybe it's something that you can consider.

This is exactly where I am. Thank you so much because it’s encouraging. LHCF really is a sisterhood. :2inlove:

Everything Zen · Mar 17, 2020

Well my company just announced that the new contractors hired to support our work are getting their contracts extended from 6-9 months to a year so I feel really supported and safe here and highly doubt that I would even take that other job at this time.

Dellas · Mar 17, 2020

Kanky said:
Is this cold water or warm?

To my knowledge cold.
I always wanted on of these but they tend to leak at the T junction over time.
I also have a problem with bike getting on the head. You have to angle it correctly. Sometimes it doesn't matter what one does so keep disinfectant nearby after each use and clean the head.

washyohandslildirty · Mar 17, 2020

Nigerian professor says he may have the cure for COVID-19.

We all know that Nigeria came through with their unique cure for Ebola.

YALL BETTA LISTEN TO THIS MAN.
And Nigeria betta have security for him because Pharma companies in the West would do anything to stop anyone cutting into their profits :look:

.

awhyley · Mar 17, 2020

gn1g said:
I thought it was a for sure thing.

https://www.independent.co.uk/news/...MPMXwuM79ztBya-98zfFA1CNho#Echobox=1584456332

Dang, this sucks. I just ordered a few things yesterday. :ohwell:

Hope they make it.

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