Coronavirus outbreak

[guntrix]

6 hours ago, AbrasiveAjax said:

Well here in southern Spain it's day 7  of the lock down. Our flight home March 27th is cancelled next available flight April 25! Took a week of trying to contact Westjet to get info! Days spent on hold, emails, Facebook..........

 

We are staying at a small farm isolated from people but must leave tomorrow.  All hotels ordered clossed.

We've rented an airbnb apartment for 2 weeks, looking for another to fill the gap.

Canadian consulate issued us a travel document to move location. They also recommended that airtransat has a flight leaving Sunday to Montreal, can't book online, probably full, but that we should go to the airport and see if there are any seats available? 

 

I'm questioning the recommendation to go to a crowded airport for hours, possibly get on crowded plane flying home from infection hot spot? 

 

We are going to hunker down over here and stay safe. Very unfortunate but it's the reality of the times we are living in.

 

Stay safe, stay isolated from people, be supportive of one another.

 

Gosh I sure miss hockey 

 

Why did you wait until now? Things started getting bad in Spain at least 2 weeks back. 

[coastal.view]

6 hours ago, PistolPete13 said:

I’m just super excited that the super humans at Starbucks are there to serve up my triple espresso in the morning. I’m so sleep deprived that it’s crucial to my ability to function each day. 

i get the idea of criticizing starbucks

because they are a bit silly

 

but i know that we all have a need

to have some sort of outlet

from the cabin fever that is beginning to build up in all of us

and it would be nice if some enterprises

could come up with some safe solution

that would allow us to go out

and engage in some recently normal practice

of grabbing a coffee from somewhere else

other then my kitchen counter top

 

i can keep up this discipline

and practice

but damn

a break in this solo routine would be welcome

and i respect all efforts by enterprise

to attempt to keep our recent normal routines

still possible

 

i live alone

i'm sure many are in my position

and we rely on getting out

for social stimulation

being home with only family can still be enriching

being home alone is not

Edited March 21, 2020 by coastal.view

[73 Percent]

11 minutes ago, coastal.view said:

i get the idea of criticizing starbucks

because they are a bit silly

 

but i know that we all have a need

to have some sort of outlet

from the cabin fever that is beginning to build up in all of us

and it would be nice if some enterprises

could come up with some safe solution

that would allow us to go out

and engage in some recently normal practice

of grabbing a coffee from somewhere else

other then my kitchen counter top

 

i can keep up this discipline

and practice

but damn

a break in this solo routine would be welcome

and i respect all efforts by enterprise

to attempt to keep our recent normal routines

still possible

 

i live alone

i'm sure many are in my position

and we rely on getting out

for social stimulation

being home with only family can still be enriching

being home alone is not

You'll always have me CW <3

[coastal.view]

Just now, 73 Percent said:

You'll always have me CW <3

i do appreciate the online social support we have

can't imagine if that were absent as well

but it is still not the same

as engaging with other humans

in a closer to face to face type contact

 

but these boards do provide relief

and i am happy to read your post

 

 

[Ajax-]

25 minutes ago, guntrix said:

Why did you wait until now? Things started getting bad in Spain at least 2 weeks back. 

We've been in lockdown with a travel ban, had to get a facilitation letter to just drive to airport. 

That and 6 cancelled flights in the past 10 days, might answer your question 

We are resigned now after all this to hunker down and wait it out

I'm predicting similar conditions in Canada next week so locked down here or there is a lot safer than travel at the moment 

And we certainly don't expect our government to jump to our rescue as I see others on the news complaining, we'll be fine

 

Thanks for your care and concern

 

Stay safe

 

[73 Percent]

12 minutes ago, coastal.view said:

i do appreciate the online social support we have

can't imagine if that were absent as well

but it is still not the same

as engaging with other humans

in a closer to face to face type contact

 

but these boards do provide relief

and i am happy to read your post

 

 

If CDC goes down I vote to start a Skype group. Everyone talk at the same time.

[BPA]

Found out my sister and her family most likely have Covid-19.  They are on 14 day self isolation. 

 

She came in contact with a sick caregiver (I presume an elderly grandparent) in the last day of school before spring break.  The caregiver touched my sister's arm.

 

Can't understand why sick people go out when they should be staying  home.  I remember a co-worker gave me **** for coming in sick.  He said "Why are you here?" and he'd kill me if I got him sick.  

 

Smh

[coastal.view]

4 minutes ago, 73 Percent said:

If CDC goes down I vote to start a Skype group. Everyone talk at the same time.

i do not anticipate cdc going down

they might be open to facilitating cam connection among members ?

 

the concern would arise however

that this is not a very secure site

so maybe doing it using another method

is wiser

[coastal.view]

4 minutes ago, BPA said:

Found out my sister and her family most likely have Covid-19.  They are on 14 day self isolation. 

 

She came in contact with a sick caregiver (I presume an elderly grandparent) in the last day of school before spring break.  The caregiver touched my sister's arm.

 

Can't understand why sick people go out when they should be staying  home.  I remember a co-worker gave me **** for coming in sick.  He said "Why are you here?" and he'd kill me if I got him sick.  

 

Smh

without being overly bleak or dark

if your family/extended family is young and in relative good health

there is some benefit to getting exposure early

and building up antibodies early

while there is ample capacity in the medical infrastructure

then their risk when this becomes a full on problem

is greatly reduced

 

don't go out and deliberately get the virus

but if one is forced to deal with it now or sooner

there still can be a bright side to that

Edited March 21, 2020 by coastal.view

[BPA]

2 minutes ago, coastal.view said:

without being overly bleak or dark

if your family/extended family is young and in relative good health

there is some benefit to getting exposure early

and building up antibodies early

while there is ample capacity in the medical infrastructure

then their risk when this becomes a full on problem

is greatly reduced

 

don't go out and deliberately get the virus

but if one is forced to deal with it now or sooner

there still can be a bright side to that

I'm not too worried.   They are healthy.   Sister and husband in their 50's.  Kids are 10 to 25 yr range.  They have flu like symptoms.  Can't get tested as they don't have breathing difficulties.  

 

Best thing I can do for them is buy groceries and stuff when needed.

[coastal.view]

6 minutes ago, BPA said:

I'm not too worried.   They are healthy.   Sister and husband in their 50's.  Kids are 10 to 25 yr range.  They have flu like symptoms.  Can't get tested as they don't have breathing difficulties.  

 

Best thing I can do for them is buy groceries and stuff when needed.

cheers

speedy recovery to all

who may be unwell

 

it is a good idea

to be very detailed in assessing symptoms

before assuming the worst

there are many colds out there right now

and flu season is here too

having the sniffles is actually a decent sign (a cold symptom)

since that likely excludes covid-19

Edited March 21, 2020 by coastal.view

[samurai]

3 minutes ago, BPA said:

I'm not too worried.   They are healthy.   Sister and husband in their 50's.  Kids are 10 to 25 yr range.  They have flu like symptoms.  Can't get tested as they don't have breathing difficulties.  

 

Best thing I can do for them is buy groceries and stuff when needed.

They have not been tested so how do you know they more than likely have it?  

 

[#Canucks]

5 minutes ago, samurai said:

They have not been tested so how do you know they more than likely have it?  

 

How can you not assume and take every precaution not to infect others. At this point always assume and never be neglectful because you could infect and potentially accidentally create a death. We all have to work together. They are doing the right thing. Assuming is the correct method at this point.

Edited March 21, 2020 by #Canucks

[HI5]

19 minutes ago, BPA said:

Found out my sister and her family most likely have Covid-19.  They are on 14 day self isolation. 

 

She came in contact with a sick caregiver (I presume an elderly grandparent) in the last day of school before spring break.  The caregiver touched my sister's arm.

 

Can't understand why sick people go out when they should be staying  home.  I remember a co-worker gave me **** for coming in sick.  He said "Why are you here?" and he'd kill me if I got him sick.  

 

Smh

We basically have a rule in our office that if you’re sick, stay the f*** home. 
 

We’re able to work from home so it’s much easier with deadlines. But getting everyone else sick would be more detrimental to our organization considering we’re a startup.

[samurai]

5 minutes ago, #Canucks said:

How can you not assume and take every precaution not to infect others. At this point always assume and never be neglectful because you could infect and potentially accidentally create a death. We all have to work together. They are doing the right thing. Assuming is the correct method at this point.

Actually, doctors have clearly advised people not to assume that because they are sick that it is the virus.  This doesn’t mean don’t self-isolate.  Assume if you want but probably avoid posting it. 

[John.Tallhouse]

33 minutes ago, coastal.view said:

i do not anticipate cdc going down

they might be open to facilitating cam connection among members ?

 

the concern would arise however

that this is not a very secure site

so maybe doing it using another method

is wiser

CDC the first thing to go after the White House 

[BPA]

22 minutes ago, samurai said:

They have not been tested so how do you know they more than likely have it?  

 

I don't know for sure since they are not eligible to get tested since they do not have breathing difficulties. 

 

They have taken their flu shots.  So unless the flu has mutated, then they most likely  have Covid-19. 

[bishopshodan]

3 minutes ago, BPA said:

I don't know for sure since they are not eligible to get tested since they do not have breathing difficulties. 

 

They have taken their flu shots.  So unless the flu has mutated, then they most likely  have Covid-19. 

All the best.

 

Spooky stuff. My brother -in-law was at the dental conference in Van that had covid. He is in isolation, he feels fine but my sister is sick. My mum in her 70's has had a upset stomach for a week, she never complains about anything so I am a bit concerned, They are all held up in the same household. My mum is spending her time working the phone to aid in scheduling emergency dental situations. 

 

[coastal.view]

so if anyone needs some comfort

about how our governments and medical authorities are dealing with this crisis in canada

i strongly recommend viewing

 

the bc coronavirus daily updates

 

and the updates provided from time to time

by trudeau

 

the quality and tone of these messages

does provide comfort

and stark contrast

to what more seem to be viewing from the white house down south

 

 

Edited March 21, 2020 by coastal.view

[RUPERTKBD]

9 hours ago, PistolPete13 said:

Interesting read, but you might want to do a little more fact checking about chloroquine. Donald J Trump was contradicted by the little doctor Fauchi (sp?) today on stage about this drug. Poor Donald seems to be grasping at straws try to goose the stock market, and this so called “ expert” contradicts him right then and there. The fake news press then got into the act by asking tough questions. But you know that Donald in his usual presidential manner put those fake news mongers in there place.

Very inspiring stuff. I feel totally confident that team Trump has got this under control and as the great leader himself says  “our response to this has been perfect” Whiny doctors, medical staff, the governors of NY, California, etc just need to STFU because Donald’s got this. They need to stop imagining things, because all their doing is aiding the China- US Democratic Party conspiracy to oust Trump from the Oval Office.

I understand this because I just read Newt Gingrich’ book Trump’s America - The Truth about our Nations great comeback. Published in 2018 this bible tells you all you need to know about the greatest president in US history.

Btw i’m planning on taking a trip up Trump’s rectum to get Newt to sign the book. Maybe I’ll bump into Sean Hannity and Mitch McConnell while I’m there.

Good luck and don’t get the China virus. Take lots of lozenges and chloroquine.
 

Must say that you’re right about totalitarian regimes, including wannabe totalitarian regimes.

Nice work Pete....but @Ronaldoescobar might get upset that you're cutting his grass....