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  • CM189191CM189191 Posts: 6,927
    Dozens More Test Positive for Coronavirus in Florida, Total Now Over 100

    Among 39 new cases, 16 are in Broward and 5 are in Miami-Dade

    https://www.nbcmiami.com/news/local/dozens-more-test-positive-for-coronavirus-in-florida-total-now-over-100/2205848/

    Remind me again, how many electoral votes does Florida get?

    What population is disproportionately affected by Coronavirus?
  • Lerxst1992Lerxst1992 Posts: 6,614
    https://apple.news/A5SatTuYhRUGo18UXwjIP5A
    Damn talk about a dangerous situation how can it not spread!

    Talk about the administration ordering illegal mass gatherings of a high risk group - international travelers.

     It’s a difficult situation to manage. But they should have been able to figure something out in advance to keep families at  least 3 feet apart from other travel groups 
  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 29,429
    https://apple.news/A5SatTuYhRUGo18UXwjIP5A
    Damn talk about a dangerous situation how can it not spread!

    Talk about the administration ordering illegal mass gatherings of a high risk group - international travelers.

     It’s a difficult situation to manage. But they should have been able to figure something out in advance to keep families at  least 3 feet apart from other travel groups 
    They should be busing some of them off plane on tarmac and process a bunch at a time but heck I’m not expert! 

    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • PapPap Posts: 28,965
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  • OnWis97OnWis97 Posts: 5,093
    MayDay10 said:
    I also read that Bill Gates made it and released it because he already has the vaccine to sell everybody.  Lol
    I think I saw a variation of this from a GOP House candidate.
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  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 29,429
    https://apple.news/Ayhzs_XJzRJeCPkeRuY9GBg
    Lots of disrupted life styles..
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 41,955
    A little science for anyone who follows conspiracy theories on the origin of COVID-19 (although I seriously doubt anyone hear believes that nonsense):


    Coronaviruses are a large family of viruses that are common in people and many different species of animals, including camels, cattle, cats, and bats. Rarely, animal coronaviruses can infect people and then spread between people such as with MERS-CoV, SARS-CoV, and now with this new virus (named SARS-CoV-2).

    The SARS-CoV-2 virus is a betacoronavirus, like MERS-CoV and SARS-CoV.  All three of these viruses have their origins in bats. The sequences from U.S. patients are similar to the one that China initially posted, suggesting a likely single, recent emergence of this virus from an animal reservoir.

    Early on, many of the patients at the epicenter of the outbreak in Wuhan, Hubei Province, China had some link to a large seafood and live animal market, suggesting animal-to-person spread. Later, a growing number of patients reportedly did not have exposure to animal markets, indicating person-to-person spread. Person-to-person spread was subsequently reported outside Hubei and in countries outside China, including in the United States. Some international destinations now have ongoing community spread with the virus that causes COVID-19, as do some parts of the United States. Community spread means some people have been infected and it is not known how or where they became exposed. Learn what is known about the spread of this newly emerged coronaviruses.



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  • Lerxst1992Lerxst1992 Posts: 6,614
    https://apple.news/A5SatTuYhRUGo18UXwjIP5A
    Damn talk about a dangerous situation how can it not spread!

    Talk about the administration ordering illegal mass gatherings of a high risk group - international travelers.

     It’s a difficult situation to manage. But they should have been able to figure something out in advance to keep families at  least 3 feet apart from other travel groups 
    They should be busing some of them off plane on tarmac and process a bunch at a time but heck I’m not expert! 


     Yes at the very least they should have added up all the incoming passengers, calculated their max load/ processing per hour and have somewhere safe for them to wait.

     Like our pal Andrew Yang says, it’s all in the MATH.
  • mcgruff10mcgruff10 Posts: 28,470
    My old next door neighbor s sister just passed away from this.  Ugh
    I'll ride the wave where it takes me......
  • stuckinlinestuckinline Posts: 3,367
    https://apple.news/Ayhzs_XJzRJeCPkeRuY9GBg
    Lots of disrupted life styles..
    So, will we ever return to our 'normal' lives? If so, when?
  • bbiggsbbiggs Posts: 6,950
    mcgruff10 said:
    My old next door neighbor s sister just passed away from this.  Ugh
    Geez. Awful. A lot of people seem to be taking this lightly until it hits home like that. Not surprised many have the “it won’t happen to me” mindset or “I’m young and healthy so I’m safe.” I heard local bars were slammed yesterday for St Patrick’s Day. I think the most responsible and generous thing everyone can do is stay away from others as much as possible. Doesn’t matter if you’re young and healthy. The person you can give it to may not be. The whole thing blows, but it’s the harsh reality we’re faced with. 
  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 29,429
    https://apple.news/Ayhzs_XJzRJeCPkeRuY9GBg
    Lots of disrupted life styles..
    So, will we ever return to our 'normal' lives? If so, when?
    It’s sad state of affairs..
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • Gern BlanstenGern Blansten Posts: 20,103
    What is interesting is that the gov't will be pumping so much money into the economy it will be difficult for tRump to scream about socialism in the fall.  But he will anyway....and his chud will fall for it
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  • mcgruff10 said:
    My old next door neighbor s sister just passed away from this.  Ugh
    damn. i am so sorry to hear this. 
    "You can tell the greatness of a man by what makes him angry."  - Lincoln

    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 29,429
    mcgruff10 said:
    My old next door neighbor s sister just passed away from this.  Ugh
    Damn sorry to hear that..
    jesus greets me looks just like me ....
  • jerparker20jerparker20 Posts: 2,495
    Drove past the a couple shopping malls and other retail areas earlier. Parking lots were packed with cars. Guess staying home for a few days is just too much for some people.

    took my family to a nature preserve for a nice walk instead. Nobody else was there.
  • bootlegger10bootlegger10 Posts: 15,921
    edited March 2020
    Went to the store to get more food.  Should be good for a couple weeks.   Feel like I should go back for more.
    Post edited by bootlegger10 on
  • josevolutionjosevolution Posts: 29,429
    Yeah really dumb fucks going to the mall doesn’t count as being outside away from people!
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  • cincybearcatcincybearcat Posts: 16,429
    Drove past the a couple shopping malls and other retail areas earlier. Parking lots were packed with cars. Guess staying home for a few days is just too much for some people.

    took my family to a nature preserve for a nice walk instead. Nobody else was there.
    Hahahaha ok, sorry but the irony here is awesome.

    ”guess staying home for a few days is just too much...”

    ”took my family to a nature preserve”
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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 41,955
    bbiggs said:
    mcgruff10 said:
    My old next door neighbor s sister just passed away from this.  Ugh
    Geez. Awful. A lot of people seem to be taking this lightly until it hits home like that. Not surprised many have the “it won’t happen to me” mindset or “I’m young and healthy so I’m safe.” I heard local bars were slammed yesterday for St Patrick’s Day. I think the most responsible and generous thing everyone can do is stay away from others as much as possible. Doesn’t matter if you’re young and healthy. The person you can give it to may not be. The whole thing blows, but it’s the harsh reality we’re faced with. 
    I totally agree, b.  I'm trying hard to convince my wife to shut down the bookstore for awhile.  I'm working as few hours as possible myself.  I have to go in for a few hours this afternoon but will keep my distance from others as much as I can and then no work until Wednesday- or maybe not, if I can convince my wife and her business partner that it's not worth the risk.  Tough decisions to be made these days!

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  • brianluxbrianlux Posts: 41,955
    mcgruff10 said:
    My old next door neighbor s sister just passed away from this.  Ugh

    Oh man, that awful.  I'm sorry to hear that.
    “The fear of death follows from the fear of life. A man [or woman] who lives fully is prepared to die at any time.”
    Variously credited to Mark Twain or Edward Abbey.













  • PapPap Posts: 28,965
    Won't let the darkness swallow me...
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  • jerparker20jerparker20 Posts: 2,495
    Drove past the a couple shopping malls and other retail areas earlier. Parking lots were packed with cars. Guess staying home for a few days is just too much for some people.

    took my family to a nature preserve for a nice walk instead. Nobody else was there.
    Hahahaha ok, sorry but the irony here is awesome.

    ”guess staying home for a few days is just too much...”

    ”took my family to a nature preserve”
    My phrasing could have been better, but there is significant difference between going to a large, urban mall or shopping center and a 1,000+ acre, outdoor woodland area where the only potential congregation area is a 10 car parking lot.  That whole social distancing thing.
  • cincybearcatcincybearcat Posts: 16,429
    Drove past the a couple shopping malls and other retail areas earlier. Parking lots were packed with cars. Guess staying home for a few days is just too much for some people.

    took my family to a nature preserve for a nice walk instead. Nobody else was there.
    Hahahaha ok, sorry but the irony here is awesome.

    ”guess staying home for a few days is just too much...”

    ”took my family to a nature preserve”
    My phrasing could have been better, but there is significant difference between going to a large, urban mall or shopping center and a 1,000+ acre, outdoor woodland area where the only potential congregation area is a 10 car parking lot.  That whole social distancing thing.
    Yes, it was just funny back to back ;)
    hippiemom = goodness
  • PJ_SoulPJ_Soul Posts: 49,939
    edited March 2020
    Grocery store is practically a ghost town here. Plenty of everything. Way to go neighborhood, lol. The cashier said it was busier in the morning, but nothing got cleaned out. I guess the panic buyers got it out of their systems.
    Post edited by PJ_Soul on
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  • mace1229mace1229 Posts: 9,343
    Looks like CDC recommends 8 weeks off of school
  • rgambsrgambs Posts: 13,576
    Ohio Governor Dewine has declared a partial shutdown of all bars and restaurants.  Take-out and delivery not prohibited, but dine-in service will no longer be allowed.
    Unprecedented times we are living.
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