Coronavirus, Covid 19 Discussion and How It Has Affected Your Daily Life Chat Thread

[ChickNanny13]

UPDATED: Merry Monarch as well as other activities being cancelled/postponed. We all need to do our part to keep this virus from spreading

As of last weekend, Walmart shelves are empty of ... Toilet paper, hand sanitizer, disinfectants, alcohol, cold meds & remedies, masks. Target was wiped out, got a new shipment in and limiting from what I've heard as are our major (3) grocery stores.

I'm debating whether to stock up on chicken & dog food ... There's talk about closing down the ports. IF that happens, it's going to be PANIC for sure at the markets. Everything we get is shipped in.

There are 2 known cases, whom got sick when returning from trips, self insulated themselves ... No "community" spread yet. However, the organizers for the Merry Monarch have yet to cancel/postpone the event which it INSANE. I hope the organizers come to their senses ... Hopefully the Halaus will have more smarts and the Public don't make an effort to attend.

The cruise ship that was here on Feb 29th, had several passengers with the virus and the ship was not allowed to dock in SF. I just saw another ship docked on Monday, know the tour buses makes several trips to Walmart ... It's insane.

We have alot of retired seniors, the other day my brother was in line and this 80+ was needing toilet paper, not stocking just out. She was close to tears but the shelves were empty. He felt bad for her but there are many here living check to check.

 

[CapricornFarm]

So far so good. There is a shortage of disinfectant wipes. I use peroxide at home

Full strength peroxide is too strong for your skin. You should dilute it 50% with water.

 

[Mimi13]

The disease spreads fast because people infect others before they get sick or are infectious without clear symptoms.

This is the main problem in a nutshell.

 

[CapricornFarm]

Yeah, I was shopping today. Not a shred of toilet paper in Walmart. I did buy Kleenex and cat food, and litter.

 

[ChocolateMouse]

Yeah, all the grade schools around here have closed for 2 weeks. Colleges are now doing online classes and public events are canceled. Employers of many companies are asking employees to work from home.
I have to go to the post office tomorrow and I'm questioning whether or not to wear a mask.. am i being too paranoid? You know how many people are there and it's always elbow to elbow!!

Reminder, it's airborne and enters airways through your eyes. So can colds and flus. Face masks aren't useful unless you are already sick, in which case they keep the virus on your face and not spreading through the air. People who are sick should wear masks and people who aren't shouldn't.

Hand sanitizer also has limited effectiveness.

The best thing you can do is wash your hands regularly and try like heck not to touch your face (nearly impossible for me tbh but I'm very good about hand washing before I do). Make sure you're washing your hands after every bathroom trip, after handling public objects, before eating and before touching your face a lot (like putting on makeup or rubbing tired eyes). When you wash your hands do it for at least 20-30 seconds of scrubbing. Cold water is just as acceptable as warm or hot water. Avoid large gatherings of people whenever possible. If you get sick stay home as much as possible. If you are sick and MUST go out, wear a face mask to prevent the spread of disease to others.

If you are sick, call your doctor and ask if you should be tested. Be sure to check that your insurance will cover not only the office visit but also the test. Medicaid MAY NOT cover COVID-19 testing. And just because a provider is in network doesn't mean their labs are!

Also do not cough into your hands, cough into your elbows or shoulders instead. As the kids these days say, don't forget to DAB!

 

[Molpet]

Masks help keep hands away from the mouth....or a cone of shame, like for a neuter dog LOL

 

[Rooapalooza]

Joe Rogan had an immunologist on his podcast a few days ago. It's worth checking out for people who want to separate fact from fiction. They also talk about other interesting diseases that have caused problems in the past and will cause problems in the future, with some discussion of deer-related diseases.

I think it was on that podcast that I heard most masks are useless. It's only a very specific kind of mask that would be effective, and you really shouldn't try to buy those because there are major shortages in hospitals and for healthcare workers.

I can't understand why people are crazy for toilet paper. My sister says people are stealing rolls from her office, so they are having to lock them up and only put out half a roll at a time .

I won't have the money to get tested or to get treated if it comes to it. Neither do a lot of the people that I know. Unless they make the test AND treatment affordable for people with and without insurance, most people I know will not go to the hospital. This is true for all medical conditions, not just this crisis. Tens of thousands of people die every year because of a lack of access to affordable medical care. People can't afford to go to the doctor so they avoid it until it's too late. Medical care is a human right, and one that our country should be able to afford to offer. There is no excuse for the number of people who are dying or becoming homeless or bankrupt for medicine. Alas, I will heed your request to keep politics out of this conversation, and stop there.

 

[Clearwater Chicken]

I can't understand the thing about toilet paper. My sister says people are stealing rolls from her office, so they are having to lock them up and only put out half a roll at a time .

I don't either, there are substitutes

 

[2 many chickens]

I try like hell to constantly wash my hands and keep my hands away from my face. I tell my kids keep their hands away from their T zone aka eyes,nose and mouth. I haven't really been sick in 9 years despite a small cold once every 2 years. I DO have a face shield, should I break that out?

Funny quote from my 8yr old son a bit ago when I told him many events were canceled
"WHY cant people stop eating bats,GOSH?!!"

 

[2 many chickens]

Joe Rogan had an immunologist on his podcast a few days ago. It's worth checking out for people who want to separate fact from fiction. They also talk about other interesting diseases that have caused problems in the past and will cause problems in the future, with some discussion of deer-related diseases.

I think it was on that podcast that I heard most masks are useless. It's only a very specific kind of mask that would be effective, and you really shouldn't try to buy those because there are major shortages in hospitals and for healthcare workers.

I can't understand the thing about toilet paper. My sister says people are stealing rolls from her office, so they are having to lock them up and only put out half a roll at a time .

The n95 masks, yes. I have some but haven't touched em.