Corona Virus # 3

cdaigle430 · Mar 9, 2020

My heart goes out to the victims of this virus. I know its affecting my retirement plans as well meaning I may not retire this year.

Big Barn · Mar 9, 2020

Gale I am on the same page as you regarding mental health comments.

Smile, do something goofy. Laugh. Be kind. There’s always someone having a WAY tougher time than you.

Ortimber · Mar 9, 2020

Our local Costco is now out of toilet paper, which presents a problem for my company, since that is where we buy it. I'm not a hoarder by any means, but we ordered a few additional cases online just for the simple reason that I can't keep 25 employees working without toilet paper. Sometimes the stupidest things can disrupt a supply chain.

ruffdog · Mar 9, 2020

Just the flu? NO.

Covid-19: More than just the flu

Gale Hawkins · Mar 9, 2020

ruffdog said:
Just the flu? NO.

Covid-19: More than just the flu

This is a must read and understand article about why COVID-19 is causing a panic in the medical community today. We fully understand with the rate of new viruses we see these days that one will arrive one day that can do more than just kill a few people and shut down a few car companies due to the lack of parts.

One that reads about advanced lost civilizations being discovered in Central and South America that were since over grown by jungles went missing for some reason(s). Humans are fragile beings that can be wiped out quickly. The stress at the top is great because of trend line in new disease caused by evolution that really can not be predicted because we do not clearly understand how and why microbes do this. Risks that the human eye can not see are easy to overlook.

k0ua · Mar 9, 2020

I am in Wal Mart as I write this. Not a mask in sight.sevral people hacking sneezing coughing. Plenty of toilet paper on the shelves. May people in Missouri are not as crazy as others?. Being the show me state and all &#55357;&#56833;

Fuddy1952 · Mar 9, 2020

Big Barn said:
Gale I am on the same page as you regarding mental health comments.

Smile, do something goofy. Laugh. Be kind. There’s always someone having a WAY tougher time than you.

Wife and I "lost" a couple of close friends a few years ago. They were going on and on about an endangered dolphin, ex-friends live in Florida. I asked why fill your head with garbage? If you can take action and do something about it that's fantastic.
They've had lots of health problems also.
I believe the mass hysteria is because people in general are afraid of death.
Personally, I've had a good life. I just want happiness and no drama for my time remaining!
These are interesting statics in the US, yet tobacco and alcohol sales are still high:

Heart disease: 647,457
Cancer: 599,108
Accidents (unintentional injuries): 169,936
Chronic lower respiratory diseases: 160,201
Stroke (cerebrovascular diseases): 146,383
Alzheimer’s disease: 121,404
Diabetes: 83,564
Influenza and Pneumonia: 55,672
Nephritis, nephrotic syndrome and nephrosis: 50,633
Intentional self-harm (suicide): 47,173

MossRoad · Mar 9, 2020

k0ua said:
Why are some schools closing? Will someone please tell me the logic in closing a school in fear of Covid 19 virus? Please spell it out for me. Don't spare the words.

Schools close around here whenever there is a flu outbreak as well.

dragoneggs · Mar 9, 2020

k0ua said:
I am in Wal Mart as I write this. Not a mask in sight.sevral people hacking sneezing coughing. Plenty of toilet paper on the shelves. May people in Missouri are not as crazy as others?. Being the show me state and all ��

While I am sort of in the camp that says, hey it just another virus... I am near 'ground zero' where 20 people have died. Most of them from one nursing home, elderly and in poor health. That nursing home had 120 people in it three weeks ago. Now 55. Healthcare workers testing positive. It isn't hysteria here, but people are definitely trying to take precautions. It isn't contained... can't wait for warmer weather to hopefully kill this thing.

hawkeye08 · Mar 9, 2020

dragoneggs said:
While I am sort of in the camp that says, hey it just another virus... I am near 'ground zero' where 20 people have died. Most of them from one nursing home, elderly and in poor health. That nursing home had 120 people in it three weeks ago. Now 55. Healthcare workers testing positive. It isn't hysteria here, but people are definitely trying to take precautions. It isn't contained... can't wait for warmer weather to hopefully kill this thing.

My daughter spent the weekend visiting my wife's Dad who is still in Harborview (Seattle) recovering from car accident almost 4 weeks ago.. we stayed home and took care of grand daughter and also got a visit from oldest daughter and 2 of her kids...

Daughter that spent weekend in Seattle loved it. She did a bit of shopping and said the traffic was light, crowds were light, she parked close to the market (is it Pike market?).. she had clorox wipes with her and made sure to use common sense.. I don't expect her to have the CV.