Fear and Loathing, a Rat Flu Odyssey

[Timberridge]

It would just be damn nice if most of us can get sick for a week or two if we haven't already and then just go back to living our damn lives.

Do you live near Londonderry? I can send a bus over.

[Benny Profane]

https://www.theguardian.com/world/20...saster-bunkers

[TNKen]

Ohio identifies 5 with the Beer Virus, Health Director says 100,000 cases likely, rest undiagnosed.

The walking infected.

https://www.foxnews.com/health/ohio-...-official-says

[ill-advised strategy]

today the few people left who were only taking this half serious started taking it super serious
today was more amazing sacrifice and leadership
people were in tears. rationing care was discussed for the future
people are either starting or well into the process of working themselves to the breaking point, in the hospital, in public health
but there is no other choice
until they collapse
and they will
there is some reserve force... but it is small. it will be pushed forward into the gaps... and overwhelmed too
the virus will not get tired first

when you collapse you gotta stand up again
most everyone will live
but this viral war is going to be particularly awful and tragic in the hospital

It’s funny how life works over many years.

Way back when, I used to be so annoyed by your posts. I don’t even remember why. Over time, lots and lots of time, I’ve seen you inject intelligence and perspective, well-needed intelligence and perspective, into this forum with almost every post you make.

Dude, you’re one of the best of us. Be strong, be smart, save the stories from this....we’re with you all the way.

[BmillsSkier]

Ohio identifies 5 with the Beer Virus, Health Director says 100,000 cases likely, rest undiagnosed.

The walking infected.

https://www.foxnews.com/health/ohio-...-official-says

Statewide 3 week shutdown - Gov. Dewine has been suspiciously in front of things

[BmillsSkier]

Do you live near Londonderry? I can send a bus over.

Please don’t give away my seat

[Micol]

couple bad things imo....fda just sidestepped so Rochhe (sp?) expedited testing can start...but one test can do 1400 a day and the other 4000. even if you test 4000 a day , just in usa it would take like 25+ years to test everyone

then this morning Johns Hopkins (engineering) which is running the tables most if not all news sources are quoting mysteriously dropped reporting on south korea, iran, japan, spain , germany....and some others making the their number drop by like 38,000 cases reported and 1100 of the deaths overnight....so , everything is a scam and not to be trusted at this point???!??! not to mention that all numbers were undereported or cheated (in china) anywayz....




now...

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[Vt-Freeheel]

[Benny Profane]

Be careful with that AirBnB reservation.


https://www.bloomberg.com/news/artic...llation-frenzy

[ill-advised strategy]

Poor hungry monkeys

[Toadman]

Couldn't find any video of the CO TP fight but did dig up this sweet Australian battle of the asspaper

dailymail.coWomen-fight-toilet-paper-women-Woolworths.html

They still have Woolworths in Australia? Wow.

[Timberridge]

Please don’t give away my seat

You're right behind the driver.

[TG]

talkingpointsmemo.com

[quote] I saw the video of Trump claiming “everyone is getting tested” upon entry to the US. This is an outright lie (surprise). I want to share my story about entering the country earlier this week.
I live part-time in Italy. I traveled back to the US earlier this week. Apparently I was on one of the last flights out before all flights to & from were suspended.

There seems to be a drastic lack of coordination upon entry to the US.

On my first leg from Florence to Frankfurt everyone had to fill out a contact form in case anyone on the plane tested positive & they needed to contact you later.

On the Frankfurt to US flight they handed out info about safety & verbally assured us the plane had been scrupulously cleaned but to take precautions anyways. They also handed out antibacterial wipes on both flights. Then I got to the US.

I have a GOES card. I walked up & the machine took a photo & issued a slip w/ all my relevant info. No showing my passport or anything. I took the slip & looked around, a bit confused. They had to know my country of origin. A GOES immigration officer, seeing my confusion & assuming it was because the entry process was so simple, said to me, “Great, right? It’s so easy.’ That’s not the word I was thinking.

I got my luggage, walked to Customs, handed in the slip & they waived me through. No one asked me anything.

Lest you think I’m completely irresponsible, before I exited the airport I found an official & asked if I should self-quarantine as I’d been in Italy. I said I felt fine, I was healthy, had no symptoms, didn’t know anyone who was sick or exposed but still, I was coming from Italy. He said you’re fine & pointed towards the exit.

Two friends I ran into at the Italian airport were also heading to North America. The friend who flew into Toronto was asked a bunch of questions about previous travel, country of origin, health, etc. She & her daughter agreed to voluntarily quarantine themselves. The 2nd friend entered the US via Detroit. She told the immigration officer, “I’m coming from Italy.” His reply? “Welcome back.” She, too, is voluntarily self-quarantining but without being asked.

It’s ironic to me because I actually felt safer in Italy. They’re taking it seriously. They issue new information all the time from scientific experts & the government. There is universal healthcare so everyone can be tested & treated. They offered no-cost testing & treatment for everyone, including visitors. It’s illegal to fire anyone who cannot work due to illness.

Obviously the same doesn’t apply here. I worry about sick people not getting treatment because they don’t have healthcare, or going to work sick because they can’t take a day off. I also worry about the stunning lack of leadership from the top about protocols, screening, test availability, etc.

I don’t think the US is prepared for this. ‘Scary” is the word I’m thinking.

It’s going to get a lot worse before it gets better.

By the way, I am now self-quarantining.
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[goldenboy]

Damn. One of the positive cases in Gunnison County made a Facebook video describing her symptoms, etc. Healthy, active, not that old (50)


She got it while travelling in Hawaii between 2/2 and 2/19 and was just diagnosed 3/11. That is a long ass time to spread it around. Shit does not sound fun, even if her case is probably considered "mild".

In other news that's local to me: "Gunnison County Airport Manager Rick Lamport confirms a passenger was turned away by American Airlines personnel just as the person was about to board a flight to Dallas due to apparent illness. Emergency Medical Services were called to evaluate the situation however Gunnison Health and Human Services reported the person rented a car and left the premises."

Sweet. Everybody did their job, kept the person off the plane, but then he/she rents a car and is potentially spreading it to every gas station and fast food joint they stop at from CO to TX.

[BmillsSkier]

You're right behind the driver.

Jesus take the wheel.

[BmillsSkier]

And the Masters postponed.

https://www.ajc.com/sports/golf/the-...J8V1WEYzbRIhJ/

[Timberridge]

More importantly, how are the travel bans going to impact pro skiers doing gnar films for upcoming fall season? Will we just have to watch last season's films?

[BmillsSkier]

More importantly, how are the travel bans going to impact pro skiers doing gnar films for upcoming fall season? Will we just have to watch last season's films?

Someone please protect Candide.

And Plake.

[Timberridge]

Where's Cody right now? Skiing groomers in Tahoe?

[Benny Profane]

Someone please protect Candide.

And Plake.

Plake doesn't seem to be doing a tour this year.

[Micol]

couple bad things imo....fda just sidestepped so Rochhe (sp?) expedited testing can start...but one test can do 1400 a day and the other 4000. even if you test 4000 a day , just in usa it would take like 25+ years to test everyone

then this morning Johns Hopkins (engineering) which is running the tables most if not all news sources are quoting mysteriously dropped reporting on south korea, iran, japan, spain , germany....and some others making the their number drop by like 38,000 cases reported and 1100 of the deaths overnight....so , everything is a scam and not to be trusted at this point???!??! not to mention that all numbers were undereported or cheated (in china) anywayz....




now...

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ok there we go...back up...

[BmillsSkier]

Every year during lent I like to go slumming and eat a filet o fish on a Friday or two.

I probably shouldn’t do that now, should I?

[riser4]

I started WFH part time in 2005, full time since 2008. Bunch of dilletentes around now claiming to be WFH gurus.

[iceman]

couple bad things imo....fda just sidestepped so Rochhe (sp?) expedited testing can start...but one test can do 1400 a day and the other 4000. even if you test 4000 a day , just in usa it would take like 25+ years to test everyone

then this morning Johns Hopkins (engineering) which is running the tables most if not all news sources are quoting mysteriously dropped reporting on south korea, iran, japan, spain , germany....and some others making the their number drop by like 38,000 cases reported and 1100 of the deaths overnight....so , everything is a scam and not to be trusted at this point???!??! not to mention that all numbers were undereported or cheated (in china) anywayz....



now...

appears to have been some sort of a glitch, numbers back up. https://gisanddata.maps.arcgis.com/a...23467b48e9ecf6

[Mazderati]

Every year during lent I like to go slumming and eat a filet o fish on a Friday or two.

I probably shouldn’t do that now, should I?

Are they 2 for $5?