Coronavirus (NO POLITICAL OR SOCIAL COMMENTARY PLEASE)

[Scarface32]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Annoyed that in addition to everything else, thermometers are sold out everywhere I've looked.

You know those things don’t expire, right? I have a 30+ year old thermometer in my house. How do people not already own thermometers?

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Scarface32

You know those things don’t expire, right? I have a 30+ year old thermometer in my house. How do people not already own thermometers?

I had a digital one, but I can't find it. I think you overestimate how many people have them. I really haven't had any need for one at any point in my life till now (an even now It's not an absolute necessity). I'm sure people with kids have them, but I don't think the majority of people have one, but maybe I'm wrong.

[Scarface32]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I had a digital one, but I can't find it. I think you overestimate how many people have them. I really haven't had any need for one at any point in my life till now (an even now It's not an absolute necessity). I'm sure people with kids have them, but I don't think the majority of people have one, but maybe I'm wrong.

You’ve never felt sick before? It’s how I decide if I’m sick enough to go to the doctor. If I have a temp less than 110°F I takover-the-counter stuff, if it’s over 110 then I go to the doctor.

Every house/apartment I’ve ever been to has them, I know because I have a habit of snooping in medicine cabinets when using bathrooms.

[BizCat]

People need to stop freaking out.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by Scarface32

You’ve never felt sick before? It’s how I decide if I’m sick enough to go to the doctor. If I have a temp less than 110°F I takover-the-counter stuff, if it’s over 110 then I go to the doctor.

Every house/apartment I’ve ever been to has them, I know because I have a habit of snooping in medicine cabinets when using bathrooms.

I rarely get sick, and even when I do, I don't usually get a fever, or anything.

[Scarface32]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

I rarely get sick, and even when I do, I don't usually get a fever, or anything.

You’re lucky then. I use to never get sick in my youth, but at around age 26/27 my "super" immune system decided to get lazy and become a "normal" immune system.

[Waboman]

The updated Oregon Wuhan Trail. The youngins here might not get it.

[Scarface32]

Originally Posted by Waboman

The updated Oregon Wuhan Trail. The youngins here might not get it.

That looks familiar

Originally Posted by Scarface32

[MrHT]

Originally Posted by BizCat

People need to stop freaking out.

Well President Trump, who originally thought the virus was overhyped, has declared a national emergency. So yeah, we have a very good reason to freak out!

[Waboman]

Originally Posted by Scarface32

That looks familiar

Oops. I missed it. Sorry. I’m running low on toilet paper.

[sk33tr]

Originally Posted by MrHT

Well President Trump, who originally thought the virus was overhyped, has declared a national emergency. So yeah, we have a very good reason to freak out!

meh...just because it's been declared an emergency doesn't mean there's a reason to freak out.

[Scarface32]

Originally Posted by Waboman

I’m running low on toilet paper.

Me too

There weren’t any at the store today, and I went to two!

[sk33tr]

Originally Posted by Cremildo

Nevermind the comparisons with previous outbreaks - the havoc this virus is wreaking in the world economy and daily life is more than enough to make people panic.

If you don't care about that, one must wonder how you function in society. And acting blasé about a situation that is affecting millions in several countries is incredibly grating.

i function just fine in society. i just choose to let something like this dictate how i'll live my life.

as well, the media is to blame for a lot of the panic. they're pushing all the right buttons on those who put too much faith in the media. and that's their problem...not mine.

[Tony208]

Originally Posted by Scarface32

Me too

There weren’t any at the store today, and I went to two!

I got u covered fam

Coronavirus got drug dealers selling toilet paper now! - YouTube

[veritas]

https://medium.com/@tomaspueyo/coron...e-f4d3d9cd99ca


Interesting article makes a lot of sense though kind of scary.

[MifuneFan]

Originally Posted by veritas

https://medium.com/@tomaspueyo/coron...e-f4d3d9cd99ca


Interesting article makes a lot of sense though kind of scary.

Great read. I agree with it, though it's going to be tough to fully implement. A place like NYC especially, it would be impossible to essentially lock down. I'm glad we've enacted a lot of social distancing practices, which will buy some time, but it isn't enough.

[Chris93ny]

$hits getting pretty out of hand people all over are panicking because I went to the super market people are buying up everything. There wasn’t that much to buy no bread no meat no orange juice. I just bought some frozen pizzas and lemonade

[MrHT]

Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Great read. I agree with it, though it's going to be tough to fully implement. A place like NYC especially, it would be impossible to essentially lock down. I'm glad we've enacted a lot of social distancing practices, which will buy some time, but it isn't enough.

Damn, what's so scary is how a virus that started half-way around the world could spread like this. It's quite shocking!

[Falaskan]

Originally Posted by MrHT

Damn, what's so scary is how a virus that started half-way around the world could spread like this. It's quite shocking!

What scarier than that is wondering how much toilet paper will be bought up in a major crisis. It’s sad that this has already hurt the economy more than 9/11. Just sad.

[veritas]

Originally Posted by Falaskan

What scarier than that is wondering how much toilet paper will be bought up in a major crisis. It’s sad that this has already hurt the economy more than 9/11. Just sad.

I mean its not really surprising this things going to probably kill millions of people.