Corona / Wuhan virus

[Milktoast Bandit]

One thing this has exposed, we have no national health strategy. . there is no "public health

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trump-fire-pandemic-team/

 

[Roses In The Vineyard]

We are getting awfully close to having travel restrictions in the US.

https://www.facebook.com/video.php?v=2805019956245292

https://www.zerohedge.com/political...stic-travel-restrictions-are-being-considered

 

[David54]

 

[Roses In The Vineyard]

They're shitting bricks sideways now in the markets.

 

[Skarekrow]

Here are your morning headlines of idiocy...

Key U.S. Health Agency Suffers Cyberattack During Coronavirus Response
https://www.yahoo.com/news/key-u-health-agency-suffers-131126244.html


Also, that asshole who bought all the supplies up from his city and surrounding states is facing some serious fines, if not jail time for his actions.

Brothers who hoarded 17,700 bottles of hand sanitizer forced to donate to charity
The Tennessee Attorney General's Office opened an investigation for alleged illegal price gouging.
https://www.today.com/news/brothers-who-hoarded-17-700-bottles-hand-sanitizer-forced-donate-t176028

Then there is this asshole...

Trump administration tried to buy coronavirus vaccine ‘only for the US’, report says
https://www.yahoo.com/news/trump-administration-tried-buy-coronavirus-001041701.html

Finally, this moron, who is determined to prove Darwin right in all the wrong ways...
(someone please smack the shit out of her)
((clearly she's too stupid understand you can get lots and lots of other really fun diseases besides Covid-19 this way))

An influencer filmed herself licking a plane toilet seat for 'clout' on TikTok as part of a 'coronavirus challenge'
https://www.yahoo.com/news/influencer-filmed-herself-licking-plane-135300257.html

 

[acd]

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trump-fire-pandemic-team/

I don't even have the wherewithal to be pissed at this idiot right now. We're not even in the trenches yet and I am girding myself for battle against the virus of the century.

The weirdest thing is not knowing how it will effect you if you get it. You may be ok and think it's a bad cold or flu and pass it on to others who it will kill. Or it could totally wreck you. That kind of messes with me. And not knowing how long we will need to social distance.

 

[David54]

I don't even have the wherewithal to be pissed at this idiot right now. We're not even in the trenches yet and I am girding myself for battle against the virus of the century.

The weirdest thing is not knowing how it will effect you if you get it. You may be ok and think it's a bad cold or flu and pass it on to others who it will kill. Or it could totally wreck you. That kind of messes with me. And not knowing how long we will need to social distance.

we basically know nothing. we are on our own to figure it out . I feel like I am slowly and quietly drowning

 

[Skarekrow]

we basically know nothing. we are on our own to figure it out . I feel like I am slowly and quietly drowning

We have to accept that we are somewhat on our own right now.
It's time to step up.

BTW - if you want to come hang out, I'm 45 minutes from you...we can exchange droplets, lol.

As the spread of coronavirus worsens in the US,
John Oliver discusses how the government is handling the outbreak, how they’re not, and what we can do to help.​

 

[flower]

Yesss, finally! https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/..._state_of_emergency_over_coronavirus/11260062

''Finland closes schools, declares state of emergency over coronavirus''

Spoiler

• Early education will continue to keep people working
• Schools will otherwise stop contact teaching, except for young children (1st to 3rd grades) of critical personnel.
• Limiting public gatherings to 10 people and it is recommended to avoid unnecessary public meetings
• These will be closed: State and municipal museums, theaters, National Opera, cultural houses, libraries, library cars, National Archives customer and research hall services, recreational facilities and venues, swimming pools and other sports facilities, youth facilities, club rooms, NGO meeting rooms, day care for the elderly, rehabilitation work etc.
• Visits to housing units for the elderly and other at-risk groups are prohibited
• Public sector workers will work remotely if possible
• People over 70 are to be quarantined
• Increasing social and health care capacity in the public and private sectors
• Increasing testing capacity
• Social and healthcare and security sector trained workers may be ordered to work
• Movement of people may be restricted
• Borders will be closed as soon as possible
• Two weeks of quarantine for those who are returning from abroad

 

[MoonFlier]

another weekend, another lying weasel display from the white house. Frankly, I would prefer that they all go play golf. Let the states manage this, since that is the reality on the ground. One thing this has exposed, we have no national health strategy. . there is no "public health", we just make it up as we go along. We are getting more practical information and guidance from clergy then we do from "public officials" . . this exposes our nation as a third world country in terms of the health of us all.

Sigh. Sad to say that's the norm but we wouldn't expect anything less than a bunch of cowardly lies coming from him... all to protect himself and his own image. I maintain that Trump truly believes we're living in a story and only he exists. Screw everyone else as long as he survives and is heralded as the hero of the tale.

Trump made it clear years back that if people wanted to survive they had to turn to their states for support. Ultimately, Trump would like to end all federal aid to all people. No Food stamps, healthcare, Housing, and probably more.

Unfortunately, some states are better than others at it.

https://www.snopes.com/fact-check/trump-fire-pandemic-team/

 

[David54]

I am so glad live in Oregon and not Arizona. . .

 

[MoonFlier]

I am so glad live in Oregon and not Arizona. . .

This is the perfect time for states to start sharing resources and assistance. Not become each for our own, but see us as all in this together. In essence, this could enhance the network between states and form a net to enhance the federal government if we had leadership to band us together and if the paranoid powers that are in office did not see it as overthrowing what is there (and broken.)

I'm just rambling. Ignore me

 

[David54]

This is the perfect time for states to start sharing resources and assistance. Not become each for our own, but see us as all in this together. In essence, this could enhance the network between states and form a net to enhance the federal government if we had leadership to band us together and if the paranoid powers that are in office did not see it as overthrowing what is there (and broken.)

I'm just rambling. Ignore me

I completely agree. Arizona tends to be isolative due to politics. . and not the most forward thinking when it comes to health

 

[ReasonEnduring]

Yesss, finally! https://yle.fi/uutiset/osasto/news/..._state_of_emergency_over_coronavirus/11260062

''Finland closes schools, declares state of emergency over coronavirus''

Spoiler

• Early education will continue to keep people working
• Schools will otherwise stop contact teaching, except for young children (1st to 3rd grades) of critical personnel.
• Limiting public gatherings to 10 people and it is recommended to avoid unnecessary public meetings
• These will be closed: State and municipal museums, theaters, National Opera, cultural houses, libraries, library cars, National Archives customer and research hall services, recreational facilities and venues, swimming pools and other sports facilities, youth facilities, club rooms, NGO meeting rooms, day care for the elderly, rehabilitation work etc.
• Visits to housing units for the elderly and other at-risk groups are prohibited
• Public sector workers will work remotely if possible
• People over 70 are to be quarantined
• Increasing social and health care capacity in the public and private sectors
• Increasing testing capacity
• Social and healthcare and security sector trained workers may be ordered to work
• Movement of people may be restricted
• Borders will be closed as soon as possible
• Two weeks of quarantine for those who are returning from abroad

The UK is still way behind on this one. Glad to see there is some sense over in Finland, I'd like to go visit someday.

 

[Undercaffeinated INFJ]

I still had to work today

 

[Undercaffeinated INFJ]

Some memes I thought you’d all enjoy

 

[Skarekrow]

Ultimately, Trump would like to end all federal aid to all people. No Food stamps, healthcare, Housing, and probably more.

Well, I hope this is a wake up call to people that we should invest in the social safety net, not tear it apart more.
If Trump and the Republicans want to nix all federal aid, then people should nix all federal tax dollars paid to them.

This entire pandemic makes it quite clear just how big of clowns Trump, Pence, and all his cronies actually are.
Elect a pathological liar gameshow host who doesn't listen to science and this is what we get.
What a giant dick.
(imho)

 

[ReasonEnduring]

Well, I hope this is a wake up call to people that we should invest in the social safety net, not tear it apart more.
If Trump and the Republicans want to nix all federal aid, then people should nix all federal tax dollars paid to them.

This entire pandemic makes it quite clear just how big of clowns Trump, Pence, and all his cronies actually are.
Elect a pathological liar gameshow host who doesn't listen to science and this is what we get.
What a giant dick.
(imho)

Depends who wins the Dem nomination. Ultimately a government is only as good as the people who elect it.

 

[slant]

I still had to work today

Jealous! I hate working from home

 

[bcrwz]

Everyone go home and self Isolate they will soon be dropping helicopter money and a bank holiday. Stay safe and stop fucking around don't wait on leadership it doesn't exist in this case.