NON_POLITICAL China Coronavirus THREAD

[[DHT]Osiris]

Just got the word, campus is halting classes for 3 weeks. Virtual classes after that, we'll see how it goes.

I'm on WFH status until further notice. Time to start doing some springtime outdoor work!

 

[sdifox]

Just got the word, campus is shuttering for 3 weeks. Virtual classes after that, we'll see how it goes.

rent a truck and steal all the toilet paper rolls?

 

[[DHT]Osiris]

rent a truck and steal all the toilet paper rolls?

I bought mine a few weeks ago, when I saw this coming.

 

[[DHT]Osiris]

National Guard activated to combat coronavirus spread in six states, more to follow

National Guard components in California, Florida, Iowa, Louisiana, New York, Maryland Rhode Island and Washington have been activated to assist in combating the spread of COVID-19. The units are supporting logistics, communications and planning operations alongside state officials.

www.armytimes.com

National guard activations happening.

 

[Red Squirrel]

Walmart is putting a limit on certain items like toilet paper. Good. Hope other stores follow suit.

 

[jpiniero]

Probably has to be both direct support to ordinary citizens and sector help to prop up businesses. And a yuuuuge number.

That's why I don't think the shutdowns will last that long. I know some people are talking two more months... the US economy can't take two more months.

 

[K1052]

That's why I don't think the shutdowns will last that long. I know some people are talking two more months... the US economy can't take two more months.

This cannot be assumed.

 

[Red Squirrel]

One thing that would help businesses and households during these shut downs is to halt all bills. Property taxes, hydro, insurance etc... Lot of costs of doing business and living are not really around the actual operations but just all the bills that have to be paid. So halt all those costs, and then with the operations not happening, it will not cost that much to not be in business during that time. They won't MAKE money, but they won't lose any either.

 

[Svnla]

Louisiana would close all public schools until middle of April. No public assembly of over 250 people except factories, airports, grocery stores, malls, etc.

https://www.theadvocate.com/baton_r...cle_93d2a314-6545-11ea-83bd-bb0629feac1c.html

Texas Governor issued declaration of disaster - https://www.statesman.com/news/2020...isaster-declaration-over-coronavirus-concerns

 

[jpiniero]

This cannot be assumed.

Assume, no. But the longer the shutdowns go the more likely a Depression happens. The US was already headed toward a recession as it is.

 

[s0me0nesmind1]

That's why I don't think the shutdowns will last that long. I know some people are talking two more months... the US economy can't take two more months.

Certain things will take 2+ months. Others won't.

Airlines for example - after 3 weeks or whatever people aren't going to magically want to start flying the next day. It will be 2-3 months MINIMUM for the travel industry to get even remotely close back to normal.

 

[K1052]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1238543526872461315

This is the stupidest godamned thing I've heard today.

 

[sdifox]

One thing that would help businesses and households during these shut downs is to halt all bills. Property taxes, hydro, insurance etc... Lot of costs of doing business and living are not really around the actual operations but just all the bills that have to be paid. So halt all those costs, and then with the operations not happening, it will not cost that much to not be in business during that time. They won't MAKE money, but they won't lose any either.

nope, spend spend spend.

 

[pmv]

Walmart is putting a limit on certain items like toilet paper. Good. Hope other stores follow suit.

They need to create a site offering toilet paper for download. Just print it out yourself. Save $$$.

 

[aigomorla]

All the supermarkets around my area look like this:

Things seem to be getting real in Cali.

Only things that perish real quickly seem to be left on the shelf.

Walmart is putting a limit on certain items like toilet paper. Good. Hope other stores follow suit.

Smart and Final had limit 2 on TP, and Water.
You can mix and match tho, so i saw like people carry out 6 waters from 3 different companies.

amazon is also following up on not allowing scalpers.

Amazon tells sellers it's not taking new listings for face masks or hand sanitizer amid coronavirus price gouging

Amazon, like other e-commerce companies, has struggled to police sellers who have sought to take advantage of the panic and flooded online marketplaces with overpriced goods.

www.cnbc.com

 

[Ichinisan]

Can I have your drugs?

I'll hook you up.

 

[highland145]

I'm actually feeling a bit sick in my throat and sinuses since yesterday. Not severe enough for me to describe as "sore" and it's not in my lungs yet. Probably nothing major but I will monitor (of course).

Pollen has started around here...

 

[Ichinisan]

Who said anything about being ignorant to location? Everyone knows where it came from. The WHO simply does not believe (among others) that using a locale delimiter in the name is counterproductive.

... Don't be ignorant.

Follow the post I quoted.

 

[DrMrLordX]

China has already been caught directing their officials to call it "Italian Virus" (leaked documents). They also tried Japanese Virus and now they've moved on to blaming the USA.

And that's why it has to be called Wuhan Coronavirus as often as possible. Stick it to the Chicoms for their misinformation campaign.

 

[Svnla]

Just in case you guys and gal(s) need to make DIY hand sanitize lotion or spray.

This is from Wired so I feel better than other links - https://www.wired.com/story/how-to-...e2f498-70ba-491b-b435-2c33afb42ebe_popular4-1

 

[Kaido]

Health Experts Worry Coronavirus Will Overwhelm America’s GoFundMe System

BALTIMORE—Warning that the nation was unprepared to deal with the fallout of the global pandemic, researchers from Johns Hopkins University told reporters Friday they worried that Covid-19 would overwhelm America’s GoFundMe system. “GoFundMe is the bedrock of the American healthcare system, and...

www.theonion.com

 

[sdifox]

They need to create a site offering toilet paper for download. Just print it out yourself. Save $$$.

Oh oh, newspaper can add like ten blank sheets with headline "free toilet paper included" that would revive their business!

 

[Red Squirrel]

"Italian Virus" actually makes it sound cool, like if you get it, you get an uncontrollable craving for pasta and pizza and start swearing a lot with your hands.

 

[sdifox]

"Italian Virus" actually makes it sound cool, like if you get it, you get an uncontrollable craving for pasta and pizza and start swearing a lot with your hands.

The 70s called and want you to stop insulting it.

 

[brianmanahan]

The 70s called and want you to stop insulting it.

speaking of italian and 70s