The 2019-2020 Coronavirus outbreak thread

[Eos Jah Geren]

I'm right there with ya buddy. It's overkill. The wall to wall coverage serves no purpose.

I'm honestly glad that we are taking the proper precautions as a nation to avoid this affecting our population any more than it has to. Even if most people will survive it, I still think that the elderly and immunocompromised people matter and should be taken into account when we are thinking of how to stave off this virus. I do believe we are all going to be fine though!

[Fartsniffage]

literally all we need to do is find coronavirus's racist tweets from 2009 and then we can stop it once and for all

[Bromagia]

I'm right there with ya buddy. It's overkill. The wall to wall coverage serves no purpose.

This guy. This guy I like.

Glad I'm not alone in being more irrrated by the response than the virus itself.

[Cisairse]

[The Lone Alliance]

Bring back Obama.

Or elect Bernie, who would probably respond to something like this significantly better than either Trump or even Biden.

Bernie is guilty of two of Black Forrest's disqualifications of a leader.

Even Obama is guilty of at least one of them.

[The Greater Ohio Valley]

Really, the best we all can do is wash our hands religiously, round up all the cold & flu relief meds we can find to manage symptoms should we get sick and stay inside and away from the vulnerable as much as possible, because it’s up to us to take out Covid-19!

[Vetalia]

Thank you for the reassurance. Seriously.

But lemme fucking worry about my boyfriend and let people worry just a little bit -3-

Is some of it overblown? Absolutely. I'm not rushing out to buy perishables. Panicking helps no one.

But a little concern, a little pro-activity, a little competence, and a little care could have probably kept the thousands of Americans sick now from being sick.

My boyfriend included. So.

I'm not worried about myself, I'm worried about the people who are vulnerable to this virus. 3.4% mortality is bad enough but it's appalling when you consider that 3.4% is for the population as a whole when in fact it's only a small subset of the population that is most vulnerable. I think I can handle these cancellations of public events if it means my parents and many people I know and love at my parish being kept safe from a very likely death at the hands of this virus. They are worth a lot more than any of the things that have been canceled.

[The Greater Ohio Valley]

Or elect Bernie, who would probably respond to something like this significantly better than either Trump or even Biden.

Bernie is guilty of two of Black Forrest's disqualifications of a leader.

Should that matter to me?

[Ameriganastan]

And your boyfriend is going to be fine.

Thank you for the reassurance. Seriously.

But lemme fucking worry about my boyfriend and let people worry just a little bit -3-

Is some of it overblown? Absolutely. I'm not rushing out to buy perishables. Panicking helps no one.

But a little concern, a little pro-activity, a little competence, and a little care could have probably kept the thousands of Americans sick now from being sick.

My boyfriend included. So.

Okay, yeah. That was kind of a dick thing of me to say, especially if someone close to you is actually sick.

My bad.

[Luminesa]

I'm just genuinely lost because it would look so much better to take the lead and show initiative as a leader.

Instead of the stock markets diving, they would probably be surging or at least not nosediving, and Trump would be getting accolades.

Apparently they hopped back today. Let’s hope they stay up.

[The Rich Port]

Thank you for the reassurance. Seriously.

But lemme fucking worry about my boyfriend and let people worry just a little bit -3-

Is some of it overblown? Absolutely. I'm not rushing out to buy perishables. Panicking helps no one.

But a little concern, a little pro-activity, a little competence, and a little care could have probably kept the thousands of Americans sick now from being sick.

My boyfriend included. So.

Okay, yeah. That was kind of a dick thing of me to say, especially if someone close to you is actually sick.

My bad.

Apology accepted. You're a good friend Ameri. Thank you. ^3^

[San Lumen]

Oh no, people are wearing gloves. IT'S THE END TIMES!

Fucking Christ, I am so sick of this. Guy can't turn on the fucking TV without hearing about this crap. Can't even watch fucking ESPN without people acting like it's the apocalypse. They're delaying my sports, my movies, my BattleBots, my TV is probably next. I am officially fed up. We're all going to be fine. Jesus.

I'd rather err on the side of caution. Like it or not, this is a highly contagious disease that is very lethal for vulnerable populations and I would rather we take appropriate precautions to prevent its spread and hopefully burn it out before it gains too much traction.

That’s at least six months of everything being canceled, postponed or closed

[Luminesa]

And your boyfriend is going to be fine.

Thank you for the reassurance. Seriously.

But lemme fucking worry about my boyfriend and let people worry just a little bit -3-

Is some of it overblown? Absolutely. I'm not rushing out to buy perishables. Panicking helps no one.

But a little concern, a little pro-activity, a little competence, and a little care could have probably kept the thousands of Americans sick now from being sick.

My boyfriend included. So.

It’s still good to have non-perishables though. Especially if you’ve been in close contact with him. But he should be okay.

[Bromagia]

I'm honestly glad that we are taking the proper precautions as a nation to avoid this affecting our population any more than it has to. Even if most people will survive it, I still think that the elderly and immunocompromised people matter and should be taken into account when we are thinking of how to stave off this virus. I do believe we are all going to be fine though!

I've got nothing against precaution. My wife is in healthcare, specifically serving vulnerable populations. This virus has changed little for me because the precautionary measures are largely things I already do(proper handwashing, disinfecting, avoiding the sickies, etc.). Considering the kinds of nastiness my wife could potentially bring back from work(MRSA, for example), Wuhan Coronavirus is barely a blip to me.

[Vetalia]

That’s at least six months of everything being canceled, postponed or closed

Seems about right. Maybe this will be the detox we need to get our priorities straight.

[The Rich Port]

Thank you for the reassurance. Seriously.

But lemme fucking worry about my boyfriend and let people worry just a little bit -3-

Is some of it overblown? Absolutely. I'm not rushing out to buy perishables. Panicking helps no one.

But a little concern, a little pro-activity, a little competence, and a little care could have probably kept the thousands of Americans sick now from being sick.

My boyfriend included. So.

It’s still good to have non-perishables though. Especially if you’ve been in close contact with him. But he should be okay.

Thankfully he's in Louisiana studying, miles apart. Apparently there's been a ghost outbreak there. Half his class started developing symptoms at around the same time, himself included, just a few days ago, and they're thinking of cancelling classes and shutting down the school too, same old same old. He's been studying there for several months now so who knows who or where they picked it up from.

[Greater vakolicci haven]

Thank you for the reassurance. Seriously.

But lemme fucking worry about my boyfriend and let people worry just a little bit -3-

Is some of it overblown? Absolutely. I'm not rushing out to buy perishables. Panicking helps no one.

But a little concern, a little pro-activity, a little competence, and a little care could have probably kept the thousands of Americans sick now from being sick.

My boyfriend included. So.

I'm not worried about myself, I'm worried about the people who are vulnerable to this virus. 3.4% mortality is bad enough but it's appalling when you consider that 3.4% is for the population as a whole when in fact it's only a small subset of the population that is most vulnerable. I think I can handle these cancellations of public events if it means my parents and many people I know and love at my parish being kept safe from a very likely death at the hands of this virus. They are worth a lot more than any of the things that have been canceled.

I don't know, the person I care most about who could possibly be affected by the NBA season going ahead is James Harden, second is Russell westbrook, then we have Robert Covington, Austin Rivers, p.j. Tucker, Eric Gordon, Danuel House, Ben Mclemore, DeMarre Carroll, Tyson Chandler, Jeff Green, and Bruno Cabaclo. None of whom I know personally, so the NBA being cancelled is a net loss for me I think.

[Bromagia]

I'm not worried about myself, I'm worried about the people who are vulnerable to this virus. 3.4% mortality is bad enough but it's appalling when you consider that 3.4% is for the population as a whole when in fact it's only a small subset of the population that is most vulnerable. I think I can handle these cancellations of public events if it means my parents and many people I know and love at my parish being kept safe from a very likely death at the hands of this virus. They are worth a lot more than any of the things that have been canceled.

I don't know, the person I care most about who could possibly be affected by the NBA season going ahead is James Harden, second is Russell westbrook, then we have Robert Covington, Austin Rivers, p.j. Tucker, Eric Gordon, Danuel House, Ben Mclemore, DeMarre Carroll, Tyson Chandler, Jeff Green, and Bruno Cabaclo. None of whom I know personally, so the NBA being cancelled is a net loss for me I think.

Bookies across the nation share your pain.

[Vetalia]

I've got nothing against precaution. My wife is in healthcare, specifically serving vulnerable populations. This virus has changed little for me because the precautionary measures are largely things I already do(proper handwashing, disinfecting, avoiding the sickies, etc.). Considering the kinds of nastiness my wife could potentially bring back from work(MRSA, for example), Wuhan Coronavirus is barely a blip to me.

I think you'll be absolutely fine in that case. This coronavirus itself, for all of the mystery regarding its origins and its high mortality is still just a respiratory infection so the same protocols against spreading the cold or flu work well here as well. In reality, the vast majority of activity is totally unaffected with proper precautions, it's really just mass gatherings of people in close spaces that pose a threat.

I have a personal stake in this because my mom has been on immune-suppressing drugs for rheumatoid arthritis for the past few years and my dad is getting older so I want to make sure she's protected. I also have some close friends from my parish who are older that I want to keep safe from this as well.

[Fartsniffage]

I'm not worried about myself, I'm worried about the people who are vulnerable to this virus. 3.4% mortality is bad enough but it's appalling when you consider that 3.4% is for the population as a whole when in fact it's only a small subset of the population that is most vulnerable. I think I can handle these cancellations of public events if it means my parents and many people I know and love at my parish being kept safe from a very likely death at the hands of this virus. They are worth a lot more than any of the things that have been canceled.

I don't know, the person I care most about who could possibly be affected by the NBA season going ahead is James Harden, second is Russell westbrook, then we have Robert Covington, Austin Rivers, p.j. Tucker, Eric Gordon, Danuel House, Ben Mclemore, DeMarre Carroll, Tyson Chandler, Jeff Green, and Bruno Cabaclo. None of whom I know personally, so the NBA being cancelled is a net loss for me I think.

I honestly don't understand why your posting style isn't considered trolling.

[Luminesa]

It’s still good to have non-perishables though. Especially if you’ve been in close contact with him. But he should be okay.

Thankfully he's in Louisiana studying, miles apart. Apparently there's been a ghost outbreak there. Half his class started developing symptoms at around the same time, himself included, just a few days ago, and they're thinking of cancelling classes and shutting down the school too, same old same old. He's been studying there for several months now so who knows who or where they picked it up from.

Uhhhhhhh where he at in Louisiana?

[San Lumen]

That’s at least six months of everything being canceled, postponed or closed

Seems about right. Maybe this will be the detox we need to get our priorities straight.

What do you mean? People are social and amongst many I know myself included it’s leading to depression and fear of going out.

[Cisairse]

Seems about right. Maybe this will be the detox we need to get our priorities straight.

What do you mean? People are social and amongst many I know myself included it’s leading to depression and fear of going out.

Finally I can stop going out with people who aren't brave

[Harkback Union]

That’s at least six months of everything being canceled, postponed or closed

Seems about right. Maybe this will be the detox we need to get our priorities straight.

This is so true. They even managed to get clean air in china. You can see it from space, the lack of pollution.

[Vetalia]

I don't know, the person I care most about who could possibly be affected by the NBA season going ahead is James Harden, second is Russell westbrook, then we have Robert Covington, Austin Rivers, p.j. Tucker, Eric Gordon, Danuel House, Ben Mclemore, DeMarre Carroll, Tyson Chandler, Jeff Green, and Bruno Cabaclo. None of whom I know personally, so the NBA being cancelled is a net loss for me I think.

I am sure they are absolutely torn up being paid their massive salaries to do even less than before. Now, if the NBA decided to pull a fast one and not pay them during that time they would be rightfully pissed.