So most countries have put the schools on lockdown but Boris Johnson says pubs,clubs etc are to be avoided but keeps schools open,where there are hundreds of people in close proximity all the time,how does this make sense?
shareThe UK's response has been dreadful. I had planned to move back there for a short time (I moved to Singapore eight years ago) to take a course in London for a few weeks later this year, but have delayed it for the time being.
Here in SG, taking temperature at least twice a day and taking every precaution is routine now. Why has the UK not been taking the obvious precautionary measures? Proof - as if we needed it - that Johnson and his cronies are clueless idiots.
You take your temperature twice a day there now? This is the first I've heard anyone even suggest dong that.
Have to say while I'm not impressed with how the leaders of my country have handled this, I'm less impressed with the UK's leadership.
Yes, we’ve been doing that since the early days of the epidemic. Twice a day at work, and upon entry to libraries, malls and other public spaces. Any sign of fever and we catch it as quickly as possible.
The UK government is an embarrassment, now more than ever.
That's actually a good idea, whether it's the corona19 or any other virus. Not that 100% of the cases are accompanied with a fever, but the majority are.
shareYeah... it’s not infallible, but working out as best as can be expected and the SG government has been praised for its handling... we had a lot of cases right from the start, unsurprising as so many Singaporeans have family in China and there is a lot of travel between the countries, but no deaths yet. Obviously, the tropical climate is a big help too.
shareProps to the SG government! 👏 No deaths, and that much travel between the two countries, that's great! Yes, the climate is a help, but I'm in S. California and it's here.
shareAlso, if I’m not mistaken, the virus is most contagious when symptoms such as fever are present.
shareIt's most contagious before symptoms appear and for the first week of symptoms.
Wish I had a thermometer. Almost bought one last week but decided against. Guess I'll have to do the old-fashioned back of the hand on forehead routine.
Mrs Neighbor called me last night. During our 2-hour (!) conversation, she asked if I have a thermometer. I do, but she doesn't. She's a nurse! That sure surprised me. She's a school nurse for the local school district. All schools in our state are closed for at least two weeks. She had to report to school today so that parents could pick up their children's medications (or other things like musical instruments, etc.).
shareThat is surprising. You'd think being a nurse she'd be a sure bet to have one.
Boy, things sure have changed quickly, haven't they? Only a week ago everything was so different.
No kidding. Our mayor declared a state of emergency today. It's not that things are bad around here, but the declaration allows them to easily reroute resources to where they're needed most. Oh, and our governor ordered all bars and restaurants to close, except for drive-through or curbside pickup.
Health clubs, community centers, recreation centers, theaters, and museums are also ordered to close. Golf courses, bowling alleys, and anywhere people congregate or go for "amusement" and "recreation" are also ordered to close. A significant number of younger people are still out and about populating the bars and restaurants and there are worries that they could spread the virus to people at higher risk.
Your mayor and community are more on top of it than ours here, and I'm in California where there are more cases of it!
shareI just found out all school districts have closed their schools as of a few days ago, following the colleges and universities who started holding classes remotely until June.
Bars are closing, those who are at all at risk are asked to self-quarantine, and a few people who've been in contact with those who had confirmed cases of it are on mandatory quarantine.
There is one grocery store here that is reserving the first hour of business, from 7 to 8 am, for seniors and vulnerable people.
shareAw, that's great! Makes me happy to hear that. I wish stores across the country would do that.
I don't know if you're on Nextdoor.com or not (I highly recommend it) but this morning someone posted they were volunteering to help anyone who's at risk and self-quarantining with groceries or anything else they needed.
It's interesting that situations like this bring out the best (the Nextdoor guy, your store) and the worst (guy who bought up all that hand sanitiser and anyone who's hoarding) in people.
Yes, I'm on Nextdoor, and I've seen similar offers here. Makes you feel good, doesn't it?
shareNextdoor is great in general, but when there's some kind of disaster or crisis, it's invaluable.
I'm happy to hear the same kind of thing is going on where you are. Yes, it's wonderful!
Nextdoor is great in general, but when there's some kind of disaster or crisis, it's invaluable.
I'm happy to hear the same kind of thing is going on where you are. Yes, it's wonderful!
Every once in a while we get a couple of people who use it to rant about whatever they don't like about how the city is being run or whatever. But, there have also been people who push back and say Nextdoor isn't the place for that. Kudos to them! I appreciate knowing what is going on around here, so yes, I check it several times a week.
My favorite thing about it is getting recommendations for things like good plumbers, electricians, mechanics, or whatever.
They did that for the first time this morning in Australia and the grateful elderly and disabled turned up only to find the shelves largely empty. Thanks for nothing bastards !
Well, they can only do what they can do. Outages aren't deliberate.
shareWhy not reserve some stock so they can restock overnight for them ? It's utterly pointless otherwise. Business as usual for the past month has been that as soon as they restock the human locusts are waiting and they strip the shelves in no time.
Maybe that's all the stock they had. My local store seemed slow to restock but I had a conversation with one of the people who works there and they get in what they get in, and restock as fast as they can.
I'm not into hand sanitiser but for the first time in my life I really would like to have a bottle of it to keep in my car for when I can't wash my hands. I didn't even know where they kept it, so I asked where it would be if they had it and asked when they'd be getting more in. He said they have no way of knowing what's going to arrive on which shipment. All they know is that A shipment is due to arrive, and more or less when.
It was reported that currently one of the two major supermarket chains in Australia has been selling seven weeks worth of toilet paper every day. They have plenty of stock obviously and they are shovelling it all out of the door as fast as they can. To make MONEY !
They can't shovel it out the door, it takes people buying it to get it out the door. 7 weeks of toilet paper every day is nuts, but they can't help it that people have become TP crazed.
shareWell done for missing the obvious point. They have plenty of stock and they could easily reserve it and dole it out one packet per customer. But they refuse to do that.
I honestly don't think they do have the inventory. Think about what it'd take to get in and stock 7 weeks just of toilet tissue a day, never mind all the other items. Stores don't get daily deliveries that frequently. The report you saw or heard was probably averaging it out.
shareApparently, I'm sitting on something very valuable. I have one bottle of hand sanitizer. I don't use it very often because it's so drying. I also have a couple of sample-sized bottles in my car.
Your post the other day about how many things one touches when doing something as simple as grocery shopping really had me thinking. It's almost impossible to sanitize everything one touches during that excursion. All the doorknobs, cabinets, countertops, the food packages, the fridge, the steering wheel of your car, your keys, your purse, the re-usable grocery bags, the screen of the credit card machine at the store - it's almost endless - and impossible to clean everything you touched. 😟
You're RICH! Stinkin' filthy rich! 🤑
Yep, it is just about impossible to sanitise everything we touch. If everyone used a wipe to thoroughly clean their hands *before* they went into stores, stayed away if showing symptoms, and just generally coughed or sneezed into their arms, that would help a lot.
Something I have done is put any non-perishables I've bought into a bag and leaving it out in my car trunk for 3 or so days. That way there's no need to sanitise the items or the grocery bag.
No way around it, I have to sanitise my handbag strap, wallet, steering wheel, door handles, ignition, and anything else in my car I routinely touch. I figure the worst of it's going to be in and on my car, plus house doorknob, and the perishables, so they're priority.
My grandson, since he’s not teaching, schools closed, is working at his part-time job cashiering at a grocery. After every transaction he has to use a sanitary wipe. My question...why not gloves?
As for me, I fly tomorrow. Since I’ve been purchasing those individually packaged wipes for several years I always have about 6 with me. I also have a small bottle of sanitizer I swiped from my friend to throw into my iPad carry-on. I do feel rich...now that you brought it to my attention.
BTW, the virus is a wee bit closer to me as it turned out. Our other friend has been staying here also. What can I say? Three once very lively ladies sitting around, drinking adult beverages, talking about old times. All 3 of us are on that last short road of life. Anyhoo, the other friend’s son was stopping by after work until...until he informed his mama his co-worker’s wife has tested positive! She works at Disney. So, now the co-worker and our friend’s son have to be tested. She told him under no circumstances is he to stop by! On top of that he has a wife & kids!
Oh, and of course the library is closed, too.
shareWell, this IS a guy who doesn't understand the meaning of "herd immunity".
shareIt seems to me that America the UK and Australia have all decided to let the coronavirus take its course while making some token efforts so they can pretend they are doing something about it.
In Philly they closed the schools for two weeks.....but...opened Recreation Centers for kids....haha!
Kinda the same thing.
Grocery stores are still open here, but almost everything else is closed. Schools, rec centres, libraries, even McD's and Tim Horton's have closed their dining areas. Only drive thru are open.
shareGrocery stores will stay open. People gotta eat. Seems like a number of restaurants are going to pick-up and deliver.
shareIt's a good thing McD's and Tim Hortons are closing down. That is one positive thing about the virus. I can't believe people still eat that junk. It's terrible for your body!
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