Coronavirus

[The Zone]

Maybe go back and see how you took my original comments out of context and became argumentative and sensitive, so I do not feel like I am in an explanation trap. Let's just start over. It is good for all to back off talking just of this here and there.

 

[manama]

Prince Charles and Boris Johnson have tested positive but are still walking around without any symptoms, so what was the point of them (or us) getting tested if we're not showing symptoms, especially as everybody is self-isolating anyway.

Because just because some people aren't showing symptoms, doesn't mean 25000+ people haven't died already.

Also people after getting tested positive are told to remain at their house UNLESS they get sick. Nobody is getting admitted to hospitals when they are fine, we don't have space or time to admit people with no symptoms. For half the thread complaining about panic, you yourself are blowing it out of proportion to induce exactly that. You get tested positive and then you remain at home and watch over yourself in case you get sick. That's all.

 

[Aero]

They have been pretty honest in ny atleast that they just don’t know at this point and won’t for a while.

It isn’t enough time to know truly.

And honestly we haven’t even been shut down two weeks yet. If all it takes is two weeks to implode the economy I’m not so sure it’s even worth saving.

I think health officials in Ohio are being honest too. So we agree that there just isn't enough information and that seems like a direct result of for-profit health care. They want to make money first, and if they actually solve the problem that's like them getting lucky.

Economically speaking cash is king, and that's what a lot of modern businesses don't have. You know, businesses are paying CEO's massive salaries, or they are paying off massive bank loans. There's no "rainy" day fund, all the money coming in, pretty much gets spent immediately.

 

[manama]

Its privileged on its own that you can talk all about "i'll just stay home anyway, whats the big deal" about getting tested because you don't have anyone to worry about back at home. People got children, partners, parents or other family members with cancer, lung issues, autoimmune disorders and so much worse and have to worry about that.

What do you think is going to happen to a pregnant woman that already has a weak body if her husband who could possibly have COVID went and spent time around her with no precautions regardless?
World is more than just "me, me, me".

 

[manama]

We will get back to normal. We’d get there a whole hell of a lot faster if we actually shut down for a couple weeks instead of trying to pussy foot around it.

THIS^

"But i'll have to stand in line for five minutes to buy egg for my tomato omelette" People have lost all ability to think or be compassionate.

 

[Vmort]

So I am not surprised they will use army against us -- no need for soldiers for fake ilness.

 

[Lisa]

The answer we have all been waiting for...

Why people are panic-buying toilet paper during the coronavirus crisis: Pandemic expert says a heightened sense of DISGUST at dirt and germs during outbreaks fuels the behaviour

Pandemic psychologist explains why people panic-buy toilet roll

A pandemic psychologist says humans see toilet paper as a symbol of our ability to keep clean during a heightened awareness of infections and dirt, fueling its demand during the coronavirus crisis.

www.dailymail.co.uk

 

[manama]

fake ilness.

 

[justjess]

She is a drama queen..all moaning and whining all the time about things, when she needs to calm down a bit and see how things play out...

And your a heartless cunt with literally no skin in the game here. What of it?

“Pro life”, poor hating Christian encourages Americans to go back to work prematurely - likely at the cost of mass deaths - while she sits comfortably on her arse at home like always. Go figure.

 

[Dalit]

Didn't someone mention the Spanish Flu of 1918 and comparisons to that? @justjess , was it you? The Alabama Dept of Archives and History has at least 4 testimonies about it. The thick accents are precious.

She was only 3 years old when it happened but she never forgot about it.

 

[manama]

Spanish flu killed the young and healthy first and then the sick and old. We lucked out that its not like that or things would've been way worse on the globe.

 

[The Zone]

And your a heartless cunt with literally no skin in the game here. What of it?

“Pro life”, poor hating Christian encourages Americans to go back to work prematurely - likely at the cost of mass deaths - while she sits comfortably on her arse at home like always. Go figure.

Are yall going to fight? Let me get some popcorn.

 

[Cintra]

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[Aero]

Idk how relevant it is but I watched that new horror movie on Netflix called "The Platform".

It's an allegory for capitalism and not for the faint of heart. Basically people are locked in a tower-style prison where food is sent down a platform to all the inmates. There's enough food for every level of the tower if everyone takes their fair share. But just like in life, that doesn't happen. The people on the top levels eat as much as they can and the people at the bottom suffer horribly.

I'll spare you all the grim details (cannabilism). And just draw a comparison to the pandemic. Like who's going to get bailed out by the government first? Who's getting the first coronavirus tests? I've read stories of celebrities getting tested when they weren't even showing symptoms. Just...why?? It should be the other way around, we aren't in jail fighting for scraps, or are we?

I get that the winner takes all mentality is part of human nature. It doesn't surprise or bother me in and of itself. What bothers me is how people pretend to be altruistic.

 

[UnderAlienControl]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/1243364339702095873

RIP

 

[Maes17]

Barbers and gyms are definately not low risk businesses here. I get this longing to get back to normal, I really do. But most of our country isn’t even shut down yet and for the parts that are it’s been for a couple days.

Don’t you think it’s concerning that a couple days or weeks is all it will take to topple the entire economy? Isn’t it entirely fucked up that you and I have more emergency savings then billionaires and governments?

I mean.. this would be comical if it wasn’t so dire.

No they are not low risk business.
I do think control in customers, upping sanitation etc could help in the beginning.

But again it would cost more to stay open with minimal customer business. We’ll ride out this lock down. Every body stay strong.

 

[Orwell's mentor]

The lockdown will never end.
Not really.

When this is over we will be playing World 2.0 -The Panopticon

Unfortunately, I think you’re right. I think some of the restrictions will be alleviated, but there will be that aura of whether or not we’re complying with the rules that have been implemented. I think this is, in part, psychological warfare.

Case in point: because of September 11th, I recall that our transit system removed all of the garbage cans from the subway platforms soon after it happened because it was suggested that someone could plant a bomb in one of the bags and only have them at the top levels. It was an odd move as I thought if someone wanted to put a bomb in a subway, they could easily just put it somewhere else besides a garbage bag…? The removal of the bins only made more garbage and newspapers to collect for the cleaners, added to the fact the newspapers were blowing through the subway tunnels, causing fires due to the sparks from the subways on the tracks. Anyway, it was only a couple of years of ago that the transit system FINALLY put the garbage bins back on the platforms. I have no idea who ultimately made the decision to put them back, or why, but when I saw them return, I remember thinking it took them over a decade to put them back.

As well, I remember my friend, who’s Indian, who told me when they went the mall shortly after 9/11, they and their family were given the dirtiest looks just because of the colour of their skin. They thought it was strangest experience and was a bit concerned for their safety.

Depending on where one resides, the effects of this Coronavirus will be felt, if not from a logistical, economical level, definitely on an emotional one.

 

[Vixy]

Well this is a video of my city putting up the field hospital. The hospital chief (he's new since the former stepped down, now we know why) says not to worry. "It might look worrysome to have sudden military personell coming through but it really isnt. This isnt for just Helsingborg but for all of the region which is an advantage for Helsingborg aswell" Sooo, theyre bringing all the corona infected peeps 5 minutes from me,. Yeah, not worrysome at ALL. I'm so damn lucky to have a deathwish, lol!

Tv: ”Helt otroligt att man kan bygga ut sjukhuset på bara några dagar”

Helsingborgs sjukhuschef, Harald Roos om det modulenheten som snart är i drift.

www.hd.se

 

[Maes17]

Unfortunately, I think you’re right. I think some of the restrictions will be alleviated, but there will be that aura of whether or not we’re complying with the rules that have been implemented. I think this is, in part, psychological warfare.

Case in point: because of September 11th, I recall that our transit system removed all of the garbage cans from the subway platforms soon after it happened because it was suggested that someone could plant a bomb in one of the bags and only have them at the top levels. It was an odd move as I thought if someone wanted to put a bomb in a subway, they could easily just put it somewhere else besides a garbage bag…? The removal of the bins only made more garbage and newspapers to collect for the cleaners, added to the fact the newspapers were blowing through the subway tunnels, causing fires due to the sparks from the subways on the tracks. Anyway, it was only a couple of years of ago that the transit system FINALLY put the garbage bins back on the platforms. I have no idea who ultimately made the decision to put them back, or why, but when I saw them return, I remember thinking it took them over a decade to put them back.

As well, I remember my friend, who’s Indian, who told me when they went the mall shortly after 9/11, they and their family were given the dirtiest looks just because of the colour of their skin. They thought it was strangest experience and was a bit concerned for their safety.

Depending on where one resides, the effects of this Coronavirus will be felt, if not from a logistical, economical level, definitely on an emotional one.

I will not give up my liberty for safety. Once this blows over and if the gov wants surveillance. I told my wife I’m living it out in the mountains cave man style.

 

[Dalit]

Depending on where one resides, the effects of this Coronavirus will be felt, if not from a logistical, economical level, definitely on an emotional one.

Not just where one resides, but everywhere.

My heart hurts for Spain.

And, no, I've not switched sides or anything. I'm still pro-life, but I'm pro-life for everyone. Every life matters--unborn, young, middle-aged, old, etc. Call me a bleeding heart. I'll wear that proudly.