Coronavirus

[#1]

So, today this happens.

[#2]

Congratulations on escaping by a hair's breadth.

For now, at least.

[#3]

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Abinadab A wrote:

For now, at least.

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Way to go to cheer me up 😉

I have been very blase about it so far. It was something that happened far away. Self isolating now.

Fun... not.

[#4]

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Petra R wrote:

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Abinadab A wrote:

For now, at least.

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Way to go to cheer me up 😉

I have been very blase about it so far. It was something that happened far away. Self isolating now.

Fun... not.

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Do you have a boat?

[#5]

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Petra R wrote:

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Abinadab A wrote:

For now, at least.

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Way to go to cheer me up 😉

I have been very blase about it so far. It was something that happened far away. Self isolating now.

Fun... not.

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As long as you're not over 60 and in reasonably good heath, you'll survive it, don't you worry.

[#6]

COVID-19 Vaccine Shipped, and Drug Trials Start.

https://time.com/5790545/first-covid-19-vaccine/

So I think it will help a lot. That is some achievement with DNA technology.

[#7]

Bro, the thing has been shipped, and is being tested.
There is no proof it works.

When you finally have good news on this matter, feel free to kindly also share with the community.

[#8]

Yeah, I have a vaguely medical background and a vaccine that's licenced and available to the population is a long time away. By the time it is approved, we're all dead the thing will have blown over....

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Well, **bleep**, Petra.  I was going to PM you to ask how far away it was and then I saw your post.  Isolate, wash your hands.  Hopefully your menagerie and a good selection of wine will see you through.  It appears to be exponentially worse for the elderly (like me) and the immuno compromised.  Enjoy a couple weeks of peace and quiet.  God bless.

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Mary W wrote:

Well, **bleep**, Petra.  I was going to PM you to ask how far away it was and then I saw your post.  Isolate, wash your hands.  Hopefully your menagerie and a good selection of wine will see you NOthrough.  It appears to be exponentially worse for the elderly (like me) and the immuno compromised.  Enjoy a couple weeks of peace and quiet.  God bless.

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Mary, there's a revolution going on in France. We, the French citizens, have been told to stop the "bisous" traditional kisses when we meet each other! And we've also been told not to shake hands. This is really something!

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Petra R wrote:

So, today this happens.

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We have it town as well and are waiting to be told to stay home. DH is working at one of the largest companies in town, hundreds of people were travelling last week because of a holiday, and there are 100+ kids in daycare...

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It's about 40km from my area, so it is only a matter of time. Italy has been badly hit. Stay safe Petra, wear a mask and wash your hands after (and during if possible) you've been among people or have to go shopping, and try not to  touch your face or rub your eyes (which I do all the time).unless your hands are washed.  

I don't know if this is appropriate here or not, but a certain president has just said and I quote: 

"I haven't touched my face in weeks. I miss it." 

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Nichola L wrote:

It's about 40km from my area, so it is only a matter of time. Italy has been badly hit. Stay safe Petra, wear a mask and wash your hands after (and during if possible) you've been among people or have to go shopping, and try not to  touch your face or rub your eyes (which I do all the time).unless your hands are washed.  

I don't know if this is appropriate here or not, but a certain president has just said and I quote: 

"I haven't touched my face in weeks. I miss it." 

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[#14]

This is one of the best times to read one of those novels on how someone invented a virus to destroy an entire city, and some more.

I love those stories with so much passion.

I saw one really good one I'll soon cop the other day on Feedbooks.

[#15]

Thanks all 🙂

I am staying home and have ordered basics to be delivered, so I can avoid human contact as far as possible. (Essentially restrict it to the delivery driver...)

freezer is full at the moment as well so I can self-isolate in comfort.

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Petra R wrote:

Thanks all 🙂

I am staying home and have ordered basics to be delivered, so I can avoid human contact as far as possible. (Essentially restrict it to the delivery driver...)

freezer is full at the moment as well so I can self-isolate in comfort.

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Stay safe!

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Petra R wrote:

so I can avoid human contact as far as possible.

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Every cloud...

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Petra R wrote:

Thanks all 🙂

I am staying home and have ordered basics to be delivered, so I can avoid human contact as far as possible. (Essentially restrict it to the delivery driver...)

freezer is full at the moment as well so I can self-isolate in comfort.

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Be careful with the delivery guy! I've seen movies about pizza deliveries you wouldn't believe! ---------- ah, nevermind.

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actually, delivery guy just rung doorbell, chucked everyone's parcels over the gate (the complex is gated) and drove off lol. I have unpacked, folded up the box (rather than leaving it out for the cats to play in as usual, washed hands and returned to computer witout any human contact. There will be 2 more delveries (tomorrow and Monday) - then I can theoretically completely self isolate.

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Stay safe everyone. There might be a lot of 'shared stress' globally at the moment, but preparation beats panic time and again. This too shall pass. 

[#21]

They tested a cruise ship crew member in nearby Hilo, HI after they became ill and fortunately the result was negative but I wouldn’t want to be on a cruise ship right now.

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John K wrote:
They tested a cruise ship crew member in nearby Hilo, HI after they became ill and fortunately the result was negative but I wouldn’t want to be on a cruise ship right now.

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Nor me, but frankly I have never understood why anyone would ever possibly want to be trapped on some glorified ferry with thousands of random people.

I love the sea and used to sail, but even without any virus the whole concept of a cruise makes me shudder.

My idea of bliss on the water is a chartered sailing yacht and a small group of good friends.

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My friend's daughter works on a cruise ship. She got a message the other day nobody wanted to allow the passengers to disembark at the port. Nobody on the ship is infected, apparently, but the relevant authorities say they don't want to take chances. Not sure if it has been resolved yet.

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Petra wrote:

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Nor me, but frankly I have never understood why anyone would ever possibly want to be trapped on some glorified ferry with thousands of random people.

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Why not? I've been considering living on a cruise ship for a while, think it sounds perfect for us freelancers. You can work comfortably, and whenever you want to go out for a bit you're in a new city if you match your days off so that's when the ship is in a new place. Sounds perfect to me. Just a shame it's so expensive. I wish they had discounts for full-time passengers.

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Eve wrote:

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Petra wrote:

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Nor me, but frankly I have never understood why anyone would ever possibly want to be trapped on some glorified ferry with thousands of random people.

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Why not? 

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Because I am allegic to too many people crammed into a contained space. It's my idea of hell. I love people, provided I can choose who I spend time with, who surrounds me and, most importantly, have a way to get the hell away from them when I want to.

Eve wrote:

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Petra, if you get too bored, travel south and come and visit. Bring some cats

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Ah, but I'd have to bring Murphy (the dog) too 😄