OT: Coronavirus

@"BlackMagic7" said: Preventative actions don't make the virus disappear... whats the end game to canceling events? The virus isn't going to get frustrated and retreat...

Were headed for some bad, bad s hit. This is a very important juncture our country is at. 

Thank god we're only letting Americans in the country and not those filthy Europeans :p   

Let's at least get enough testing kits out there...I wonder how many of us could get tested when we need it? Let alone treated.  

@"suncoastvike" said: I hope I'm still going to a spring training game Saturday. I was in public at a Renaissance Festival this past Sunday. I'll keep doing stuff till they shut them down.  Wish me luck.

@"Ralphie" said:

@"StickyBun" said: I'm no alarmist, but this is the real deal. I wouldn't suggest getting on a plane to anyone right now. To mitigate the spread, which will get worse each day, this 'social distancing' needs to be taken fairly seriously. Again, although the risk remains low, this flu has a mortality rate 10x the regular flu: that's no joke to those with compromised immune systems, lung or heart issues, elderly, etc. 

My skepticism is based on previous viral or bacterial outbreaks.  Like Sticky says, the regular run-of-the-mill flu is far more deadly and kills tens of thousands in the US each and every year but no events, flights or conventions get cancelled. The US had over 1500 deaths in 2009-10 from Swine flu.  I get a flu shot every year and take normal, reasonable precautions every winter.

But if the CDC says you got a 98% chance of survival once infected and the highest mortality rates are in 70+ age group, folks I won't be stocking up on a years supply of toilet paper just yet.  Common sense is truly an uncommon thing these days.

@"MaroonBells" said:

So this is about the 4th time someone has mentioned toilet paper in this thread. What's that about? I don't understand the connection. 

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"Ralphie" said:

@"StickyBun" said: I'm no alarmist, but this is the real deal. I wouldn't suggest getting on a plane to anyone right now. To mitigate the spread, which will get worse each day, this 'social distancing' needs to be taken fairly seriously. Again, although the risk remains low, this flu has a mortality rate 10x the regular flu: that's no joke to those with compromised immune systems, lung or heart issues, elderly, etc. 

My skepticism is based on previous viral or bacterial outbreaks.  Like Sticky says, the regular run-of-the-mill flu is far more deadly and kills tens of thousands in the US each and every year but no events, flights or conventions get cancelled. The US had over 1500 deaths in 2009-10 from Swine flu.  I get a flu shot every year and take normal, reasonable precautions every winter.

But if the CDC says you got a 98% chance of survival once infected and the highest mortality rates are in 70+ age group, folks I won't be stocking up on a years supply of toilet paper just yet.  Common sense is truly an uncommon thing these days.

I think the fear lies in its potential. This thing is about 30 times more likely to cause death than the flu, once infected. I think that number is greatly distorted by the elderly who've died in china and in nursing homes. Still, common sense would advise everyone to use caution. 

So this is about the 4th time someone has mentioned toilet paper in this thread. What's that about? I don't understand the connection. 

St Petersburg Grand Prix has cancelled general admission seating. 

Had to get dog food this morning. A woman had a cart full of toilet paper. I just lol.

The shitpocolypse is upon us. 

@"BarrNone55" said: St Petersburg Grand Prix has cancelled general admission seating. 

Had to get dog food this morning. A woman had a cart full of toilet paper. I just lol.

The shitpocolypse is upon us. 

On a related note, dogs are safe...

@"MaroonBells" said:

@"BarrNone55" said: St Petersburg Grand Prix has cancelled general admission seating. 

Had to get dog food this morning. A woman had a cart full of toilet paper. I just lol.

The shitpocolypse is upon us. 

Wow, I guess it's a thing. Out of curiosity, I checked Amazon and all the "normal" toilet paper products were either "out of stock" or "currently unavailable." WTF, folks? 

On a related note, dogs are safe...

𝕏 X / Twitter — Dr Liam Hackett MBE @LiamHALI

The World Health Organization has announced that dogs cannot contract Covid-19. Dogs previously held in quarantine can now be released. To be clear, WHO let the dogs out.

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Don't use broad leaf herbicides this year, Lambsear is kinda luxurious and soft. 

Unfortunately there is going to be hysterics like this...

I dont even know if I believe 1/2 the s hit out there being tweeted and bantered about

Crazy, sad times...

History will be the judge as to whether our Govt did the right things at the right time -- or not. 

https://www.pgatour.com/company/2020/03/12/pga-tour-statement-commissioner-jay-monahan-the-players-championship-tpc-sawgrass-coronavirus-upcoming-schedule.html

PGA golf suspending fans starting tomorrow. 
Events/golf to continue.  

@"suncoastvike" said: Getting daily corporate emails still. As this thing evolves company's are trying hard to figure out what response.   Manufacturing unlike sporting events needs people there.  Slow start for 2020. Summer months are generally slower in manufacturing. With what's happening to supply chains worldwide this year is really looking sucky. Here's to a great Q3.

Corporate has to approve any biz travel within US borders now. If you are doing travel for personal reasons? To a red zone state or internationally? You will most likely be required to self quarantine before coming back to work. 

https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=nSXIetP5iak

I think I'm covered.  As a kid I had the Rockin' Pneumonia and the Boogie Woogie Flu. As a result, I was immune to Saturday Night and also Cat Scratch Fever.