Corona Virus #5

[rswyan]

Are the Russians not reporting or are they not being affected?

The Russian military has claimed it only effects the "Mongol Race" ...

Which is always good to know ... :thumbsup:

:laughing:

 

[Agvg]

Maybe it's the Vodka that keeps the Russians imune against the virus.

 

[ruffdog]

Maybe it's the Vodka that keeps the Russians imune against the virus.

Or maybe because the State controls all communication through the media and personal devices now.

 

[Diggin It]

UPS:

"COVID-19 is having a dramatic impact on our lives, businesses, and on supply chains.

I want to share an update on what UPS is doing to keep our customers and our people safe while continuing to deliver around the world.

UPS is following the guidance of global health experts at the World Health Organization (WHO) and U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) on preventing the spread of the COVID-19 virus. We are reminding our employees about frequent hand washing, and we are regularly cleaning and disinfecting our facilities and equipment. Importantly, we are asking that our drivers, pilots, and other employees stay home from work if they feel sick.

Many people are asking the same question: is it safe to receive and handle a shipment? The WHO and CDC have stated that the likelihood of catching the COVID-19 virus by touching cardboard or other shipping containers is low.

From the outset, UPS has maintained delivery services except where limited by government restrictions. We have also worked in partnership with governments around the world to obtain exceptions that allow our shipments to continue in restricted areas.

UPS has long been a trusted partner in communities around the world. As with other global humanitarian crisis events, we are helping with relief related to COVID-19 and will continue to seek opportunities to assist our communities in need.

As this situation is evolving rapidly, we have created a web page with information on how UPS is responding to COVID-19 and tools you can use during this time.

UPS's network planning and operations teams are experienced with adapting to changing conditions, and are developing contingency plans to address potential sources of disruption in our air and ground networks.

Our teams are working to continue to serve the supply chain needs of businesses during this time, while keeping our employees and customers safe.

Thank you for trusting us with your business.

David Abney
Chairman and CEO
UPS"​

 

[rswyan]

New CDC data showed that nearly 40 percent of patients sick enough to be hospitalized were aged 20 to 54: ⁦@nytimes⁩ #COVID19

Twitter

Younger Adults Make Up Big Portion of Coronavirus Hospitalizations in U.S. - The New York Times

Wait ... wut ?

 

[pennwalk]

Here WE go. The first confirmed case at the local hospital. That could mean that the junk has been running around here for a week or two.

Chris

 

[pennwalk]

My wife read that the local grocery store would open at 6am for seniors. So she decided to go early to do the shopping. There were lines at the registers. All the same stuff was sold out plus she couldn't get flour or yeast. No fresh bread. I tried to get gallons of drinking water yesterday. It was a waste of time. Target would only sell you 2 gallons at a time. I can't work out why they can't juice up the supply system. Seems like they are losing sales.

Chris

 

[Gale Hawkins]

Could be some small bright spots opening up. I’m still cautious.

Japanese drug favipiravir proving effective against COVID-19 in as little as 4 days | Daily Sabah


Avigan is the brand name of an influenza medicine known as favipiravir developed to fight RNA viruses. It was created by Fujifilm Toyama Chemical in 2014.



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Thanks for that great story. It has been around for years and seems to be both safe and effective against COVID-19.

 

[ovrszd]

My wife read that the local grocery store would open at 6am for seniors. So she decided to go early to do the shopping. There were lines at the registers. All the same stuff was sold out plus she couldn't get flour or yeast. No fresh bread. I tried to get gallons of drinking water yesterday. It was a waste of time. Target would only sell you 2 gallons at a time. I can't work out why they can't juice up the supply system. Seems like they are losing sales.

Chris

A friend of mine is an OTR owner/operator. Yesterday he said he can't find any place to sit down and eat a meal. Two truck stops had closed their shower facilities.

So,,, here we are complaining about supplies,,,,, and at the same time not supporting the infrastructure that provides them..... Americans......

 

[Gale Hawkins]

My wife read that the local grocery store would open at 6am for seniors. So she decided to go early to do the shopping. There were lines at the registers. All the same stuff was sold out plus she couldn't get flour or yeast. No fresh bread. I tried to get gallons of drinking water yesterday. It was a waste of time. Target would only sell you 2 gallons at a time. I can't work out why they can't juice up the supply system. Seems like they are losing sales.

Chris

I was told DOT has pulled the requirement that limited the number of hours that a trucker can drive before down time and maybe most check points. I am not sure if CDL testing is even an option today. A local driving instructor since the driving school is closed was going back on the road to help out with the driver shortage in the USA. People can not just drop what they are doing to bottle and haul water. I am thankful I live with water wells everywhere besides the one in our yard.