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

[microchick]

We just got word of our first confirmed case in our county yesterday. One in the county above us. Worst case scenario was when it made the news that a doc who treats cancer patients and saw a full schedule of patients last Thursday in Kirksville has tested positive for the virus.

I don't know how it can get any worse than that. Those poor people.

We are hunkered down with a locked gate. Young neighbors next door (1/4th a mile away) check in on us, the old folks next door in my own words, LOL) via email. We had plans to run into town next week to replenish a few things but that is on hold with them not divulging where the case in our county was discovered. I understand HIPPA but for goodness sakes, we don't want their name and address, just WHERE in the county are they?

I have to say, I am reading some stories from the front line hospitals about the doctors and nurses who are fighting this battle alongside the victims and tears are rolling down my cheeks. I read this morning that some are resorting to wearing garbage bags to protect themselves because there is such a shortage of PPEs.

I am a retired nurse. Never in my life have I been prouder to say that or never have I been prouder of my chosen profession. I have been in their shoes during flu and GI virus outbreaks and know what they are going through and facing. Their dedication and perseverance in the face of danger, their compassion and their skill is a credit to each and every one of them.

I call them Angels in Scrubs and I can't think of a more fitting term to describe them. Yet in the back of my mind I wonder how many of them will wind up sacrificing their own lives or accidentally carry this virus home to their loved ones by the time this is over.

I am humbled by their sacrifice to mankind.

Be safe everyone, and God watch over the Angels in Scrubs.

 

[Boonie Stomper]

Dang it now I need cookie dough!! And a raw egg

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[ShrekDawg]

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[FortCluck]

I am not sure what time our Walmart opens, (6 am maybe but I sure can't get there that early!) but they close now at 8:30 pm to re-stock.

Yeah I know. I'm doing pick up and they only have two days open on the pick up days. They don't release the times until early morning. I'll be up all night waiting to order... My family can count on me.

 

[IamRainey]

Sorry for the confusion @BDutch, but this is how many of us are dealing with the coronavirus pandemic.

BOTH points of view are entirely understandable.

Perhaps one that's Covid Information and another that's Covid Distractions?

 

[IamRainey]

Sorry, if it bothers you, this is my coping mechanism, being quarantined inside!!! There's enough false statements from our leader to make matters worse. I'm not letting my 14yr old daughter go back to school until I feel it's safe. She might not go back until fall. As an ICU RN with 25yrs experience, I think this is just the beginning Folks!! It really hasn't spread to the middle of the country yet, It's on both coasts and the numbers are rising daily. We had to rent Ventilators during an especially active INFLUENZA outbreak in the past. US hospitals do not have enough Ventilators to handle the number of patients who need them. That's the TRUTH. Hospitals have been running on bare-bones equipment because of the cost. It's hard to justify equipment sitting idle waiting for a pandemic. I don't blame hospitals, I blame the government.

I hope your hospital is preparing to gear up. I'm grateful for you that you get this advance warning. Hope your hospital will also be pressuring your local and the federal government to get their ducks in a row to be ready!

Thanks for being on the front line. I know you'll save lives as surely as I know the misinformation coming from a certain district that's not a state will cost them.

 

[IamRainey]

In AZ the governor issued an executive order preventing cities and counties from issuing shelter in place orders. The whole state is under his control. He's a jackass. Socially distance yourself but go buy food from these open restaurants to keep the economy going. People are very divided about it.
I also just heard that this may be a regular event, just like the flu every year.

Good plan! (not!) Isn't AZ still full of vulnerable old folks & retirees?

 

[FortCluck]

Sorry, if it bothers you, this is my coping mechanism, being quarantined inside!!! There's enough false statements from our leader to make matters worse. I'm not letting my 14yr old daughter go back to school until I feel it's safe. She might not go back until fall. As an ICU RN with 25yrs experience, I think this is just the beginning Folks!! It really hasn't spread to the middle of the country yet, It's on both coasts and the numbers are rising daily. We had to rent Ventilators during an especially active INFLUENZA outbreak in the past. US hospitals do not have enough Ventilators to handle the number of patients who need them. That's the TRUTH. Hospitals have been running on bare-bones equipment because of the cost. It's hard to justify equipment sitting idle waiting for a pandemic. I don't blame hospitals, I blame the government.

Virginia schools are shut down until the fall. I'm glad!

 

[IamRainey]

Somewhat realistic, but research seems to indicate that given the body's reaction to the virus it is very likely that a vaccine can/will be developed.

And, in the future, there may be more acquired immunity as our bodies adapt to a new virus and it's mutations.

The crisis now is all about the "novel" part of novel Coronavirus and our medical system -- which was always spotty and inadequate (whatever people want to believe) -- not being able to keep pace with the sudden caseload.

 

[Wee Farmer Sarah]

I mean, if you make less than 12k in a year you don't have to file. I haven't had to file the last few years. I'm not married either so G filing doesn't count. Makes me wonder if I will see anything from it. Will it come to my address because of my Medicaid? D & G should both get it just fine.

If there are taxes withheld from your paycheck then you should file if you are due a refund. If you are head of household you can qualify for the earned income credit. Just a suggestion.