Coronavirus (NO POLITICAL OR SOCIAL COMMENTARY PLEASE)

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Video streaming of stuff like Netflix are up now..

It specifically says video.

Have any source for video being up?

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by neoz

I was in WM the other day and I saw a bunch of people wearing gloves and mask.

See, I figured most people that are wearing that stuff are sick and are trying not to spread the virus. But sadly I think that most of the people that were wearing the equipment think it will protect them. The worst part is that they weren't even N95 mask.

I've been wearing gloves but masks are hard to obtain. The Super from my building was able to get some from the hardware store he buys from. I basically wear the masks for a little peace of mind but I know they don't offer real protection. Gloves don't either but as long as I don't touch my face I'll be fine.

[bruceames]

Originally Posted by veritas

I saw a paper a week and a half ago It was estimating your risk of exposure was dropped by about 80 fold with an n95 and with a full face respirator it dropped by about 100 fold. I think those are the numbers according to the south koreans anyway who i would trust given the fact that they stopped this thing without full lock downs.

Yes, masks made a huge difference there. They were able to provide for the general public due to have enough manufacturers there already making them and they limited exports to meet demand.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

It specifically says video.

Have any source for video being up?

There was an article from Variety that said Netflix streaming traffic are at an all-time high on AT8T networks

https://variety.com/2020/digital/new...us-1203543218/

Netflix has had to throttle their traffic in a few countries due to the high level of streaming right now too.

[Hayabusa85]

https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/telus-cu...ices-1.4867746

“Telus has informed The City of Red Deer of an outage that is impacting the ability of TELUS MOBILE CUSTOMERS to contact 9-1-1. This outage is impacting TELUS MOBILITY CUSTOMERS across the province,” the alert reads.

“These customers will not be able to dial 9-1-1 from anywhere in Alberta at this time.”

[LordSummerIsle]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

There was an article from Variety that said Netflix streaming traffic are at an all-time high on AT8T networks

https://variety.com/2020/digital/new...us-1203543218/

Netflix has had to throttle their traffic in a few countries due to the high level of streaming right now too.

Watch them increase their rates...

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

There was an article from Variety that said Netflix streaming traffic are at an all-time high on AT8T networks

https://variety.com/2020/digital/new...us-1203543218/

Did you read the article?

They had 2 days of "all time high" traffic. That's what they're basing the headline (and that entire article) on.

2 days.

And they're giving no specifics on it either. No actual data. Just "all time high."

[Pondosinatra]

Originally Posted by Hayabusa85

https://edmonton.ctvnews.ca/telus-cu...ices-1.4867746

Welcome to the new norm.

[LordoftheRings]

From some expert scientists it's possible that 40 to 70% of the global population could be infected @ the end.

If you are a smoker now is a good time to quit, this thing will kill ya.
And if you are a heavy drinker now is a good time to ease down.

Stay safe everyone, stay home, watch movies on Blu-ray 4K and 3D if you still have one of those or a 3D front projector. Don't drink and watch.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

Did you read the article?

They had 2 days of "all time high" traffic. That's what they're basing the headline (and that entire article) on.

2 days.

And they're giving no specifics on it either. No actual data. Just "all time high."

I mean, logically speaking here, why wouldn't it be higher now? Just because it's not reaching all time highs everyday does not in any way mean traffic isn't up in general. If Netflix is up like crazy in Europe, India, etc..to the point where Netflix had to reduce traffic by 25%, there's really no reason that's not happening in the US either. Your article focused primarily on audio/music streaming, it mentioned video on demand in one tidbit of it, and I'm not even sure if that was even counting streaming services like Netflix.

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I mean, logically speaking here, why wouldn't it be higher now? Everyone I know is watching more Netflix, and other streaming than ever. Just because it's not reaching all time highs everyday does not in anyway mean traffic isn't up in general. Your article focused primarily on audio/music streaming, it mentioned video on demand as a tiny part of it, and I'm not even sure if that was even counting Netflix.

I know. It's strange. That said, I just binge-watched my first show and found it utterly boring to have to sit through 10+ hours of one thing over a few days, even though I (mostly) enjoyed the show. Give me movies any day.

[Moe Szyslak]

Tampa Bay Times headline I think needs emphasis:

"Social Distancing Doesn't Mean Socializing While Standing Six Feet Apart"

[intoanewlife]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Up to half the population sounds very unrealistic to me.

Well I live here and I'd believe it.

The public transport systems are so over-crowded here this thing would've been going through the population like a bullet and most crowded business's/schools etc only really closed less than a week ago.

Of course I am talking London and the other major cities, but that is where most of our population is.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by IndyMLVC

I know. It's strange. That said, I just binge-watched my first show and found it utterly boring to have to sit through 10+ hours of one thing over a few days, even though I (mostly) enjoyed the show. Give me movies any day.

I'm terrible at binge-watching, unless the season, and episode length is short enough. With longer stuff, I just like to let an episode "breathe" a bit in my head before going on to another or two. I try to mix it up, watching lighter stuff like Nailed it, or a travel show or something, and then watch a drama (re-watching Ozark right now leading up to S3) later on.

[jordanstine]

Does the US have the highest case of “young adults” with Coronavirus compared to other countries? Saw on the news about 51% in CA alone are between 18-40, while the US as a whole was like 30% or something.

Guess there’s still lots of young adults in the US that are still not taking this seriously and they’re the ones now getting it.
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[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I'm terrible at binge-watching, unless the season, and episode length is short enough. With longer stuff, I just like to let an episode "breathe" a bit in my head before going on to another or two. I try to mix it up, watching lighter stuff like Nailed it, or a travel show or something, and then watch a drama (re-watching Ozark right now leading up to S3) later on.

I could watch my favorite sitcoms (or have them on in the background) all day. But sitting down to watch a drama that's 10+ hours of just one story line just bores me to tears. I can't wait for it to end.

[Hayabusa85]

Originally Posted by jordanstine

Does the US have the highest case of “young adults” with Coronavirus compared to other countries? Saw on the news about 51% in CA alone are between 18-40, while the US as a whole was like 30% or something.

Guess there’s still lots of young adults in the US that are still not taking this seriously and they’re the ones now getting it.
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I am sure a lot of people dealing with their parents through this will tell you stubborn old people are just as bad if not worse

[Scottishguy]

Originally Posted by jordanstine

Does the US have the highest case of “young adults” with Coronavirus compared to other countries? Saw on the news about 51% in CA alone are between 18-40, while the US as a whole was like 30% or something.

Guess there’s still lots of young adults in the US that are still not taking this seriously and they’re the ones now getting it.
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Perhaps it's mutating

[Scottishguy]

[IndyMLVC]

Originally Posted by Scottishguy