Coronavirus (NO POLITICAL OR SOCIAL COMMENTARY PLEASE)

[Moe Szyslak]

So is this a sign of more frequent testing in the US or just a case of it being more readily available for the financially fortunate? Idris Elba said outright that he's showing no symptoms.

[Unknown450]

Originally Posted by Lee A Stewart

If I might make a suggestion . . . Start writing a post. Pour your heart out. Then go to the advanced screen and read what you wrote (hit PREVIEW button). It helps to "get it off your chest." If it's something you want to share with us then hit SUBMIT REPLY.

Right now its just nerves, as mentioned before I'm not worried about myself just others. Especially my mom. Cause of her chest issues. I'm sure she'll be fine but it's still a worry. Ya know?

Originally Posted by Moe Szyslak

So is this a sign of more frequent testing in the US or just a case of it being more readily available for the financially fortunate? Idris Elba said outright that he's showing no symptoms.

Highly doubtful, still reading posts from nurses that there is still a very strict policy on who gets tested. Even if you have symptoms.

[InuYashaCrusade]

Originally Posted by Chaotic

My workplace still hasn't mentioned a word to us about this.

Mine said we can take 14 days off unpaid or they'll pay us to stay home if diagnosed with the virus. They're not shutting down unless the entire state is put under lock down. We did record numbers on Saturday and were completely slammed, haven't seen it this busy in months.

[Chaotic]

My dad isn’t really taken this seriously sadly.

[Member-222782]

Originally Posted by Crimson King

And folks on other threads are still worrying if their BD arrives without a slipcover, or one with the slightest damage...

Did it occur to you that some people may talk about this stuff as a coping mechanism during these difficult times? Are you suggesting we only discuss coronavirus and how topsy turvy our lives have become? I'd rather talk about slipcovers than toilet paper.

[Chaotic]

Now the Orange guy says the worst will go through July/August.

[Lacit170]

Originally Posted by Moe Szyslak

So is this a sign of more frequent testing in the US or just a case of it being more readily available for the financially fortunate? Idris Elba said outright that he's showing no symptoms.

Idris has been in contact with someone recently who tested positive.therfore, he was tested.

also, testing is said to now be free, so no worries there...

surely, if youre famous and want to get tested just for the heck of it, im sure they will be able to do so. such is life

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by Chaotic

My dad isn’t really taken this seriously sadly.

This morning, my 77 year-old father called because he developed chills out of the clear blue in a sudden way, and had a fever of 101. My brother and I both told him to take some Tylenol and call a doctor if the fever did not go down soon.

A few hours later, he now feels normal. He thinks that it's just a “six hour virus” that has been going around lately. Just the same, I told him to rest, rest, and rest.

[sfmarine]

Originally Posted by Scottishguy

They are right to worry. Slipcovers are good toilet paper.

Not the lenticular ones!

[Cremildo]

Originally Posted by Crimson King

And folks on other threads are still worrying if their BD arrives without a slipcover, or one with the slightest damage...

What does one thing have to do with the other?

[Gamma_Winstead]

I've had a cough since Thursday and a light fever starting over the weekend. I was worried, but since there's been no cases near by I figured I'd hold off on testing. Someone confirmed positive this morning in the town where I went grocery shopping last week. Needless to say I've made some calls today. Have a return call at 10 am tomorrow to see about scheduling my own test. Wooooo.

[JayTL]

Originally Posted by Gamma_Winstead

I've had a cough since Thursday and a light fever starting over the weekend. I was worried, but since there's been no cases near by I figured I'd hold off on testing. Someone confirmed positive this morning in the town where I went grocery shopping last week. Needless to say I've made some calls today. Have a return call at 10 am tomorrow to see about scheduling my own test. Wooooo.

Good luck.

Would you rather I wish you don't have it, or have it and you get over it rather quickly?

[Unknown450]

Originally Posted by Gamma_Winstead

I've had a cough since Thursday and a light fever starting over the weekend. I was worried, but since there's been no cases near by I figured I'd hold off on testing. Someone confirmed positive this morning in the town where I went grocery shopping last week. Needless to say I've made some calls today. Have a return call at 10 am tomorrow to see about scheduling my own test. Wooooo.

Goodluck, I hope it goes well. Hope you are ok, hopefully just one of those minor bugs that'll poof soon.

[Moe Szyslak]

Originally Posted by Lacit170

Idris has been in contact with someone recently who tested positive.therfore, he was tested.

Sadly, this has never been reason enough for a member of the general public to be tested.

[DanTheMan]

Originally Posted by Gamma_Winstead

I've had a cough since Thursday and a light fever starting over the weekend. I was worried, but since there's been no cases near by I figured I'd hold off on testing. Someone confirmed positive this morning in the town where I went grocery shopping last week. Needless to say I've made some calls today. Have a return call at 10 am tomorrow to see about scheduling my own test. Wooooo.

Hoping it’s nothing related to that particular illness. Feel better soon, and be safe in the meantime.

[Member-244966]

Been feeling a lot of anxiety over this lately, rational or otherwise. Not so much for myself but my Mum, who's immune system is terrible. She often gets ill and always fights through it, but I'm scared this could be really bad.

[Scottishguy]

Originally Posted by sfmarine

Not the lenticular ones!

I call them the slidy boys.

[The Great Owl]

Originally Posted by BreakfastClub211

Been feeling a lot of anxiety over this lately, rational or otherwise. Not so much for myself but my Mum, who's immune system is terrible. She often gets ill and always fights through it, but I'm scared this could be really bad.

I had a ruptured appendix accompanied by a life-threatening infection in 2018.
I had 12 inches of my colon removed in 2019 because of a precancerous mass that was found in my cecum.

In both instances, I reassured myself by asking, ”What is the absolute worst thing that could possibly happen to me?”

I realized that the absolute worst thing was that I could die. I told myself, ”If that happens, then so #$&@ing what?” I just shrugged it off and stopped worrying.

It’s a lot different right now, however, when the health of my loved ones is on the line. It’s scary when our parents and others are in danger.

[ctujackbauer]

I can't find eggs at stores in los angeles. Apparently Stater Bros had a small shipment in (if you lined up before the store opened) and Aldi has a good supply, and Costco if you really want to line up early.

May we live in interesting times, amirite fellas?

Oh and my dentist shut down the office for 3 weeks. I currently have a temporary crown. Guess I hope it stays on, or else I'd have to go to emergency dental care if the cement/glue doesn't work.

[LegacyCosts]

Originally Posted by ctujackbauer

I can't find eggs at stores in los angeles. Apparently Stater Bros had a small shipment in (if you lined up before the store opened) and Aldi has a good supply, and Costco if you really want to line up early.

May we live in interesting times, amirite fellas?

Oh and my dentist shut down the office for 3 weeks. I currently have a temporary crown. Guess I hope it stays on, or else I'd have to go to emergency dental care if the cement/glue doesn't work.

Damn! I ran in for a cleaning a lil while back because I figured they'd be closing. Sorry to hear it.