Coronavirus

[countrygirl12]

This should be moved to off topic . This is for site support no this type of topic. But to ad to the topic keeping clean is your best option & not letting yourself getting paranoid that you might get the virus by over doing it will probably hurt you in the long run if you do

I agree, why was this started in support?? But I disagree with those that say washing your hands doesn't help... well, it sure as heck can't hurt!! Germs are easily passed by hands, so I say by all means, wash your hands as much as you can! I did not get a flu shot, I rarely do, and I don't notice getting sick any more or less. I haven't been sick for a few years now, hope to stay that way! We just had to sign a waiver at work, saying if we get sick with a fever, cough, nausea, etc., that we are to call in sick to work. Per the health dept. Now in my opinion, most employers expect you to show up pretty much no matter what, so I'm all for this policy! Because if I go to work sick (and I work in the public sector), then I'm giving my germs to many people more than likely!

I did not realize it was started in "support".  It is not that big of a deal.  And I cannot "move" it to any other area.  Not sure why you would have to sign a wavier saying you will call in if you are sick. That does not make sense.

[countrygirl12]

This should be moved to off topic . This is for site support no this type of topic. But to ad to the topic keeping clean is your best option & not letting yourself getting paranoid that you might get the virus by over doing it will probably hurt you in the long run if you do

What difference does it make? I cannot move the topic any where.  I did not realize it was started in "support" and most who start something in the so called wrong area probably done the same thing.  Heck, half the crap in all these threads are likely in the wrong area.

I am not paranoid but I do carry sanitizer.  You cannot wash your hands every 30 seconds when you are in public. Like I said I am more worried about people coughing and sneezing all over the place. The majority do not cover their mouth. And spraying them in the face with lysol would be frowned upon I am sure.

It is hard not to be concerned when every news station is saying it is not a matter of IF but WHEN and you need to prepare now.  Then saying "don't panic".  smh  You can't believe most of what you hear any way.  I have even started to see "fake news" in the comments of all the news stories about this virus.

[king4cash]

It looks like the virus is spreading worldwide, but I think the Trump Team will do a good job...

[tuffys_daughtr]

This should be moved to off topic . This is for site support no this type of topic. But to ad to the topic keeping clean is your best option & not letting yourself getting paranoid that you might get the virus by over doing it will probably hurt you in the long run if you do

I agree, why was this started in support?? But I disagree with those that say washing your hands doesn't help... well, it sure as heck can't hurt!! Germs are easily passed by hands, so I say by all means, wash your hands as much as you can! I did not get a flu shot, I rarely do, and I don't notice getting sick any more or less. I haven't been sick for a few years now, hope to stay that way! We just had to sign a waiver at work, saying if we get sick with a fever, cough, nausea, etc., that we are to call in sick to work. Per the health dept. Now in my opinion, most employers expect you to show up pretty much no matter what, so I'm all for this policy! Because if I go to work sick (and I work in the public sector), then I'm giving my germs to many people more than likely!

I did not realize it was started in "support".  It is not that big of a deal.  And I cannot "move" it to any other area.  Not sure why you would have to sign a wavier saying you will call in if you are sick. That does not make sense.

I work in a restaurant, and we had to sign to show we had read the health dept policy. But as of yesterday, we are temporarily closed, except for take out only and during limited hours. No employees are working right now until the owners decide if doing the take out is even worth their time. This health dept. form didn't even have anything to do with COVID19, at the time, there were no cases in our state. We are a small town where many elderly people come to eat, so any kind of contagious illness could be deadly for them. I don't want to be responsible for someone else getting sick, no matter who it is, plus I sure don't feel like working when I'm sick. So I am all for it.

[jkhanson]

This thread started at end of January.  Now it is mid March and the world certainly is in uncertain times.  Pandemic.  Closures of schools, restaurants, fitness centers, etc.  etc.

This certainly has become a problem in the USA and the world.  We are "social distancing" and trying to "flatten the curve" to hopefully spread out the spread of this virus so our health system can keep up with the cases. 

Please be safe. 

So I saw a news story today about this virus in China and posing the question should this be considered a "Global Emergency".  I don't see how you can consider it a GLOBAL EMERGENCY when it is a China problem.  There are a few cases in the US (less than 5).  I don't see that as an emergency.  I would consider the flu more of an emergency.  It is pretty bad in my area.

Do you think this could become a problem in the US?

Do you take any precautions as to avoiding public crowded places because of illness right now?

[potluck6]

my 28yr ols son is feeling a little sick better today. hes now trying to get a doc appt. no er visit hes not sick enough and that could be a place where the virus is,.  I broke a nail and im sure I have it.

[tuffys_daughtr]

Oh my potluck, are you saying you think both you and your son may have COVID19? I had some difficulty understanding your statement. I too, was sick about 2 weeks ago, although I had a fever and a cough, I was pretty sure it wasn't Corona, because my cough was "loose" after the 1st night, and I took Tylenol for my fever and after 2-3 days was gone. Luckily I did not have to work at that time, although if I had been scheduled, I most definitely would've called in sick, as that is what my employer wants us to do. Several others got sick around that time too, it sounded like much worse than I did, but thankfully not with the new virus. I hope that are not ill with it, it really sounds awful, please take care of yourself and do all you need to do to get better.   

[potluck6]

Stop watching the news on this. Going to CNN now. I better hit myself every time I go. Worried about grandkids they're not going to school. Yeah they have online teaching,tv video games etc. Worried about the social aspect. We as adults can handle not going anywhere except the store. Yah for grocery stores. They can't understand my daughter won't even bring them to the park.

[king4cash]

countrygirl12, now it is in over 151 countries in the world and is a pandemic....

[calendria]

 

Please don't judge...I filled up and the gas was under 2.50 a gal!! First time in a long time...I was happy.

[hicham1976]

No one knows where this corona virus will end