Coronavirus

[Habs72]

Italy goes to new high: 2500 new infections, 250 new deaths since yesterday.

I get the high number of deaths, they're a very old population, oldest in Europe, second in the world, after Japan. But I don't understand what are they doing worse than the rest of Europe, that they have so many new infections daily.

Its prolly out of control now thanks to the people there who gave the middlefinger to restrictions and quarantines ...and now they cant treat people properly cause they work over their limits.

[MrSparkle]

Italy goes to new high: 2500 new infections, 250 new deaths since yesterday.

I get the high number of deaths, they're a very old population, oldest in Europe, second in the world, after Japan. But I don't understand what are they doing worse than the rest of Europe, that they have so many new infections daily.

Its prolly out of control now thanks to the people there who gave the middlefinger to restrictions and quarantines ...and now they cant treat people properly cause they work over their limits.

Take it as it is, but my ER friends have been briefed about the strong possibility that US looks worse than Italy in about 3 weeks.

Stay safe people.

[MalagaBulls]

We are expecting to be hit hard in the next 7 days. The Spanish president said to expect our infections to spike to 10,000 or more by next week easily. There is a lot of panic buying going on here too.

[BigUps]

We are expecting to be hit hard in the next 7 days. The Spanish president said to expect our infections to spike to 10,000 or more by next week easily. There is a lot of panic buying going on here too.

Sorry pal, that stinks to read. Just err on the side of caution, thats really all we can do as a species right now. Wash the hands, don't huddle up with groups and just be an overall good person so that we protect as many highly vulnerable folks as we can.

[HomoSapien]

Trump just declared a national emergency. The fact that the guy who is repeatedly downplaying this has declared a national emergency should speak volumes as to how serious this is.

[Mbrahv0528]

Trump just declared a national emergency. The fact that the guy who is repeatedly downplaying this has declared a national emergency should speak volumes as to how serious this is.

Bingo. Their public response (and Fox News spin on it) to this thus far had been a tragedy.

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[MalagaBulls]

Just announced: the entire Catalán region is locked down. Madrid is one step away and if it gets worse as anticipated I would think the whole country will go into lockdown.

[TallDude]

Don`t buy anything what China says. Situation is really bad there. Same goes Iran. China tell only part of truth. They lie always. Thats what they do. Let`s see if Trump get it? Atleast he is danger right now. I did my (For now) last handshake like 3 weeks ago.

What makes you say that situation in China is really bad at the moment, you have anything to back this up or just making assumptions as facts? I havent heard/anything like that lately, vice versa. They say that they have peaked now with the virus and cases are goin down(not sayin its true either but that is the latest news from there). Also wouldnt think China is sending a specialist team with 30 tons of equipment to help Italy if things are rly bad in China like you say.

I have friends there. Hard to even keep contact. And have A LOT of friends in Italy. Some areas are relly bad. Just today they said you are not gonna belive how bad things there are. There is a reason why countries shot down.

[HomoSapien]

Don`t buy anything what China says. Situation is really bad there. Same goes Iran. China tell only part of truth. They lie always. Thats what they do. Let`s see if Trump get it? Atleast he is danger right now. I did my (For now) last handshake like 3 weeks ago.

What makes you say that situation in China is really bad at the moment, you have anything to back this up or just making assumptions as facts? I havent heard/anything like that lately, vice versa. They say that they have peaked now with the virus and cases are goin down(not sayin its true either but that is the latest news from there). Also wouldnt think China is sending a specialist team with 30 tons of equipment to help Italy if things are rly bad in China like you say.

I have friends there. Hard to even keep contact. And have A LOT of friends in Italy. Some areas are relly bad. Just today they said you are not gonna belive how bad things there are. There is a reason why countries shot down.

What are you hearing? Any specific stories?

[TallDude]

What makes you say that situation in China is really bad at the moment, you have anything to back this up or just making assumptions as facts? I havent heard/anything like that lately, vice versa. They say that they have peaked now with the virus and cases are goin down(not sayin its true either but that is the latest news from there). Also wouldnt think China is sending a specialist team with 30 tons of equipment to help Italy if things are rly bad in China like you say.

I have friends there. Hard to even keep contact. And have A LOT of friends in Italy. Some areas are relly bad. Just today they said you are not gonna belive how bad things there are. There is a reason why countries shot down.

What are you hearing? Any specific stories?

This is my friend who fights with MMa. He said that it is much worse what media can tell. Media won`t lie but they actually don`t live there. He said don`t go out, don`t see anybody and go to your summer house Before it really hits. My English is not as good that i could write how scared he was and how helpless. He is Italian. Lot of my friends are different areas of Italy. It did reach Lake Garda around 2 days ago? Mountain villages are pretty safe zone. Atleast if nobydy come in or out. Most of them are doing some sport or are traineers some sports. Lot of young people have really difficult condition and some of then have died even. It is not there only old people.

[transplant]

In Chicago, school closings are beginning.

I am not a "we're overreacting" guy. I completely support limiting large gatherings...completely responsible. However, available evidence shows extremely low occurrence rates among children and ordinary flu-like (or lower) mortality rates. The school closings have their own unforeseen consequences, like parents losing their jobs by having to stay home with their children. Given how gentle COVID-19 has been on children, are the school closings really in the best interest of families?

[MrSparkle]

In Chicago, school closings are beginning.

I am not a "we're overreacting" guy. I completely support limiting large gatherings...completely responsible. However, available evidence shows extremely low occurrence rates among children and ordinary flu-like (or lower) mortality rates. The school closings have their own unforeseen consequences, like parents losing their jobs by having to stay home with their children. Given how gentle COVID-19 has been on children, are the school closings really in the best interest of families?

Uhm. As a part-time teacher who is not a child, I'm not interested in teaching children who are carriers but immune to the virus. I'd rather take the hit and live off savings for a month.

And I realize not everyone has that luxury. Which leads me to my next point ; every normal 1st world country is taking measures to take care of its citizens in crisis. I see that Trump is trying to secure the work force with a tantalizing tax cut and injecting money into wall street. Completely bonkers (just freeze the economy you dip****).

There are so many TEMPORARY economic solutions for times like that. Between short-term work allowance, banning supply exports ("to highest bidders"), financial relief packages both to companies and citizens... Yeah, it's that scary word "socialism", which frankly works when **** hits the fan. These GOP capitalist-clinger extremists are just as bad as the full-on communists. It's not a matter of ideologies, it's a matter of flexibility, crisis management and common sense.

[Jcool0]

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[MrSparkle]

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Cool dude.

In lieu of the CBA doomsday provision, I wonder if some owners are gonna get feisty about paying the remaining salaries starting next month.

I also wonder if it'll be an opportunity for some owners to secure strong relationships with their players, or pretty nasty fall-outs.

[TallDude]

In Chicago, school closings are beginning.

I am not a "we're overreacting" guy. I completely support limiting large gatherings...completely responsible. However, available evidence shows extremely low occurrence rates among children and ordinary flu-like (or lower) mortality rates. The school closings have their own unforeseen consequences, like parents losing their jobs by having to stay home with their children. Given how gentle COVID-19 has been on children, are the school closings really in the best interest of families?

Uhm. As a part-time teacher who is not a child, I'm not interested in teaching children who are carriers but immune to the virus. I'd rather take the hit and live off savings for a month.

And I realize not everyone has that luxury. Which leads me to my next point ; every normal 1st world country is taking measures to take care of its citizens in crisis. I see that Trump is trying to secure the work force with a tantalizing tax cut and injecting money into wall street. Completely bonkers (just freeze the economy you dip****).

There are so many TEMPORARY economic solutions for times like that. Between short-term work allowance, banning supply exports ("to highest bidders"), financial relief packages both to companies and citizens... Yeah, it's that scary word "socialism", which frankly works when **** hits the fan. These GOP capitalist-clinger extremists are just as bad as the full-on communists. It's not a matter of ideologies, it's a matter of flexibility, crisis management and common sense.

No one is immune. It can kill kids also. Of course they are better protected. Jobs or economy are not that important. I have my own company/s. All my workers try to do it home. Around 40% can do it. 60% can`t. So i send them extra ”holiday” if u can call it like that. So they can be home with they childrens and don`t be active around Helsinki and southern Finland. 3 weeks for 100% paycheck for start. I must after that see our board and think how things look then. We can do it like this around 3-4 months. After that i don`t know yet. Now these 40% must keep company up. They will have extra bonus someday. Tax office help a lot of taxes allready. Just hate if there is not enough room for waiting mothers etc. Newborns and mothers have high risk.

[Mech Engineer]

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He shouldn't be doing this. It should come from their employer who will have a source of income forever. A career injury will kill his source of income. The Pelicans should say their profits from Nov to March can be paid to the workers for some kind of community work.

[bledredwine]

I’m not sure what Chicago Public Schools can do, but in my district, we will be teaching students through an online program in which we’ll post tutorial videos and have online assignments. It’s all to be announced next week but this preserves our economic interests here.


Now, as for finding a new way to wipe my ass...




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I’m thinking along the lines of taking patches of grass from people’s lawns and wiping in front of them, and leaving the grass on the lawn- only to the people who hoarded.

[dice]

Trump just declared a national emergency. The fact that the guy who is repeatedly downplaying this has declared a national emergency should speak volumes as to how serious this is.

ironically, the stock market surged while he was presenting a coherent, serious response to the issue. he had previously been downplaying it to prevent the stock market from taking a hit and it was having the exact opposite effect

[HomoSapien]

I’m not sure what Chicago Public Schools can do, but in my district, we will be teaching students through an online program in which we’ll post tutorial videos and have online assignments. It’s all to be announced next week but this preserves our economic interests here.


Now, as for finding a new way to wipe my ass...




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I’m thinking along the lines of taking patches of grass from people’s lawns and wiping in front of them, and leaving the grass on the lawn- only to the people who hoarded.

Added to this list is the “lota,” which is used in Muslim communities, including most South Asian populations, to aid in cleansing rituals. The lota is a magical chalice for our peoples – it’s a traditional hand-held vessel that contains water to assist in our bathroom “activities.” Using a baseball lineup analogy, toilet paper and moist wipes are a “leadoff” hitter, but the lota functions as the “clean-up hitter,” the player with the power to bring all the players to home plate.

https://www.salon.com/2012/07/10/secrets_of_the_muslim_bathroom/

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lota_(vessel)

[dice]

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Cool dude.

In lieu of the CBA doomsday provision, I wonder if some owners are gonna get feisty about paying the remaining salaries starting next month.

I also wonder if it'll be an opportunity for some owners to secure strong relationships with their players, or pretty nasty fall-outs.

i would imagine that if the owners were to take the step of freezing salaries, it would be a unified decision