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The US has tested fewer than 6,000 people out of a population of 327 million. By contrast, the Netherlands, with 17 million people, is testing that many every day.
Epidemiologists say accurate testing is the single most effective method to counter the disease’s spread.
Re: Anybody want a Corona?
Posted: Thu March 12, 2020 11:21 am
by Simple Torture
BurtReynolds wrote:
verb_to_trust wrote:
BurtReynolds wrote:
Thanks B
I'm sorry I was out LIVING MY LIFE
Not for long.
Re: Anybody want a Corona?
Posted: Thu March 12, 2020 11:27 am
by Bi_3
Tom Hanks infected? Thanks Australia!
Re: Anybody want a Corona?
Posted: Thu March 12, 2020 11:28 am
by LetMeSleep
As I said to someone earlier, Now America will take notice of this pandemic.
Re: Anybody want a Corona?
Posted: Thu March 12, 2020 11:38 am
by tragabigzanda
FUCK ICE
Re: Anybody want a Corona?
Posted: Thu March 12, 2020 11:46 am
by dimejinky99
All schools and colleges closed here for 6 weeks. People being asked to work from home where possible. Pubs bars clubs etc allowed remain open but owners asked to ensure social distancing.
I’m fascinated to see how many still travel. It’s usually around 500,000 people come here for paddy’s day. Which has been cancelled.
Re: Anybody want a Corona?
Posted: Thu March 12, 2020 12:02 pm
by LetMeSleep
I’m expecting the same thing here. Actually I’m keeping my kids at home tomorrow.
Re: Anybody want a Corona?
Posted: Thu March 12, 2020 12:04 pm
by oasisfan35
Local universities are closing for two weeks here in Southern CT.
Hosted a fundraiser at the brewery for the New Haven St. Patrick's Day Parade last Friday, event was cancelled Monday with the committee being told midday and somehow a local television station was already outside to gauge their reactions.
Re: Anybody want a Corona?
Posted: Thu March 12, 2020 1:12 pm
by Bammer
Superblood Wolfmoon wrote:I'm also very concerned that mass hysteria could happen over something that's certainly killing people, but not something that the vast majority of us need to worry about dying from, or even being seriously ill from.
I’m concerned about the financial impact on people. This is going to be absolute hell for a lot of people who never get sick but miss X paychecks. Damn.
Re: Anybody want a Corona?
Posted: Thu March 12, 2020 1:35 pm
by bune
Public Information Officer, Washington Emergency Management Division
Emergency Alert
Starting today, our state will prohibit events of more than 250 people in King, Snohomish and Pierce counties to slow the spread of #COVID19. This order applies to gatherings for social, spiritual and recreational activities. These include but are not limited to: community, civic, public, faith-based, or sporting events; parades; concerts; festivals; conventions; fundraisers and similar activities. The steps to limit the impact of COVID-19 on workers and businesses in WA are outlined on this website. The decision to prohibit large-scale events was not taken lightly – and involved discussions with local elected, business and civic leaders. This is a prudent strategy to slow the spread of the virus, reduce the number of those infected, and help prevent serious illness. We continue asking people to help - we are all part of the solution. Wash your hands. Cover your coughs. And stay home when you’re sick. We are strong and resilient – and Washington state will get through this.
the church thing is going to be difficult to enforce because there are a lot of people who are going to find Jesus in the coming days and want to be there.
also I noticed yesterday that the toilet rolls in the bathrooms at work were missing. not run out, someone took the whole roll. wild.
Re: Anybody want a Corona?
Posted: Thu March 12, 2020 1:35 pm
by ghost
My wife has some new responsibilities at work that every six weeks will require her to drive down to the Big City, stay in a Big Hotel, and attend an all-day meeting with several dozen people from all over the state on a Big College Campus. They offer arrangements for teleconferencing in, but since it's her first one she insisted on driving down. I'm not happy. Hopefully they call of the meeting today before she leaves.
Re: Anybody want a Corona?
Posted: Thu March 12, 2020 1:42 pm
by tree_
Re: Anybody want a Corona?
Posted: Thu March 12, 2020 1:50 pm
by tree_
You can get exposed to the virus and be carrying it and spread it for 4 days before you even know you have it. Incubation period.
Re: Anybody want a Corona?
Posted: Thu March 12, 2020 2:12 pm
by McParadigm
This is where I’ve been for two weeks, now. We’ve been preparing since the first case landed in the US.
Re: Anybody want a Corona?
Posted: Thu March 12, 2020 2:31 pm
by bada
McParadigm wrote:This is where I’ve been for two weeks, now. We’ve been preparing since the first case landed in the US.
More liberal lies. There's gotta be some 108 year old lady that survived the Spanish Flu.
Re: Anybody want a Corona?
Posted: Thu March 12, 2020 2:36 pm
by Superblood Wolfmoon
Ooooh, the gravely serious prediction tweet.
Re: Anybody want a Corona?
Posted: Thu March 12, 2020 2:38 pm
by washing machine
Mods, please change McP's title to "I told you so".
Re: Anybody want a Corona?
Posted: Thu March 12, 2020 2:39 pm
by Bi_3
I mean, realistically, no one has any idea what the future is or if the past even happened. Our brains are constructing all of this as we go.
Re: Anybody want a Corona?
Posted: Thu March 12, 2020 2:43 pm
by tragabigzanda
FUCK ICE
Re: Anybody want a Corona?
Posted: Thu March 12, 2020 2:44 pm
by epilogue
bada wrote:
McParadigm wrote:This is where I’ve been for two weeks, now. We’ve been preparing since the first case landed in the US.
More liberal lies. There's gotta be some 108 year old lady that survived the Spanish Flu.
So I should be fine flying to New Orleans tomorrow?
