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[quote=sdskinsfan2001;1247297]I had no idea Italy was a 3rd world country.[/quote]

Beautiful place with old traditions but it is pretty much a third world country. My son-in-law is stationed in Sicily and is stuck in lock down. My daughter was there for a month and loved the place. Just talked to him this morning and he has been stuck in his apartment for almost two weeks. My daughter was suppose to go back in April but thats not happening.

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[quote=Schneed10;1247337]I'm extremely skeptical of all of these figures being reported. [B]China isn't trustworthy at all, I think it's quite likely they're suppressing the real figures to make themselves look better[/B].

And then we can't be certain Germany is documenting things the same way Italy is, South Korea is, we are, etc.[/quote]

Exactly. The way they covered, lied, suppressed and treated this event will go down as a 9/11, WW2 type event.

China is an absolute disgrace and the country should be punished excessively when this is over.

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Does anyone know anyone who is showing objective signs of coronavirus?

So far, at least for my small world, its like Coronavirus only exists on the internet when I read about it. Its weird. Schools are closed, courts are closed, restaurants closed, sports and theater cancelled, Im running out of TP and cant find any anywhere ... I have all these external indicators that things are not normal right now .... but they are. At least for me. I go to work, eat lunch, come home, make the kid some dinner, put her down, watch TV, go to bed.

It hasnt effected me. I dont know anyone who has a fever. I dont see anyone looking sick in public.

We as a society are doing all these previously unthought of things like cancel the NCAA Tourney and its all anyone talks about .... but where is it?

Is it coming? And if so, just was is the "it"? No food? People dying outside hospitals? Forced quarantine?

Perhaps Im just anxious and this is the calm before the storm.

I just want to find some damn TP at this point.

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[quote=Chico23231;1247360]Exactly. The way they covered, lied, suppressed and treated this event will go down as a 9/11, WW2 type event.

China is an absolute disgrace and the country should be punished excessively when this is over.[/quote]

January 23, 2020 ... China started building 2 emergency hospitals.

At that point, the whole world was on notice and if someone or a country downplayed it, their delay to act or unwillingness to appreciate the potential danger is on them, imo.

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[quote=Buffalo Bob;1247356]Went to the post office to drop off a priority express envelope. I was shocked to see business as usual. I figured the clerks would all be in hazmat suits by now.[/quote]

[quote=MTK;1247357]They should be getting hazard pay.[/quote]

I figured they would at least be wearing gloves, but they weren't. I believe all shippers are going to get extremely busy as more people shop online. Pretty sure the system will be burdened to the point of collapse.

Not wanting sick workers showing up at the Amazon warehouse where my girlfriend's son works they have suspended their attendance policies. Problem is orders are also increasing. As we all know there are plenty of people that if allowed would take a lot more days off. Now the people showing up for work are getting worked to death and morale is bad.

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[quote=SunnySide;1247366]January 23, 2020 ... China started building 2 emergency hospitals.

At that point, the whole world was on notice and if someone or a country downplayed it, their delay to act or unwillingness to appreciate the potential danger is on them, imo.[/quote]

You know this was going on as far back as November? You know if they contacted WHO and their neighbors immediately up to 95% of the spread would not have happened.

Keep carrying their water...

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[quote=SunnySide;1247362]

I just want to find some damn TP at this point.[/quote]

No idea where you live but here in Central Virginia the mom & pop country stores have decent supplies of things that the big chain stores don't. Some aren't all that far off the beaten path. The closest one to me did finally run out of TP yesterday.

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[quote=SunnySide;1247362]Does anyone know anyone who is showing objective signs of coronavirus?

So far, at least for my small world, its like Coronavirus only exists on the internet when I read about it. Its weird. Schools are closed, courts are closed, restaurants closed, sports and theater cancelled, Im running out of TP and cant find any anywhere ... I have all these external indicators that things are not normal right now .... but they are. At least for me. I go to work, eat lunch, come home, make the kid some dinner, put her down, watch TV, go to bed.

It hasnt effected me. I dont know anyone who has a fever. I dont see anyone looking sick in public.

We as a society are doing all these previously unthought of things like cancel the NCAA Tourney and its all anyone talks about .... but where is it?

Is it coming? And if so, just was is the "it"? No food? People dying outside hospitals? Forced quarantine?

Perhaps Im just anxious and this is the calm before the storm.

I just want to find some damn TP at this point.[/quote]

I know a couple people right now waiting on test results.

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Our mail lady comes in here everyday and is wearing no protection.

On a side note I just talked to my daughter and Washington (the state) will pay her (a nurse) $5,000 a week if she will fly there and work. I told her no but she is looking at her options.

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[URL="https://nypost.com/2020/03/11/wearing-gloves-can-actually-increase-your-risk-of-catching-coronavirus/"]Wearing gloves can actually increase your risk of catching coronavirus[/URL]

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[quote=Back2RFK;1247373]Our mail lady comes in here everyday and is wearing no protection.

On a side note I just talked to my daughter and Washington (the state) will pay her (a nurse) $5,000 a week if she will fly there and work. I told her no but she is looking at her options.[/quote]

The Seattle area is expensive as can be to eat and house yourself. Tell her to check into that first.

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[quote=Buffalo Bob;1247375]The Seattle area is expensive as can be to eat and house yourself. Tell her to check into that first.[/quote]
They will provide housing.

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[QUOTE=SunnySide;1247362]Does anyone know anyone who is showing objective signs of coronavirus?



So far, at least for my small world, its like Coronavirus only exists on the internet when I read about it. Its weird. Schools are closed, courts are closed, restaurants closed, sports and theater cancelled, Im running out of TP and cant find any anywhere ... I have all these external indicators that things are not normal right now .... but they are. At least for me. I go to work, eat lunch, come home, make the kid some dinner, put her down, watch TV, go to bed.



It hasnt effected me. I dont know anyone who has a fever. I dont see anyone looking sick in public.



We as a society are doing all these previously unthought of things like cancel the NCAA Tourney and its all anyone talks about .... but where is it?



Is it coming? And if so, just was is the "it"? No food? People dying outside hospitals? Forced quarantine?



Perhaps Im just anxious and this is the calm before the storm.



I just want to find some damn TP at this point.[/QUOTE]My niece who is an EMT had a coworker that transported a woman with it. My sister in law is a nurse in Baltimore City and she said her wing was getting the first 2 patients a few days ago. But gladly so far I don't know of a person directly.

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[quote=MTK;1247374][URL="https://nypost.com/2020/03/11/wearing-gloves-can-actually-increase-your-risk-of-catching-coronavirus/"]Wearing gloves can actually increase your risk of catching coronavirus[/URL][/quote]

Not if you use and remove the gloves properly.

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Only in the UK would they walk around wearing the gloves then sit down and eat without removing or changing the gloves.

"leading to an increased risk of catching the virus by touching your face or food with your gloves,"

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I wear disposable gloves often doing grimy jobs like handling metal I machine parts out of that are coated with drawing oil, which is as nasty as well used motor oil. It is pretty easy to remove them without letting any contaminated surface touch your bare skin.

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Well it just hit home. I just got a text from my oldest daughter 33 that she is home sick with a fever, sore throat, cough, and fatigue. She can't get a test because she is in the low risk factor and she is a nurse.

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I bought 100 latex gloves and reusable toilet paper from amazon .. basically like a rag that you would use to change a baby, then wash and reuse.

Should I buy more gloves?

Should I be at work?

I feel like Im in limbo.

Is anyone else at work, doing normal work stuff?

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Gloves are really unnecessary unless you have open wounds or can't stop touching your face

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[quote=Back2RFK;1247396]Well it just hit home. I just got a text from my oldest daughter 33 that she is home sick with a fever, sore throat, cough, and fatigue. She can't get a test because she is in the low risk factor and she is a nurse.[/quote]

Dang brother, so sorry to hear ... truly hope for the best.

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[quote=MTK;1247399]Gloves are really unnecessary unless you have open wounds or can't stop touching your face[/quote]

Most people can't stop touching their face.

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[url]https://gript.ie/china-coronavirus-lies/[/url]

CORONAVIRUS: The villainy of China should never be forgotten

Good stuff here.

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[quote=Buffalo Bob;1247405]Most people can't stop touching their face.[/quote]

Gloves won't help that

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[quote=SunnySide;1247400]Dang brother, so sorry to hear ... truly hope for the best.[/quote]

She does not seem to worried at the moment. Being a nurse you think they would have wanted her tested ASAP. She is at home but the Hospital actually told her she could come to work if she wears a mask.

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A 5 year old from Elkridge Elementary has tested positive. Maybe 10 miles or so away from me.

If she has to be hospitalized, Ive decided I will then put me and my 8 year old on pretty strict home confinement.

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[quote=SunnySide;1247413]A 5 year old from Elkridge Elementary has tested positive. Maybe 10 miles or so away from me.

If she has to be hospitalized, Ive decided I will then put me and my 8 year old on pretty strict home confinement.[/quote]

You should have all ready done that. Right now its me and one other worker in our office. She stays in her office and me in my office. We wash hands and everything down often. Doors are locked and no customer are allowed in. I leave here and go home. I don't isolate in my house with plenty of things to do around the house outside. Me and and the neighbors talk but we keep plenty of distance. We are a family of three and when someone comes in they wash their hands and take their temperature. Takes about 1 minute of our time. If I have to go to the bank or get gas I have hand wipes and clean my hands.

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[quote=Back2RFK;1247414]You should have all ready done that. Right now its me and one other worker in our office. She stays in her office and me in my office. We wash hands and everything down often. Doors are locked and no customer are allowed in. I leave here and go home. I don't isolate in my house with plenty of things to do around the house outside. Me and and the neighbors talk but we keep plenty of distance. We are a family of three and when someone comes in they wash their hands and take their temperature. Takes about 1 minute of our time. If I have to go to the bank or get gas I have hand wipes and clean my hands.[/quote]

Idk what Im doing right now. Im going to grocery stores. Got to-go lunch from Gustos a few hours ago. Still allowing clients to come in and shaking hands. Kid had a sleep over 2 nights ago. We usually have about 8 staff, now its our core four-five.

Today is the first day I started thinking hard about shutting it down. I guess Im waiting for the government to tell me to stay home ... like a fucking idiot.

Gov Hogan for Maryland has been ahead of the curve in cancelling school, bars etc.

Apologies for the repetitive posts today ... im just waffling like an idiot.

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[B]what is everyone else doing and what part of the country are you from? [/B] are you going to work or teleworking? togo food or only food from the house? do you go to the grocery store every 3 days?

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[quote=Buffalo Bob;1247405]Most people can't stop touching their face.[/quote]


[quote=MTK;1247407]Gloves won't help that[/quote]

I believe it could from a mental stand point for someone who normally does not wear them. You would constantly be reminded of why you have these damn things on your hands.

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[quote=SunnySide;1247421]Idk what Im doing right now. Im going to grocery stores. Got to-go lunch from Gustos a few hours ago. Still allowing clients to come in and shaking hands. Kid had a sleep over 2 nights ago. We usually have about 8 staff, now its our core four-five.

Today is the first day I started thinking hard about shutting it down. I guess Im waiting for the government to tell me to stay home ... like a fucking idiot.

Gov Hogan for Maryland has been ahead of the curve in cancelling school, bars etc.

Apologies for the repetitive posts today ... im just waffling like an idiot.

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[B]what is everyone else doing and what part of the country are you from? [/B] are you going to work or teleworking? togo food or only food from the house? do you go to the grocery store every 3 days?[/quote]


Closing down the Malls is an excellent idea!

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I'm still working in my office but we're at half staff, the other half is teleworking. Right now you can only telework if you have kids at home or an underlying health condition. I think we should all be at home, not sure why some Federal agencies are so damn stubborn.

Have to wonder where we'd be if everything started shutting down a month ago. Hopefully some valuable lessons are being learned from all this so the next time around we can prevent needless deaths and keep the economy from taking such a beating.

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New Orleans hc Sean Payton tested positive.

This is my first day working from home, had the option since Monday. But I’m wfh indefinitely and they made it mandatory by this coming Monday if you have a laptop.

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[quote=Back2RFK;1247396]Well it just hit home. I just got a text from my oldest daughter 33 that she is home sick with a fever, sore throat, cough, and fatigue. She can't get a test because she is in the low risk factor and she is a nurse.[/quote]

I would think nurses would get tested faster. Best wishes for her recovery!!!

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[quote=Buffalo Bob;1247405]Most people can't stop touching their face.[/quote]

I swear it seems like every other minute my nose or eyes itch. ARRRRGGGHHHH

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My girlfriend suggested I order more medication and not just wait till I have a week's supply like I normally do. It never dawned on me to do that. So far today calling Walmart pharmacy gets a "system problem" message saying they cannot take calls. I doubt it is a glitch. Anyway a heads up to anyone who needs meds on a monthly basis, people might be hoarding those also.

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Sorry to hear Back2RFK. Hope she feels better asap.

Never noticed how many fucking door handles there were in my office building. Get up from desk = was hands immediately.

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[quote=Back2RFK;1247396]Well it just hit home. I just got a text from my oldest daughter 33 that she is home sick with a fever, sore throat, cough, and fatigue. She can't get a test because she is in the low risk factor and she is a nurse.[/quote]

Sorry to hear that, she went from a nice employment opportunity to sick at the drop of a hat, that freakin sucks.

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[quote=CRedskinsRule;1247444]I swear it seems like every other minute my nose or eyes itch. ARRRRGGGHHHH[/quote]

Without fail I probably rub my nose with the back of my hand 10 times an hour.

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I’m telecommuting most days, some days I have to go into the office to run meetings, hoping for fewer of those because I work at a hospital.

Our area is generally taking this extremely seriously, Philadelphia and western suburbs.

At the hospital we are preparing for medical Armageddon. We’ve doubled the number of ventilators and biPap machines, and we’ve stopped admitting patients for elective surgeries.

There’s a delay from the time you contract this thing to when symptoms show up. So the explosive growth in cases is probably coming from the days just prior to when we started social distancing. Two weeks from now the curve should begin to flatten. But I don’t think the poor urban areas will flatten much, those folks just don’t have the resources to be able to stay away from others well enough. Stocking up isn’t an option when you’ve got no money.

This will be an extremely trying time in our lives, I wish you all the best as you seek to cope with it.

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I'm on remote status for a while it seems, especially with NYS policies now.

Schneed I 2nd that, we have never seen anything like this (I haven't atleast) , we can all learn and grow from this virus.

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The US numbers are about to skyrocket with expanded testing. I saw one report, sorry no link, that it will be about 2 more weeks before we have any clue how the strategies have been working. All I know is that every time I go to see my mom, who is by herself, I worry I will somehow have contracted it and give it to her. :(

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