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Post by Hook on Mar 10, 2020 22:13:46 GMT -6
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)We have a family relative who has Coronavirus disease (aka COVID-19) in Seattle WA USA. Let me just simply say, it is Not a mild flu, and certainly Not a hoax, as some morons were saying! He was a young healthy man that they came and got in hazmat suits, took him to a special unit in a hospital via ambulance, that is now fighting desperately for his life. It is Bad news indeed! Much worse than I can Express here. COVID-19 World Status Map ... (borrowed from EvilGrins' post) (as of 3/10/2020 afternoon)
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Post by Jigoku on Mar 11, 2020 5:27:36 GMT -6
I've been keeping close tabs on that thing and I keep telling my parents to stock up on things we need in case we get quarentined (it's in my state now...) and I'm pretty sure that will happen very soon. So please, EVERYONE stock up things like food, water, trash bags, batteries, flashlights, even toilet paper as if you get lockdowned then you won't be able to go out n about to get stuff. Also get medical supplies too (face masks, pain killers, etc.) before it's too late. This is the kind of stuff people don't want to talk about untill it is too late and then regret it afterwards, we just want to think the world is full of rainbows and unicorns but sad to say it is not.
Please, get prepared and stay safe!
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Post by Hook on Mar 11, 2020 22:05:53 GMT -6
UPDATE: I was thinking he is 30, but my wife said now he is 41.
He is doing better today but his kidneys may fail. His lungs are in very bad shape now also, among other things, from this deadly disease. Asthma is now also part of his life going forward. (new for him, and brought on by the virus) This disease ruins your body apparently. I see that some people are still making light of this Coronavirus, but believe me, it is NO laughing matter!
Tonight, after trump's address to the USA, a Doctor on ABC Nerwork television was saying that the current Coronavirus is, at the least, 10 times worse than the flu.
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Post by Hook on Mar 14, 2020 14:37:53 GMT -6
Thank you Doc Flay for those Coronavirus links! This helps people!
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Post by Doc Flay on Mar 14, 2020 20:34:03 GMT -6
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Post by Evil Darkwatch on Mar 18, 2020 20:22:25 GMT -6
Meanwhile in Oregon we have had 3 deaths so far and 75 known cases. The governor has shut down all bars, restaurants and schools. And, has asked that any gatherings larger than 25 be cancelled. They closed the casino where my wife and I work but both of us are still busy and hope to keep working. If they shut down completely they said they will still give us paid time off. We are not really worried. It really doesn't do any good anyways so we are just hanging in there and hoping that all the precautions they are taking will make a difference in the spread of the virus. We hope you all are staying happy and healthy. Take care everyone!!!
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Post by Hook on Mar 18, 2020 22:27:24 GMT -6
Evil Darkwatch Yeah, the wife and I are in a similar way, except my wife has been told to stay home - she works in our school system. She is vulnerable as she has lung condition called human aniplasmosis. My work has half of us working from home every other day Waiting for total shut down. We of course are doing what we can, and hope for the best.
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Post by Evil Darkwatch on Mar 19, 2020 0:26:57 GMT -6
We wish the best for you and your family Hook!!
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Post by Jigoku on Mar 19, 2020 0:29:48 GMT -6
And here in PA the governor ordered a statewide shutdown a few days ago and there's a case or few in MY COUNTY and close to me...help. This is the last thing I need yet.
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Post by Hook on Mar 22, 2020 0:50:17 GMT -6
Well, I brought my work computer system home this weekend. It all works great. I can get into everything at my work's network. Ready to fully work from home when they go totally to it. Stay Safe my good friends!
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Post by Hook on Mar 22, 2020 12:04:44 GMT -6
Stay Safe my good friends! Posted elsewhere by Doc Flay ... Honest Government Ad | Coronavirus: Flatten The Curve ...OR ... https://youtu.be/Hks6Nq7g6P4
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Post by Evil Darkwatch on Mar 22, 2020 22:22:37 GMT -6
Your link isn't working Hook.
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Post by Hook on Mar 23, 2020 12:54:37 GMT -6
Your link isn't working Hook. Hmmm, it does for me
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Post by Evil Darkwatch on Mar 23, 2020 20:12:00 GMT -6
OK Working now!!
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Post by Hook on Mar 23, 2020 22:02:54 GMT -6
Excellent! Oh btw I like your new animated signature. Folks, Evil Darkwatch and I were playing MH on CMH this past weekend in that map. Evil Darkwatch stopped to take some screenings as I looked 0n. Results are his new sig.
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Post by Evil Darkwatch on Mar 23, 2020 23:01:40 GMT -6
Thanks! Next time we get some shots with you standing next to it. Would be very cool!!
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Post by Hook on Mar 24, 2020 10:02:25 GMT -6
Yes that would be cool! Meanwhile, back at the ranch, Coronavirus 19 (aka COVID-19) ...A thought occurred to me yesterday, 3/23/2020.I was reading some things concerning the Coronavirus 19 (aka COVID-19) from the CDC/WHO and they were discussing how long the virus seems to "live" on surfaces and the air, etc. They mentioned a virus that was harvested by some scientists from some 30,000 year old permafrost. That virus that was harvested from some 30,000 year old permafrost was still able to infect. As I mentioned above, a thought occurred to me that ... IF these viruses from 30,000 years ago are still able to infect, could we start experiencing Viral Infections from our distant past here on earth with Global Warming thawing out old ancient frozen viruses? Viruses that our bodies possibly long ago lost our immunities from? Viruses that we as humans, who emerged later in history than some of these old frozen viruses and Never developed immunities from yet? May we expect more Epidemics/Pandemics due to Global Warming setting old ancient viruses free? Think about it!
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Post by Hook on Mar 29, 2020 0:52:08 GMT -6
How are things going where you are?
We (wife and I) are fine. (so far) Governor here in Minnesota USA issued Shelter in place order. All is shut down excepting what is deemed essential.
My wife of course has been home as school system is shut down. She works at our school system.
My work was deemed essential. I will be working from home starting Monday morning.
Stay safe people!
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Post by Evil Darkwatch on Mar 29, 2020 8:27:52 GMT -6
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Post by Hook on Mar 31, 2020 14:06:57 GMT -6
A lot of us are Working from Home, myself included. Has anybody here lost their job because of COVID 19? Furloughed or laid off, or let go / fired?
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