Corona Virus # 3

[pennwalk]

I may be going out on a limb here...but I suspect that it won't be long before someone comes up with a systemic type spray or compound that actually kills the virus...it should not have to go through typical human testing if it's effective and made from non harmful ingredients etc...it should be available before any human tested vaccine etc..?

I read about a quinine and zinc concoction that is supposed to slow down the virus but I don't know if it is just one more snake oil idea.

Chris

 

[pennwalk]

Maybe....MOOT ????. Wa-la. :laughing:

Chris

 

[pennwalk]

I went to the grocery store this morning. Got there before 9 but there were a lot of people there. I guess everyone wanted to get there before the crowds, The tp isle was empty. Supplies of rice and pasta were low. Thank goodness I was able to get double chocolate brownies.

Chris

 

[ultrarunner]

Market within walking distance of work is well stocked... plenty of paper products, food, etc...

Only item in short supply is wipes.

6 am this morning

 

[Steppenwolfe]

My comment is two fold, First is, why bother. If you contract it, you'll know it pretty quick and secondly, the central government always fiddles while Rome burns. Been that way as long as I can remember, not going to change. Best offense is a good defense. My defense is being the hermit that I am and always will be, Besides, I don't like people in general. I find most people to be disgusting a'holes.

Finally, don't come to my place with ill intent, you won't like my greeting.......:drink:

Welcome to the Misanthrope Club...

 

[Steppenwolfe]

I may be going out on a limb here...but I suspect that it won't be long before someone comes up with a systemic type spray or compound that actually kills the virus...it should not have to go through typical human testing if it's effective and made from non harmful ingredients etc...it should be available before any human tested vaccine etc..?

I read about a quinine and zinc concoction that is supposed to slow down the virus but I don't know if it is just one more snake oil idea.

Chris

Check out Jim Bakker, he'll fix you up... He's the King of snake oil...

 

[Jstpssng]

I was in two grocery stores today... they both are rationing their toilet paper... one per person per day. How much toilet paper do people use, for Pete's sake?

I normally buy in bulk twice per year. I still have two rolls left so hopefully the crazies will be all stocked up by the end of the month when it's my turn.

 

[k0ua]

I was in two grocery stores today... they both are rationing their toilet paper... one per person per day. How much toilet paper do people use, for Pete's sake?

I normally buy in bulk twice per year. I still have two rolls left so hopefully the crazies will be all stocked up by the end of the month when it's my turn.

Rut-Roh... you are going to be using your fingers pretty soon!..

 

[D2Cat]

Not sure what touching your face has to do with contracting it anyway. Confused on that.

Myself, because of my age and the fact that I'm a survivor makes me err on the side of caution, especially when I'm around strangers. You never know who has it and who don't and if the are contagious or they aren't so a little bit of common sense goes a long way toward staying alive and keeping on keeping on.

The big issue in all this will be the economy and how that relates to being employed and bringing home the 'bacon' if you do that that. I don't. I'm retired from my day job and get SS plus I farm and that isn't changing. people still have to eat. so my income don't change at all. Having said that, it you are in the workforce and the economy goes south (which it is), will you have a job (and income) tomorrow or next month? No income equals no rent or bills paid and no food, toilet paper not withstanding.

Could get and probably will get real ugly.

Being a realist, I prefer to plan for the ugly so if it don't come to ugly, I'll feel better.

You might have to let the tenant slide some on rent also!

 

[MossRoad]

My comment is two fold, First is, why bother. If you contract it, you'll know it pretty quick ....

Apparently that's not true. You can have it, and not show symptoms for up to 14 days. You can become a carrier, spreading it around without knowing it.

From the CDC:

[h=2]Watch for symptoms[/h][FONT=&quot]Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.[/FONT]
[FONT=&quot]The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.*[/FONT]

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath