Pandemic preparation? ?

[RealAvalon]

Russia has only a few dozen of active case, and sorry Democratic Party fuckwads if that's "praising socialism":

 

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What century are you living in?

[Rudynate]

Hello US airports CBP stations. This is how you treat a new super-contagious pandemic there are no easy tests for. Not by herding thousands into a hall for 6 hours. Although I saw where someone came from London to LA yesterday and was through in 20 minutes with zero health checks. Russia has only a few dozen of active case, and sorry Democratic Party fuckwads is that's "praising socialism":

 

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How is that praising socialism? The Soviet Union ceased to exist almost 30 years ago. The only thing it demonstrates is that, in this particular case, Russian authorities have more on the ball than US authorities. And that should come as no surprise, considering the non-stop stream of nonsense emitting from the White House for the last few weeks.

[+ tassojunior]

also....the Chinese and Cubans (sorry, socialist medicine again), have it under control. Will Cuban doctors or drugs be barred not to offend any Florida Cubans?

 

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[+ tassojunior]

and yet again today, Republicans are moving quickly to the left of Democrats (Biden gets a lot of funding from certain Big Pharmas that don't want foreign drugs in (as do the Clintons and Obama):

 

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Edited March 17, 2020 by tassojunior

[+ bigjoey]

At times like these there are always assholes who attempt to rip people off and make money at others expense. HOWEVER, there are also those individuals and businesses who go the extra distance to help others. Here in Southern California we have a local family owned Mexican supermarket chain by the name of Gonzalez Northgate. These markets normally open at 8 a.m. but are currently opening a half hour early for senior citizens 65+ with photo I.D. They have their own security personnel at the doors to enforce the policy. It is reassuring to learn that in these difficult times some businesses are doing something very nice. I commend and strongly recommend Gonzales Northgate to all of you who live in areas where these markets are located.

 

In Southern California, the Gelson’s chain of groceries is setting aside the first hour of the day for 65+ seniors.

[handiacefailure]

People really are going nuts. I always order my cat litter online and Sam's had it onsale for a good price so I ordered more than I typically do and joked with my sister that people might start hording that since toilet paper was so hard to find. My cat breeder posted a photo of the pet section of a store she was at showing all the cat liter sold out and Sam's is sold out of a lot of brands online as well:) People are really going nuts if they are hording pet supplies. I just ordered enough canned and dry cat food to last me two months in case people start hording that next.

 

I think some people get a kick of hording stuff in short supply.

[KeepItReal]

People really are going nuts. I always order my cat litter online and Sam's had it onsale for a good price so I ordered more than I typically do and joked with my sister that people might start hording that since toilet paper was so hard to find. My cat breeder posted a photo of the pet section of a store she was at showing all the cat liter sold out and Sam's is sold out of a lot of brands online as well:) People are really going nuts if they are hording pet supplies. I just ordered enough canned and dry cat food to last me two months in case people start hording that next.

 

I think some people get a kick of hording stuff in short supply.

I've been day trading in toilet paper - it's been quite lucrative! Next I will move on to trading in moonshine - can't beat the classics!

[+ tassojunior]

In Southern California, the Gelson’s chain of groceries is setting aside the first hour of the day for 65+ seniors.

there goes the toilet paper to folks who don't need it unless there's also ExLax.

Edited March 17, 2020 by tassojunior

[Rudynate]

People really are going nuts. I always order my cat litter online and Sam's had it onsale for a good price so I ordered more than I typically do and joked with my sister that people might start hording that since toilet paper was so hard to find. My cat breeder posted a photo of the pet section of a store she was at showing all the cat liter sold out and Sam's is sold out of a lot of brands online as well:) People are really going nuts if they are hording pet supplies. I just ordered enough canned and dry cat food to last me two months in case people start hording that next.

 

I think some people get a kick of hording stuff in short supply.

 

 

But you perpetuated it. I fought the crowd on Saturday to buy groceries and kept telling myself "I will not panic buy."

[+ tassojunior]

Ridiculousness is that the government expects people to go out and stand in long lines to get in a crowded room today to vote.

 

Mail-in ballots should be an emergency. But both parties will have to see who benefits most first. Shame.

[+ Charlie]

Kitty litter is the feline equivalent of toilet paper.

[Guest]

It sounds like you are well-prepared. On the other hand many healthcare workers who are putting their lives on the line to protect us all are at extreme risk due to the lack of available masks. I was wondering how many masks and of what type you have. Since you have stated that "we are all in this together" would you be willing to donate some of your masks to your local hospitals in order to help save the lives of their patients and staff?

 

A Top Cancer Hospital Faces Mask Shortages As COVID-19 Cases Show Up In Staff And Patients

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/rosalindadams/a-top-cancer-hospital-faces-mask-shortages-as-covid-19

No, I prepared months in advance of the crisis when they were neither in short supply nor expensive...that’s self responsibility. Did you? Or are you counting on someone (like me) to take care of you?

 

But I did GIVE my next door neighbors six rolls of toilet paper...that’s kindness.

[Beancounter]

Has anyone experienced any covid19 issues when driving to a destination? I am driving from Dallas to a very rural midwestern town to help out a family member. I’ll be there for a month. I don’t expect any problems getting gas and I’ll bring along some food and TP just in case. Will only be spending one night in a yet-to-be-determined hotel. Am I missing something that could derail me?

[Rudynate]

Has anyone experienced any covid19 issues when driving to a destination? I am driving from Dallas to a very rural midwestern town to help out a family member. I’ll be there for a month. I don’t expect any problems getting gas and I’ll bring along some food and TP just in case. Will only be spending one night in a yet-to-be-determined hotel. Am I missing something that could derail me?

 

If Dallas imposes a lockdown while you are gone, you may have to self-quarantine and be tested before you can get home.

[mike carey]

This just in:

https://www.thebeaverton.com/2020/03/canada-announces-it-will-exclusively-import-covid-19-from-us/

That's brilliant, but with some sharp edges about the US. I'm deeply disappointed that the temperatures used are not the same (38C isn't the same as 101.5F), but what do I know, they might have really done their research and those are the respective national definitions of a fever. I'm not about to research that point!

[RealAvalon]

That's brilliant, but with some sharp edges about the US. I'm deeply disappointed that the temperatures used are not the same (38C isn't the same as 101.5F), but what do I know, they might have really done their research and those are the respective national definitions of a fever. I'm not about to research that point!

Good spotting. It really should be 100.4F for 38C

Edited March 18, 2020 by RealAvalon

[mike carey]

In Southern California, the Gelson’s chain of groceries is setting aside the first hour of the day for 65+ seniors.

Yesterday one, and today all the grocery chains here have implemented the same policy, albeit with slightly different definitions of who it included (and different levels of checking those arriving). The first morning was mayhem in some shops. One guest on a nightly panel show, who is wheel-chair bound and needed a support worker with her said she was pushed and jostled my able-bodied seniors. Effing boomers!

[handiacefailure]

But you perpetuated it. I fought the crowd on Saturday to buy groceries and kept telling myself "I will not panic buy."

 

I would have bought the same amount though even if we weren't in this crisis. I bought it because it was on sale for a decent price and it doesn't go bad, not to horde it. Same with the TP I have. I bought it a while back when it was on sale at Costco because it was a great price and never goes bad and really glad I made that purchase now:)

[Guest]

It sounds like you are well-prepared. On the other hand many healthcare workers who are putting their lives on the line to protect us all are at extreme risk due to the lack of available masks. I was wondering how many masks and of what type you have. Since you have stated that "we are all in this together" would you be willing to donate some of your masks to your local hospitals in order to help save the lives of their patients and staff?

 

A Top Cancer Hospital Faces Mask Shortages As COVID-19 Cases Show Up In Staff And Patients

https://www.buzzfeednews.com/article/rosalindadams/a-top-cancer-hospital-faces-mask-shortages-as-covid-19

Here we go @pitman...your chance to help

 

for $4,500 you can help 500 healthcare workers

- r I g h t n o w -

 

and without leaving your lazy boy! Your benevolent spirit is inspiring!

 

https://95masks.com/collections/n95-masks/products/500pcs-n95-acti-carbon-masks-with-breath-valve

[Wolfer]

Chiming in from Belgium here. We are going into full lockdown this afternoon. And honestly, I support this.

 

I too thought at first it was just "like a flu" and healthy people could shrug it off.

 

Then in less than ten days infection rates tripled and continue climbing at astronomical rates.

 

But the latest discovery is why I think we've underestimated the infection: many cases in Belgium have been identified where healthy, strong individuals overcame the disease, but it has left their lungs damaged and inflamed, even after their immune systems cleared the infection.

 

So even the healthy strong people are at risk, not even to mention that those healthy strong people can still infect others.

 

While panic is never a good response, I do think that being sensible and prudent is wise. Belgium underestimated this infection. I hope other countries learn from Italy. France has gone into lockdown. Please quarantine if you can.

 

Supermarket shelves are empty here also. I went and bought supplies just before the panic hit so I'm good. Except toilet paper, hahaha, I always run out even when there's no shortage!

[+ sync]

Chiming in from Belgium here. We are going into full lockdown this afternoon. And honestly, I support this.

 

I too thought at first it was just "like a flu" and healthy people could shrug it off.

 

Then in less than ten days infection rates tripled and continue climbing at astronomical rates.

 

But the latest discovery is why I think we've underestimated the infection: many cases in Belgium have been identified where healthy, strong individuals overcame the disease, but it has left their lungs damaged and inflamed, even after their immune systems cleared the infection.

 

So even the healthy strong people are at risk, not even to mention that those healthy strong people can still infect others.

 

While panic is never a good response, I do think that being sensible and prudent is wise. Belgium underestimated this infection. I hope other countries learn from Italy. France has gone into lockdown. Please quarantine if you can.

 

Supermarket shelves are empty here also. I went and bought supplies just before the panic hit so I'm good. Except toilet paper, hahaha, I always run out even when there's no shortage!

Good, but disturbing, information. I was unaware of the lingering damaged and inflamed lungs.

[mike carey]

As we descend towards ever tighter restrictions, and greater uncertainty, one small 'light at the end of the tunnel' has emerged. Qantas has reduced its international capacity by 90% and domestic by 60%, but haven't said yet what would be left. However, I just received an e-mail from them to say that elite status will be extended by 12 months, a welcome gesture as I thought mine was about to drop regardless of this crisis. I realise, of course, that his is small beer compared to the bigger issues that COVID-19 presents to us.

[+ Pensant]

Bathhouses need to close or at the very least not admit anyone over 60 (hold off on the jokes). It's just too dangerous for older people.

They’re still a thing in the US? I’ve never been to one.

Edited March 18, 2020 by Pensant

[+ Pensant]

Apparently, the local gun stores are selling out of guns and ammo. Some will not sell ammo without the purchase of a firearm. More than a few residents of my liberal neighborhood are quietly discussing the acquisition of guns. Is this another ominous trend—a fear that the police won’t be able to contain desperate crowds looking for supplies and food in gentrified neighborhoods?

[+ Pensant]

Also, virtually all bars and restaurants have closed. Young folks were drinking and having late brunches as recently as Sunday. Rush hour traffic is no longer a thing. I’ll be doing a lot more hiking and cycling in the more rural areas, which are easily accessible. Not sure when the state parks will close.

 

Went to Whole Foods on Sunday morning. No lentils or rice to be found. I didn’t even look in the paper goods section. A small chain of natural, organic markets does have TP, but the rough, recycled kind. I bought two rolls and am mailing them to my neighbor on Whidbey Island, where they can’t even find hand soap.