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Arcadian said:
I definitely think that most cases at this point are community spread. There's been mention up thread that its probably been going around even since before December. That much might be true, and cases that might have been attributed to flu (without tests I'm thinking) flew under the radar.

I'm paying close attention to what the CDC is saying...sometimes not saying. As of today CDC is telling people who are High Risk to prepare https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/specific-groups/high-risk-complications.html
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I agree. Our Mayor is on the news now as NYC has more cases and he is criticizing the CDC for not allowing more people to get tested. For once, I agree with him.

www1.nyc.gov

Mayor de Blasio Calls on CDC to Send New York City More COVID-19 Testing Kits

Mayor de Blasio Calls on CDC to Send New York City More COVID-19 Testing Kits and FDA to Approve Tests Developed by Private Health Institutions
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Now the greater New Orleans area has a case with the patient at a New Orleans hospital. This is where I have been since last week.

I guess it’s my time to hoard toilet paper.
 
lyra said:
I think we'd be fine at our house if my DH didn't travel every week. It's not optional for him. So LA and DC last week. FL next week.

I'm getting a haircut tomorrow, then I guess I have to just hunker down and stay at home. Although that likely won't help if DH brings it back anyway. I'm high risk.
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I think about you @lyra because my husband is the same way. You are compounded by your immune system issues...Can you stay with a relative?
 
Matata said:
If you run out, let me know. I've got plenty. $1000.00 a roll while supplies last.
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Seriously. Once I bought tobacco seeds because every American can grow one acre of tobacco for personal use.

I figured in a zombie apocalypse, I could trade tobacco lol
 
There’s five cases in Montgomery County Pa. I just heard a pediatric cardiologist frim Children's Hospital of Pa with an office in King of Prussia is in critical condition. There are..I think...three people that came in contact with him that are in quarantine. I think I heard that he is at the University of Pennsylvania now...King of Prussia isn’t too far from me...but nit very close..probably a half hour by car..
 
Can I please have some help with some perspective here? I’m a very, very anxious person with a husband who has diabetes and a son who has asthma. Whenever they talk about who will be vulnerable to dying from Coronavirus, they always mention diabetes. I am terrified. Like, not sleeping at night, trying to figure out a plan to scoop my husband up out of our life and run away to the hills, terrified.

Do you all think this thing is going to be as bad as they say it will be? Do you notice the uneasiness and the fact that the experts dance around the news reporters questions? Do you think they do this because they know this is going to be terrible or because they don’t have the answers? Do you think the media is hyping this up and when this is all over, we will be like “that was a lot of hoopla for nothing!”?

My mind is just spinning. It would really help to hear from others to know what you truly think about what is happening...if you care to share. Thank you.
 
House Cat said:
Can I please have some help with some perspective here? I’m a very, very anxious person with a husband who has diabetes and a son who has asthma. Whenever they talk about who will be vulnerable to dying from Coronavirus, they always mention diabetes. I am terrified. Like, not sleeping at night, trying to figure out a plan to scoop my husband up out of our life and run away to the hills, terrified.

Do you all think this thing is going to be as bad as they say it will be? Do you notice the uneasiness and the fact that the experts dance around the news reporters questions? Do you think they do this because they know this is going to be terrible or because they don’t have the answers? Do you think the media is hyping this up and when this is all over, we will be like “that was a lot of hoopla for nothing!”?

My mind is just spinning. It would really help to hear from others to know what you truly think about what is happening...if you care to share. Thank you.
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We know it’s spreading fast. We know many have a mild case but yes those in the higher risk category have to be as careful as possible. I would limit your family’s exposure to the outside as much as you can and hunker down safe at home. Try not to stress and just avoiding unnecessary contact with people should keep you and your family healthy.

Your DH’s diabetes is controlled right? Your son’s asthma is controlled. We have good healthcare in this country despite challenges and I trust they can and will keep your DH and son healthy should g-d forbid they contract the virus.

Sending you gentle hugs and good thoughts.
 
House Cat said:
Can I please have some help with some perspective here? I’m a very, very anxious person with a husband who has diabetes and a son who has asthma. Whenever they talk about who will be vulnerable to dying from Coronavirus, they always mention diabetes. I am terrified. Like, not sleeping at night, trying to figure out a plan to scoop my husband up out of our life and run away to the hills, terrified.

Do you all think this thing is going to be as bad as they say it will be? Do you notice the uneasiness and the fact that the experts dance around the news reporters questions? Do you think they do this because they know this is going to be terrible or because they don’t have the answers? Do you think the media is hyping this up and when this is all over, we will be like “that was a lot of hoopla for nothing!”?

My mind is just spinning. It would really help to hear from others to know what you truly think about what is happening...if you care to share. Thank you.
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As a clinician working around a lot of other clinicians, we are all being vigilant but overall calm. I work for a large metropolitan health system, and we have great medical technology to support patients, even ones that are critically ill, so long as they can get to us. I think a lot of the unease around answering questions is because we don't have answers, and we are trying to walk the fine line between offering reassurance but not sounding so reassuring that people don't take things seriously. It's hard to say "this is serious! but don't panic" and many of us are erring on putting out the "this is serious" message because better that people be over vigilant that overly cavalier.

But around our own water coolers in the hospitals, folk seem to feel like things are going to be ok. Just my two cents.

It sounds like you're taking great precautions. I'd recommend making sure you guys have good supplies of necessary medications and glucometers just in case there is supply chain disruption.
 
House Cat said:
Can I please have some help with some perspective here? I’m a very, very anxious person with a husband who has diabetes and a son who has asthma. Whenever they talk about who will be vulnerable to dying from Coronavirus, they always mention diabetes. I am terrified. Like, not sleeping at night, trying to figure out a plan to scoop my husband up out of our life and run away to the hills, terrified.

Do you all think this thing is going to be as bad as they say it will be? Do you notice the uneasiness and the fact that the experts dance around the news reporters questions? Do you think they do this because they know this is going to be terrible or because they don’t have the answers? Do you think the media is hyping this up and when this is all over, we will be like “that was a lot of hoopla for nothing!”?

My mind is just spinning. It would really help to hear from others to know what you truly think about what is happening...if you care to share. Thank you.
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Hi House Cat,
I have come out of lurkdom to share my feelings regarding your concern over your husband. My son, who is 19, has had type 1 diabetes since he was just starting junior high. He is insulin and pump dependent. And ironically, a year after my son was diagnosed, my very best friend was diagnosed with adult latent onset type 1, who is also pump dependent. I have "lived" diabetes for a long time and at this moment, I am just trying to take it day by day. My son lives in Colorado, and I have already been messaging him to practice face and hand hygiene almost daily. Over the years, he has had the flu, colds, and a host of other viruses that typically go around. I can't say that I am not nervous, because I am. BUT- I am trying to take it a day at a time. I know he's nervous, but we have been through enough cold's and viruses over the years that we know EXACTLY what to do, and in the event we can't get his sugar under control we know to get medical attention. The best thing is to stay in contact with your husbands endocrinologist ( I am assuming he has one, or an internal medicine dr?) and heed his advice the best you can. I realize there is certainly an age difference between your husband and my son, but the best thing to do is continue to take the simple but effective measures with face and hand hygiene and if it gets bad in your area, to stay in. Just my thoughts.
 
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House Cat said:
Can I please have some help with some perspective here? I’m a very, very anxious person with a husband who has diabetes and a son who has asthma. Whenever they talk about who will be vulnerable to dying from Coronavirus, they always mention diabetes. I am terrified. Like, not sleeping at night, trying to figure out a plan to scoop my husband up out of our life and run away to the hills, terrified.

Do you all think this thing is going to be as bad as they say it will be? Do you notice the uneasiness and the fact that the experts dance around the news reporters questions? Do you think they do this because they know this is going to be terrible or because they don’t have the answers? Do you think the media is hyping this up and when this is all over, we will be like “that was a lot of hoopla for nothing!”?

My mind is just spinning. It would really help to hear from others to know what you truly think about what is happening...if you care to share. Thank you.
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DH has been watching a site that breaks it down by country. You can also check within each country for a breakdown of age, health conditions, gender, and other details. They track recovered, active (including critical), and fatalities.

https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/
 
missy said:
@lyra because you are high risk maybe consider self quarantining from your DH when he returns from his trips? I read a blog (maybe posted here?) about a doctor who is at high risk and her DH just came back from traveling and he moved to the guest bedroom for a 2 weeks and they used separate bathrooms and used the kitchen at separate times and disinfected everything after using and she is keeping safe that way...at least maybe an option to consider while Coronavirus is on the rise?
I believe maintaining a distance of 6 feet is helpful. I know it isn't ideal but it might prevent you from getting sick and is only temporary. Stay well Lyra and sending good thoughts your way.
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I have been staying home, although my daughter's fiancé goes out and will probably bring it to us. I am at risk due to age and I have health conditions, too. I just never considered them serious.

When I read about your situation I thought your husband should use a motel. I watched the MSNBC special hosted by Richard Engel on coronavirus around the world. The doctor in China who cared for patients with coronavirus slept in a motel even though his wife was 33 weeks pregnant at home.

While not ideal, this sounds more fair to you. Eventually your husband's work will have to stop requiring him to fly. The government and businesses are going to bend to this. Just wait until test results become available. (I know you are in Canada.)
 
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I wasn't going to mention this, but I've been here forever. My husband can't not travel because he is a pilot. I can't say who he works for. There is no way they will stop flying, it's essential. And sometimes he has to take commercial flights home, like when he goes to FL. We don't have a room for him to isolate in, and he has asthma. I hope he will be okay. But he also doesn't really believe this is a huge cause for concern, so there's that too. Sorry to be a downer. We'll ride it out regardless. Our healthcare system is good, even if we end up in the hospital.
 
AGBF said:
I have been staying home, although my daughter's fiancé goes out and will probably bring it to us. I am at risk due to age and I have health conditions, too. I just never considered them serious.

When I read about your situation I thought your husband should use a motel. I watched the MSNBC special hosted by Richard Engel on coronavirus around the world. The doctor in China who cared for patients with coronavirus slept in a motel even though his wife was 33 weeks pregnant at home.

While not ideal, this sounds more fair to you. Eventually your husband's work will have to stop requiring him to fly. The government and businesses are going to bend to this. Just wait until test results become available. (I know you are in Canada.)
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@AGBF My son goes to his sheltered workshop and husband goes to work. If it wasn’t for them I would already be at my other house in Maryland. If it pops it’s ugly head in my son’s workshop area, my husband’s offices, near our home in Pa...I’m leaving and taking my son, mother and Bailey. I already talked to my husband about it. He understands...It will break my heart to leave him here alone.....but he would be putting us at risk.
 
lyra said:
I wasn't going to mention this, but I've been here forever. My husband can't not travel because he is a pilot. I can't say who he works for. There is no way they will stop flying, it's essential. And sometimes he has to take commercial flights home, like when he goes to FL. We don't have a room for him to isolate in, and he has asthma. I hope he will be okay. But he also doesn't really believe this is a huge cause for concern, so there's that too. Sorry to be a downer. We'll ride it out regardless. Our healthcare system is good, even if we end up in the hospital.
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I have many pilot friends and worry about them and their families through this. Both with the exposure and the potential for reduced flights meaning potential reduced staff. I hope your husband stays healthy!
 
lyra said:
I wasn't going to mention this, but I've been here forever. My husband can't not travel because he is a pilot. I can't say who he works for. There is no way they will stop flying, it's essential. And sometimes he has to take commercial flights home, like when he goes to FL. We don't have a room for him to isolate in, and he has asthma. I hope he will be okay. But he also doesn't really believe this is a huge cause for concern, so there's that too. Sorry to be a downer. We'll ride it out regardless. Our healthcare system is good, even if we end up in the hospital.
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I'm sorry, lyra. That's a tough one. I wish your family good luck.
 
My mom called today telling me to take vacation from work (I work in the ER as a consulting specialist). I love her, but sometimes I wonder if she thinks these thoughts through. If all the docs took vacation during this what does she think would happen?!
 
lyra said:
I wasn't going to mention this, but I've been here forever. My husband can't not travel because he is a pilot. I can't say who he works for. There is no way they will stop flying, it's essential. And sometimes he has to take commercial flights home, like when he goes to FL. We don't have a room for him to isolate in, and he has asthma. I hope he will be okay. But he also doesn't really believe this is a huge cause for concern, so there's that too. Sorry to be a downer. We'll ride it out regardless. Our healthcare system is good, even if we end up in the hospital.
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If it makes you feel any better, I just got off an extreme long haul flight. By some random chance (delays plus more delays) I ended up boarding the plane second and being seated right at the front of the first cabin everyone walks through. I groaned and settled in waiting for everyone else to board. Almost no one boarded. After 20 minutes it became apparent we were going to fly 17.5 hours in a cabin all by ourselves. The flight was pretty empty, I think I had 2-3 dedicated stewardesses.

They had cancled my flights home once already -- not enough people to run the service so they folded several routes and flights together. Then the american airlines had stopper flying the route. So really this was the only people they could find who wanted to fly San Francisco--> Singapore today.

The airport was pretty empty too. I had been surprised by how spacious the lounge was -- with a complete empty room all to ourselves. Now I guess it makes sense.

I am not sure how much more dangerous the airports are any longer. Other than security we barely interacted with anyone.
 
MakingTheGrade said:
My mom called today telling me to take vacation from work (I work in the ER as a consulting specialist). I love her, but sometimes I wonder if she thinks these thoughts through. If all the docs took vacation during this what does she think would happen?!
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I’ll tell you exactly what she’s thinking. She’s thinking you’re her daughter and she is concerned. Probably if she thought about it though she’d realize you’re doing the right thing and the only thing you can do. You’re staying to help people who need you.
 
lyra said:
I wasn't going to mention this, but I've been here forever. My husband can't not travel because he is a pilot. I can't say who he works for. There is no way they will stop flying, it's essential. And sometimes he has to take commercial flights home, like when he goes to FL. We don't have a room for him to isolate in, and he has asthma. I hope he will be okay. But he also doesn't really believe this is a huge cause for concern, so there's that too. Sorry to be a downer. We'll ride it out regardless. Our healthcare system is good, even if we end up in the hospital.
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@lyra wishing you and your family all the best.
 
MakingTheGrade said:
My mom called today telling me to take vacation from work (I work in the ER as a consulting specialist). I love her, but sometimes I wonder if she thinks these thoughts through. If all the docs took vacation during this what does she think would happen?!
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@MakingTheGrade Your mom is worried about you. It doesn’t stop when you are grown..She can’t help it...You can’t rationalize it...My son is an attorney so he can think for himself...but I gave him a list of things to do when he got on the plane today...I told him how to wipe down the seat and tray..how to greet people that could be sick, etc. I couldn’t help myself because I was worried sick..He laughs at me...;-)
 
@lyra hugs to you and family. Its harder when flying is their job. Picked up my husband yesterday in Fort Lauderdale Airport and it was pretty quiet. I believe people are cancelling trips at an astounding rate now.

Just read from BBC that all of Italy is now on lockdown.

@MakingTheGrade your mom...sounds like my mom. The only way to help alleviate the fear is to call her and let her know your OK and that you love her. The unfortunate part is that she will worry because its what moms do. My mom does it and I work less than 100 feet from my bedroom...lol (I get the don't open the door to strangers a lot :shock: :lol-2: and thats even if I tell her I can see everybody coming to the door out my office window!
 
Haha, I love my mom I really do. But she definitely fulfills this Chinese stereotype about wanting your kid to be a doctor. My parents and I were all born in China, and it's not in this youtube clip but he does mention that becoming a doctor is one of the ways to go from born-abroad immigrant with nothing to respected and prestigious member of society in one generation.

(Warning: ethnicity based humor and swearing)

 
Arcadian said:
Just read from BBC that all of Italy is now on lockdown.
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I didn't know that about Italy. Lockdown only for flying? My husband is from Italy and has family still there. One of our cousin's kids is an Italian naval pilot. We have been keeping in close touch.
 
MakingTheGrade said:
Haha, I love my mom I really do. But she definitely fulfills this Chinese stereotype about wanting your kid to be a doctor. My parents and I were all born in China, and it's not in this youtube clip but he does mention that becoming a doctor is one of the ways to go from born-abroad immigrant with nothing to respected and prestigious member of society in one generation.

(Warning: ethnicity based humor and swearing)

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That was hysterical!
 
AGBF said:
I didn't know that about Italy. Lockdown only for flying? My husband is from Italy and has family still there. One of our cousin's kids is an Italian naval pilot. We have been keeping in close touch.
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No, 16 million (!!!)people in northern Italy in quarantine - Venice and Milan among others....
 
@Mamabean
I sent you a message via your LT contact since we’re around the same neck of the woods!
 
MakingTheGrade said:
My mom called today telling me to take vacation from work (I work in the ER as a consulting specialist). I love her, but sometimes I wonder if she thinks these thoughts through. If all the docs took vacation during this what does she think would happen?!
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Dh has been staying out of the ER if possible, but I know they all shake hands too much with patients. I was trying to get them to do elbow bumps or something.
 
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