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Rain Cold said:
@metwannabe

Re: Preparedness: A serious public address needs to take place in order to discuss the following:

1) The population needs to be made fully aware of what is known about this virus, what is unknown, and when the unknowns will likely become known.

2) How to properly reconcile the reality of how to think about the virus in the context of actions being taken by authorities around the world.

3) People need to be pointed toward resources that describe proper hygiene: How to wash hands, how to use disinfectant, when and why and how to wear a mask, etc.

4) People need to think through what they need if they're going to be stuck in the house for 30 days: Food, toiletries, medicine, pet food, working from home protocols other important items.

5) People need to think about and understand social distancing and when that might be appropriate.

Those are just a few basic things to start with.
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Very true. Actually, RC, these thoughts transcend this situation ... they should be neatly tucked in everyone's backpack ... whether it's a 'cane, snow, ice, virus, fire, earthquake, flood ... Problem is, too many live on a screen and never in the world, and most have never had to actually tend and fend for themselves and the folks immediateky around them ... if you (universal "you") haven't done it on a routine basis (taken care of yourself, that is), it's hard to learn on a spur of the moment basis when suddenly looking at the stuff flying out of the fan ...
 
Rain Cold said:
@metwannabe

Re: Preparedness: A serious public address needs to take place in order to discuss the following:

1) The population needs to be made fully aware of what is known about this virus, what is unknown, and when the unknowns will likely become known.

2) How to properly reconcile the reality of how to think about the virus in the context of actions being taken by authorities around the world.

3) People need to be pointed toward resources that describe proper hygiene: How to wash hands, how to use disinfectant, when and why and how to wear a mask, etc.

4) People need to think through what they need if they're going to be stuck in the house for 30 days: Food, toiletries, medicine, pet food, working from home protocols other important items.

5) People need to think about and understand social distancing and when that might be appropriate.

Those are just a few basic things to start with.
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1. I feel like we know a lot considering it's a new virus and originating from a communist regime. Not sure how anyone can know when the unknowns will be known.

2. What the heck?

3. I respect you and your comments/opinions 100% but we get told proper hygiene, handwashing, etc ad nauseam during flu season every single year. Not saying it's not necessary but is it really government's responsibility to tell people how to keep clean? Actually my wife (she's a school teacher) says they are taught that in pre-k

4. Can't argue with you on this one but people should do that anyway, regardless of coronavirus outbreak. Preparedness just makes sense for any unexpected crisis but, is the individuals choice to do so.

5. Personally I've got social distancing mastered haha. So far no mention of it in school systems but something people certainly need to be prepared for if enacted

I still think its too early to panic. Charlie said it best earlier, I've got a better chance of being killed in an automobile accident than this virus.
 
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Coronavirus Case Confirmed in Suburban Cook County

A third person in Illinois has tested positive for the coronavirus, Cook County and state health officials said in a news release Saturday. The person, who has not been identified, remains hospitalized in isolation, health officials said. Additional details about the patient, including their...
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This is probably banter but I’ve enjoyed reading everyone’s opinions about this . There are some very smart people on here that hardly ever post . But this thread has been enjoyable to me despite the reason why it exists in the first place


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Rain Cold said:
@metwannabe

Re: Preparedness: A serious public address needs to take place in order to discuss the following:

1) The population needs to be made fully aware of what is known about this virus, what is unknown, and when the unknowns will likely become known.

2) How to properly reconcile the reality of how to think about the virus in the context of actions being taken by authorities around the world.

3) People need to be pointed toward resources that describe proper hygiene: How to wash hands, how to use disinfectant, when and why and how to wear a mask, etc.

4) People need to think through what they need if they're going to be stuck in the house for 30 days: Food, toiletries, medicine, pet food, working from home protocols other important items.

5) People need to think about and understand social distancing and when that might be appropriate.

Those are just a few basic things to start with.
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Had to go back and reread no. 2

Honestly, in this instant information overload, knee jerk overreact government control world we live in, I'm not sure I'd read too much into their response at this stage. Just me though...
 
metwannabe said:
1. I feel like we know a lot considering it's a new virus and originating from a communist regime. Not sure how anyone can know when the unknowns will be known.

2. What the heck?

3. I respect you and your comments/opinions 100% but we get told proper hygiene, handwashing, etc ad nauseam during flu season every single year. Not saying it's not necessary but is it really government's responsibility to tell people how to keep clean? Actually my wife (she's a school teacher) says they are taught that in pre-k

4. Can't argue with you on this one but people should do that anyway, regardless of coronavirus outbreak. Preparedness just makes sense for any unexpected crisis but, is the individuals choice to do so.

5. Personally I've got social distancing mastered haha. So far no mention of it in school systems but something people certainly need to be prepared for if enacted

I still think its too early to panic. Charlie said it best earlier, I've got a better chance of being killed in an automobile accident than this virus.
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The flu kills what 50k Americans every year. Right now the C-19 has killed 1. I feel fairly safe to say we won’t surpass Flu deaths in America.




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I’ve seen many people saying once it’s starts to warm up over the next few months it will die off like the flu does and that next year could be really bad ( speaking of the coronavirus )

Anyone know if that’s true regarding warmth killing it off . Hell I didn’t even know that’s why the flu goes away hahah makes sense though


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NoSnowATL said:
The flu kills what 50k Americans every year. Right now the C-19 has killed 1. I feel fairly safe to say we won’t surpass Flu deaths in America.




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When did the flu take almost 15% of the stock market in a week? When we lose another 10-15 percent next week it won't matter if the flu kills more.
 
pcbjr said:
Very true. Actually, RC, these thoughts transcend this situation ... they should be neatly tucked in everyone's backpack ... whether it's a 'cane, snow, ice, virus, fire, earthquake, flood ... Problem is, too many live on a screen and never in the world, and most have never had to actually tend and fend for themselves and the folks immediateky around them ... if you (universal "you") haven't done it on a routine basis (taken care of yourself, that is), it's hard to learn on a spur of the moment basis when suddenly looking at the stuff flying out of the fan ...
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Very true! One of the many reasons why my specific military training will be valuable to me the rest of my life. I might not have thought it at the time but worth every second of pain including the hypothermia!
 
metwannabe said:
1. I feel like we know a lot considering it's a new virus and originating from a communist regime. Not sure how anyone can know when the unknowns will be known.

2. What the heck?

3. I respect you and your comments/opinions 100% but we get told proper hygiene, handwashing, etc ad nauseam during flu season every single year. Not saying it's not necessary but is it really government's responsibility to tell people how to keep clean? Actually my wife (she's a school teacher) says they are taught that in pre-k

4. Can't argue with you on this one but people should do that anyway, regardless of coronavirus outbreak. Preparedness just makes sense for any unexpected crisis but, is the individuals choice to do so.

5. Personally I've got social distancing mastered haha. So far no mention of it in school systems but something people certainly need to be prepared for if enacted

I still think its too early to panic. Charlie said it best earlier, I've got a better chance of being killed in an automobile accident than this virus.
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I don't think any of what I'm advocating for is even close to the realm of panicking. I'm certainly not trying to indicate that anyone should be anywhere near the panicking stage. The things I outlined seem pretty reasonable to me.
 
Heelyes said:
When did the flu take almost 15% of the stock market in a week? When we lose another 10-15 percent next week it won't matter if the flu kills more.
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You are talking about 2 different things. I’m talking about the C-19. The Market will be fine. We will be back close to 30 before you know it.


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Storm5 said:
I’ve seen many people saying once it’s starts to warm up over the next few months it will die off like the flu does and that next year could be really bad ( speaking of the coronavirus )

Anyone know if that’s true regarding warmth killing it off . Hell I didn’t even know that’s why the flu goes away hahah makes sense though


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I've read reports (not verified) based on some prelim lab tests that this virus does not thrive in humidity, but spurts in drier environs ... if that's the case, summer being wet and RH being less in the winter perhaps summer will result in a hiatus ... we'll see; will be intersting (and sad perhaps) to see what happens in the SH -- their winter/our summer ...

However, there is a case now reported in Iceland, so the reports I've read may be bunk ...
 
pcbjr said:
I've read reports (not verified) based on some prelim lab tests that this virus does not thrive in humidity, but spurts in drier environs ... if that's the case, summer being wet and RH being less in the winter perhaps summer will result in a hiatus ... we'll see; will be intersting (and sad perhaps) to see what happens in the SH -- their winter/our summer ...

However, there is a case now reported in Iceland, so the reports I've read may be bunk ...
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The flu is around all year. I think the warmth and humidity makes it harder to survive outside the body. Also in the winter we tend to all stay inside which doesn’t help.


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