Coronavirus

[wakproductions]

This apocalypse is stupid. I hope the next one is better...

I could tell that you're joking so this comment isn't directed at you, but...

I noticed that people who haven't been affected by whatever doom is out there and have the privilege to be safe like to criticize how stupid something like this seems to them. It hasn't reached you yet thanks the to swift action and sacrifice of many front line responders standing before you like soldiers against the threat.

 

[Tryin']

Bingo. Resources pushed past the limits.

It wont take much. The number of domestic disturbances was high last night. I suspect it's only going to get worse as people really start to feel financial pressure. Staying at home with family is the last thing that should be happening with some of our fair citizenry.

 

[wakproductions]

Line wrapped around the building waiting to get into Costco this morning

What a great idea. Let's prepare for the highly contagious disease by going to the store where hundreds of other people are waiting to pack into the building with you, breathing and touching all the same food and merchandise.

 

[nra4ever]

Panic guns and marijuana buying in America. The way Europe sees us Americans. Good thing they don’t have video of the line to get into the 1500 at the fair grounds.


https://youtu.be/WN1TMimVOz0

 

[AtTheMurph]

What a great idea. Let's prepare for the highly contagious disease by going to the store where hundreds of other people are waiting to pack into the building with you, breathing and touching all the same food and merchandise.

Or do it while your chances of infection are still very low and not later when 40% of people have it?

 

[jsx1043]

Wait until the statewide tornado siren test tomorrow. That should prove entertaining for those who don't know.

Not happening.

"All,

The NWS Indiana offices in conjunction with IDHS have decided to cancel the planned test tornado drill on Wednesday March 18th, 2020. This is due to numerous reasons related to the COVID-19 virus and sheltering actions being taken by the public. We do not want to add an extra layer of anxiety to the ongoing situation. While we feel it is important to test our communications and safety action plans, we feel it more prudent right now to focus on the active societal response to the virus. We apologize for this inconvenience but hope you understand. There are no plans for a makeup date at this time.


Please notify as many partners and people as possible to get the word out about the cancellation.


Thanks!
Sam Lashley"

Pfffttt...they should’ve kept it and changed the siren to the one from Silent Hill or the one from The Purge.

Purple...implied?

 

[Pamcake]

Study of SARS-CoV-2 Survival on 4 surfaces.

NEJM article published today.
https://www.nejm.org/doi/full/10.1056/NEJMc2004973?query=RP

Viruses were applied to copper, cardboard, stainless steel, and plastic maintained at 21 to 23°C and 40% relative humidity over 7 days.

SARS-CoV-2 was more stable on plastic and stainless steel than on copper and cardboard, and viable virus was detected up to 72 hours after application to these surfaces

Half-lives of the different surfaces summary:
Plastic. 6.8 hours
Stainless Steel. 5.6 hours
Cardboard. (none after 24 hrs)
Copper. (none after 4 hours)
Aerosols. 1.1 hours

All those boxes from UPS, FedEx, and USPS could now be cycled out of their quarantine and handled a day or 2 later !

 

[Keith_Indy]

seek and ye shall find...

https://docs.google.com/document/d/...JAGbdfF67WuRJB3ZsidgpidB2eocFHAVjIL-7deJ7/pub

An Effective Treatment for Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Recent guidelines from South Korea and China report that chloroquine is an effective antiviral therapeutic treatment against Coronavirus Disease 2019. Use of chloroquine (tablets) is showing favorable outcomes in humans infected with Coronavirus including faster time to recovery and shorter hospital stay. US CDC research shows that chloroquine also has strong potential as a prophylactic (preventative) measure against coronavirus in the lab, while we wait for a vaccine to be developed. Chloroquine is an inexpensive, globally available drug that has been in widespread human use since 1945 against malaria, autoimmune and various other conditions.

 

[Super Bee]

Any Guard members on this board?

Not since 2008. Still, I have asked around, they have not heard anything. . . yet.

 

[DoggyDaddy]

seek and ye shall find...

https://docs.google.com/document/d/...JAGbdfF67WuRJB3ZsidgpidB2eocFHAVjIL-7deJ7/pub

Well damn. Maybe I need to switch from beer and Jagermeister to gin and tonics until this blows over. You know... for medicinal purposes of course. Ounce (or two) of prevention and all that...

 

[T.Lex]

All those boxes from UPS, FedEx, and USPS could now be cycled out of their quarantine and handled a day or 2 later !

They'll be happy to hear that.

Seriously, though, thanks for posting that. Very interesting information.

All those people who built their homes out of cardboard and copper are finally able to say, "See, told you this was a good idea."

 

[Keith_Indy]

Our son's Ortho is only seeing emergency patients. He has popped two brackets off his braces so they are squeezing him in today. We cant go in though. When you get there you text a number with the patient's name. When they are ready they text you and you send ONLY the patient into the building. A staff member will meet the patient at the locked door to let them in and treat them. Crazy.

Actually that sounds more prudent then shutting down completely...

 

[Sigblitz]

Well it's getting close to home. First fatality worked right across the street from my work. I haven't been in there in a while so I'm not too worried.
I unintentionally self quarantined about 6 weeks ago, only because I've been spending all my time remodeling. Paper and freezer was already stocked, ammo was already stocked. I don't consider myself a prepper but I'm ahead of it.
I'm using my personal time tomorrow just in case I lose it. Getting stamps today just in case.

 

[Keith_Indy]

Wait until the statewide tornado siren test tomorrow. That should prove entertaining for those who don't know.

https://www.wthr.com/article/statewide-tornado-drill-canceled-over-covid-19-concerns

The National Weather Service says Wednesday's statewide tornado drill has been canceled.
The weather service says the ongoing concern over COVID-19 led to the decision.

 

[Sigblitz]

McGrease, I think you have an earache and need to get a Zpac.

 

[Keith_Indy]

Well, if enough people aren't going to self-quarantine, the government will setup isolation wards/tents, etc to keep them in one spot.

No sense wasting resource guarding 12 people who wont self-isolate in 12 places when you can do it one place.

 

[Vigilant]

What a great idea. Let's prepare for the highly contagious disease by going to the store where hundreds of other people are waiting to pack into the building with you, breathing and touching all the same food and merchandise.

OR, let’s cancel drills for something much more likely to affect us(tornadoes), and devastate far more real property, than some mystery bug?

 

[OurDee]

I'm glad people don't know about roasting asparagus with oil, salt, and pepper. Never mind the cheese. Stuff's been on sale for 2 weeks. I fired up the grill again today. Comfort food is important if you get sick. Feed a cold. Starve a fever.

 

[sparky32]

Actually that sounds more prudent then shutting down completely...

https://indental.org/covid-postpone/

We shut our office down. Only seeing emergencys. Here is link

 

[jedi]

But is that drug avaliable in the USA WITHOUT a doc note?