Brazilian president's press secretary tests positive for coronavirus days after visiting Trump at Mar-a-Lago
From CNN's Shasta Darlington and Jonny Hallam
Fabio Wajngarten, the press secretary for Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, according to two sources who spoke to CNN.
The health of the Brazilian president is being monitored.
Wajngarten was with Bolsonaro on last weekend’s US trip, during which the Brazilian president dined with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
Wajngarten posted a picture of himself with Trump on Instagram a few days ago.
My school district is closing tomorrow to give the teachers time to prepare 3 weeks worth of online lessons for our students. It's interesting that my perspective changed so quickly from 'why are people panicking?' to, 'hmmm, is my family ready for this?' My answer is yes, we're ready and I think that my school is probably going to close sometime next week. The cases of Covid are creeping closer and closer to home. Calm on the outside for my students, worried on the inside.
I think we are headed that direction. One private middle/high school is closing for a week starting today to deep clean and then evaluate when to reopen. My husband and I have a toddler, so even though we are allowed to telework when necessary, not much work would get done at home. I'm worried about how much support I would receive at work because most of my colleagues are retirement age or at least have kids in high school who are able to be at home unsupervised and can self-entertain.
Yesterday our state had the first reported cases and there was rush on all of the stores. Every grocery store we passed driving home had a packed parking lot. I'm just hoping there is still food and basic supplies left when I do my usual Friday grocery shopping.
I waited... I now regret it. 😩
That's what I'm afraid of. But at this point, I don't think going today vs. tomorrow is going to help either. I'm already wishing I had stocked up on a few extra things last Friday when people locally were only sort of panicking and it was mostly toilet paper that was running out.
My school district is closing tomorrow to give the teachers time to prepare 3 weeks worth of online lessons for our students. It's interesting that my perspective changed so quickly from 'why are people panicking?' to, 'hmmm, is my family ready for this?' My answer is yes, we're ready and I think that my school is probably going to close sometime next week. The cases of Covid are creeping closer and closer to home. Calm on the outside for my students, worried on the inside.
I think we are headed that direction. One private middle/high school is closing for a week starting today to deep clean and then evaluate when to reopen. My husband and I have a toddler, so even though we are allowed to telework when necessary, not much work would get done at home. I'm worried about how much support I would receive at work because most of my colleagues are retirement age or at least have kids in high school who are able to be at home unsupervised and can self-entertain.
Yesterday our state had the first reported cases and there was rush on all of the stores. Every grocery store we passed driving home had a packed parking lot. I'm just hoping there is still food and basic supplies left when I do my usual Friday grocery shopping.
We're going this afternoon (just to top up some stuff, not a massive stock-up, as we already have a good pantry and freezer available). I also hope it's not madness. We're going to Aldi, so maybe it won't be as crazy.
I sent my husband to Costco yesterday...he said lines were normal and the only thing they were out of was the Kirkland brand toilet paper. They still had other brands. No shortage of other products, he said.
Of course, it helps that I live in an area with a LOT of Costcos, so not everyone is rushing the same store. There are three alone within 15 minutes of my house, and many more if I drove a bit futher.
Just saw Governor Newsom is banning gatherings of more than 250 people.
My daughter and son in law live in San Francisco with my two grandkids. She texted last night they won't be visiting until things settle down because my husband and I are in a higher risk group (we'll be 70 this year). They're pulling the kids out of school ahead of inevitable closures and both are so fortunate that they can work from home.
I told my 91 year old dad the same thing, and I'm worried for his mental as well as physical health. He is very active and social, he goes to mass twice a week, the gym three times, organizes a senior bus trip twice a month and on and on. I dont know how he'll cope when he has to self isolate.
I hadn't thought about the mental and emotional health risks to people who are used to being social, as well as the actual physical risk of becoming sick. It seems to me that the stress would make some people even more vulnerable.
Our Prime Minister's wife (Canada) has been exhibiting flu-like symptoms, and until her COVID test comes back, both her and Justin Trudeau are in self-isolation.
Duke & UNC are going strictly online classes, and new cases announced, bringing our total to 12. Seriously starting to question my decision to work in healthcare, when clearly there are many other things I am able to do.
We are in the same area--Cary, NC. Our friends were the "parents" who were just tested but turned out negative--they closed their daughter's school for a day just in case. My husband works at Duke in research, and they are talking about essential/nonessential employees, and whether or not he can work from home for a while. I'm not sure where you work, or what your job is (Dr, nurse?), but I wish you good health while this all plays out!
Oh, wow! I was just reading about them earlier and glad that they are okay!
It's nice to meet you, Neighbor. I'm in Goldsboro and manage the Central Transport department at our facility. So far, so good, here, although we were not thrilled to learn of the case in Johnston this morning. We are staying healthy, eating well, and hoping for the best. Oh, and washing our hands.
I picked up supplies to learn how to make my own laundry soap and already soap bars ready to go as well as a mostly full bottle that I had from before that so I'm good on laundry soap.
But this does have me thinking of stocking up on a few things now, such as cleaning supplies and cat food before it gets here.
I do have the option from working at home if it comes to my area though it can be a little difficult if I need a print or something from the office. And I've found it to be distracting.
What does frustrate me is that my company expects us to use vacation time and didn't offer sick leave until you've been out 5 business days. I'm hoping that catching this will still be covered under our short term disability plan if I catch it but am not sick enough to be hospitalized. The company pays for the short term disability insurance but didn't give us a list of what qualifies. With the long length of time that this thing incubates and it takes to get over it, it's definitely going to stretch sick leave plans for those who are lucky enough to have them. I feel really bad for the people who don't have them or work for businesses that could be forced to close temporarily and leave their employees without an income during that period.
How long are those who have it expected to quarantine?
I'm south of Boston, MA. My Walmart was completely stocked last week when I started the thread. This was the TP aisle today (just a few 4-packs of Charmin and one store brand 4-pack):
Oh, and there are now pallets of bottled water in the middle aisle where they put seasonal items.
Went back to the store for something I'd forgotten yesterday. The TP section is now completely empty and the paper towel section is half empty.
I picked up supplies to learn how to make my own laundry soap and already soap bars ready to go as well as a mostly full bottle that I had from before that so I'm good on laundry soap.
But this does have me thinking of stocking up on a few things now, such as cleaning supplies and cat food before it gets here.
I do have the option from working at home if it comes to my area though it can be a little difficult if I need a print or something from the office. And I've found it to be distracting.
What does frustrate me is that my company expects us to use vacation time and didn't offer sick leave until you've been out 5 business days. I'm hoping that catching this will still be covered under our short term disability plan if I catch it but am not sick enough to be hospitalized. The company pays for the short term disability insurance but didn't give us a list of what qualifies. With the long length of time that this thing incubates and it takes to get over it, it's definitely going to stretch sick leave plans for those who are lucky enough to have them. I feel really bad for the people who don't have them or work for businesses that could be forced to close temporarily and leave their employees without an income during that period.
How long are those who have it expected to quarantine?
Quarantine here is 2 weeks, but I'd plan on 3. We're all in quarantine in Italy--not supposed to leave the house.
The hotel where Rudy Gobert was has closed down for extensive cleaning.
Many Oklahoma schools are on spring break next week and will have on-line classes instead of coming back.
The high school state games are still scheduled to go on today. I probably won’t go. I would have.
How much does it help us to do all the right things if other people still act so irresponsibly all around us?
We can protect ourselves against other people who are also trying to protect themselves, but—-
I still think the masks are a good idea. Not to protect you from germs, but maybe to protect you from people who might otherwise cough or sneeze on you, but will, out of fear, stay far enough away from you to not give you their germs.
I completely understand Cher not cancelling earlier than she did. Oklahoma City didn’t have any confirmed cases. Financial losses must be huge. She was on the phone with OKC when we were told Gobert was confirmed and she cancelled right then.
ETA. Another Jazz player is positive. A Jazz player visited Del City high school yesterday. (Another OKC
Metro area school)
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Flood the sewage system with paper towel.. great!
😂
Just don't flush those diaper wipes or personal wipes!!
The thought of wiping with a paper towel makes me shrivel a little.
Or newspaper and corncobs 🤣😂
Brazilian president's press secretary tests positive for coronavirus days after visiting Trump at Mar-a-Lago
From CNN's Shasta Darlington and Jonny Hallam
Fabio Wajngarten, the press secretary for Brazilian president Jair Bolsonaro, tested positive for coronavirus on Thursday, according to two sources who spoke to CNN.
The health of the Brazilian president is being monitored.
Wajngarten was with Bolsonaro on last weekend’s US trip, during which the Brazilian president dined with President Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
Wajngarten posted a picture of himself with Trump on Instagram a few days ago.
That's what I'm afraid of. But at this point, I don't think going today vs. tomorrow is going to help either. I'm already wishing I had stocked up on a few extra things last Friday when people locally were only sort of panicking and it was mostly toilet paper that was running out.
Good luck!
Of course, it helps that I live in an area with a LOT of Costcos, so not everyone is rushing the same store. There are three alone within 15 minutes of my house, and many more if I drove a bit futher.
My daughter and son in law live in San Francisco with my two grandkids. She texted last night they won't be visiting until things settle down because my husband and I are in a higher risk group (we'll be 70 this year). They're pulling the kids out of school ahead of inevitable closures and both are so fortunate that they can work from home.
I told my 91 year old dad the same thing, and I'm worried for his mental as well as physical health. He is very active and social, he goes to mass twice a week, the gym three times, organizes a senior bus trip twice a month and on and on. I dont know how he'll cope when he has to self isolate.
I hadn't thought about the mental and emotional health risks to people who are used to being social, as well as the actual physical risk of becoming sick. It seems to me that the stress would make some people even more vulnerable.
When I was in Outward Bound, we had to use leaves/grass. We’d be SOL now, no leaves or grass, it’s still winter, snow on the ground.
I would prefer fresh leaves, haha. As long as it's not poison ivy. That would suck, lol.
Hubby and I figure that we have so much fabric in the house, we can treat various cloths and towels similar to cloth diapers if absolutely necessary.
Then comes the whole laundry nightmare.
I realized last night that I'm low on laundry detergent. That went on the list. Bleach.
Did OB on Hurricane Island back in the 80s. Used my journal.
Or pinecones.. 😝
Oh, wow! I was just reading about them earlier and glad that they are okay!
It's nice to meet you, Neighbor. I'm in Goldsboro and manage the Central Transport department at our facility. So far, so good, here, although we were not thrilled to learn of the case in Johnston this morning. We are staying healthy, eating well, and hoping for the best. Oh, and washing our hands.
But this does have me thinking of stocking up on a few things now, such as cleaning supplies and cat food before it gets here.
I do have the option from working at home if it comes to my area though it can be a little difficult if I need a print or something from the office. And I've found it to be distracting.
What does frustrate me is that my company expects us to use vacation time and didn't offer sick leave until you've been out 5 business days. I'm hoping that catching this will still be covered under our short term disability plan if I catch it but am not sick enough to be hospitalized. The company pays for the short term disability insurance but didn't give us a list of what qualifies. With the long length of time that this thing incubates and it takes to get over it, it's definitely going to stretch sick leave plans for those who are lucky enough to have them. I feel really bad for the people who don't have them or work for businesses that could be forced to close temporarily and leave their employees without an income during that period.
How long are those who have it expected to quarantine?
Went back to the store for something I'd forgotten yesterday. The TP section is now completely empty and the paper towel section is half empty.
Quarantine here is 2 weeks, but I'd plan on 3. We're all in quarantine in Italy--not supposed to leave the house.
Many Oklahoma schools are on spring break next week and will have on-line classes instead of coming back.
The high school state games are still scheduled to go on today. I probably won’t go. I would have.
How much does it help us to do all the right things if other people still act so irresponsibly all around us?
We can protect ourselves against other people who are also trying to protect themselves, but—-
I still think the masks are a good idea. Not to protect you from germs, but maybe to protect you from people who might otherwise cough or sneeze on you, but will, out of fear, stay far enough away from you to not give you their germs.
I completely understand Cher not cancelling earlier than she did. Oklahoma City didn’t have any confirmed cases. Financial losses must be huge. She was on the phone with OKC when we were told Gobert was confirmed and she cancelled right then.
ETA. Another Jazz player is positive. A Jazz player visited Del City high school yesterday. (Another OKC
Metro area school)