Coronavirus and Walt Disney World general discussion

[LittleBuford]

Pakistan is using the DisneyCane method of letting life go on as it is, get everyone infected and isolate old people.

Only because they can't afford to do otherwise. To quote the prime minster, Imran Khan, "We did consider shutting down cities when we were at 20 cases ... but I want to tell you all that Pakistan does not have the conditions that are in the United States or Europe. Our country has poverty."

Pakistan PM: ‘Cannot afford’ to shut down cities over coronavirus

Imran Khan has called upon his countrymen ‘not to panic’ amid a spike in coronavirus cases in the country.

www.aljazeera.com

 

[21stamps]

As his own words indicate, he is discussing approaches that are not being taken or considered, even though he wishes they were. For example:

A principle that has a different definition to whomever spouts it and has a completely different economic and societal impact on how it is implemented. Hence the conversation about "how to do it" and "what are you actually achieving". Not sure why that is a controversial stance to want to get specific answers to those questions.

I’m seeing a person who’s discussing what course of action and what risk.

I’m not him though, so I’ll let RobWDW have that convo with you if he chooses.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

Make me the third for this one. I think all places are having some trouble with people not following the rules, but most (not all, but most) of the pictures I've seen showing people flouting the guidelines were taken in major cities. I don't know if going out is just a bigger part of life in these areas or what.

Our town is VERY spread out and covers tons and tons of land...it'll be interesting to see how this plays out around here as there are areas that are like mine - very woodsy (or beachy) and less populated, but there are also small pockets that are nearly as densely populated as just outside the city.

 

[DCBaker]

Update on Ohio testing - Dr. Amy Acton, the state health director, said the state is now limiting testing to those who are hospitalized and to healthcare workers.

COVID-19 in Ohio: 8,609 new cases reported Saturday

The Ohio Department of Health has now reported a total of 2,562,412 coronavirus cases in the state.

www.10tv.com

 

[LittleBuford]

I’m seeing a person who’s discussing what course of action and what risk.

I’m not him though, so I’ll let RobWDW have that convo with you if he chooses.

Please fix the quotation in your post to reflect the fact that his words are not mine.

 

[21stamps]

Update on Ohio testing - Dr. Amy Acton, the state health director, said the state is now limiting testing to those who are hospitalized and to healthcare workers.

COVID-19 in Ohio: 8,609 new cases reported Saturday

The Ohio Department of Health has now reported a total of 2,562,412 coronavirus cases in the state.

www.10tv.com

Ah. “Trust the experts”

 

[LittleBuford]

Yes, but it should be an interesting test case to see if the DisneyCane method will work. And if it's a complete disaster then we have our answer to the supporters of the DisneyCane (TM) method.

I feel sorry for the Pakistani people. They should not have to be guinea pigs in such an experiment.

 

[RobWDW1971]

As his own words indicate, he is discussing approaches that are not being taken or considered, even though he wishes they were. For example:

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday called for 5.3 million senior citizens and others at risk to stay home in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus.

The call for home isolation also extended to people with chronic conditions that make them vulnerable to the virus.

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

Make me the third for this one. I think all places are having some trouble with people not following the rules, but most (not all, but most) of the pictures I've seen showing people flouting the guidelines were taken in major cities. I don't know if going out is just a bigger part of life in these areas or what.

Which is why I think the only way people are going to obey is a forced National Lockdown. Which is really going to ____. Or alternatively they start throwing around the "M" Law phrase (like the governor of California has). The "conspiracy" dudes must be having a field day.

California preparing for worst case scenarios

Newsom also acknowledged much is unknown and so the state is preparing for frightening worst-case scenarios.

www.fox5ny.com

 

[LittleBuford]

Gov. Gavin Newsom on Sunday called for 5.3 million senior citizens and others at risk to stay home in an effort to slow the spread of coronavirus.

The call for home isolation also extended to people with chronic conditions that make them vulnerable to the virus.

Indeed. We have similar advice in the UK. But this is in addition to larger social-distancing measures, not instead of them. You yourself have made clear multiple times that the approaches you favour aren't being considered by experts and governments. I don't know why you're now pivoting.

 

[Calmdownnow]

Which is why Florida is lucky. Not trying to be partisan nor political here. Just stating the facts.

Florida is not in the "lucky" category, it is in the "endangered" category because of the age and health profile of residents. It is also in the economically threatened category because of the hits on cruise, theme park and tourism businesses. Just stating the facts and my observations.

 

[21stamps]

Which is why I think the only way people are going to obey is a forced National Lockdown.

This would be the worst thing they did. Let the states handle it.

 

[RobWDW1971]

As his own words indicate, he is discussing approaches that are not being taken or considered, even though he wishes they were. For example:

People aged over 70 in Britain will be asked to stay in strict isolation at home or in care homes for up to 4 months under a radical new plan to prevent them from catching the coronavirus.

 

[RobWDW1971]

As his own words indicate, he is discussing approaches that are not being taken or considered, even though he wishes they were. For example:

Northam also asked all Virginia residents over the age of 65 to self-quarantine. Public health experts advise that individuals with underlying medical conditions and those aged 65 or older are at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Northam encouraged neighbors and friends to stay in touch and regularly check in with high-risk individuals.

 

[LittleBuford]

People aged over 70 in Britain will be asked to stay in strict isolation at home or in care homes for up to 4 months under a radical new plan to prevent them from catching the coronavirus.

Yes, I know. I just posted about it:

Indeed. We have similar advice in the UK. But this is in addition to larger social-distancing measures, not instead of them. You yourself have made clear multiple times that the approaches you favour aren't being considered by experts and governments. I don't know why you're now pivoting.

 

[The Mom]

People aged over 70 in Britain will be asked to stay in strict isolation at home or in care homes for up to 4 months under a radical new plan to prevent them from catching the coronavirus.

Good thing my husband has me to run errands for him if that happens here.

 

[RobWDW1971]

I've mentioned Pakistan a bunch of time and you continue to dodge what they are doing.

Uh, OK, I wasn't engaged with you, sorry to offend, but what is your point about Pakistan? Have they identified exactly what the cost of their actions are and exactly what results they are expecting? I haven't seen that, but would certainly love to review it to understand their goals.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

Good thing my husband has me to run errands for him if that happens here.

I've offered to bring my mom and step-dad anything they might need, but since a supermarket chain up here started offering 6am-7:30am shopping specifically for folks over 60, I don't think it will be necessary.

 

[Lilofan]

Northam also asked all Virginia residents over the age of 65 to self-quarantine. Public health experts advise that individuals with underlying medical conditions and those aged 65 or older are at increased risk of severe illness from COVID-19. Northam encouraged neighbors and friends to stay in touch and regularly check in with high-risk individuals.

A number of politicians in Washington live in affluent areas of Northern VA. Are they the exception? A number of them are over the age of 65.

 

[Calmdownnow]

Good thing my husband has me to run errands for him if that happens here.

I hope he is insisting you sleep in separate bedrooms...
Joking, but in seriousness can I say that I thank you for your wise moderation of this forum.