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  • Fuzzipeg
    Fuzzipeg Posts: 2,301 Member
    Once while working a young doctor came down the ward with a tube of KY jelly in his hand, he said, Don't say anything. I replied, I thought you wanted to be a slippery customer.................
  • ksharrell48
    ksharrell48 Posts: 171 Member
    Peanut butter is the only thing I'd panic-buy.
  • RelCanonical
    RelCanonical Posts: 3,882 Member
    I saw a lady and man stocking up like crazy on canned goods when I was at the store this past weekend. Not sure if it was for coronavirus. Knock on wood, but so far Michigan hasn't had any confirmed cases yet, so nobody has been emptying out shelves. I'm pretty bad, I don't really prepare well because Northern Michigan so rarely has events that cause people to empty shelves. Knock on wood.

    I'm still waiting to see if the music group I'm seeing in Texas in late April is going to cancel their concert because of it. They've just left Korea and are in Europe for the first leg of the tour. Most of the fans are worried most for the Paris concert, since the outbreak is much worse there. Who knows what it'll be like when April rolls around though.
  • RachelElser
    RachelElser Posts: 1,049 Member
    CupcakeCrusoe wrote: »
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/cases-in-us.html
    Updated March 2, 2020

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    This is not to panic anyone or anything, but we've only in the past week gotten an effective COVID 19 test to all the states. I'm trying to remember the source. I think it was propublica. Also on Last Week Tonight with John Oliver, if you're into that.

    I'm not super worried about it, but then again, people come into work sick all the time to save their leave, and it's contagious before you show symptoms and it's probably airborne transmission so... :no_mouth:

    I have one of those at work and just want to deck them!
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    NovusDies wrote: »
    I braved our Costco. I was going to wait until next week but I am down to my last bag of seafood and I eat a lot of it. It was more of a madhouse than it should have been on a Thurs afternoon during a workday. I did buy an extra bag of coffee and extra chicken than I intended on buying when I walked in. I was not worried about CV but I did not want to have to face that nonsense again too soon. I overhead people talking about how smart they were to be buying multiple huge things of toilet paper and paper towels. One elderly woman was complaining about her buggy which was overflowing. She said she had no idea how she was going to load, unload, and take in everything she had purchased.

    Oh I did buy one disaster item. A flat of gatorade. This weekend it will be headed to Nashville for tornado victims.

    That was very thoughtful of you :)
  • Bballnguitarz
    Bballnguitarz Posts: 15 Member
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    You couldn't pay me to get on a cruise ship right now:

    https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/03/05/812456413/coronavirus-cruise-ship-in-limbo-off-california-after-former-passenger-died

    I wish I would've known about the virus last year when I booked my cruise lol Oh well. As long as I wash my hands constantly and use hand sanitizer I should be alright. Norwegian Cruise Line has been keeping us pretty informed of all of the steps they're taking in response to the virus. They're not messing around lol
  • Bballnguitarz
    Bballnguitarz Posts: 15 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    Bballnguitarz wrote: »
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    You couldn't pay me to get on a cruise ship right now:

    https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/03/05/812456413/coronavirus-cruise-ship-in-limbo-off-california-after-former-passenger-died

    I wish I would've known about the virus last year when I booked my cruise lol Oh well. As long as I wash my hands constantly and use hand sanitizer I should be alright. Norwegian Cruise Line has been keeping us pretty informed of all of the steps they're taking in response to the virus. They're not messing around lol

    Not to fearmonger, but the air filtration systems are also part of the issue on cruise ships. Air goes from cabin to cabin, with outside air being mixed with inside air. The filters aren't fine enough to pick up the virus (unlike planes, which recirculate air, but have filters than can keep the virus out of the air).

    https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2020-02-25/how-coronavirus-raced-through-quarantined-cruise-ship

    Definitely good to know! Unfortunately, there's not much I can do about that now lol I can't cancel my reservation and receive a refund because I'm sailing in 8 days, plus I don't meet their criteria for being eligible for a refund.

    I'm just going to cough as loud as possible to try and keep people away from me as much as possible lol
  • Bballnguitarz
    Bballnguitarz Posts: 15 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    Bballnguitarz wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    Bballnguitarz wrote: »
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    You couldn't pay me to get on a cruise ship right now:

    https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/03/05/812456413/coronavirus-cruise-ship-in-limbo-off-california-after-former-passenger-died

    I wish I would've known about the virus last year when I booked my cruise lol Oh well. As long as I wash my hands constantly and use hand sanitizer I should be alright. Norwegian Cruise Line has been keeping us pretty informed of all of the steps they're taking in response to the virus. They're not messing around lol

    Not to fearmonger, but the air filtration systems are also part of the issue on cruise ships. Air goes from cabin to cabin, with outside air being mixed with inside air. The filters aren't fine enough to pick up the virus (unlike planes, which recirculate air, but have filters than can keep the virus out of the air).

    https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2020-02-25/how-coronavirus-raced-through-quarantined-cruise-ship

    Definitely good to know! Unfortunately, there's not much I can do about that now lol I can't cancel my reservation and receive a refund because I'm sailing in 8 days, plus I don't meet their criteria for being eligible for a refund.

    I'm just going to cough as loud as possible to try and keep people away from me as much as possible lol

    I'm not here to judge. I have a trip planned to San Francisco this weekend and I'm not cancelling it, despite the fact there are known cases in the area. Have fun on your cruise!

    No worries, I didn't think you were judging! I also have a trip planned for San Francisco in June so I guess lemme know how it goes? lol Enjoy your trip as well!
  • NovusDies
    NovusDies Posts: 8,940 Member
    rheddmobile wrote: »
    Welp it’s in my state now. I’m in Memphis and the person who has it is from Williamson county but went through the airport in Nashville with it.

    I am in a neighboring state so keep that bidness to yourself!

    I am fairly certain it is here too. It is just a matter of time before it is confirmed.
  • NovusDies
    NovusDies Posts: 8,940 Member
    Bballnguitarz wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    Bballnguitarz wrote: »
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    You couldn't pay me to get on a cruise ship right now:

    https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/03/05/812456413/coronavirus-cruise-ship-in-limbo-off-california-after-former-passenger-died

    I wish I would've known about the virus last year when I booked my cruise lol Oh well. As long as I wash my hands constantly and use hand sanitizer I should be alright. Norwegian Cruise Line has been keeping us pretty informed of all of the steps they're taking in response to the virus. They're not messing around lol

    Not to fearmonger, but the air filtration systems are also part of the issue on cruise ships. Air goes from cabin to cabin, with outside air being mixed with inside air. The filters aren't fine enough to pick up the virus (unlike planes, which recirculate air, but have filters than can keep the virus out of the air).

    https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2020-02-25/how-coronavirus-raced-through-quarantined-cruise-ship

    Definitely good to know! Unfortunately, there's not much I can do about that now lol I can't cancel my reservation and receive a refund because I'm sailing in 8 days, plus I don't meet their criteria for being eligible for a refund.

    I'm just going to cough as loud as possible to try and keep people away from me as much as possible lol


    Might not be a good plan if you end up stuck out at see quarantined because the officials think you have it. If you do it before you get on the ship they will send you home.
  • littlegreenparrot1
    littlegreenparrot1 Posts: 702 Member
    I'm in the UK, there's a case in a town 30 miles away, people at work live in that town.
    One chap just back from a wonderful ski holiday in Northern Italy is self isolating.

    There seems to be lots in the shops still, am not specifically stocking up, I get more worried about weather events. We have enough stuff lurking in the cupboard for at least a week.

    We were looking at potential holiday destinations last night, there's a lot more in our price range now 😆. Both myself and partner are in high risk environments, so best bet is common sense precautions and to crack on.
  • kshama2001
    kshama2001 Posts: 28,052 Member
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    NovusDies wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    Bballnguitarz wrote: »
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    You couldn't pay me to get on a cruise ship right now:

    https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/03/05/812456413/coronavirus-cruise-ship-in-limbo-off-california-after-former-passenger-died

    I wish I would've known about the virus last year when I booked my cruise lol Oh well. As long as I wash my hands constantly and use hand sanitizer I should be alright. Norwegian Cruise Line has been keeping us pretty informed of all of the steps they're taking in response to the virus. They're not messing around lol

    Not to fearmonger, but the air filtration systems are also part of the issue on cruise ships. Air goes from cabin to cabin, with outside air being mixed with inside air. The filters aren't fine enough to pick up the virus (unlike planes, which recirculate air, but have filters than can keep the virus out of the air).

    https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2020-02-25/how-coronavirus-raced-through-quarantined-cruise-ship

    I was still in more potential jeopardy driving to Costco for my fish and coffee.

    That's a good point. We're really bad at evaluating "routine" risks against novel ones. Newer stuff always seems scarier than the risk of dying in a car wreck on the way to a grocery store, which is something that can happen but we've just kind of compartmentalized as a risk of modern life.

    Yes, the owner of the retreat center in Costa Rico where I stayed some years back used to mention this before briefing new guests on the dangers that would be novel to city dwellers: snakes, scorpions, poisonous caterpillars, etc.

    I got stung by a scorpion. Freaked me out because once when stung by wasps I ended up in Urgent Care and needed a shot, and here the nearest known source of a shot was three hours away, by bus. Perhaps the freakout provided the adrenaline I needed to not need a shot :lol:
  • Bballnguitarz
    Bballnguitarz Posts: 15 Member
    NovusDies wrote: »
    Bballnguitarz wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    Bballnguitarz wrote: »
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    You couldn't pay me to get on a cruise ship right now:

    https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/03/05/812456413/coronavirus-cruise-ship-in-limbo-off-california-after-former-passenger-died

    I wish I would've known about the virus last year when I booked my cruise lol Oh well. As long as I wash my hands constantly and use hand sanitizer I should be alright. Norwegian Cruise Line has been keeping us pretty informed of all of the steps they're taking in response to the virus. They're not messing around lol

    Not to fearmonger, but the air filtration systems are also part of the issue on cruise ships. Air goes from cabin to cabin, with outside air being mixed with inside air. The filters aren't fine enough to pick up the virus (unlike planes, which recirculate air, but have filters than can keep the virus out of the air).

    https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2020-02-25/how-coronavirus-raced-through-quarantined-cruise-ship

    Definitely good to know! Unfortunately, there's not much I can do about that now lol I can't cancel my reservation and receive a refund because I'm sailing in 8 days, plus I don't meet their criteria for being eligible for a refund.

    I'm just going to cough as loud as possible to try and keep people away from me as much as possible lol


    Might not be a good plan if you end up stuck out at see quarantined because the officials think you have it. If you do it before you get on the ship they will send you home.

    I guess I should've ended that quote with /sarcasm, because there's no way I'd actually seriously do it lol I don't think they'd serve me drinks in quarantine so that's a hard pass from me.
  • cmriverside
    cmriverside Posts: 34,458 Member
    I'm taking my cat to the vet...do I sound crazy to the vet if I ask him to wash his hands before touching my Precious?
  • lx1x
    lx1x Posts: 38,330 Member
    Company HR just sent email about CV... Telling ppl to stay home when feeling sick. Etc. 🤔
  • NovusDies
    NovusDies Posts: 8,940 Member
    Bballnguitarz wrote: »
    NovusDies wrote: »
    Bballnguitarz wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    Bballnguitarz wrote: »
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    You couldn't pay me to get on a cruise ship right now:

    https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/03/05/812456413/coronavirus-cruise-ship-in-limbo-off-california-after-former-passenger-died

    I wish I would've known about the virus last year when I booked my cruise lol Oh well. As long as I wash my hands constantly and use hand sanitizer I should be alright. Norwegian Cruise Line has been keeping us pretty informed of all of the steps they're taking in response to the virus. They're not messing around lol

    Not to fearmonger, but the air filtration systems are also part of the issue on cruise ships. Air goes from cabin to cabin, with outside air being mixed with inside air. The filters aren't fine enough to pick up the virus (unlike planes, which recirculate air, but have filters than can keep the virus out of the air).

    https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2020-02-25/how-coronavirus-raced-through-quarantined-cruise-ship

    Definitely good to know! Unfortunately, there's not much I can do about that now lol I can't cancel my reservation and receive a refund because I'm sailing in 8 days, plus I don't meet their criteria for being eligible for a refund.

    I'm just going to cough as loud as possible to try and keep people away from me as much as possible lol


    Might not be a good plan if you end up stuck out at see quarantined because the officials think you have it. If you do it before you get on the ship they will send you home.

    I guess I should've ended that quote with /sarcasm, because there's no way I'd actually seriously do it lol I don't think they'd serve me drinks in quarantine so that's a hard pass from me.

    I took it as sarcasm. I replied anyway because internet.
  • Lillymoo01
    Lillymoo01 Posts: 2,865 Member
    NovusDies wrote: »
    Bballnguitarz wrote: »
    janejellyroll wrote: »
    Bballnguitarz wrote: »
    kshama2001 wrote: »
    You couldn't pay me to get on a cruise ship right now:

    https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2020/03/05/812456413/coronavirus-cruise-ship-in-limbo-off-california-after-former-passenger-died

    I wish I would've known about the virus last year when I booked my cruise lol Oh well. As long as I wash my hands constantly and use hand sanitizer I should be alright. Norwegian Cruise Line has been keeping us pretty informed of all of the steps they're taking in response to the virus. They're not messing around lol

    Not to fearmonger, but the air filtration systems are also part of the issue on cruise ships. Air goes from cabin to cabin, with outside air being mixed with inside air. The filters aren't fine enough to pick up the virus (unlike planes, which recirculate air, but have filters than can keep the virus out of the air).

    https://www.usnews.com/news/health-news/articles/2020-02-25/how-coronavirus-raced-through-quarantined-cruise-ship

    Definitely good to know! Unfortunately, there's not much I can do about that now lol I can't cancel my reservation and receive a refund because I'm sailing in 8 days, plus I don't meet their criteria for being eligible for a refund.

    I'm just going to cough as loud as possible to try and keep people away from me as much as possible lol


    Might not be a good plan if you end up stuck out at see quarantined because the officials think you have it. If you do it before you get on the ship they will send you home.

    She will be right. If checked by the doctor there would be no temperature and you can simply say that something went down the wrong way! I have just returned from overseas and while in transit it was amazing how much extra room a cough from someone I was travelling with gave.

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