https://www.statnews.com/2020/03/03/...aphic-factors/
Very interesting overview of who's been getting sick and who hasn't.
https://www.statnews.com/2020/03/03/...aphic-factors/
Very interesting overview of who's been getting sick and who hasn't.
John Oliver's take on it:
https://youtu.be/c09m5f7Gnic
So I went to the grocery store today and stocked up on supplies. Not to protect myself from a virus. That wasn't my worry. To protect myself from idiots clearing the shelves thinking that it's the end times. Regardless of what happens, they've bought up a bunch of shit that nobody who needs it on a normal basis will be able to get now. You know what I wish? That this threat was actually at the level that they think it's at and kills off the stupid people.
If anything, I stocked up on stuff that will come in handy in case of an earthquake because my kits needed updating. We'll be sitting pretty if the big one hits in the next six months to a year. And prepared for human stupidity if they make this shit out to be the drama they desperately want it to be. Still won't be able to pay rent if that happens, but we'll have pasta and rice and canned soup to eat under the bridge in our car at least.
Always a silver lining![]()
Last edited by KimTisha; 03-04-2020 at 06:44 AM.
You are talking to a woman who has laughed in the face of death, sneered at doom and chuckled at catastrophe.
...Collector of Chairs. Reader of Books. Hater of Nutmeg...
We've actually been buying our toilet paper, paper towels and coffee in bulk and having it delivered for the last year now to save money. So we're set in that department, thankfully. We just recieved a shipment last week of that stuff so we're good for now. Dog food too. All of that stuff is going to be gone because of people squandering it out of fear.
Same old playbook the orange windbag uses for all his fuck-ups.
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/04/polit...der/index.html
Trump falsely claimed that Obama administration slowed down diagnostic testing, experts say
Last edited by raisedbywolves; 06-28-2021 at 11:17 AM.
https://abcnews.go.com/Health/scient...ry?id=69391954
Scientists say they've identified 2 strains of COVID-19
Last edited by raisedbywolves; 06-28-2021 at 11:18 AM.
FFS. It's insane
My worry is for the folks that can't get to the grocery store often and don't have the ability to stock up because of mobility/money issues. Which, ironically enough, are the people that probably need it more than "Ted and Nancy Morrison who are lawyers and have 2.5 kids and amazing insurance". It's sad how people have been so conditioned to be "ME FIRST, FUCK EVERYONE ELSE" in this country.
https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/us/he...id=hplocalnews
The government's top infectious disease expert on Sunday said that the coronavirus outbreak is getting worse and warned elderly and sick people to think twice before traveling or circulating in crowds.
Last edited by raisedbywolves; 06-28-2021 at 11:18 AM.
So what's a large social gathering? 500, 1000, more?
I have tickets to two different concerts at the end of this month. I am beginning to wonder if they might cancel at this point.![]()
Last edited by raisedbywolves; 06-28-2021 at 11:19 AM.
Good question. Our attendance was a little down last night, but it often is late in the season, also, the movie wasn't one of the strongest, so we were iffy about it already. Also Million Dollar Quartet was in town for two shows (we went to the matinee) probably 2500 people shoehorned together... Our movie theatre seats about 600. People are squeezed into the lobby like sardeens. No way NOT to breathe and cough on each other. If anyone was sick, we are all doomed. Then you get your popcorn and eat it with your hands then touch the armrest???
I'm not. You wouldn't know it from my posts here, but I've always been a believer in keeping my immune system strong my challenging it with "a little healthy dirt" not babying it with antibacterial wipes, I get my flu shot and go on about my business, but this feels different. And of course my house is full of invalids.
It?s in Ohio now.
I went to the park today and there was a big snotty loogie (sp?) on the equipment. I was like nope. Bye.
And so it begins. Our first client who's job may require her to work from home until further notice. Thankfully, she says regardless she will need us so we won't be losing the income, but it's unnerving to hear this.
So far, nobody but one client has cancelled travel plans and I completely understand that one since they have four kids and were planning on going to Italy. In a strange twist of fate, this week is even busier than it was for Christmas for us. Normally this would be an opportunity for us to get ahead, but it may actually have to go towards sustaining us if we get locked down or have people start working from home.
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