Coronavirus pandemic

[Roadgeekteen]

We might have to be dealing with social distancing till 2022...
https://www.statnews.com/2020/04/14/some-social-distancing-may-be-needed-into-2022-to-keep-coronavirus-in-check-new-study-says/

Well fuck I'm NOT doing that.

[Max Rockatansky]

We might have to be dealing with social distancing till 2022...
https://www.statnews.com/2020/04/14/some-social-distancing-may-be-needed-into-2022-to-keep-coronavirus-in-check-new-study-says/

Well fuck I'm NOT doing that.

It will probably be on/off as local epidemics break out.  The 1918 Spanish Flu had outbreaks into 1920 as an example of how common flare ups are during pandemics.  I kind of sense the tolerance level of the strictest restrictions is waning given how many states seem to be creating collations on when to reopen facets of society. 

What I would be really interested in this this supposed "serum test"  for antibodies which in theory could be a "get out of pandemic card"  for some if reinfection isn't really a thing or low risk.  Granted that's far off if ever and you don't hear it talked much anymore. 

[US71]

We might have to be dealing with social distancing till 2022...
https://www.statnews.com/2020/04/14/some-social-distancing-may-be-needed-into-2022-to-keep-coronavirus-in-check-new-study-says/

Well fuck I'm NOT doing that.

Your funeral

[Roadgeekteen]

We might have to be dealing with social distancing till 2022...
https://www.statnews.com/2020/04/14/some-social-distancing-may-be-needed-into-2022-to-keep-coronavirus-in-check-new-study-says/

Well fuck I'm NOT doing that.

It will probably be on/off as local epidemics break out.  The 1918 Spanish Flu had outbreaks into 1920 as an example of how common flare ups are during pandemics.  I kind of sense the tolerance level of the strictest restrictions is waning given how many states seem to be creating collations on when to reopen facets of society. 

What I would be really interested in this this supposed "serum test"  for antibodies which in theory could be a "get out of pandemic card"  for some if reinfection isn't really a thing or low risk.  Granted that's far off if ever and you don't hear it talked much anymore.

Well if it's on/off I can survive.

[Max Rockatansky]

In somewhat related virus boredom my wife and I are looking for a puppy to adopt.  "If"  we find one it will be the third dog in the house.  The short list of names we've come up with so far are as follows:

-  Virus
-  Covid
-  Cory
-  Corona
-  Rona
-  Coco
-  Pando

I'm leaning towards Virus since it kind mixes well with one of our dogs who is named Monster.  Some names that got a hard no were; Lysol, Teepee, and Mask. 

[kalvado]

We might have to be dealing with SOME social distancing till 2022...
https://www.statnews.com/2020/04/14/some-social-distancing-may-be-needed-into-2022-to-keep-coronavirus-in-check-new-study-says/

Fixed that for you - an important keyword.

[TheHighwayMan3561]

This is also worst case scenario stuff.

If people want to continue to reject this and thumb their nose at it, we'll have to do it longer.

[ftballfan]

This is also worst case scenario stuff.

If people want to continue to reject this and thumb their nose at it, we'll have to do it longer.

Worst case scenario stuff makes for good headlines

[Max Rockatansky]

This is also worst case scenario stuff.

If people want to continue to reject this and thumb their nose at it, we'll have to do it longer.

Worst case scenario stuff makes for good headlines

Good news doesn't keep people watching or reading.  Completely accurate headline synopsis usually doesn't get many people to click.

[hotdogPi]

This is also worst case scenario stuff.

If people want to continue to reject this and thumb their nose at it, we'll have to do it longer.

Worst case scenario stuff makes for good headlines

Good news doesn't keep people watching or reading.  Completely accurate headline synopsis usually doesn't get many people to click.

I think a best case scenario would also sell headlines (example: "Previously estimated to be 200K, estimates for the number of deaths are down to 30K; we're now in the last quarter of the pandemic."). An average case would not, though.

[US71]

Just remember 1918 (?) when there was a second wave after everyone thought the crisis was over.   I don't like being cooped up (though I have lots of projects I could work on), but I'm sticking out to the best of my abilities.

[Max Rockatansky]

This is also worst case scenario stuff.

If people want to continue to reject this and thumb their nose at it, we'll have to do it longer.

Worst case scenario stuff makes for good headlines

Good news doesn't keep people watching or reading.  Completely accurate headline synopsis usually doesn't get many people to click.

I think a best case scenario would also sell headlines (example: "Previously estimated to be 200K, estimates for the number of deaths are down to 30K; we're now in the last quarter of the pandemic."). An average case would not, though.

Yes, but it couldn't sustain a news cycle for long.  The topic would die and the next big thing to report on would be found. 

[US71]

Yes, but it couldn't sustain a news cycle for long.  The topic would die and the next big thing to report on would be found. 

"We all know that crap is king"...(Don Henley)

[Tonytone]

Interesting how scared this thread was a month go.

No faith anymore.

Im glad things are getting better & I hope everyone has been staying safe [emoji847]


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[bandit957]

Interesting how scared this thread was a month go.

No faith anymore.

Im glad things are getting better & I hope everyone has been staying safe

The number of new cases in the U.S. is cratering dramatically. But the government will continue to use the virus as an excuse to trample our rights.

I predicted a long time ago this would happen. This is like how they used 9/11 and other crises.

[Roadgeekteen]

Interesting how scared this thread was a month go.

No faith anymore.

Im glad things are getting better & I hope everyone has been staying safe

The number of new cases in the U.S. is cratering dramatically. But the government will continue to use the virus as an excuse to trample our rights.

I predicted a long time ago this would happen. This is like how they used 9/11 and other crises.

You sure about that? Sounds like a conspiracy theory.

[bandit957]

You sure about that? Sounds like a conspiracy theory.

I lost faith in our public officials a long, long time ago.

[SEWIGuy]

Interesting how scared this thread was a month go.

No faith anymore.

Im glad things are getting better & I hope everyone has been staying safe

The number of new cases in the U.S. is cratering dramatically. But the government will continue to use the virus as an excuse to trample our rights.

I predicted a long time ago this would happen. This is like how they used 9/11 and other crises.

It's not cratering dramatically. 

[Tonytone]

Interesting how scared this thread was a month go.

No faith anymore.

Im glad things are getting better & I hope everyone has been staying safe

The number of new cases in the U.S. is cratering dramatically. But the government will continue to use the virus as an excuse to trample our rights.

I predicted a long time ago this would happen. This is like how they used 9/11 and other crises.

I can see alot improving in the years to come.

-more funding for science, medical & health

-respect for public official jobs, health, science & police

-respect for grocery store workers, drivers & etc

-people will be clean again?

Cons

-security like measures for health screening at airports or any cross continent travel

-more technology being implemented & to screen for sick people

-more 9/11 like health screenings

-public discrimination of asian people & out of country travelers.


Luckily I see more good then bad but it will definitely push us to the future & more good will come of it then bad.


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[vdeane]

Interesting how scared this thread was a month go.

No faith anymore.

Im glad things are getting better & I hope everyone has been staying safe

The number of new cases in the U.S. is cratering dramatically. But the government will continue to use the virus as an excuse to trample our rights.

I predicted a long time ago this would happen. This is like how they used 9/11 and other crises.

It's plateauing here (we may actually be starting to climb down the curve, but it would take a few more days to know for sure), but that's because of the social distancing; if it ended, the cases would tick back up.  That's why the states out here are talking about easing restrictions gradually, to keep the number of cases from overwhelming the healthcare system.  There's also talk of lots of surveillance and whatnot to enable it, so sick people can be isolated.  Quite frankly, I'd rather stay in lockdown longer knowing that it's predictable and can't be permanent because the impacts are too great than build a surveillance and quarantine state that will likely become at least partially permanent because people will get used to it as a "new normal" and where there's an even greater risk that you can have your entire life disrupted with no notice by a quarantine order.

[1995hoo]

We are at Arlington National Cemetery for my father's inurnment this afternoon. First time I've ever done this for a funeral (Arlington specifically requests attendees cover their faces right now). Hope I never have to again.

Those of you who have been to military funerals will understand how the protocol is different during the pandemic:

[jeffandnicole]

https://www.nj.com/coronavirus/2020/04/dot-engineer-lost-to-coronavirus-ensured-medical-supplies-could-get-to-nj.html

A veteran state Department of Transportation engineer, who Gov. Phil Murphy praised for working on a final project to get badly needed medical supplies to the state, is the DOT's first victim of the coronavirus.

Eddy Germain, 67, of Irvington, worked for the DOT for 41 years, rising through the ranks until he was named Director of Bridge Engineering and Infrastructure Management in late 2017, said Stephen Schapiro, a DOT spokesman. He would have celebrated his 42nd anniversary with the DOT in July, he said.

[route56]

Here in mid-america, Hy-Vee announced that it will offer full service at its gas stations.

https://www.hy-vee.com/corporate/news-events/news-press-releases/hyvee-offers-free-fullservice-fueling/

[TravelingBethelite]

Interesting how scared this thread was a month go.

No faith anymore.

Im glad things are getting better & I hope everyone has been staying safe

The number of new cases in the U.S. is cratering dramatically. But the government will continue to use the virus as an excuse to trample our rights.

I predicted a long time ago this would happen. This is like how they used 9/11 and other crises.

I can see alot improving in the years to come.

-more funding for science, medical & health

-respect for public official jobs, health, science & police

-respect for grocery store workers, drivers & etc

-people will be clean again?

Cons

-security like measures for health screening at airports or any cross continent travel

-more technology being implemented & to screen for sick people

-more 9/11 like health screenings

-public discrimination of asian people & out of country travelers.


Luckily I see more good then bad but it will definitely push us to the future & more good will come of it then bad.


iPhone

Yeah right. This is America. Our public attention span is shorter than a flea's so we'll get all of the cons with none of the pros. We're too short-sighted as a nation to plan ahead and be wise like that.

[Roadgeekteen]

Interesting how scared this thread was a month go.

No faith anymore.

Im glad things are getting better & I hope everyone has been staying safe

The number of new cases in the U.S. is cratering dramatically. But the government will continue to use the virus as an excuse to trample our rights.

I predicted a long time ago this would happen. This is like how they used 9/11 and other crises.

I can see alot improving in the years to come.

-more funding for science, medical & health

-respect for public official jobs, health, science & police

-respect for grocery store workers, drivers & etc

-people will be clean again?

Cons

-security like measures for health screening at airports or any cross continent travel

-more technology being implemented & to screen for sick people

-more 9/11 like health screenings

-public discrimination of asian people & out of country travelers.


Luckily I see more good then bad but it will definitely push us to the future & more good will come of it then bad.


iPhone

Yeah right. This is America. Our public attention span is shorter than a flea's so we'll get all of the cons with none of the pros. We're too short-sighted as a nation to plan ahead and be wise like that.

I agree, but I'm not sure if it's just America, or humans in general.