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mardy Publish time 2020-3-20 22:26

We were supposed to go visit my 2 month old granddaughter this week.We cancelled because we didnt want to risk catching something and making her sick.I really miss her.Im an introvert so staying home doesnt bother me that much.I have enough crafting supplies to keep me busy for a long time.I have asthma so Im very anxious about what could happen if I get the virus.Everytime I get a cold I end up with bronchitis

randomname Publish time 2020-3-21 08:21

We are not on lockdown, but schools are closed for at least a month. Students will start virtual school in April so they do not fall behind. One of my sons has already graduated. The other has already been attending virtual school so he is not missing out at all. Business is a little slower, but that is okay. It gives us time to do work on the house.

TheKnitter Publish time 2020-3-21 12:00

The world has turned upside down.H1N1 back in 2009 was, so the experts say, worse than Covid19 and everything stayed open.I think the media hyped things and made people crazy.People who may have thought they had a cold are now panicking that they have this virus.If we didnt know there was a NEW virus folks would have thought they had the "flu" which is still outpacing this virus in terms of deaths.We are not on total lock down but I expect the governor to follow suit with NY and say 100% of people, with the exception of essential personnel, are to stay home.Schools, stores, and restaurants are closed with the exception of take out and the gas stations are open also.Theres not a roll of toilet paper to be had anywhere.Its gone as soon as the store stocks the shelves.My friend who is 65 went to shop at the early hour for seniors and was actually carded at the door, I thought Id fall on the floor laughing when she told me she had to pull out her license to prove her age before theyd let her enter.She should take that as a REAL compliment!We should all follow the recommendations given to us not only for ourselves but for the health of others as well.Stay safe, be well!

SallySue Publish time 2020-3-22 08:09

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The world has turned upside down.H1N1 back in 2009 was, so the experts say, worse than Covid19 and ...

Please people quit blaming the "media".If you stop and think back in 2009 people were not getting their "information" from places like Face Book.We now are spreading all kinds of rumors based on what people are posting on their social media sites.I live in a small rural community in the middle of no where.However, we do have the largest medical facility for hundreds of miles.One of my co-workers has become convinced that our regional hospital only has two ventilators and is busy posting that on Face Book.Its not true! Please folks use some common sense and avoid the hype.

SallySue Publish time 2020-3-22 08:16

So, a final thought here.Its possible that there could be some good things that come out of all of this.Its possible that maybe people will learn how to cook instead of depending on fast food.We might learn to read a book instead of hanging out a the local bar.We might even learn to talk to the people we care about instead of just depending on posts on face book to check in with people we care about.Maybe we can learn to put our political differences aside and start listening to each other instead of yelling at one another.

matchbox Publish time 2020-3-24 15:56

Im in Australia and while we arent in lockdown yet (we only yesterday closed cinemas, restaurant dine-in, gyms etc), Im sure it will be coming in the weeks ahead. People dont really seem to be following the stay at home guidelines. Schools are still open, the shops are still full of people, especially the grocery stores. I have been home for about a week now, I am pregnant and am trying to only leave the house for doctor appointments. The grocery stores are out of a lot of items such as toilet paper, wipes, pasta, flour, rice, milk etc and people have been bulk buying meat and even buying additional freezers so they can panic buy meat, milk, frozen foods etc! Its pretty scary at the moment, I just wish more people were listening to the advice to stay at home and practice social distancing.

fitriechen Publish time 2020-3-24 17:16

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Im in Indonesia and some cities are doing the lockdown right now, while in my city were slowly going to lockdown. School is closed, church is closed, shopping centre only open for 4 hours. So many people start to hoard groceries, especially rice, frozen food and canned food. Hand sanitizers and face mask are so rare and even if its available people sell it super expensive. Im not really panic but I do aware and stock on some food, but not that much like youre preparing to stay at home for more than a month, just enough for 2 weeks if they decide to lockdown the city.
Stay safe and take care!

CraftyLouAnna Publish time 2020-3-24 22:45

Schools closed for us over a week ago.Grocery stores areopen and they are enforcing the 3m rule.

We have stocked up on a few things.Flour and sugar we found Sunday.So we are good for a week or so.

bittyboop Publish time 2020-3-26 15:03

stay safe every one!

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