The 2019-2020 Coronavirus outbreak thread

[Greater vakolicci haven]

I'm not actually sure I'd want to live in a world where I couldn't leave the house, there's a reason that's generally only used as a punishment.

well that is our new reality and will be for the foreseeable future

My mental health is bad enough as is. I'm obviously not over 70 but even for young people they're still going to end up closing things.

[San Lumen]

well that is our new reality and will be for the foreseeable future

My mental health is bad enough as is. I'm obviously not over 70 but even for young people they're still going to end up closing things.

everything already is closed and will remain so for the next month at minimum

[The New California Republic]

A world that is battling a pandemic. Come on man this isn't difficult.

So how are elderly people who don't have a great support network supposed to eat?

There are lots of charities filling the gaps.

[Greater vakolicci haven]

So how are elderly people who don't have a great support network supposed to eat?

We could build a strong social safety net to make sure that they have enough income to feed themselves....

I mean physically getting hold of food.

[Dogmeat]

well that is our new reality and will be for the foreseeable future

My mental health is bad enough as is. I'm obviously not over 70 but even for young people they're still going to end up closing things.

If only there were a community of people you could interact with via computer. To keep yourself occupied.

...unfortunately, as far as I know, no such thing exists.

[Novus America]

I'm not actually sure I'd want to live in a world where I couldn't leave the house, there's a reason that's generally only used as a punishment.

well that is our new reality and will be for the foreseeable future

I doubt that. In a month or two I expect this to calm down.
It does not justify isolating everyone as most people are not at much risk.

[Greater vakolicci haven]

My mental health is bad enough as is. I'm obviously not over 70 but even for young people they're still going to end up closing things.

everything already is closed and will remain so for the next month at minimum

It's not as bad in Britain rn but it'll get there.

[The New California Republic]

We could build a strong social safety net to make sure that they have enough income to feed themselves....

I mean physically getting hold of food.

Charities around here are making deliveries.

[San Lumen]

well that is our new reality and will be for the foreseeable future

I doubt that. In a month or two I expect this to calm down.
It does not justify isolating everyone as most people are not at much risk.

I agree with you. I hope your right about about a month or so some sense of normalcy resumes

[Chan Island]

well that is our new reality and will be for the foreseeable future

My mental health is bad enough as is. I'm obviously not over 70 but even for young people they're still going to end up closing things.

Welcome to pandemics I'm afraid. Bad things happen in them. :/

Mental health won't be pretty that's for sure. Feelings of loneliness and isolation are sure to skyrocket in the coming months as everyone quarantines themselves from the contagion.

[Novus America]

We could build a strong social safety net to make sure that they have enough income to feed themselves....

I mean physically getting hold of food.

Everywhere delivers nowadays. At least here in the states.

[The Black Forrest]

In what world does the government expect over 70s to stay at home for months? Is isolation and loneliness in that community not enough of a problem as is?

The threat to them is higher. I read an article where it seems the boomers and the millennials are going out.

You are right though; they need support. Some are providing it as I mentioned elsewhere my local store said if you are over 60 and need help call them with a list and they will shop and deliver it.

[Zurkerx]

NY, NJ and Connecticut agree to restrict restaurants, limit events to fewer than 50 people

Restaurants, Casinos, and Gyms will close after 8 tonight and will remain close until further notice. This doesn't effect my work but it looks like I'll be working from home now.

[Novus America]

My mental health is bad enough as is. I'm obviously not over 70 but even for young people they're still going to end up closing things.

Welcome to pandemics I'm afraid. Bad things happen in them. :/

Mental health won't be pretty that's for sure. Feelings of loneliness and isolation are sure to skyrocket in the coming months as everyone quarantines themselves from the contagion.

But it does not really makes sense for everyone to quarantine themselves is the point.
Just the high risk people.

[San Lumen]

In what world does the government expect over 70s to stay at home for months? Is isolation and loneliness in that community not enough of a problem as is?

The threat to them is higher. I read an article where it seems the boomers and the millennials are going out.

You are right though; they need support. Some are providing it as I mentioned elsewhere my local store said if you are over 60 and need help call them with a list and they will shop and deliver it.

Now even they can't go out as everything is shut down

[Greater vakolicci haven]

I mean physically getting hold of food.

Charities around here are making deliveries.

I think just going to Tesco is a bit easier, don't you? My grandma loves her trips around the supermarkets, it's a bit of an obsession for her for some reason. She's also a supported living provider, so how is she supposed to buy food for the people with learning difficulties living in her house?

[Ethel mermania]

We could build a strong social safety net to make sure that they have enough income to feed themselves....

I mean physically getting hold of food.

Delivery, curbside pickup.

[Novus America]

Charities around here are making deliveries.

I think just going to Tesco is a bit easier, don't you? My grandma loves her trips around the supermarkets, it's a bit of an obsession for her for some reason. She's also a supported living provider, so how is she supposed to buy food for the people with learning difficulties living in her house?

Delivery.

[Greater vakolicci haven]

Welcome to pandemics I'm afraid. Bad things happen in them. :/

Mental health won't be pretty that's for sure. Feelings of loneliness and isolation are sure to skyrocket in the coming months as everyone quarantines themselves from the contagion.

But it does not really makes sense for everyone to quarantine themselves is the point.
Just the high risk people.

I'm kind of worried my mental health will struggle to survive it. I only just got into a better place mentally and now the stability has all fallen away.

[San Lumen]

But it does not really makes sense for everyone to quarantine themselves is the point.
Just the high risk people.

I'm kind of worried my mental health will struggle to survive it. I only just got into a better place mentally and now the stability has all fallen away.

Same with me

[The New California Republic]

Charities around here are making deliveries.

I think just going to Tesco is a bit easier, don't you? My grandma loves her trips around the supermarkets, it's a bit of an obsession for her for some reason. She's also a supported living provider, so how is she supposed to buy food for the people with learning difficulties living in her house?

The alternative is going out and getting it and at her age being at increased risk of death. Charities and companies deliver food, she and her associates won't starve.

[Kindjal]

https://rmc.bfmtv.com/emission/des-jeunes-de-30-ans-sont-en-reanimation-et-sont-intubes-des-leur-arrivee-un-medecin-alerte-sur-la-dangerosite-du-virus-1875701.html

French doctor about french 30 years old in ICU (in french too sorry).
He says that between 30 years old and elderly people in ICU, doctors will have to make a choice.
I heard that they had the same dilemma in Italy, not having the workforce and material means to save everyone that could otherwise be saved.

[Greater vakolicci haven]

I think just going to Tesco is a bit easier, don't you? My grandma loves her trips around the supermarkets, it's a bit of an obsession for her for some reason. She's also a supported living provider, so how is she supposed to buy food for the people with learning difficulties living in her house?

Delivery.

My job then. Computers are the great satan for her.

[Lost Memories]

That must have been a translation error from the french media.
The first italian to die from sars2 was an elderly of 74 years, if i remember right.
The 38 years old, was the first infected of the lombardy cluster. He progressed all the way to the severe stage of the disease, and started to recover only few days ago.

That was a mistranslation? He didnt die?

The 38 years old, healthy and athletic, fits the description of the first case in lombardy, which i'm not aware of him dying.
Regardless if he died (hope not) he wasn't the first death in italy.

You can read a summary of it here:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2020_coro ... c_in_Italy

[Mirial Magna]

How much toilet paper do I need to make a hazmat suit?