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Frustrated with my other half, I just can’t get him to understand the risks

CPNY said:
Have him message me. I’ll set him straight! That is insanity he needs to stay home! This is very bad. We are headed toward devastation. I read a mitigation report that said if the US doesn’t act they estimate 2,000,000 Americans will die. If we act accordingly and adhere to quarantine they estimate 1,000,000.

I have been flipping on my nephews who are running around like it’s no big deal. They can spread this without symptoms. The disregard for this virus and the life of others exhibited by people is infuriating. Not to mention you other half is putting himself and you at tremendous risk.
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Just had a talk with him. Told him I have Tug friends that want to talk to him. I reiterated it is getting bad out there. Can he try to stay in for the 15 days they are requesting. Maybe one run to the market if needed. He said he will but not sure if he meant it. I should know by the afternoon.
 
CPNY said:
Have him message me. I’ll set him straight! That is insanity he needs to stay home! This is very bad. We are headed toward devastation. I read a mitigation report that said if the US doesn’t act they estimate 2,000,000 Americans will die. If we act accordingly and adhere to quarantine they estimate 1,000,000.

I have been flipping on my nephews who are running around like it’s no big deal. They can spread this without symptoms. The disregard for this virus and the life of others exhibited by people is infuriating. Not to mention you other half is putting himself and you at tremendous risk.
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Okay, I've been content to read along and skim statistics , because the truth is, nobody knows. BUT...I'm having a difficult time with the numbers stated above. How would those multi-million death projection numbers be possible when this thing has all but blown through China leaving less than 10,000 dead. How do you extrapolate to that point?
 
b2bailey said:
Okay, I've been content to read along and skim statistics , because the truth is, nobody knows. BUT...I'm having a difficult time with the numbers stated above. How would those multi-million death projection numbers be possible when this thing has all but blown through China leaving less than 10,000 dead. How do you extrapolate to that point?
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Could it be his projections are if it was like Wuhan in all of our states, larger affected population, larger amount of deaths.
 
My husband doesn’t understand the situation at all, is very upset that the bocce matches were cancelled And that we aren’t go places.
one thing that surprises me is the number of group’s socializing. I go for a walk in the evening and especially in the condo sections, large groups are outside sharing snacks and having a party.
 
b2bailey said:
Okay, I've been content to read along and skim statistics , because the truth is, nobody knows. BUT...I'm having a difficult time with the numbers stated above. How would those multi-million death projection numbers be possible when this thing has all but blown through China leaving less than 10,000 dead. How do you extrapolate to that point?
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They tested and isolated it. We have not done that. Cannot do that. Americans are refusing to stay home.

We don't know where it is, but it's everywhere. It was never contained here.
 
Don't get me wrong. I unequivocally support all the preventative actions the Government and Medical Profession advocate. But I wonder when all is said and done will deaths in the US this year from the flu or the Coronavirus be larger...

George
 
bogey21 said:
Don't get me wrong. I unequivocally support all the preventative actions the Government and Medical Profession advocate. But I wonder when all is said and done will deaths in the US this year from the flu or the Coronavirus be larger...

George
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Corona. If I had it to spare, I'd bet 10 grand on it, with winner donating to vaccine research.
 
It has been interesting working at Target over the last week or so. People need to maintain the illusion of "being in control." They buy toilet paper, they wear gloves (and then they remove them improperly...smh….), etc. The reality is that we aren't in control at all. We can try to reduce risks/etc. But I am in the camp of "when it's my time, it's my time." I will take precautions, but I am not going to be particularly fearful. I canceled our April break trip, but I'm not going to hole up in the house for weeks on end. I'm not taking the kids out to be with their friends, I'm not attending a live church service, etc. But I will find ways to connect to people and be the church in other ways. It's going to be okay, one way or another. The fear will get to us long before the virus does. Hang in there! Headed to Target to unload the grocery truck. May there be toilet paper and mac and cheese on it!!!
 
I just tried to order groceries online and in my area due to the demand it is a 8 day delay in getting me the groceries... I will have to go out today just to get essentials that can tide us over till they can deliver my groceries in 8 days....
 
geekette said:
I'm not an order and have it delivered person. Even less keen on it now.

I like to find bargains, check the price per oz on the little tags, comparison shop, etc. going in the middle of the night, nobody cares if I'm loitering in an aisle a while. no impatient people, nobody in line. I have never needed to go weekly and have been stretching it to monthly trips since my income got whacked, which has helped me be very efficient and creative, knowing I will be stuck with whatever is left until next pay. I try to keep the trip to $50, aided by clearance items and my general lack of interest in much more than reasonably nutritious sustenance. oatmeal, peanut butter, beans, potatoes and eggs are staples for me and I don't have to replace those monthly.
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I'm like that too, but I just ordered from Whole Foods for delivery. We're in, I don't want to blow it by having to save a couple of bucks on milk and eggs.
 
The analogy Patti used harked back to her 20's. The reason to use condoms - because you were not just having sex with the individual but also with every one they had sex with. So I have not just having contact with you but every one you have had contact with for the past several days. You may not currently have symptoms but your previous contacts could kill me.
 
In Florida, so far, there have been 216 cases (7 deaths).
Florida has a total population of about 21 million.
Of course, the number will increase and the risk is significant.
But "shelter in place?" Let's not get overwrought.

<ducking>
 
My husband has said numerous times that he wants to hurry up and get it so he can isolate for 2 weeks and get it over and get back to normal. He doesn't seem to understand that it will be months before everyone else feels like they can get back to normal. He is a Fox News lover, usually full of doom and gloom about imaginary things. I can't figure out why he isn't getting the severity of this.
 
from my colleague in Italy--he hopes USA will take precautions seriously. They are overwhelmed. My view is let's hunker down (including 2 healthy college kids who are online for the rest of the semester) if at all possible for 2 weeks and then reevaluate, after much more testing and after people who are + getting thru the disease with low fatalities, where the country is at, and how we're coping at hospitals. Right now we just don't know--so I'll do what I can to keep me (asthma), my family, and others safe.
 
b2bailey said:
Okay, I've been content to read along and skim statistics , because the truth is, nobody knows. BUT...I'm having a difficult time with the numbers stated above. How would those multi-million death projection numbers be possible when this thing has all but blown through China leaving less than 10,000 dead. How do you extrapolate to that point?
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Well first, when the Chinese govt tells their people to get in line they are already in line. People here are not paying attention nor do they care. The Chinese would not be out partying on the beach or in bars. In general, they have more respect culturally. If one is sick they wear a mask to not spread it around. If someone here had a cold or the flu and they wore a mask people would want to inflict violence upon them (it’s happened in the beginning of this). With that being said, it was a report out of the UK. I’ll have to find the link.

Also, China had time to keep this quiet and shut down travel in and out of Hubei province sort of quickly. They also have more experience with these type of viral outbreaks since many of them originate there. They have protocols on place, they have all of the supplies since they are all manufactured there. They were able to keep it centralized in one province, I believe most was contained to Wuhan which is the size of London. Think about that, they were able to keep it contained in a city the size of London, then it spread to the rest of the world quickly. Some are saying this a media hoax or it’s not that big and being blown out of proportion. While it may be hyped up, we don’t know what we don’t know. I for one do not want to take chances with myself or my family members. I wouldn’t worry about those numbers. That’s worst case scenario without taking any actions which people are beginning to do. Stay safe and stay calm
 
Brett said:
I'm going to risk it and make a run to Lowes or Home Depot today
Hope I survive
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You will survive. Just wash your hands and don’t stand near coughy people
 
Sugarcubesea said:
I just tried to order groceries online and in my area due to the demand it is a 8 day delay in getting me the groceries... I will have to go out today just to get essentials that can tide us over till they can deliver my groceries in 8 days....
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I decided to To go to Costco last night before closing. No chicken was there but I got almost everything I needed. Such is life.
 
Sugarcubesea said:
I just tried to order groceries online and in my area due to the demand it is a 8 day delay in getting me the groceries... I will have to go out today just to get essentials that can tide us over till they can deliver my groceries in 8 days....
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This is a necessity, most of will have to venture out at some point. Just reducing the frequency reduces the risk.
 
Panina said:
I am so frustrated, I am being so careful, staying in now. My other half has been out each day. Today to the supermarket just for 4 items which he really didn’t need and just now he went to Lowe’s to get a caulking gun. I can’t get him to understand that unnecessary trips should not be made. I consider myself lucky that his gym closed or he would go there too. Any one having issue like this with their other half?
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Panina, you sound just like my Commander-in-Chief at home.
I can totally understand your spouse. He wants to make sure you guys have everything needed for a two (2) or three (3) weeks in home vacation.
I have set-up a special room with water and food supplies for three (3) weeks or more.
OOPS, we need some sweet potatoes and a another jar of M&M candy. Plus, I need to pick-up my medication from Kroger.
Also, I need to work in my yard today because it is going to be seventy degrees.
I am taking this virus very serious and so is husband IMHO.

It is all about Love and caring about our very special Spouse. IMO
 
presley said:
My husband has said numerous times that he wants to hurry up and get it so he can isolate for 2 weeks and get it over and get back to normal. He doesn't seem to understand that it will be months before everyone else feels like they can get back to normal. He is a Fox News lover, usually full of doom and gloom about imaginary things. I can't figure out why he isn't getting the severity of this.
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He doesn’t seem to realize that getting the virus doesn’t preclude being reinfected. He might develop antibodies, but it is possible to get the virus again.
 
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