If I have a thread with important information, after it ran for a spell, I'd copy the salient information to a new thread that would have all the important stuff at the top of the thread, before commenting and discussion began.
Slather the cart handle with sanitizer, they should have some by the carts. The open early for seniors here too and I'm 65 so I slip under the line, I look younger though, so I'll have my id! No young pupps allowed. Take a coughing spell, it will move ya to the top of the line real quick!
With self isolation it will take awhile to flatten the curve, a few weeks at least, people pass away after a few weeks of illness. There's most likely many undetected cases, probably only 20% are diagnosed and with no testing... Testing is essential in combating this disease, you're flying blind without it, Trump will definitely pay for this one.
Put a spray bottle of chlorine cleaner in the car to wipe down the steering wheel etc. Also keep as much distance as you can from others, the checkout clerks desperately need proper PPE, masks in particular. If these people are protected, then since grocery stores are about the only places people go, it makes sense to protect workers to protect others. It would be a strategic deployment of resources after the medical workers were covered.
Wonder how many need to be ventilated. I also wonder if anybody is checking the vitamin D levels of those who present, it might make a good thesis for someone, or a paper. Vitamin D deficiencies are common as dirt this time of year especially.
We're gonna be locked down for a month or two until governments get their shit together, organise and respond properly with testing, increased hospital capacity and better treatment protocols that are being developed now. The mortality rate will change with two factors, keeping the hospitalisation rate down and better treatment options. IMHO a public health education program about the importance of vitamin D, in boosting immunity and avoiding the worse out comes is advisable. Vitamin D deficiencies are common as dirt (Google me) this time of year, particularly among the elderly and particularly among dark skinned people whether caucasian indians or africans living in high latitudes. White people is white for a reason zeddd and only one reason, this happens to be it.
found a store on Ebay last nite (they still had supply) of the Miller half face welding respirator. bought one to add to the one i already have. N95 masks filter 95%, these filter 99.7%. 35 bucks with free shipping. dont' wait if you want one.If you decide you must use a facemask and none are available, this article compares what materials work best for DIY masks.....
Best Materials for Making DIY Face Masks - Smart Air
As a last resort, DIY masks provide more protection than nothing. Researchers tested household materials. These two materials captured the most particles.smartairfilters.com
