The coronavirus

brianlux

xavier mcdaniel said:

brianlux said:

CM189191 said:

Mass. Graves.

https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/status/1248374630399672321?s=19

How sad.  Rembrandt was buried in a potter's field.  It is so sad to know that these people died mostly alone and unknown, yet who knows what great talent and marvelous deeds go unrecognized in their passing.  Very sad and tragic.

This is in the Northeast Bronx near City Island and a short drive over the Throgs Neck Bridge without traffic to my area of Queens.

Oh man.  Stay safe, Xavier.  I hope the situation improves soon out your way.  Good to hear that Gov. Cuomo was quoted as being guardedly optimistic. 

xavier mcdaniel

brianlux said:

xavier mcdaniel said:

brianlux said:

CM189191 said:

Mass. Graves.

https://twitter.com/nowthisnews/status/1248374630399672321?s=19

How sad.  Rembrandt was buried in a potter's field.  It is so sad to know that these people died mostly alone and unknown, yet who knows what great talent and marvelous deeds go unrecognized in their passing.  Very sad and tragic.

This is in the Northeast Bronx near City Island and a short drive over the Throgs Neck Bridge without traffic to my area of Queens.

Oh man.  Stay safe, Xavier.  I hope the situation improves soon out your way.  Good to hear that Gov. Cuomo was quoted as being guardedly optimistic. 

Thanks. I'm fortunate that I live in a fairly low-density area of Queens as opposed to more closely populated areas where I can take social distancing walks. Today wasn't so bad, only heard four sirens so far, the other day I heard 13.

Meltdown99

23scidoo

USA-USA!!!

https://twitter.com/i/status/1248649735826812928

brianlux

Earlier today someone asked me this:

"Curious,  do you really think there is any chance we'd still be in"isolation" in two months?  Even one month from today?"

My reply:

Excellent question, V.  I think it depends a lot on where one lives.  I would venture to guess that here in California, we will be in isolation for at least another month.  The peak of our curve isn't expected to be reached until late May- at least a month from now, possibly 6 to 8 weeks off yet.  After that, the crystal ball grows quite foggy.  I would say that for anyone willing or able to stick it out, at least another two months of sheltering would be a good idea. 

My definition of "done" is the point at which the virus dies off- basically for good- by either  by way of the "herd immunity" scenario which would leave in its path huge numbers of dead, or the long extended version leading to a vaccine.  If the first scenario plays out, I'll continue to isolate and hope it doesn't last more than 6 or 8 months.  If the second scenario plays out- a longer time period- then even at the risk of eating up most or all of my savings, I'll shelter and wait for the vaccine.  I've been poor- even semi homeless for a few years- before.  My experience is that it beats the alternative- which is  not living.  Either way, I'm seeing my own future as very probably having less savings, and probably living very simply and continuing to work as long as I am physically able.  I can deal with that too.

But what concerns me more is, how willing and/or able are other people going to be in dealing with possible semi-poverty, or at least being willing to give up the extravagances of late 20th century/ early 21st century living.  And who knows- maybe the luxurious days will come back for a time.  I think many will struggle greatly with the possibility of being somewhat or much poorer.  If all that happens, I hope most people will learn to live more simply and be thankful to be alive rather than having died of the coronovirus.

stuckinline

brianlux said:

Earlier today someone asked me this:

"Curious,  do you really think there is any chance we'd still be in"isolation" in two months?  Even one month from today?"

My reply:

Excellent question, V.  I think it depends a lot on where one lives.  I would venture to guess that here in California, we will be in isolation for at least another month.  The peak of our curve isn't expected to be reached until late May- at least a month from now, possibly 6 to 8 weeks off yet.  After that, the crystal ball grows quite foggy.  I would say that for anyone willing or able to stick it out, at least another two months of sheltering would be a good idea. 

My definition of "done" is the point at which the virus dies off- basically for good- by either  by way of the "herd immunity" scenario which would leave in its path huge numbers of dead, or the long extended version leading to a vaccine.  If the first scenario plays out, I'll continue to isolate and hope it doesn't last more than 6 or 8 months.  If the second scenario plays out- a longer time period- then even at the risk of eating up most or all of my savings, I'll shelter and wait for the vaccine.  I've been poor- even semi homeless for a few years- before.  My experience is that it beats the alternative- which is  not living.  Either way, I'm seeing my own future as very probably having less savings, and probably living very simply and continuing to work as long as I am physically able.  I can deal with that too.

But what concerns me more is, how willing and/or able are other people going to be in dealing with possible semi-poverty, or at least being willing to give up the extravagances of late 20th century/ early 21st century living.  And who knows- maybe the luxurious days will come back for a time.  I think many will struggle greatly with the possibility of being somewhat or much poorer.  If all that happens, I hope most people will learn to live more simply and be thankful to be alive rather than having died of the coronovirus.

The bolded part is my hope as well. People are staying home with their loved ones, cooking their own meals, and enjoying a simpler slowed down life style.
I've also made a concentrated effort not to waste anything!

josevolution

Yesterday I learned that some one I worked with had passed from the virus and another coworker had lost her mother , these are the 1st two people I know personally that have been affected..

tbergs

23scidoo said:

USA-USA!!!

https://twitter.com/i/status/1248649735826812928

Not quite...

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) confirmed to BuzzFeed News that a man was removed from one of their buses. A spokesperson said the reasons why the man was removed are still under investigation.

In a statement, a Philadelphia Police Department spokesperson said that their presence was requested by a SEPTA bus driver around 8:25 a.m. in the Center City neighborhood.

"A SEPTA bus driver requested that a passenger leave the bus several times, and the passenger repeatedly refused," the spokesperson said. "PPD Officers arrived, and after being made aware of the driver’s request, also ordered the male to leave the bus several times. The male refused, at which point he was physically removed by the officers."

The spokesperson added that the man, whom they did not identify, was neither arrested nor cited for the incident.

pjl44

If you're looking for a glimmer of hope:

https://www.bloomberg.com/amp/news/articles/2020-04-11/coronavirus-vaccine-could-be-ready-in-six-months-times?__twitter_impression=true

mickeyrat

 Where Thousands of Masks a Day Are Decontaminated to Battle the Virus https://nyti.ms/2RwmIl3

pjl44

mickeyrat said:

 Where Thousands of Masks a Day Are Decontaminated to Battle the Virus https://nyti.ms/2RwmIl3

Pretty cool. We have one of those in Boston, too.

https://www.bostonglobe.com/2020/04/09/nation/testing-has-begun-mask-decontamination-system-somerville/

Ledbetterman10

Amen. Maher ranting about how the virus is China’s fault and it’s not racist to call them out on it. 

https://youtu.be/dEfDwc2G2_8

nicknyr15

Ledbetterman10 said:

Amen. Maher ranting about how the virus is China’s fault and it’s not racist to call them out on it. 

https://youtu.be/dEfDwc2G2_8

Awesome. Thanks for posting. 

Spiritual_Chaos

Ledbetterman10 said:

Amen. Maher ranting about how the virus is China’s fault and it’s not racist to call them out on it. 

https://youtu.be/dEfDwc2G2_8

What has become the name of the virus the world over: CORONA or COVID-19

Some politicians (in the US) and Fox News goes against it and chooses to call it: "Wuhan virus/Chinese virus"

Bill Maher: "This isn't about willifying a country. This is about facts"

Yeah right, you tool.

pjl44

Ledbetterman10 said:

Amen. Maher ranting about how the virus is China’s fault and it’s not racist to call them out on it. 

https://youtu.be/dEfDwc2G2_8

Yeah, when you get outside of finger-waggers on social media there's solid bipartisan consensus on this issue.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/2020/04/08/coronavirus-crisis-is-turning-americans-both-parties-against-china/

23scidoo

tbergs said:

23scidoo said:

USA-USA!!!

https://twitter.com/i/status/1248649735826812928

Not quite...

The Southeastern Pennsylvania Transportation Authority (SEPTA) confirmed to BuzzFeed News that a man was removed from one of their buses. A spokesperson said the reasons why the man was removed are still under investigation.

In a statement, a Philadelphia Police Department spokesperson said that their presence was requested by a SEPTA bus driver around 8:25 a.m. in the Center City neighborhood.

"A SEPTA bus driver requested that a passenger leave the bus several times, and the passenger repeatedly refused," the spokesperson said. "PPD Officers arrived, and after being made aware of the driver’s request, also ordered the male to leave the bus several times. The male refused, at which point he was physically removed by the officers."

The spokesperson added that the man, whom they did not identify, was neither arrested nor cited for the incident.

Yes but why all this??

Ledbetterman10

Spiritual_Chaos said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

Amen. Maher ranting about how the virus is China’s fault and it’s not racist to call them out on it. 

https://youtu.be/dEfDwc2G2_8

What has become the name of the virus the world over: CORONA or COVID-19

Some politicians (in the US) and Fox News goes against it and chooses to call it: "Wuhan virus/Chinese virus"

Bill Maher: "This isn't about willifying a country. This is about facts"

Yeah right, you tool.

I think the fact that he’s talking about is the virus is China’s fault. I don’t think it needs to be called the Wuhan or Chinese virus. But the world shouldn’t just standby while China reopens their disgusting, inhumane wet markets that cause this sort of thing. Yes, some dumb racists out there might become xenophobic toward Chinese Americans, but those same dumb racists are going to be xenophobic anyway. China’s government shouldn’t be let off the hook because of that, or because of the finger-wagging that pjl44 made reference to, and that you’re partaking in right now. 

lindamarie73

nicknyr15 said:

Ledbetterman10 said:

Amen. Maher ranting about how the virus is China’s fault and it’s not racist to call them out on it. 

https://youtu.be/dEfDwc2G2_8

Awesome. Thanks for posting. 

I rarely ever agree what Bill Maher has to say, but boy he nails in that segment.  Thanks 4 posting it....

bbiggs

Ledbetterman10 said:

Amen. Maher ranting about how the virus is China’s fault and it’s not racist to call them out on it. 

https://youtu.be/dEfDwc2G2_8

Just watched this. It was excellent. Couldn’t agree more with Maher and it’s appalling to see these wet markets back up and running. I wonder what kind of animal the next virus China unlocks is going to come from. 

OnWis97

A couple of interesting perspectives on the opportunity this gives us and the stake government and big business will have to make us feel normal. 

https://medium.com/@juliovincent/prepare-for-the-ultimate-gaslighting-6a8ce3f0a0e0