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

[IamRainey]

When this is over there will be two vital questions to answer in order to prepare for the next crisis.

a) why did people buy toilet paper in such large quantities? Was there some unreported effect of the Covid virus that loosened the bowls? There could be a partial explanation in that everyone living with any grasp of reality was constantly shitting themselves at the exponential growth of the virus (It's worth understanding exactly what exponential growth means) this could be remedied either, by sticking your head in the sand, or switching off your computer.

b) how bigger stock of toilet paper is needed and whether or not Fort Knox should be emptied of gold at the first sign of a crisis and refilled with bog roll, as some like to call toilet paper in the UK.

Did you see the TP workout video?

 

[MROO]

The most reliable source of information is the WHO (World Health Organisation)
https://www.who.int/
This helps to explain some of the statistics being cited.
https://ourworldindata.org/coronavirus
This seems to be a regularly updated data driven site.
https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2020...global-grip-live-updates-200315231500487.html

A funny (and true) take on reality ...
The World Health Organization (WHO) finally released a statement a few days ago, relating to dogs and other pets. While they advise refraining from snuggling, kissing (or allowing them to "kiss" you,) just in case, the notice stated that dogs do not appear to spread the Covid-19 virus. All animals quarantined for contact with the virus are to be released.
So. It's now official ... "WHO let the Dogs Out!"

 

[MROO]

Did you see the TP workout video?

OhMaGosh! Link PLEASE!!!!!

 

[Rooapalooza]

Thanks! I'm young and strapping (mostly) and so are most of my guests so I don't feel too bad bringing people in right now. I did mention to people that they should stay home if they want to or feel unwell. I've been taking my temperature regularly to monitor for a fever - the most telling symptom. I also told them I'd have goodie bags of soap bars and a roll of TP if they need it. XD

I hate to tell you this, I think you'll probably be fine... but the concerning thing about coronavirus is that people are contagious before they exhibit symptoms. Also, it isn't so much about you and your strapping young friends, although from what I hear young people are having a rough time too. It's about who they will interact with afterwards (if they then go and see their parents/grandparents or other friends who interact with older/immunocompromised people).

Feel free to correct me if I'm wrong on that. I think you're okay. As far as I've heard, the bigger concern is for crowds larger than 50.

 

[FortCluck]

I hear you, FortCluck. This is new and challenging but we'll get through it.

Do you have family or support near you to call on for help? Do you have immediate supplies? Don't forget that you can get most stuff online if there's something you need and there's the possibility that grocery stores in your area will deliver.

Make a plan for how you'll spend your day keeping away from others to the extent you can. Taking care of your chickens and whatever other animals. Reading? Hobbies? Having this much time really is a luxury we can all indulge once we get over the discomfort of "restriction". The computer will be your window to the world. Explore new things. Stay abreast of what's happening re: Covid-19 but just to know, not to let it take over your world.

Meanwhile, we are here to listen to what's going on and offer what we can. We'll all get through this together. People faced the Black Plague in medieval times without the medical and social technology we have. Altho it ravaged Europe, people survived and went on to create the Renaissance (re-birth!) and push their technology by leaps and bounds.

There's an opportunity here for us to evaluate what works about our society and what doesn't and make constructive changes. Although there may be short-term pain -- and maybe less than Europe because we can learn from what they experience before us -- this WILL BE an opportunity for growth and a new start!

I've been reading so much and hanging out with my kids and chickens.

I think I've finished two books so far in the past week. Thank goodness for Kindle unlimited!

I have my husband and my parents aren't too far away only about 20ish minutes. I stay home until the weekends then we go over for family dinner on Saturdays.

We've been playing a lot of card games. I should've bought some board games too.

 

[ChocolateMouse]

My mental health has been all over the place with this. I have family in a few states and it's stressing me out, which isn't helping anything.

What holiday is it?

Ostara! Pagan spring celebration of fertility and renewal. It's where all those easter bunnies and chickies and eggs come from.

I have some rituals I'm doing in the first half of the day, then friends and food and board games in the evening. I think it's going to be very grounding and renewing.

I read this really great article about isolation from someone with years of disability that reminded us that mental health is gonna tank during these times and that rituals can help us feel better as a result. Also to not which activities are passive VS active and alternate them so we stay aware and functioning and engaged. I thin Thursday will be very active and the prep work leading up to it too.

@MROO , No kids here. We don't like them, they're sticky.

@Rooapalooza , frankly our biggest point of contagion is already living with us cause my partner manages at a major grocery store with delivery services. Those will be running for a long time. Everyone's well informed about the situation including his situation but I know many people (myself included) with serious mental health conditions. If those aren't taken seriously and addressed during this time as well they could be MUCH more damaging. Our social safety nets are MORE critical now, not less.
Of course I can't stop people from taking risks with their own loved ones but I'm going to be reducing contact with the immune-compromised people I know. But having a few friends over now and again is really critical to peoples welfare. Smaller gatherings are still considered largely acceptable unless you show symptoms.

 

[ChocolateMouse]

I've been reading so much and hanging out with my kids and chickens.

I think I've finished two books so far in the past week. Thank goodness for Kindle unlimited!

I have my husband and my parents aren't too far away only about 20ish minutes. I stay home until the weekends then we go over for family dinner on Saturdays.

We've been playing a lot of card games. I should've bought some board games too.

Probably still time. Need some suggestions? I have QUITE a few...!

Your local game stores will thank you for the purchase too. They're struggling right now. Most of them rely on large event for their income.

 

[FortCluck]

Probably still time. Need some suggestions? I have QUITE a few...!

Yeah I'd love suggestions

I was thinking puzzles would be fun too.

 

[ChocolateMouse]

Yeah I'd love suggestions

I was thinking puzzles would be fun too.

Pm me what sort of games you already enjoy (board and card) and how many people and i'll get back to you with a short list! (Right now I have to go clean some...)

 

[MROO]

A big part of me is worried about the single parents with no support system. No grandparent involvement, no "shared" parenting and no relatives close by to help.

I'm there! My parents are willing to help, but they have long-term health issues that mandate their staying totally isolated. Luckily, my children are now old enough to understand and help. If this had happened five years ago, I would have been LOST!
My neighbors have a blended family of seven school-aged children. Mom had to leave work when schools shut down. We're all sharing what we can. That's the real beauty of small-town living. When push comes to shove, there's someone there to block your fall!