Dottleshead ★ Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share #351 Posted March 12, 2020 18 minutes ago, Couch_Incident said: https://13wham.com/news/local/first-patient-in-monroe-county-tests-positive-for-coronavirus https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/news/2020/03/11/coronavirus-rochester-ny-first-area-infection-reported-more-expected-covid-19/4939448002/ We have our first positive case in Rochester. Sorry bud. I hope it remains minimized out there. Live your life but wash your hands. Stay safe. Meanwhile I'll be self-quarantined. I'll venture out like probably go to a coffee shop or something tomorrow. Cabin fever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted March 12, 2020 Share #352 Posted March 12, 2020 4 minutes ago, Dottles said: Sorry bud. Don't be sorry. It was bound to happen. It's probably been here for awhile already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share #353 Posted March 12, 2020 7 minutes ago, Couch_Incident said: Don't be sorry. It was bound to happen. It's probably been here for awhile already. I totally agree. Still sucks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted March 12, 2020 Share #354 Posted March 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Dottles said: No. The whole thing is weird. Can someone tell me why they're having behind closed door meetings about a virus running rampant that initially the moran downplayed? Now the economy is tanking. He's positioning himself to be the hero. Just wait. Either that or he is a complete narcissistic imbecile. There will be no heroic savior. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted March 12, 2020 Share #355 Posted March 12, 2020 6 hours ago, Page Turner said: ...another possible interpretation is that the virus is simply endemic there now, and everyone has had it or still has it. I don't see why the numbers coming out of china are suddenly more reliable than they were when the Chinese government was trying to suppress any public discussion of the problem. Am I missing something ? Yes. News coming directly from people in China. People in Beijing and Guangdong province seem to be returning to work. China is now in a position to fear for the health of those returning to the country from elsewhere in the world more than their own cases. I wish I could say the same for here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted March 12, 2020 Share #356 Posted March 12, 2020 https://medium.com/@tomaspueyo/coronavirus-act-today-or-people-will-die-f4d3d9cd99ca Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted March 12, 2020 Share #357 Posted March 12, 2020 5 hours ago, Dottles said: Meanwhile I'll be self-quarantined. I'll venture out like probably go to a coffee shop or something tomorrow. Cabin fever. You should be able to get out for a ride. When cycling, you're typically not that close to others so the chances of getting infected or infecting someone else are probably small. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted March 12, 2020 Share #358 Posted March 12, 2020 6 hours ago, Dottles said: No. The whole thing is weird. Can someone tell me why they're having behind closed door meetings about a virus running rampant that initially the moran downplayed? Now the economy is tanking. He's positioning himself to be the hero. Just wait. Either that or he is a complete narcissistic imbecile. I do think he's wants to come out looking like he and the republican party are the heroes who saved us all. Below is the video where Trump talks about all the great numbers, really big numbers (and some small ones too) that I posted a couple days back. At the beginning you can hear a reporter ask if any democrats were at the meeting. His answer was no. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share #359 Posted March 12, 2020 He totally does. Once this virus has passed through everyone and 'killed off the weak' he'll be toutng how he was the only one with a level head. Because people that get sick are weak and God has plans for the strong. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted March 12, 2020 Share #360 Posted March 12, 2020 Pence and Trump posed for pictures on Saturday with a Brazilian diplomat who has now been diagnosed with Covid-19. Pelosi better be sequestered. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share #361 Posted March 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, Prophet Zacharia said: Pence and Trump posed for pictures on Saturday with a Brazilian diplomat who has now been diagnosed with Covid-19. Pelosi better be sequestered. I read that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted March 12, 2020 Share #362 Posted March 12, 2020 38 total US deaths so far. According to the CDC, there have been 20,000 to 52,000 flu deaths since October. Why no concern over all those people, yet we wring our hands in fear and greatly mourn the 38? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 12, 2020 Share #363 Posted March 12, 2020 1 minute ago, Road Runner said: 38 total US deaths so far. According to the CDC, there have been 20,000 to 52,000 flu deaths since October. Why no concern over all those people, yet we wring our hands in fear and greatly mourn the 38? Are we still on this false equivalency discussion? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 12, 2020 Share #364 Posted March 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, Road Runner said: 38 total US deaths so far. According to the CDC, there have been 20,000 to 52,000 flu deaths since October. Why no concern over all those people, yet we wring our hands in fear and greatly mourn the 38? And one French NBA player comes down with the flu and we have to cancel the rest of the season. If Rudy dies his parents can't even come to the funeral... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share #365 Posted March 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, Road Runner said: 38 total US deaths so far. According to the CDC, there have been 20,000 to 52,000 flu deaths since October. Why no concern over all those people, yet we wring our hands in fear and greatly mourn the 38? It's a valid point. I think because this is not understood yet and nobody understands what the outcome will be with a virus most people are going to get as there are no antibodies. The flu has been around for thousands of years. We understand it and do have a vaccine for it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 12, 2020 Share #366 Posted March 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, Kzoo said: If Rudy dies his parents can't even come to the funeral... Wouldn't they just book a flight through the UK? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 12, 2020 Share #367 Posted March 12, 2020 Just now, Razors Edge said: Wouldn't they just book a flight through the UK? maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share #368 Posted March 12, 2020 6 minutes ago, Kzoo said: And one French NBA player comes down with the flu and we have to cancel the rest of the season. If Rudy dies his parents can't even come to the funeral... You know this is getting serious when it cuts into sports. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 12, 2020 Share #369 Posted March 12, 2020 22 minutes ago, Dottles said: You know this is getting serious when it cuts into sports. I got a chuckle out of some talking heads getting into a discussion about whether or not basketball players would get paid if the games are cancelled. Hmmm. I wonder if the parking lots guy, the janitors, the ticket box folks, the food vendors, the ushers, and all the other workers would get paid. It's sort of the "Tom Hanks has it" pushback. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted March 12, 2020 Share #370 Posted March 12, 2020 40 minutes ago, Road Runner said: 38 total US deaths so far. According to the CDC, there have been 20,000 to 52,000 flu deaths since October. Why no concern over all those people, yet we wring our hands in fear and greatly mourn the 38? Keep believing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted March 12, 2020 Share #371 Posted March 12, 2020 33 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: Keep believing. Believe what? That the 24-hour news media is in the business of hyping bad news? That many just want to flame the fires and use this virus to support their own political agendas? Yes, this I do believe. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted March 12, 2020 Share #372 Posted March 12, 2020 15 minutes ago, Road Runner said: Believe what? That the 24-hour news media is in the business of hyping bad news? That many just want to flame the fires and use this virus to support their own political agendas? Yes, this I do believe. So Italy is on complete lock down because ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted March 12, 2020 Share #373 Posted March 12, 2020 2 minutes ago, Mr. Silly said: So Italy is on complete lock down because ... Fake news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted March 12, 2020 Share #374 Posted March 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, maddmaxx said: Fake news. Speaking of fake news, this is “almost no interactions”. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share #375 Posted March 12, 2020 18 minutes ago, Road Runner said: Believe what? That the 24-hour news media is in the business of hyping bad news? That many just want to flame the fires and use this virus to support their own political agendas? Yes, this I do believe. RR just to be fair, what is this 'agenda' you speak of and who is 'agenda-ing' it? The European Union? The Commie Chinese? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Prophet Zacharia Posted March 12, 2020 Share #376 Posted March 12, 2020 36 minutes ago, Road Runner said: Believe what? That the 24-hour news media is in the business of hyping bad news? That many just want to flame the fires and use this virus to support their own political agendas? Yes, this I do believe. The news leaking out of Iran seems pretty dire. In the weeks after the first confirmed coronavirus cases in Qom, Iranian authorities dug two large trenches, totaling 100 yards in length, in the previously unused area of the cemetery to accommodate the rising number of victims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted March 12, 2020 Share #377 Posted March 12, 2020 All I know is, if I do survive this and become immune to Covid, I plan on donating any spare time helping the local community. If that means delivering food, helping patients or whatever, I want to help as much as I can. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randomguy Posted March 12, 2020 Share #378 Posted March 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Couch_Incident said: All I know is, if I do survive this and become immune to Covid, I plan on donating any spare time helping the local community. If that means delivering food, helping patients or whatever, I want to help as much as I can. I would do this, if i could meet hot chicks. Shut-ins need love, too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Razors Edge ★ Posted March 12, 2020 Share #379 Posted March 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Dottles said: RR just to be fair, what is this 'agenda' you speak of and who is 'agenda-ing' it? The European Union? The Commie Chinese? It's all over the front page on some websites!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
12string Posted March 12, 2020 Share #380 Posted March 12, 2020 3 hours ago, Road Runner said: 38 total US deaths so far. According to the CDC, there have been 20,000 to 52,000 flu deaths since October. Why no concern over all those people, yet we wring our hands in fear and greatly mourn the 38? It's not so much mourning the 38, it's worry about being the 39th. I think a lot of that is due to the current flus being a known entity. We have vaccines, humans have antibodies, we know their rates of transmission and fatality rates. There are huge unknowns to Coronavirus. What we do know is that we have no vaccines or antibodies, it transmits faster, it's more fatal. The symptoms also require much more hospital care than flus, we only have so many beds. How long are we contagious? Does it recur? Will it get worse? Consider this: It first appeared with a few people in a hospital in Wuhan on Dec. 1. Even with China locking down Wuhan and other major cities by end of January, other countries trying to limit the spread, it made it to 100 countries by early March. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Silly Posted March 12, 2020 Share #381 Posted March 12, 2020 2 hours ago, Dottles said: RR just to be fair, what is this 'agenda' you speak of and who is 'agenda-ing' it? The European Union? The Commie Chinese? NCAA canceled the College basketball tournament, NBA and the NHL postponed all their game and possibly canceled them and Disney closes their theme parks. All these actions are costing their billionaire owners billions in revenue. What is their agenda? I have trouble believing the agenda is political as RR mentioned. How does Tom Hanks fit into this? Did all the sports team owners hire him to catch COVID just to further some political agenda? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share #382 Posted March 12, 2020 30 minutes ago, 12string said: It's not so much mourning the 38, it's worry about being the 39th. I think a lot of that is due to the current flus being a known entity. We have vaccines, humans have antibodies, we know their rates of transmission and fatality rates. There are huge unknowns to Coronavirus. What we do know is that we have no vaccines or antibodies, it transmits faster, it's more fatal. The symptoms also require much more hospital care than flus, we only have so many beds. How long are we contagious? Does it recur? Will it get worse? Consider this: It first appeared with a few people in a hospital in Wuhan on Dec. 1. Even with China locking down Wuhan and other major cities by end of January, other countries trying to limit the spread, it made it to 100 countries by early March. Plus we don't know what it does or just how it effects the body. I have not heard concrete info on this -- but the fact that most circles believe a vaccination can happen is encouraging. But I know for a fact, if the shoe were on the other foot, the Right in this country would be whining just as loud as the Left is now. But that's not even the main thing. If this thing breaks and it's a lot worse than what they think it is -- there's going to be a lot of blame for not jumping on this sooner. A country that sacrifices immediately short term for the safety of its citizens long term can not be valued more in my book. I'm all for erring on the safe side. And if this isn't the big virus outbreak (maybe not as deadly) -- and that remains to be seen -- then this is excellent practice for the states to learn what they can do. Because I suspect there will be more outbreaks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share #383 Posted March 12, 2020 4 minutes ago, Mr. Silly said: NCAA canceled the College basketball tournament, NBA and the NHL postponed all their game and possibly canceled them and Disney closes their theme parks. All these actions are costing their billionaire owners billions in revenue. What is their agenda? I have trouble believing the agenda is political as RR mentioned. How does Tom Hanks fit into this? Did all the sports team owners hire him to catch COVID just to further some political agenda? I wonder the same things.... unless you have a myopic view of the world. The only thing my 'Snake' governor did that was call into question why they didn't release the ability to test sooner than later. I couldn't agree more. It should also be noted that I didn't vote for him. So to say this is political seems to greatly miss the boat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maddmaxx ★ Posted March 12, 2020 Share #384 Posted March 12, 2020 RR.........get a different news source. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share #385 Posted March 12, 2020 1 minute ago, maddmaxx said: RR.........get a different news source. My father who is 87 does the same thing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted March 12, 2020 Share #386 Posted March 12, 2020 3 hours ago, Road Runner said: Believe what? That the 24-hour news media is in the business of hyping bad news? That many just want to flame the fires and use this virus to support their own political agendas? Yes, this I do believe. Pass the Kool Ade!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sheep_herder ★ Posted March 12, 2020 Share #387 Posted March 12, 2020 1 minute ago, Dottles said: My father who is 87 does the same thing. I am 77 and just get my news from the forum. You better be right or I might be screwed. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 12, 2020 Author Share #388 Posted March 12, 2020 3 minutes ago, sheep_herder said: I am 77 and just get my news from the forum. You better be right or I might be screwed. Everybody in here I'm guessing is purple with varying hue intensities of red or blue. It's always a good idea to read/hear both sides of the argument. Honestly, it's a pretty good mix in here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted March 12, 2020 Share #389 Posted March 12, 2020 Apparently, the virus can be warded off by wrapping yourself in toilet paper. Or by wiping your butt every hour. Not sure which. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted March 12, 2020 Share #390 Posted March 12, 2020 4 hours ago, Road Runner said: Believe what? That the 24-hour news media is in the business of hyping bad news? That many just want to flame the fires and use this virus to support their own political agendas? Yes, this I do believe. 4 hours ago, Mr. Silly said: So Italy is on complete lock down because ... 4 hours ago, maddmaxx said: Fake news. ...the Italians are a very emotional people. Besides, they shut down the entire fucking country from Rome on south every summer for a month so everyone can go to the beach. If you've ever been stuck in a really good traffic jam in Naples, you know they weren't getting much done when the country was running normally anyway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted March 12, 2020 Share #391 Posted March 12, 2020 1 hour ago, Road Runner said: Apparently, the virus can be warded off by wrapping yourself in toilet paper. Or by wiping your butt every hour. Not sure which. ...I heard you can keep from getting it by sticking your head in the ground, like an ostrich. So far, there has not been one reported case of an ostrich infection. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted March 12, 2020 Share #392 Posted March 12, 2020 1 hour ago, maddmaxx said: RR.........get a different news source. ..all the other ones are FAKE !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Page Turner Posted March 12, 2020 Share #393 Posted March 12, 2020 3 hours ago, Randomguy said: I would do this, if i could meet hot chicks. Shut-ins need love, too. ...you should test for other infections before you jump into anything. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 13, 2020 Share #394 Posted March 13, 2020 “(CNN) - A woman who traveled from China to Illinois in mid-January likely transmitted the novel coronavirus to her husband through "prolonged, unprotected contact," according to research released Thursday None of more than 300 people who came into contact with the two patients after they showed symptoms, however, developed symptoms of their own.” Maybe this is more Fake news?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted March 13, 2020 Share #395 Posted March 13, 2020 https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/13/sophie-gregoire-trudeau-wife-of-canada-pm-justin-trudeau-tests-positive-for-coronavirus.html Well fuck, Trudeau's wife tests positive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Runner Posted March 13, 2020 Share #396 Posted March 13, 2020 3 hours ago, Page Turner said: ..I heard you can keep from getting it by sticking your head in the ground, like an ostrich. So far, there has not been one reported case of an ostrich infection. Ostrich's are also known to use a lot of toilet paper. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shootingstar Posted March 13, 2020 Share #397 Posted March 13, 2020 22 minutes ago, Couch_Incident said: https://www.cnbc.com/2020/03/13/sophie-gregoire-trudeau-wife-of-canada-pm-justin-trudeau-tests-positive-for-coronavirus.html Well fuck, Trudeau's wife tests positive. Yea, we're all mortal. And hubby will self-isolate, videoconferencing lots probably. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kzoo Posted March 13, 2020 Share #398 Posted March 13, 2020 Our governor just closed all schools until April 6th. WoKzoo and Daughter #3 have 3 weeks off before spring break. Daughter #3 needs the work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Karen_Cooper_Incident Posted March 13, 2020 Share #399 Posted March 13, 2020 7 minutes ago, Kzoo said: Daughter #3 needs the work. They won't compensate her? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dottleshead ★ Posted March 13, 2020 Author Share #400 Posted March 13, 2020 While I understand folks concern of overkill, I am of the belief better safe than sorry. The measures won't eradicate but definitely will help slow it down. The economy will recover. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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