Yesterday, the CDC announced that Covid-19 will most likely become an issue here in the US also and noted that hospitals, schools, etc should start to prepare.
www.nytimes.com
On the cruise news thread that Richard has been adding to Bogey21 asked "If you believe that the Coronavirus will inevitably spread to and maybe across the US, are you doing anything to prepare. I'm referring to things like loading up on food so you can self quarantine if things get bad in your community..."
I think this would be a great stand alone thread.
Personally, I have done nothing for home. But, I am preparing a bit more for my March travels. (cross country flights, Disneyland and Cruise)
Over the last few days have purchased: 15 N95 masks and 6 P95 masks (need to research the P ones), 6 cans of travel size lysol, travel hand sanitizer, travel packs of lysol wipes and a small pack of rubber gloves.
Tip on the masks: Home improvement stores typically restock overnight. This morning I noticed my local Lowes has the N95 masks available for purchase online/pick up in store. When I arrived this morning to pick up they couldn't find the box they had, so I purchased the P95 masks, then they called me later to say they found the box and my order was ready.
I have a friend who leads teams on vaccination discoveries. He believes it will be a few months before we see anything out of control, but I know he has already been to Costco to stock up on certain items.
I think about what items I would want to stockpile in my own home. My first thought was booze. I need to readjust my priorities
C.D.C. Officials Warn of Coronavirus Outbreaks in the U.S. (Published 2020)
Clusters of infection are likely in American communities, health officials said. Some lawmakers questioned whether the nation is prepared.
On the cruise news thread that Richard has been adding to Bogey21 asked "If you believe that the Coronavirus will inevitably spread to and maybe across the US, are you doing anything to prepare. I'm referring to things like loading up on food so you can self quarantine if things get bad in your community..."
I think this would be a great stand alone thread.
Personally, I have done nothing for home. But, I am preparing a bit more for my March travels. (cross country flights, Disneyland and Cruise)
Over the last few days have purchased: 15 N95 masks and 6 P95 masks (need to research the P ones), 6 cans of travel size lysol, travel hand sanitizer, travel packs of lysol wipes and a small pack of rubber gloves.
Tip on the masks: Home improvement stores typically restock overnight. This morning I noticed my local Lowes has the N95 masks available for purchase online/pick up in store. When I arrived this morning to pick up they couldn't find the box they had, so I purchased the P95 masks, then they called me later to say they found the box and my order was ready.
I have a friend who leads teams on vaccination discoveries. He believes it will be a few months before we see anything out of control, but I know he has already been to Costco to stock up on certain items.
I think about what items I would want to stockpile in my own home. My first thought was booze. I need to readjust my priorities
