Corona Virus

[pac213up]

Originally Posted by tennelson55

Trump is going to want to re-open NY and Cuomo isn't going to do it. POTUS is openly saying that he has "absolute power"
What's next?
Cuomo saying "Bring the heat?"

The States will decide how they need to proceed.

[DegaBama]

Originally Posted by pac213up

The States will decide how they need to proceed.

Yep. And I think we can expect the republican states will reopen first, and then democratic states will see what has happened and then go from there.

Reopening will decided the presidency, that's for sure.

[pac213up]

Originally Posted by DegaBama

If this virus was so widespread, then why hasn't places like Alabama, where not many are following the guidelines, doing so well? Most states are like this.

Population density.

Originally Posted by DegaBama

People are mad because Trump is planning to reopen, what is he supposed to do? We aren't staying closed forever.

Yes and no. Some people are upset but they want to side on extreme caution. A lot of others are upset because they feel like it is not his call to make. Regions and States vary.

[Soxfanguy]

Since Wyoming has sadly had a death, American Samoa is the only place in America without a death

Edit: that might not be true since they can’t test them without shipping them to Atlanta or Hawaii


https://www.nbcnews.com/health/healt...-test-n1167776

[spuds1961]

Question, What precautions are you guys and gals going to use once this is over that you didn’t use before the virus.

[Soxfanguy]

Originally Posted by spuds1961

Question, What precautions are you guys and gals going to use once this is over that you didn’t use before the virus.

Definitely wash my hands more

[DegaBama]

Originally Posted by spuds1961

Question, What precautions are you guys and gals going to use once this is over that you didn’t use before the virus.

Never holding the door for anyone, anymore. Using my butt or foot to push doors open. Wash my hands more, hand sanitizer.

[Whodatiz]

Originally Posted by spuds1961

Question, What precautions are you guys and gals going to use once this is over that you didn’t use before the virus.

No change. I won't miss a blink.

I am already a bit of a germophobe to begin with, mainly because most people in general are disgusting.

[Siberian13]

Originally Posted by spuds1961

Question, What precautions are you guys and gals going to use once this is over that you didn’t use before the virus.

If anyone uses precautions but then still goes out to eat at restaurants or fast food places, then they’re full of poo.

[TheFrenzy]

Apparently doctors have just discovered a new, incredibly effective treatment for COVID-19.........flipping patients over onto their stomachs.

The article (as usual) doesn't make it clear if this has always been a treatment option or if it really took our medical professionals months to think of something so simple.

[kerg]

Originally Posted by spuds1961

Question, What precautions are you guys and gals going to use once this is over that you didn’t use before the virus.

Hand washing.

That and if I'm sick, I'm sick. Generally I used fever as a gauge of staying home and more extreme cold symptoms. Probably extend that now to lesser cold symptoms in general.

Walking around hacking, sneezing, coughing is definitely going to be really frowned upon at least in the short term (which isn't a bad thing)

[NeedChapmans]

Originally Posted by pac213up

Population density.

Yes and no. Some people are upset but they want to side on extreme caution. A lot of others are upset because they feel like it is not his call to make. Regions and States vary.

It's the patented Trump pretzel twist.

If he has no authority to re-open states, then he had no authority to close them. So what is everyone complaining about when they say he should have closed them earlier to save more lives?

Will be interesting to see how the next four weeks plays out.

[hairysasquatch]

Originally Posted by TheFrenzy

Apparently doctors have just discovered a new, incredibly effective treatment for COVID-19.........flipping patients over onto their stomachs.

The article (as usual) doesn't make it clear if this has always been a treatment option or if it really took our medical professionals months to think of something so simple.

Considering the source, it's no surprise the article is trash. But this is good news nonetheless. Let's hope it helps stem the tide and we can get busy livin' again....

[tennelson55]

Originally Posted by DegaBama

What asujbl said is why we should be planning to reopen things in about 3 weeks. Again, planning and it won't be a full reopen.

It takes 21 days to make something a habit, we are all more aware of what we need to do. You have people that, when we go back, will still stay in. You have people that will go out.

If this virus was so widespread, then why hasn't places like Alabama, where not many are following the guidelines, doing so well? Most states are like this.

You won't be able to test everyone but yes, the next step to reopening is to get more tests. We are trending positive there too.

People are mad because Trump is planning to reopen, what is he supposed to do? We aren't staying closed forever.

I'm pissed at Trump because he's acting like a "king."

The reason why the constitution is in place is to have checks and balances in the government. Trump is the POTUS and has some power, but he doesn't have in his terms "absolute power" and going on national TV and broadcasting it isn't what the public wants to hear. This isn't a monarchy or a single ruler commands all. Let the states open what they must and continue doing so if they are comfortable doing so.


... Just watching the Cuomo speech - Made an entire slide dedicated towards going against Trumps "Absolute Power" statement. LMAO. This is going to get good watching what Trump says and then Cuomo says. I'm siding with my governor on this, but I want to get back to resume regular activities so I hope Trump can get us back sooner than Cuomo wants.

[pac213up]

Originally Posted by Soxfanguy

Definitely wash my hands more

Definitely am learning to touch my face less.

[mjwoop]

Originally Posted by DegaBama

What asujbl said is why we should be planning to reopen things in about 3 weeks. Again, planning and it won't be a full reopen.

It takes 21 days to make something a habit, we are all more aware of what we need to do. You have people that, when we go back, will still stay in. You have people that will go out.

If this virus was so widespread, then why hasn't places like Alabama, where not many are following the guidelines, doing so well? Most states are like this.

You won't be able to test everyone but yes, the next step to reopening is to get more tests. We are trending positive there too.

People are mad because Trump is planning to reopen, what is he supposed to do? We aren't staying closed forever.

Is it correct to assume by your user name that you're located in Talladega?

In larger Alabama cities like Birmingham (and the surrounding suburbs), people are following the guidelines a lot more than you may realize. As a result, it's much less likely to spread to smaller cities in Alabama through individuals traveling. If you're in a smaller place like Talladega, then you're benefiting from the actions of other people who are taking this seriously and doing the right thing.

[discostu]

Originally Posted by DegaBama

Yep. And I think we can expect the republican states will reopen first, and then democratic states will see what has happened and then go from there.

Reopening will decided the presidency, that's for sure.

States like New York and California will probably pay zero attention to the bulk of the states that reopen first. For example, if Alabama opens up tomorrow and there is no surge in Coronavirus cases...California will stay the course that they are on...regardless of the results of Alabama. Both states could be making the correct call.

No calendar (or president) can dictate when the country should open up. Every governor should look at his/her own state and decide solely on the state's specific make-up, resources, needs and risks.

[NeedChapmans]

Originally Posted by Dbacksbaseball

Yup. NYC reporting 150 more deaths then yesterday as are the smaller states showing 10-15 increases. 2k is about right for today.

Interested to see cases.

Going over (2,200 I think). Jersey just came in very heavy and I expect states like MA and MI to do the same. Tuesdays continue to suck; hospitals seem to report the same way across the country and there's a back log of cases to manage.

[TheFrenzy]

Originally Posted by hairysasquatch

Considering the source, it's no surprise the article is trash. But this is good news nonetheless. Let's hope it helps stem the tide and we can get busy livin' again....

I'm guessing this has been a treatment option from the start (it's not like COVID-19 is producing never-before-seen symptoms) and CNN just needs some new angle to fill space. Because taking the article at face value makes our medical professionals look like:

[DegaBama]

Originally Posted by mjwoop

Is it correct to assume by your user name that you're located in Talladega?

In larger Alabama cities like Birmingham (and the surrounding suburbs), people are following the guidelines a lot more than you may realize. As a result, it's much less likely to spread to smaller cities in Alabama through individuals traveling. If you're in a smaller place like Talladega, then you're benefiting from the actions of other people who are taking this seriously and doing the right thing.

I am in Birmingham all the time, on Saturday I was in Hoover, a massive suburb of Birmingham, and the Target was packed. The thing is, people are being smart.

That's why I am not fearful of going back of a sudden spike in case. Will there be a second wave? Probably, but will we be smarter as well? Yes.

Originally Posted by discostu

States like New York and California will probably pay zero attention to the bulk of the states that reopen first. For example, if Alabama opens up tomorrow and there is no surge in Coronavirus cases...California will stay the course that they are on...regardless of the results of Alabama. Both states could be making the correct call.

No calendar (or president) can dictate when the country should open up. Every governor should look at his/her own state and decide solely on the state's specific make-up, resources, needs and risks.

I agree, I think it needs to be done by a state-by-state basis and maybe even on a smaller scale.

[techtre2003]

Originally Posted by discostu

States like New York and California will probably pay zero attention to the bulk of the states that reopen first. For example, if Alabama opens up tomorrow and there is no surge in Coronavirus cases...California will stay the course that they are on...regardless of the results of Alabama. Both states could be making the correct call.

No calendar (or president) can dictate when the country should open up. Every governor should look at his/her own state and decide solely on the state's specific make-up, resources, needs and risks.

Unfortunately I don't think our governor (IL) will open us up for quite some time. Like most decisions made in IL it will all depend on how Chicago looks. We have 6 confirmed cases and zero deaths between the county I live and work in and the neighboring county right on the line where I live. There are still a lot of businesses open here that aren't really "essential" and while there are less people out and about we are far from what I would consider truly quarantining. I'd love it if we could keep the hospitals and nursing homes here operating like they are now and let everyone else get back to business by May 1.

[Soxfanguy]

Originally Posted by techtre2003

Unfortunately I don't think our governor (IL) will open us up for quite some time. Like most decisions made in IL it will all depend on how Chicago looks. We have 6 confirmed cases and zero deaths between the county I live and work in and the neighboring county right on the line where I live. There are still a lot of businesses open here that aren't really "essential" and while there are less people out and about we are far from what I would consider truly quarantining. I'd love it if we could keep the hospitals and nursing homes here operating like they are now and let everyone else get back to business by May 1.

I agree. Pritzker is so weird. Keeps extending the lockdown but won’t cancel school. May 25th is the last reasonable day you can expect people to listen to the lockdown. People will go out for Memorial Day regardless if the lockdown is over or not

[Whodatiz]

Originally Posted by Siberian13

If anyone uses precautions but then still goes out to eat at restaurants or fast food places, then they’re full of poo.

Did you get your check yet boss?

[spuds1961]

Originally Posted by Siberian13

If anyone uses precautions but then still goes out to eat at restaurants or fast food places, then they’re full of poo.

Restaurant eating would still be okay for me, definitely less fast food and a buffet is out of the question.

[Pete Schweddy]

Originally Posted by Siberian13

If anyone uses precautions but then still goes out to eat at restaurants or fast food places, then they’re full of poo.

I see people posting on a "save local restaurants" group everyday, bragging about getting all these meals delivered or picked up. Yet many are the same that complain in the community news group about people at parks.