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Mike16 · 03-20-2020, 07:31 AM

Mrs works in a sizeable city hospital and she told me they ran out of covid-19 testing supplies two days ago. They also ran out of face masks week ago. Also according to the news outlets another city hospital has suspended all tests. Yup sounds like NY has this containment under control.

THE_FORCE · 03-20-2020, 07:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Waboman

Don’t you guys wrap your fish n chips in newspaper? Lol. Come to think of it, I can use some good fish n chips. Haven’t eaten lunch yet. Oh, and a few pints too. At home of course.

Lol how weird. It’s not even 8am but you saying that I could eat some fish and chips for breakfast now?! With curry sauce poured over the chips and some mushy peas on the side. Mmmmmm.

We used to wrap it in newspaper years back but now most places use that off-white, recycled stuff that shows all the grease up when you unwrap it lol. You’ve given me the munchies Wabo!

Lee A Stewart · 03-20-2020, 07:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Mike16

Mrs works in a sizeable city hospital and she told me they ran out of covid-19 testing supplies two days ago. They also ran out of face masks week ago. Also according to the news outlets another city hospital has suspended all tests. Yup sounds like NY has this containment under control.

CORONAVIRUS SPIKE IN NYC: New cases jump by 1,871 to 3,615, death toll doubles from 11 to 22 since Wednesday night

https://1010wins.radio.com/articles/...-death-toll-22

thecalm_7 · 03-20-2020, 08:19 AM

Wife is a retail pharmacist in a predominantly elderly area. Her staff pharmcist is elderly, so his first sneeze or cough means he’ll call out. The customers are panic buying their pills as SoE allows for early refill. Much like hurricane season, it’s bend over and take it. Work open to close 7 days a week and you better keep your metrics up, no excuses. Also vacation is voided, you will be required to float to other locations. That said, out the other side of their mouth, be sure to take care of yourself, be sure to take care of your family but distance yourself if they are sick. Don’t wear PPE as it might freak out the customers also, you should have your family scavenge PPE for you as the company can’t supply it.
I completely understand this is a new virus and it’s severity is not to be trifled with. The media needs to get a hold of this, it’s always the same. X says it’s going to be fine, Y says it’s horrible. I just read 4 articles posted yesterday evening from the same company. 2 sound like world collapse and potentially 18 months of isolation, 1 sounds hopeful, and the other sounds like we might make it but recovery will be difficult. WTF...just wish people would act right. Hard to imagine being as Florida is the joke of America. Listening to spring breakers on NPR was cringe worthy, while nearly every local restaurant was doing right and limiting exposure by doing pick up or curbside, the local bar had folks parked around the block. Car shows were still going, church night happened with big crowds. On the next door app, the locals were arguing that ‘church is excluded from the people limits’ as the government only said restaurants and bars. This is why we must have strict rules and everything spelled out for us.
What concerns me is the electric company called in all hands and they have to stay at their facility. That sounds bad to me. Local grocery store hiked up prices today and added more stringent limits. A couple gas stations changed their policies on debit. Debit/cash has always been the same price, credit more.
Today and yesterday credit and debit were now 15c more than cash vs 5c difference.
A slight relief is seeing future announcements for movies popping up daily, particularly the smaller labels. Seems like a glimmer of hope. Record Store Day announcing it’s rescheduled date.
Sorry for the lengthy post, I don’t have anyone to talk to aside from my 5 year old son. I’m having a hard time just trying to explain why he’s not in school every 5 minutes

ctujackbauer · 03-20-2020, 12:19 PM

YOLO baby! I give no f***'s

Member-222782 · 03-20-2020, 12:37 PM

Had a bit of an eerie experience walking to my train station this morning. It's about 5 city blocks from my apartment and there's a fog blanketing the air. Other than vehicular traffic and the occasional vagrant that pooped out of the shadows, I was the only pedestrian around. I felt like Harry Belafonte in the film The World, the Flesh and the Devil.

Speaking of vagrants, how long will it be before the homeless outnumber everyone else on the streets? It's all I saw in my main train hub this morning.

JayTL · 03-20-2020, 01:14 PM

I'm gonna be off this site for a while. There's no news coming for a while, which means no real conversations about movies.

Stay safe out there everyone!

Deadend45 · 03-20-2020, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

California Gov. Gavin Newsom orders all Californians to stay at home]

Dont worry, this site is doing its best to prevent store closures and warehouse shutdowns from being posted about.

DanTheMan · 03-20-2020, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by ctujackbauer

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IB44ZZda2G0

YOLO baby! I give no f***'s

"We've been waiting for Miami spring break for a while, about two months we've had this trip planned."

Death for eternity > a week or less of no partying/relaxation. Got it.

Moe Szyslak · 03-20-2020, 02:00 PM

My wife felt I needed to absorb this message. She was right. Thought I'd share.

[Show spoiler]

Scarriere · 03-20-2020, 02:11 PM

A Diamond Mine near the one I work at announced a suspension of operations for four months. Other than a small care and maintenance crew, everyone else is laid off.

Our supervisor told us last night before shift that the Higher Ups are meeting today and that we should be prepared for the worst.

I’m hoping to get a care and maintenance position but there’s several hundred here hoping for that as well.

MifuneFan · 03-20-2020, 02:20 PM

It seems like it's rare to have the flu, and COVID-19 at the same time. There's little to no documentation of it actually happening I think. Here's a crazy, ridiculous theory, infect everyone with a live flu virus! (well except the young, and old).

bruceames · 03-20-2020, 02:21 PM

So the governor of California is projection that 25 million people in the state will get coronavirus within 8 weeks? WTF?! That has to be an exaggeration meant to scare people into their homes. But it's also going to create widespread panic, especially among the elderly. Other countries have already flattened their curves with far fewer cases (like over 1000x less).

Edit: That 25 million figure apparently was if California did nothing and it was business as usual. But Newson didn't make that clear in his speech apparently.

Scottishguy · 03-20-2020, 02:40 PM

Something for you guy's in the US. This picture shows how quickly hospital bed capacity will be filled if measures aren't taken.

Scottishguy · 03-20-2020, 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Moe Szyslak

My wife felt I needed to absorb this message. She was right. Thought I'd share.

[Show spoiler]

Don't hesitate to talk about your anxieties in here, as selfish as you might think some of them are. Our mental health is just as important as our physical at this time.

Personally I don't blame anyone, especially those with underlying health conditions, or 50+ being scared out of their wits at this time. But I'm certainly one memeber that will read and respond to you.

terp_fan99 · 03-20-2020, 02:52 PM

My supervisor is either in denial or too indecisive to make a decision. One of the guys in my office finally just e-mailed her yesterday and said he's working from home since she won't do anything. I'm just in a small home health care office with 7 other people, but the other 7 all have the capacity to work from home (I don't, but I'd feel better if I were alone). We told her a week ago if one of us gets it then we'll all have to self quarantine leaving us with no staff for patient care. She has done nothing in a week's time.

wonkavision · 03-20-2020, 02:57 PM

Just a couple of giggles for stress relief....

DanTheMan · 03-20-2020, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Moe Szyslak

My wife felt I needed to absorb this message. She was right. Thought I'd share.

[Show spoiler]

Technically, you CAN control the amount of toilet paper at the store.

Underworld54 · 03-20-2020, 03:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

CORONAVIRUS SPIKE IN NYC: New cases jump by 1,871 to 3,615, death toll doubles from 11 to 22 since Wednesday night

https://1010wins.radio.com/articles/...-death-toll-22

Is there an age breakdown on those deaths?

Unknown450 · 03-20-2020, 03:09 PM

So question for you guys. I know this virus can live on certain surfaces for 24 hours to couple days. Thoughts on checking the mail?

I was going to check the mail yesterday but forgot, then started thinking about it today. Should mail be a concern? Letters/envelopes. Thinking of how many people prolly touch the mail before it reaches you.

Obviously I would be washing my hands afterwards if I checked mail, but should letters and stuff be wiped down? I might sound paranoid atm, but rather be safe than sorry.

So was curious what other people thought.

03-20-2020, 08:19 AM	#2044
thecalm_7 Power Member Top contributor Member since:Apr 2011 Location:The Gulf 4K collection:946 Blu-ray collection:6017 DVD collection:859 iTunes collection:2 Trading Score:126	Wife is a retail pharmacist in a predominantly elderly area. Her staff pharmcist is elderly, so his first sneeze or cough means he’ll call out. The customers are panic buying their pills as SoE allows for early refill. Much like hurricane season, it’s bend over and take it. Work open to close 7 days a week and you better keep your metrics up, no excuses. Also vacation is voided, you will be required to float to other locations. That said, out the other side of their mouth, be sure to take care of yourself, be sure to take care of your family but distance yourself if they are sick. Don’t wear PPE as it might freak out the customers also, you should have your family scavenge PPE for you as the company can’t supply it. I completely understand this is a new virus and it’s severity is not to be trifled with. The media needs to get a hold of this, it’s always the same. X says it’s going to be fine, Y says it’s horrible. I just read 4 articles posted yesterday evening from the same company. 2 sound like world collapse and potentially 18 months of isolation, 1 sounds hopeful, and the other sounds like we might make it but recovery will be difficult. WTF...just wish people would act right. Hard to imagine being as Florida is the joke of America. Listening to spring breakers on NPR was cringe worthy, while nearly every local restaurant was doing right and limiting exposure by doing pick up or curbside, the local bar had folks parked around the block. Car shows were still going, church night happened with big crowds. On the next door app, the locals were arguing that ‘church is excluded from the people limits’ as the government only said restaurants and bars. This is why we must have strict rules and everything spelled out for us. What concerns me is the electric company called in all hands and they have to stay at their facility. That sounds bad to me. Local grocery store hiked up prices today and added more stringent limits. A couple gas stations changed their policies on debit. Debit/cash has always been the same price, credit more. Today and yesterday credit and debit were now 15c more than cash vs 5c difference. A slight relief is seeing future announcements for movies popping up daily, particularly the smaller labels. Seems like a glimmer of hope. Record Store Day announcing it’s rescheduled date. Sorry for the lengthy post, I don’t have anyone to talk to aside from my 5 year old son. I’m having a hard time just trying to explain why he’s not in school every 5 minutes Last edited by thecalm_7; 03-20-2020 at 08:51 AM.

03-20-2020, 07:31 AM	#2041
Mike16 Blu-ray Ninja Member since:Jun 2012 Location:Upstate New York; SE Kentucky Blu-ray collection:108 DVD collection:12	Mrs works in a sizeable city hospital and she told me they ran out of covid-19 testing supplies two days ago. They also ran out of face masks week ago. Also according to the news outlets another city hospital has suspended all tests. Yup sounds like NY has this containment under control.

03-20-2020, 12:37 PM	#2046
Member-222782 Blu-ray Archduke Member since:Jun 2012 4K collection:645 Blu-ray collection:4556 DVD collection:474 Trading Score:140	Had a bit of an eerie experience walking to my train station this morning. It's about 5 city blocks from my apartment and there's a fog blanketing the air. Other than vehicular traffic and the occasional vagrant that pooped out of the shadows, I was the only pedestrian around. I felt like Harry Belafonte in the film The World, the Flesh and the Devil. Speaking of vagrants, how long will it be before the homeless outnumber everyone else on the streets? It's all I saw in my main train hub this morning.

03-20-2020, 01:14 PM	#2047
JayTL Banned Member since:Jan 2013 Location:Outside Orlando Trading Score:104	I'm gonna be off this site for a while. There's no news coming for a while, which means no real conversations about movies. Stay safe out there everyone!

03-20-2020, 02:00 PM	#2050
Moe Szyslak Power Member Member since:Feb 2011 Blu-ray collection:389 DVD collection:49 Trading Score:11	My wife felt I needed to absorb this message. She was right. Thought I'd share. [Show spoiler]

03-20-2020, 02:11 PM	#2051
Scarriere Blu-ray Champion Top contributor Member since:Sep 2008 Location:The Diamond Capital of North America™ Home Theater Gallery:60 4K collection:153 Blu-ray collection:734 DVD collection:21 Trading Score:1	A Diamond Mine near the one I work at announced a suspension of operations for four months. Other than a small care and maintenance crew, everyone else is laid off. Our supervisor told us last night before shift that the Higher Ups are meeting today and that we should be prepared for the worst. I’m hoping to get a care and maintenance position but there’s several hundred here hoping for that as well.

03-20-2020, 02:20 PM	#2052
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	It seems like it's rare to have the flu, and COVID-19 at the same time. There's little to no documentation of it actually happening I think. Here's a crazy, ridiculous theory, infect everyone with a live flu virus! (well except the young, and old).

03-20-2020, 02:21 PM	#2053
bruceames Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Nov 2012 Location:Novato, CA 4K collection:15 Blu-ray collection:1337 DVD collection:2 Trading Score:1	So the governor of California is projection that 25 million people in the state will get coronavirus within 8 weeks? WTF?! That has to be an exaggeration meant to scare people into their homes. But it's also going to create widespread panic, especially among the elderly. Other countries have already flattened their curves with far fewer cases (like over 1000x less). Edit: That 25 million figure apparently was if California did nothing and it was business as usual. But Newson didn't make that clear in his speech apparently.

03-20-2020, 02:40 PM	#2054
Scottishguy Banned Member since:Apr 2019 4K collection:134 Blu-ray collection:1989 DVD collection:26 Trading Score:1	Something for you guy's in the US. This picture shows how quickly hospital bed capacity will be filled if measures aren't taken.

03-20-2020, 02:52 PM	#2056
terp_fan99 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2009 Location:Montana 4K collection:20 Blu-ray collection:533 DVD collection:205 MA collection:2 Digital collection:823 Trading Score:62	My supervisor is either in denial or too indecisive to make a decision. One of the guys in my office finally just e-mailed her yesterday and said he's working from home since she won't do anything. I'm just in a small home health care office with 7 other people, but the other 7 all have the capacity to work from home (I don't, but I'd feel better if I were alone). We told her a week ago if one of us gets it then we'll all have to self quarantine leaving us with no staff for patient care. She has done nothing in a week's time.

03-20-2020, 02:57 PM	#2057
wonkavision Blu-ray Prince Top contributor Member since:Jul 2010 Location:PST 4K collection:316 Blu-ray collection:1537 iTunes collection:2 Blu-ray reviews:1 Trading Score:1	Just a couple of giggles for stress relief....

03-20-2020, 03:09 PM	#2060
Unknown450 Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Nov 2011 Location:USA 4K collection:197 Blu-ray collection:968 DVD collection:16 Trading Score:165	So question for you guys. I know this virus can live on certain surfaces for 24 hours to couple days. Thoughts on checking the mail? I was going to check the mail yesterday but forgot, then started thinking about it today. Should mail be a concern? Letters/envelopes. Thinking of how many people prolly touch the mail before it reaches you. Obviously I would be washing my hands afterwards if I checked mail, but should letters and stuff be wiped down? I might sound paranoid atm, but rather be safe than sorry. So was curious what other people thought.

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