Corona Virus #4

[k0ua]

This looks like a pretty good overall guide: Don’t Panic: The comprehensive Ars Technica guide to the coronavirus [Updated 3/14] | Ars Technica

That is a very good article indeed. Worth the time to read.

 

[daugen]

If there is even that many test kits in NC they sure aren't here in Eastern NC. Not a one as of yesterday.
Was told we would be told to quarantine at home and call the Health Dept. Who has very few staff.
Being an immune suppressed senior already fighting what I think is an undiagnosed tick borne illness, one of the others
besides Lymes, the very last thing I need is some cystic lung infection. They have a test already after you get swabbed for regular flu, don't they have that out
by now for this virus? Glad I live on a farm far away from folks. With a big pantry kept full for just this kind of thing.

These viruses remind me of hurricanes. They come every year, and it's only a question of how bad they are.
Not only does Covid seem highly infectious but it's a little bit more deadly than usual. But the way it's affected our world economy has been
a real eye opener. This is a national health concern, the Feds so far have not impressed. Not when my local docs just shake their heads and
say sorry, we have no test kits. Instead of treating you we have to send you home.

Thankfully the current active cases are further West, in the research triangle, not over here closer to the coast.
I had to chuckle today foodshopping early this morning to beat the rush, and on a dark rainy Sunday morning there were few folks shopping.
Which for me was good, could stay far away from folks. Many items were out of course, but I did fine, bought their last gallon of milk though.
All they had was the most expensive organic brand by then, but it was there. But one aisle was noticeably empty, there was not one can of Spam
left in the entire place. The ultimate survival food I guess.

 

[5030]

If there is even that many test kits in NC they sure aren't here in Eastern NC. Not a one as of yesterday.
Was told we would be told to quarantine at home and call the Health Dept. Who has very few staff.
Being an immune suppressed senior already fighting what I think is an undiagnosed tick borne illness, one of the others
besides Lymes, the very last thing I need is some cystic lung infection. They have a test already after you get swabbed for regular flu, don't they have that out
by now for this virus? Glad I live on a farm far away from folks. With a big pantry kept full for just this kind of thing.

These viruses remind me of hurricanes. They come every year, and it's only a question of how bad they are.
Not only does Covid seem highly infectious but it's a little bit more deadly than usual. But the way it's affected our world economy has been
a real eye opener. This is a national health concern, the Feds so far have not impressed. Not when my local docs just shake their heads and
say sorry, we have no test kits. Instead of treating you we have to send you home.

Thankfully the current active cases are further West, in the research triangle, not over here closer to the coast.
I had to chuckle today foodshopping early this morning to beat the rush, and on a dark rainy Sunday morning there were few folks shopping.
Which for me was good, could stay far away from folks. Many items were out of course, but I did fine, bought their last gallon of milk though.
All they had was the most expensive organic brand by then, but it was there. But one aisle was noticeably empty, there was not one can of Spam
left in the entire place. The ultimate survival food I guess.

Looks like the local grocery here...lol

 

[oldballs]

Hey Y'All.....as we speak of discrimination by weight........

All my life I have paid the same (as Y'all) for the small/medium size in clothing, and size 7 1/2 Boots. I have been supporting youz big guys all too long. The price of a casket will be the same I'm told.:laughing:
Cheers,
Mike

P.S. Come on Lou in NY we need your take on things.

 

[/pine]

Agree 100%.

Here is an example:

Coronavirus patient under 24/7 armed guard after REFUSING to self-isolate – The US Sun

 

[Jstpssng]

Guns, Alcohol , Smoking , Casinos , Sports Betting , Get rid of it all....

Then what would the government tax to raise money?

 

[Peter 315]

Then what would the government tax to raise money?

I just said it to Hay Dude to bust his balls ....

 

[downsizingnow48]

This will help a lot. Millions of quick test kits.

Thermo Fisher, with offices in Carlsbad, set to produce test kits that can diagnose COVID-19 in four hours - The San Diego Union-Tribune

 

[California]

This looks like a pretty good overall guide: Dont Panic: The comprehensive Ars Technica guide to the coronavirus [Updated Daily] | Ars Technica

An excellent overall description. Everyone should read it so we're all on the same page in discussing this.

 

[5030]

From another forum so I cannot substantiate it but I read that the Governor of the State of Ohio, Mike Dewine, ordered ALL resturants closed at 9PM tonight and not to reopen until further notice... Things are getting crazy.

If people just used a tiny bit of common sense and self restraint, half this crap would not be necessary... Probably too much to ask though...