I still dont understand why school were closed but not airports. Schools impact more community spread, but airports were still infecting new cities that were otherwise virus free. Seems airports first thing and school on a city by city basis would have made more sense.
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GoofGoof
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Forget the alcoholics...a bunch of parents are stuck home with their kids for potentially weeks on end. What would really be frightening is a bunch of accountants and IT people who were just casual drinkers last week breaking into their liquor store. That’s when you know this crap just got real
fradz
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First of all, feel better soon. I'm sure this is not a pleasant experience at all.
I was wondering if you could explain the entire experience so far? Like the symptoms experienced, the order in which they came, how long they have lasted, and how intense they have been? I haven't seen too many firsthand accounts and I am curious of what we should expect if we get the disease.
If you don't want to answer this, don't worry about it, I understand.
UGH. I'm really sorry you're going through this and hope you're back to 100% quickly.Early symptoms, the order they came, etc. would be nice to know.
Thank you!
Just gonna make one text that answers all questions:
It started as a mild throat annoyance. Just thought I caught a cold while hiking the week prior. ---- I was actually on a trip with my gf from 22/02 to 01/03 in Paris (including Disney, the Louvre, the Eiffel Tower, all the touristy stuff). We then went to Mont Saint Michel (which I've recommended to you guys before!) and to Etretat, where the hiking happened and it was extremely cold and windy. She is fine, and 1500 miles away, and somehow didn't get the virus. I might have caught it back here in Belgium. Had to be between the 1st and 6th of March then, but am not sure how and when. ----
Then it was a little more painful but I didn't think anything of it. I coughed a bit but not much at all. I bought a thermometer and started monitoring my temperature as I knew it was the most common symptom. Nothing abnormal so I figured it was whatever. When it went downwards in my respiratory system, I started to worry. I didn't go to my doctor (due to the contagious nature of the thing), I called her and asked my closed ones to bring me some stuff I typically use to treat respiratory problems.
Just because I was super careful and knowing that my touristy trip put me at risk, after practicing social distancing since my return on the 1st; I put myself in self-quarantine as of 6th of March, and worked from home since then. Before that, I stocked up on all the regular stuff I need. Now my friends go groceries shopping for me and drop me stuff in front of the house.
I'm at home (I live alone); I feel very tired and weak but am not in need of respiratory assistance (yet), so no need to crowd the hospitals. Due to my medical history, I own a nebulizer aerosol, I tried some products that my doctor ordered for me, but they don't really make me feel better. I now have a mild fever, which is not very annoying. Also diarrhea since recently... The most annoying symptom, by far, is the burning lungs. Breathing hurts (most of the time, sometimes I feel ok) and makes it very exhausting so I'm very tired. If I talk for too long, I also get out of breath. If I move too fast, I get out of breath.
I drink tea and breathe the vapors of eucalyptus leaves in boiling water, it eases my respiration and makes the pain stop for a while.
I couldn't get a regular test at the time, as there are not enough kits anymore, but I got examined by a virologist specialized in all these SARS things and he confirmed I had it.
The burning lungs and everything that comes with it is generally a dead giveaway anyway.
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21stamps
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Exactly. The first (known) case in Cincinnati was someone who brought it here while visiting from NY.
lazyboy97o
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21stamps
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I stand by my statement. States probably don’t want to deal with alcohols and their antics or detox right now. There’s enough to deal with.
If you want to see what desperate people do during hard times and closures.. just look at any videos of looters in the aftermath of a hurricane. It’s not hollywood, it’s real.
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wishiwere@wdw
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Precisely. I’m not all that thrilled about what is being proposed for our particular situation. I realize not every case is ever the same and it’s impossible to please everyone but to see some of the comments (not so much here) makes me sick to my stomach. Ok... fine, I should have “saved and been prepared”. Except, I’m supporting a large family with 4 children and paying college for 2. Our food expense and even our utility bills are just a few more examples. We were doing just fine and being responsible adults before all of this but certainly not hoarding cash. But now it’s unpopular to speak up because we’re considered wealthy? And please understand, I’m all for all of those that are qualifying and getting the aid they need. The cutoff is certainly making me question things however.
"El Gran Magnifico"
Mr Flibble is Very Cross.
I did. My answer was - "both"
Better indicator of where it will be is the crime rate during the great depression. The only problem with those numbers is that you also have the criminal activity related to prohibition lumped in there as well... but even in areas of the country where you didn't have to deal with the likes of Al Capone you had an increase in crime.
"El Gran Magnifico"
Mr Flibble is Very Cross.
The entire day for me has been akin to watching E-Mini's during the Asian session. (I'd rather stab myself with a butter knife)
Sounds like people need to socially distance themselves from bottles then.
Limiting alcohol would also open up a lot of hospital beds too.
ImperfectPixie
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Auto repair companies are essential. My bestie and her husband own one. They didn't need to file for any special exemption or anything.
THIS is a big thing for my boys. I'm watching them like a hawk because they'll graze all day if they can.
21stamps
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I agree with you. I just try look at things thru a pragmatic lens and can understand why states wouldn’t want a sudden rush of people who are suffering from alcohol withdrawals.. not when they’re trying to limit medical visits as much as possible.
I don’t have any inside info on this, I could be completely wrong.. but that’s my assumption
21stamps
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Not auto repair, auto rental. That’s what I’m curious about. If your car is totaled or needs to go to a repair shop.. are you without a car?
"El Gran Magnifico"
Mr Flibble is Very Cross.
I'd say yes. You may be better off asking for a ride or having a neighbor drive you. Not exactly a lot of places you can go right now. Chances are that if they are going out. It's probably to the place (s) you're going.
I know one thing. Our house never looked cleaner. We could eat off the floors.
Overlordkitty
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Unfortunately, it's not that out there. Addicts are going to try and feed their addiction no matter what. At one place I worked, the accreditation agency said we weren't allowed alcohol based sanitizers, because alcoholics being treated there would potentially have access and try to drink the sanitizer for the alcohol.
GoofGoof
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The Subaru dealership I go to has free loaner cars which are probably available due to people not coming out for routine maintenance. My old Honda dealership had a car rental service attached to it. I realize that’s anecdotal and its not everywhere but there are probably some limited options out there. If your car is just broken and not totaled they will probably fix it more quickly since I’m sure business is way down. If you have an essential job you can probably reach out to coworkers or neighbors for a lift. I know my neighbor in my old neighborhood who had a big SUV would drive people to/from work in a pinch during a snow storm. He was a good guy, but I also think he just liked getting out on snow covered roads and had a good excuse.
Disney4family
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