Coronavirus and Walt Disney World general discussion

[21stamps]

They had to close malls and shopping centers because too many people were gathering there when schools closed. Buying new clothes, furniture, etc isn't essential.

No, it isn’t. The decision to close those stores was not an easy one though. That decision is stopping their ability to generate any income at those locations, Which can result in possibly permanent closure, or the loss of jobs. That’s why they remained open as long as they did.

 

[The Mom]

According to my governor, he is just asking people to just Do you things like go for hikes, go to parks, do your grocery shopping when need be, el But don’t go to gatherings. He’s really trying to remain as sensible and cautious as possible. He is not asking everyone to lock them selves inside their homes....Just spend a lot more time there than usual.

It will vary from place to place. NYC, for example, doesn't have enough parks to allow people to use them without a crowd gathering. Just walking down the street in Manhattan means being in close proximity to others. So shelter in place makes more sense than in a small town stuck in the Blue Ridge Mountains - especially since it isn't peak tourist season. The Tidal basin in DC had to be closed because it IS peak tourist season this week - Cherry Blossom time. But it might be reopened once the blossoms fade and it becomes just another park.

This is why the Federal government can't issue a "one size fits all" mandate. It's better to leave it up to local governments that know the needs of their area better.

 

["El Gran Magnifico"]

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[ImperfectPixie]

It's funny you say that. I watched an interview with a Dr a few days back. I think on CNBC (not sure). Basically he shared a story of a lot of people going in with Flu like symptoms back in Nov/Dec. Fever, coughing, etc. He said that even though they had all the symptoms, they didn't test positive for the flu. He said he was at somewhat of a loss for an explanation. Prescribed some antibiotics and sent them on their way. I have a feeling this has been around a bit more than we think it has.

I really believe it has been.

This is normal behavior for me anyway.
I do go out for bike rides on a bike trail though, or go fishing (weather permitting) - which I'll continue to do as log as those areas remain devoid of people.

Same for us. We live far from the recreational areas and downtown. There's outdoor activities we like to do when it's warm out (swimming at the pond, walking, etc.), but other than that, we're basically homebodies.

 

[21stamps]

It will vary from place to place. NYC, for example, doesn't have enough parks to allow people to use them without a crowd gathering. Just walking down the street in Manhattan means being in close proximity to others. So shelter in place makes more sense than in a small town stuck in the Blue Ridge Mountains - especially since it isn't peak tourist season. The Tidal basin in DC had to be closed because it IS peak tourist season this week - Cherry Blossom time. But it might be reopened once the blossoms fade and it becomes just another park.

This is why the Federal government can't issue a "one size fits all" mandate. It's better to leave it up to local governments that know the needs of their area better.

Absolutely agree. This is why I am so glad that it has been left up to the states, and or cities, and not the federal government

 

[The Mom]

There are people in Ohio who are flooding social media to the governor, criticizing him for not closing fast food places and carry out restaurants. Saying things like people should order food online and then cook at home.

I strongly disagree with them. We have doctors and nurses and so many other people who are still working a lot of hours, they don’t have time to go home and cook a full meal every night. I think everyone is looking at this from different angles, so much of it depending on what their current situation is.

We have been ordering take-out, which is something we haven't done since I was on bedrest for my last pregnancy. But we want our favorite restaurants to survive this, and it keeps us from depleting our food stores so we can go longer without spending time in a grocery.

We order and pay by phone or online, and I run in, pick up the bag, and run back to the car. The wrappings get thrown directly into the trash after transferring the food to dishes. Then a good hand washing.

Is it possible that I could still get infected? Yes, but not probable. Only the bare bones kitchen staff is working.

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

Day pajamas are optional for me.
Night pajamas are too.


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I have been working from home since 2011 and have been using Zoom for a few years now and never knew about this

 

[EagleScout610]

The Stay at Home Order, or is this something else?

Stay at home. If something else popped up overnight I didnt hear

 

[trainplane3]

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I have been working from home since 2011 and have been using Zoom for a few years now and never knew about this

We use Skype for Business and don't have an option like that anywhere. Luckily, no one uses the webcam feature. That'd be bad news for everyone.

 

[Kevin_W]

It's funny you say that. I watched an interview with a Dr a few days back. I think on CNBC (not sure). Basically he shared a story of a lot of people going in with Flu like symptoms back in Nov/Dec. Fever, coughing, etc. He said that even though they had all the symptoms, they didn't test positive for the flu. He said he was at somewhat of a loss for an explanation. Prescribed some antibiotics and sent them on their way. I have a feeling this has been around a bit more than we think it has.

As has been said a thousand times in this thread, we'll never have the ability to know unfortunately. In some ways, we can hope that is the case - that means those people already had it and have recovered, so they (likely) cannot get it again or continue to spread it. And it statistically lowers the mortality rate.

I've had the same though I'm sure many have - have I had it? A few weeks ago, I had a cold. Pretty much every cold I've had goes post-nasal drip -> runny nose -> congestion -> coughing. This one had a very mild fever for a day with fatigue/coughing for ~2 days, then went into runny nose/congestion/etc. Perhaps I had a super mild version of the coronavirus that then weakened my immune system so that I caught a regular cold. Or perhaps I just had a normal cold or flu with slightly different symptoms. Impossible to know.

 

[ImperfectPixie]

Timing is everything - MA under "stay at home advisory"...self-isolation, all non-essential businesses to close as of tomorrow at noon, avoid unnecessary activities, may go out for walks - no basketball, football, congregating. He came right out and said he doesn't like how shelter-in-place sounds.

 

[JohnD]

We have been ordering take-out, which is something we haven't done since I was on bedrest for my last pregnancy. But we want our favorite restaurants to survive this, and it keeps us from depleting our food stores so we can go longer without spending time in a grocery.

We order and pay by phone or online, and I run in, pick up the bag, and run back to the car. The wrappings get thrown directly into the trash after transferring the food to dishes. Then a good hand washing.

Is it possible that I could still get infected? Yes, but not probable. Only the bare bones kitchen staff is working.

In the past I hadn't tipped because I'm just picking up the order. But during this time, without wait staff, I tip. Not sure how far the tip will help but it's the least I can do.

 

[21stamps]

I’m not usually a fan of memes.. but they’re great during all of this.

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

I believe it’s exactly what they have been saying. Nonessential people are to stay at home. As @TheMom said earlier, there’s a lot of wiggle room in it though. If you need groceries or something they consider “essential’ it allows for that.

I submitted an order on Chewy.com for a refill on my cat's prescription food (he has kidney disease) and my vet declined to authorize it. They insisted I bring my cat in for a well visit to get a new script. We are in New York State and are only supposed to leave for groceries and emergencies, and they insist I bring my cat in for a well visit. Is that not the most ridiculous thing?!

 

[Horizons '83]

In the past I hadn't tipped because I'm just picking up the order. But during this time, without wait staff, I tip. Not sure how far the tip will help but it's the least I can do.

Yep, this has been my philosophy now. We usually pick up from the bartender that serves us every week, so I tip 20% regardless, because they are hurting bad right now. I can't even order a drink and chat which we will miss for the time being, but always take care of the people that usually take good care of you.

 

[21stamps]

I submitted an order on Chewy.com for a refill on my cat's prescription food (he has kidney disease) and my vet declined to authorize it. They insisted I bring my cat in for a well visit to get a new script. We are in New York State and are only supposed to leave for groceries and emergencies, and they insist I bring my cat in for a well visit. Is that not the most ridiculous thing?!

I think vets should be essential.. but I don’t know why you need a visit for a refill, that sounds unnecessary

 

[PeoplemoverTTA]

I think vets should be essential.. but I don’t know why you need a visit for a refill, that sounds unnecessary

The vet is definitely essential, but for emergencies. My dentist switched to emergency work only -- it only seems logical to avoid people going out unless they have to, since that's exactly what the Governor is mandating.

Ever since they went from a small, locally owned vet to now being owned by a big conglomerate, the service has been terrible. What an insane money grab.

 

[GoofGoof]

I submitted an order on Chewy.com for a refill on my cat's prescription food (he has kidney disease) and my vet declined to authorize it. They insisted I bring my cat in for a well visit to get a new script. We are in New York State and are only supposed to leave for groceries and emergencies, and they insist I bring my cat in for a well visit. Is that not the most ridiculous thing?!

My vet office switched to drive up and drop off only and only for sickness or emergencies, no well visits. The way it works is you drive up and call them to say you arrived. Someone from the office comes out to your car and takes your dog up to the office. When they are done they bring the dog back. Avoids people in waiting room and also avoids contact between owners and vet staff. The dog got some cheese from vet so she was thrilled. It’s good to be a dog

 

[21stamps]

The vet is definitely essential, but for emergencies. My dentist switched to emergency work only -- it only seems logical to avoid people going out unless they have to, since that's exactly what the Governor is mandating.

Ever since they went from a small, locally owned vet to now being owned by a big conglomerate, the service has been terrible. What an insane money grab.

Totally agree

 

[Lilofan]

The overcrowding part was more tongue in cheek joke. I am hoping the parks aurvive 30% unemployment. The price being paid by yhe economy and young people is insane. I have to be careful to leave politics out of this but it's hard. We need to hope that Universal and Disney parks survive. Expansion or even keeping all the rides and attractions we had are gone.

The coronavirus nightmare has affected all walks of life. During the recession in 2008 when unemployment reached the peak of 10%, some investors that I am friends with suffered tremendous paper losses. Some resorted after job loss to trading in their cars and other toys, foreclosed on their homes, had immediate estate sales to sell off many items in their homes and some that had college bound kids could no longer afford to send them to the school they wanted to go to. Some went to community college instead.