Semi-OT: Coronavirus (COVID-19) Discussion Thread III (Info. Post 1)

[basketballRob]

I'm really curious what happens in 2 months if this remains and we do have 20% unemployment...most people can't cover a $400 emergency right? At some point in the future, there is going to be a revolt and people are going to say eff it and ignore orders. A $1,000 check is a band aid right now...people are prob going to blow that anyways before they lose their jobs

The bad is people have been living on credit cards and I'll bet most had their credit limit decreased.

My suggestion is get as much cash as you can and don't pay credit cards

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[madmaxmedia]

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Thanks for posting this, my bro-in-law has similar asthma and I sent this to him immediately.

[sfernald]

What are your thoughts of China getting rid of US news media located in China and also their claim that the virus was unleashed by the US military?

[minnytola1960]

I'm really curious what happens in 2 months if this remains and we do have 20% unemployment...most people can't cover a $400 emergency right? At some point in the future, there is going to be a revolt and people are going to say eff it and ignore orders. A $1,000 check is a band aid right now...people are prob going to blow that anyways before they lose their jobs

I've thought this too. Regardless of how anyone may feel about how dangerous the Coronavirus is, there's going to come a point where these quarantine/lockdown measures are going to become completely unsustainable. If this virus were to be in full force for say, 8 months, there's going to come a point where, IMO, people are just going to have to accept some level of risk of getting the virus in order to keep the economy and civilization moving.

[bwgood77]

Elderberry has been touted recently too. Of course all of this is too early to know. I tried to find some but it was gone locally.

Funny you mention because I was just looking at zinc and came across this one which is mostly Elderberry but has some C and Zinc too... https://www.amazon.com/BioSchwartz-Sambucus-Elderberry/dp/B07JN788WV/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3HL67DTCNXKUU&keywords=zinc+elderberry&qid=1584494951&s=hpc&sprefix=zinc+elde%2Chpc%2C172&sr=1-4

[azcatz11]

I'm really curious what happens in 2 months if this remains and we do have 20% unemployment...most people can't cover a $400 emergency right? At some point in the future, there is going to be a revolt and people are going to say eff it and ignore orders. A $1,000 check is a band aid right now...people are prob going to blow that anyways before they lose their jobs

The bad is people have been living on credit cards and I'll bet most had their credit limit decreased.

My suggestion is get as much cash as you can and don't pay credit cards

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Yeah...that's actually a good idea. Especially for the folks who have limited cash. We're def going to see a ton of defaults

[LKN]

I'm really curious what happens in 2 months if this remains and we do have 20% unemployment...most people can't cover a $400 emergency right? At some point in the future, there is going to be a revolt and people are going to say eff it and ignore orders. A $1,000 check is a band aid right now...people are prob going to blow that anyways before they lose their jobs

We are going to find out that a lot of people are suddenly socialists.

[basketballRob]

Elderberry has been touted recently too. Of course all of this is too early to know. I tried to find some but it was gone locally.

Funny you mention because I was just looking at zinc and came across this one which is mostly Elderberry but has some C and Zinc too... https://www.amazon.com/BioSchwartz-Sambucus-Elderberry/dp/B07JN788WV/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3HL67DTCNXKUU&keywords=zinc+elderberry&qid=1584494951&s=hpc&sprefix=zinc+elde%2Chpc%2C172&sr=1-4

Better order now. It says won't arrive until after March 31. I ordered elderberry earlier and will be here March 27th. They're getting backed up.


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[azcatz11]

I'm really curious what happens in 2 months if this remains and we do have 20% unemployment...most people can't cover a $400 emergency right? At some point in the future, there is going to be a revolt and people are going to say eff it and ignore orders. A $1,000 check is a band aid right now...people are prob going to blow that anyways before they lose their jobs

I've thought this too. Regardless of how anyone may feel about how dangerous the Coronavirus is, there's going to come a point where these quarantine/lockdown measures are going to become completely unsustainable. If this virus were to be in full force for say, 8 months, there's going to come a point where, IMO, people are just going to have to accept some level of risk of getting the virus in order to keep the economy and civilization moving.

This is why it's critical that everyone avoids interaction as much as possible. I would have no problem with food delivery and shutting down grocery stores to avoid the end of civilization...on an economic front and health front. Let's all have some sever pain for the next couple of months and waive mortgages / rent / etc. so this doesn't completely kill us

[Richfield]

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[chrismikayla]

Elderberry has been touted recently too. Of course all of this is too early to know. I tried to find some but it was gone locally.

Funny you mention because I was just looking at zinc and came across this one which is mostly Elderberry but has some C and Zinc too... https://www.amazon.com/BioSchwartz-Sambucus-Elderberry/dp/B07JN788WV/ref=sr_1_4?crid=3HL67DTCNXKUU&keywords=zinc+elderberry&qid=1584494951&s=hpc&sprefix=zinc+elde%2Chpc%2C172&sr=1-4

That's the brand I use and it's very good. All my local Wal-Mart's and Vitamin shoppes are sold out.

[sfernald]

I’m 100% if South Korea and Japan can get this under control in a reasonable amount of time, that we can too. We have to emulate them as much as possible.

[azcatz11]

I'm really curious what happens in 2 months if this remains and we do have 20% unemployment...most people can't cover a $400 emergency right? At some point in the future, there is going to be a revolt and people are going to say eff it and ignore orders. A $1,000 check is a band aid right now...people are prob going to blow that anyways before they lose their jobs

We are going to find out that a lot of people are suddenly socialists.

As someone on the other end of that spectrum...we need to hit this hard and fast. I don't think we have enough measures in place right now. We are risking killing the economy for years just because people don't want to stay home for a couple of months. Bring the military out and let's get this over with

[basketballRob]

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I wonder if you get the 1000 if you don't file your taxes before they send it? I did mine last year but needed the money i was planning on making the next couple weeks to pay this year. Now I'll have to use the extra 3 months.

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[Optimus_Steel]

I'm really curious what happens in 2 months if this remains and we do have 20% unemployment...most people can't cover a $400 emergency right? At some point in the future, there is going to be a revolt and people are going to say eff it and ignore orders. A $1,000 check is a band aid right now...people are prob going to blow that anyways before they lose their jobs

Approx 40% have $400 or less saved, 70% have $1,000 or less. 78% live pay check to pay check. It's a dire financial situation that's been dangerous for years, and just a slight financial interruption is a recipe for calamity. Which is why the Federal government dragging their feet like this, with the items proposed being far short of what is required will make the situation worse. At the very least, right away they need to announce suspension of mortgage, rent, utilities, but indications are that's it's not even being discussed yet. Lots of people have and are losing their jobs and nothing is stopping the bills from coming.

[azcatz11]

I'm really curious what happens in 2 months if this remains and we do have 20% unemployment...most people can't cover a $400 emergency right? At some point in the future, there is going to be a revolt and people are going to say eff it and ignore orders. A $1,000 check is a band aid right now...people are prob going to blow that anyways before they lose their jobs

Approx 40% have $400 or less saved, 70% have $1,000 or less. 78% live pay check to pay check. It's a dire financial situation that's been dangerous for years, and just a slight financial interruption is a recipe for calamity. Which is why the Federal government dragging their feet like this, with the items proposed being far short of what is required will make the situation worse. At the very least, right away they need to announce suspension of mortgage, rent, utilities, but indications are that's it's not even being discussed yet. Lots of people have and are losing their jobs and nothing is stopping the bills from coming.

This is day 2 and Marriott is already cutting tens of thousands of jobs. Before we know it, there will be no hotel workers. How many hotel workers are there in this country? That is just one example...not counting the retail employees, restaurant servers, etc etc. Telling people they don't have to pay their bills if they stay home for 2 months is the best thing we can do right now to avoid catastrophe.

[nymets1]

Zinc- Slows the multiplication of Viruses and makes it harder for them to attach to mucus membranes.

Vitamin C- Helps shorten the length of sickness by a small percentage (8%-12% on average). It does this by aiding in the production of white blood cells. On average a sickness is about a day shorter.

Vitamin D- Boost levels of antimicrobial peptides (a natural anti biotic of sorts from the body), especially in the lung/sinuses. It also helps prevent against Asthma attacks/reactions. Basically for upper respiratory sickness (most cold and flu, including COVID) it's very useful.

All the vitamins and minerals every single day are so important to get the 100% daily value or more. Zinc, Vitamin C and Vitamin D are definetly the best ones for preventing sickness/ fighting sickness.

[madmaxmedia]

I’m 100% if South Korea and Japan can get this under control in a reasonable amount of time, that we can too. We have to emulate them as much as possible.

You’re right, except we would have had to have a full lockdown probably 2-3 weeks ago to really try to nip this in the bud. But we can only act in the present moment, so hopefully we will all collectively do what’s necessary now.

[Optimus_Steel]

I'm really curious what happens in 2 months if this remains and we do have 20% unemployment...most people can't cover a $400 emergency right? At some point in the future, there is going to be a revolt and people are going to say eff it and ignore orders. A $1,000 check is a band aid right now...people are prob going to blow that anyways before they lose their jobs

Approx 40% have $400 or less saved, 70% have $1,000 or less. 78% live pay check to pay check. It's a dire financial situation that's been dangerous for years, and just a slight financial interruption is a recipe for calamity. Which is why the Federal government dragging their feet like this, with the items proposed being far short of what is required will make the situation worse. At the very least, right away they need to announce suspension of mortgage, rent, utilities, but indications are that's it's not even being discussed yet. Lots of people have and are losing their jobs and nothing is stopping the bills from coming.

This is day 2 and Marriott is already cutting tens of thousands of jobs. Before we know it, there will be no hotel workers. How many hotel workers are there in this country? That is just one example...not counting the retail employees, restaurant servers, etc etc. Telling people they don't have to pay their bills if they stay home for 2 months is the best thing we can do right now to avoid catastrophe.

Precisely. And the presidential administration took a while to take this seriously, they are taking it more serious now but they are still way behind where they need to be and seem more focused in helping large corporations when they should be focusing on shoring up everyday Americans immediately.

[basketballRob]

Zinc- Slows the multiplication of Viruses and makes it harder for them to attach to mucus membranes.

Vitamin C- Helps shorten the length of sickness by a small percentage (8%-12% on average). It does this by aiding in the production of white blood cells. On average a sickness is about a day shorter.

Vitamin D- Boost levels of antimicrobial peptides (a natural anti biotic of sorts from the body), especially in the lung/sinuses. It also helps prevent against Asthma attacks/reactions. Basically for upper respiratory sickness (most cold and flu, including COVID) it's very useful.

All the vitamins and minerals every single day are so important to get the 100% daily value or more. Zinc, Vitamin C and Vitamin D are definetly the best ones for preventing sickness/ fighting sickness.

They use zinc combined with a malaria drug in South Korea to fight it

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