OT: The Official Coronavirus thread - Be well, be safe

[HarthorneWingo]

Understand that the flu may be much worse.

Flu strains kill more people annually because many more people get them. Those that get this virus are 20-30x more likely to die than from the flu. While it mostly impacts people with already compromised systems some of the cases have been unpredictable in their impacts and there are some indications that the body reacts worse to re-infection i.e. doesn't build up antibodies. This virus is also communicable like the flu so without quarantining efforts it could spread to impact millions globally.

None of this is to say "panic" but it is critical to take this threat seriously. Understanding the risks, current locations of outbreaks, and taking a few precautionary steps (making sure your stocks of anti-cold and anti-inflammatory medications are current, knowing procedures for if you think you've contracted the virus) could save many lives.

But these do:

Incompetence
Rejection of scientific facts
Distrust of expertise in favor of "loyalty"
Disinterest in long term planning
Embrace of conspiracy theories
Paranoia
Inability to learn from mistakes

[HarthorneWingo]

I'm shook. 50 residents and employees out of 280 in a nursing home in Kirkland, WA are showing symptoms. I have family nearby in Seattle, this has probably been spreading in the Seattle metro area for weeks. I hope people dont dismiss this and say this is overblown or whatever. please take precautions.

edit: and i just found out they are not cancelling the Seattle Sounders soccer game where 60000 people are expected to gather today.

If the Knicks were in game 7 of the Finals against the Seattle Supersonics and you had a ticket, would you go? (Understand what's on the line here )

[thebuzzardman]

My main precaution is avoiding The Lemon Ice King and environs

[Capn'O]

I'm shook. 50 residents and employees out of 280 in a nursing home in Kirkland, WA are showing symptoms. I have family nearby in Seattle, this has probably been spreading in the Seattle metro area for weeks. I hope people dont dismiss this and say this is overblown or whatever. please take precautions.

edit: and i just found out they are not cancelling the Seattle Sounders soccer game where 60000 people are expected to gather today.

Yup. The Oregon one is in my county and in a school. Nobody knows the origin so same situation. It's here.

[HarthorneWingo]

I'm shook. 50 residents and employees out of 280 in a nursing home in Kirkland, WA are showing symptoms. I have family nearby in Seattle, this has probably been spreading in the Seattle metro area for weeks. I hope people dont dismiss this and say this is overblown or whatever. please take precautions.

edit: and i just found out they are not cancelling the Seattle Sounders soccer game where 60000 people are expected to gather today.

Yup. The Oregon one is in my county and in a school. Nobody knows the origin so same situation. It's here.

Be safe, Cap

[Zenzibar]

Understand that the flu may be much worse.

Flu strains kill more people annually because many more people get them. Those that get this virus are 20-30x more likely to die than from the flu. While it mostly impacts people with already compromised systems some of the cases have been unpredictable in their impacts and there are some indications that the body reacts worse to re-infection i.e. doesn't build up antibodies. This virus is also communicable like the flu so without quarantining efforts it could spread to impact millions globally.

None of this is to say "panic" but it is critical to take this threat seriously. Understanding the risks, current locations of outbreaks, and taking a few precautionary steps (making sure your stocks of anti-cold and anti-inflammatory medications are current, knowing procedures for if you think you've contracted the virus) could save many lives.

But these do:

Incompetence
Rejection of scientific facts
Distrust of expertise in favor of "loyalty"
Disinterest in long term planning
Embrace of conspiracy theories
Paranoia
Inability to learn from mistakes

Of course.

At the same time, the virus obviously adapts to it's human host's immunological environment. More than worry outside, consciously take care of your body inside.
Eat better, I would go so far as to say lay off of eating meat as much as possible. While animal borne is not a thing, why wait till it is. Get your rest, exercise often and get that body's immune system activated.

There's a lot that one can do to strengthen oneself, one can't guarantee the rest.

[Clyde_Style]

I'm shook. 50 residents and employees out of 280 in a nursing home in Kirkland, WA are showing symptoms. I have family nearby in Seattle, this has probably been spreading in the Seattle metro area for weeks. I hope people dont dismiss this and say this is overblown or whatever. please take precautions.

edit: and i just found out they are not cancelling the Seattle Sounders soccer game where 60000 people are expected to gather today.

Yup. The Oregon one is in my county and in a school. Nobody knows the origin so same situation. It's here.

Prep now so if you have to lock down you can.

I've got enough food and water now that if I had to stay inside for two months I'd be fine. A little bored with pasta and beans, but I'd manage.

This will surely affect the vulnerable elderly and sick the most so I do fear for health workers and the people they care for. There are going to be serious issues in some nursing homes if they don't contain their buildings. We're going to lose some of the older moms and dads before this is over.

This is going to change our lives, economies and political fortunes around the world for an unknown period of time. Some preparation is definitely advisable. The stores are stocked now, but that could change at any time so go shopping before people lose their composure.

[Capn'O]

I'm shook. 50 residents and employees out of 280 in a nursing home in Kirkland, WA are showing symptoms. I have family nearby in Seattle, this has probably been spreading in the Seattle metro area for weeks. I hope people dont dismiss this and say this is overblown or whatever. please take precautions.

edit: and i just found out they are not cancelling the Seattle Sounders soccer game where 60000 people are expected to gather today.

Yup. The Oregon one is in my county and in a school. Nobody knows the origin so same situation. It's here.

Prep now so if you have to lock down you can.

I've got enough food and water now that if I had to stay inside for two months I'd be fine. A little bored with pasta and beans, but I'd manage.

This will surely affect the vulnerable elderly and sick the most so I do fear for health workers and the people they care for. There are going to be serious issues in some nursing homes if they don't contain their buildings. We're going to lose some of the older moms and dads before this is over.

This is going to change our lives, economies and political fortunes around the world for an unknown period of time. Some preparation is definitely advisable. The stores are stocked now, but that could change at any time so go shopping before people lose their composure.

I got lentils and rice for years

[aq_ua]

We’ve been living with the virus for a few months now. In this part of the world, it certainly seems to have peaked and we’re just in a precautionary period to prevent recurrence. Companies have moved to a two team split where one team works from home on alternating weeks. Schools have remain open although daily temperature checks are required and all inter school competitions and events have been suspended. Kids are going to miss graduation trips which is a bit sad. All in all, it’s not as bad as the media or the public reaction has made it seem, but precaution is definitely necessary to prevent transmission.

[Blockwatcher]

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/01/world/coronavirus-news.html

[NYKnickerbocker]

Keep your old people locked inside

[HarthorneWingo]

Yup. The Oregon one is in my county and in a school. Nobody knows the origin so same situation. It's here.

Prep now so if you have to lock down you can.

I've got enough food and water now that if I had to stay inside for two months I'd be fine. A little bored with pasta and beans, but I'd manage.

This will surely affect the vulnerable elderly and sick the most so I do fear for health workers and the people they care for. There are going to be serious issues in some nursing homes if they don't contain their buildings. We're going to lose some of the older moms and dads before this is over.

This is going to change our lives, economies and political fortunes around the world for an unknown period of time. Some preparation is definitely advisable. The stores are stocked now, but that could change at any time so go shopping before people lose their composure.

I got lentils and rice for years

Get some balsamic vinegar. It goes great with rice and beans.

[HarthorneWingo]

First case has hit Manhattan. Woman caught it in Iran before flying home. Got to wonder about the other folks on the plane. I hope they get tested quickly.

https://www.newsday.com/news/health/novel-coronavirus-new-york-state-1.42370569

[thebuzzardman]

Keep your old people locked inside

Wingo, start a running reply to this daily, as the board's health and welfare check on you.

[thebuzzardman]

First case has hit Manhattan. Woman caught it in Iran before flying home. Got to wonder about the other folks on the plane. I hope they get tested quickly.

https://www.newsday.com/news/health/novel-coronavirus-new-york-state-1.42370569

Great. My son is in Manhattan on a scholarship leadership conference thing.

[gavran]

Keep your old people locked inside

That should be done always, not just during an outbreak.

[HarthorneWingo]

Keep your old people locked inside

That should be done always, not just during an outbreak.

How are we defining “old”? Like are we talking shammgod old???

Speaking of which, shammgod has graciously opened his domicile to anyone who feels like they might be coming down with flu symptoms.

[HarthorneWingo]

Keep your old people locked inside

Wingo, start a running reply to this daily, as the board's health and welfare check on you.

I’m good. It’s shammgod we have to be concerned about. Who will I make fun of if he’s not around?

[Jalen Bluntson]

Cuomo and DiBlasio were just on tv downplaying this. Comparing it to the flu but about 3 times as deadly. Older people and people with compronised immune systems are the ones at a high risk. Didn't hear if they said kids were vulnerable. Washing hands frequently. Don't touch eyes nose mouth.

They made it seem like it was no big deal. Majority of people will just ride it out but...20% is pretty high for serious risk.

The sky is falling!

[nykballa2k4]

I'm shook. 50 residents and employees out of 280 in a nursing home in Kirkland, WA are showing symptoms. I have family nearby in Seattle, this has probably been spreading in the Seattle metro area for weeks. I hope people dont dismiss this and say this is overblown or whatever. please take precautions.

edit: and i just found out they are not cancelling the Seattle Sounders soccer game where 60000 people are expected to gather today.

If the Knicks were in game 7 of the Finals against the Seattle Supersonics and you had a ticket, would you go? (Understand what's on the line here )

Isn't that a win-win? Die happy or put out of your misery