Fear and Loathing, a Rat Flu Odyssey

**::: :::** · 03-12-2020, 06:34 PM

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9pBcH2p...d=g2si19xojlkn

**TAFKALVS** · 03-12-2020, 06:39 PM

https://www.washingtonpost.com/graph...mpaign=wp_main

**PNWbrit** · 03-12-2020, 06:41 PM

Originally Posted by Core Shot

Moot point. His schools cancelled already

And if it isn't yet it will be soon and you'll have to bring him home.

**schindlerpiste** · 03-12-2020, 06:42 PM

Splat, just asking a WWMD question, but I would expect nothing more than a wise ass remark from you. Are you in UT.? If so, I know not to go to Dibbs' tomorrow

**Benny Profane** · 03-12-2020, 06:53 PM

Gym eerily quiet today, which my be a precursor to just damn closed, but, ironically, I have never felt safer in that gym when there were so few in there.

**Conundrum** · 03-12-2020, 06:56 PM

Originally Posted by KQ

Well hot damn! The place that gave us our first positive case of CV19 is still going to hold their gun show!

But it's for the children.

**The SnowShow** · 03-12-2020, 06:56 PM

King County schools in WA closed till at least April 27th

**jackstraw** · 03-12-2020, 06:58 PM

Originally Posted by splat

God forbid people do some reading to educate themselves about the virus.

Not a big god guy, but I do admit I've mostly ignored this except seeing the toilet paper madness.

I've been reading a lot and listening to npr and certainly have learned much today.

Staying ahead of the potential peak is very logical and this one is quite ugly.

I hope everyone's loved ones stay healthy and especially parents/grandparents who are most susceptible.

**dump** · 03-12-2020, 07:01 PM

Originally Posted by neufox47

Why don’t they close the schools to everyone EXCEPT health care workers kids?
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Today's Public Emergency Announcement in Washington State: "The governor asked superintendents to plan for students who rely on school meals and to support for students experiencing homelessness. During these closures, Inslee asked superintendents to provide no cost childcare to families providing medical and emergency services."

**Goniff** · 03-12-2020, 07:12 PM

Here's what we're facing in about 10 days.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/w...gtype=Homepage

**PNWbrit** · 03-12-2020, 07:22 PM

Originally Posted by Goniff

Here's what we're facing in about 10 days.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/w...gtype=Homepage

But we have our guns!

**Danno** · 03-12-2020, 07:32 PM

Originally Posted by schindlerpiste

WWMD: My son (age 20) has a red-eye flight tomorrow to FLL. Right now, we are a bit concerned about flying. To me, airplanes are germ hotels. He has asked me to consider driving him to school in Miami. This 2700 mile trip would require 2 nights each way at hotels and multiple restaurant/truck stops along the way. I have a great car that loves long trips, and I don't mind the drive. Do I give up 10 days to give my son, wife and me peace of mind?

Honestly, I think you put your son (and yourself) at greater risk staying in those hotel rooms and eating at all those restaurants for days, than him spending a few hours in a metal tube. He should take precautions, wipe the seat down, use buckets of hand sanitizer, etc, but he should take the flight IMO.

**PNWbrit** · 03-12-2020, 07:41 PM

Originally Posted by Danno

Honestly, I think you put your son (and yourself) at greater risk staying in those hotel rooms and eating at all those restaurants for days, than him spending a few hours in a metal tube. He should take precautions, wipe the seat down, use buckets of hand sanitizer, etc, but he should take the flight IMO.

https://www.mynews13.com/fl/orlando/...classes-online

**Kinnikinnick** · 03-12-2020, 07:48 PM

Everything school related is shut down in Boulder County. Minimum extra 6 days tacked onto spring break, let you know after that.

Holy extended spring break!

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**The SnowShow** · 03-12-2020, 07:50 PM

Originally Posted by Kinnikinnick

Everything school related is shut down in Boulder County. Minimum extra 6 days tacked onto spring break, let you know after that.

Holy extended spring break!

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I’m just waiting to hear that in Denver.

Oops just saw DPS is closed starting Monday.

**AK47bp** · 03-12-2020, 08:04 PM

Originally Posted by Goniff

Here's what we're facing in about 10 days.

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/12/w...gtype=Homepage

What does it say for those of us not paying for NY Times?

Let me guess.

We’re all gonna die.

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**KenJongIll** · 03-12-2020, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by PNWbrit

But we have our guns!

I’m cleaning mine up tomorrow...

Also, Sophie Trudeau positive..probably already been posted.

**LesterSmoove** · 03-12-2020, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by AK47bp

What does it say for those of us not paying for NY Times?

Let me guess.

We’re all gonna die.

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get chrome cookie remover extension, ya cheap bastard.

**Meadow Skipper** · 03-12-2020, 08:14 PM

New Mexico shuts down schools. Remarkably proactive for a state mired in the late 19th century.
https://www.santafenewmexican.com/ne...71820ad4d.html

**splat** · 03-12-2020, 08:25 PM

Italy’s Health Care System Groans Under Coronavirus — a Warning to the World

In less than three weeks, the virus has overloaded hospitals in northern Italy, offering a glimpse of what countries face if they cannot slow the contagion.

ROME — The mayor of one town complained that doctors were forced to decide not to treat the very old, leaving them to die. In another town, patients with coronavirus-caused pneumonia were being sent home. Elsewhere, a nurse collapsed with her mask on, her photograph becoming a symbol of overwhelmed medical staff.

In less than three weeks, the coronavirus has overloaded the heath care system all over northern Italy. It has turned the hard hit Lombardy region into a grim glimpse of what awaits countries if they cannot slow the spread of the virus and ‘‘flatten the curve’’ of new cases — allowing the sick to be treated without swamping the capacity of hospitals.

If not, even hospitals in developed countries with the world’s best health care risk becoming triage wards, forcing ordinary doctors and nurses to make extraordinary decisions about who may live and who may die. Wealthy northern Italy is facing a version of that nightmare already.

“This is a war,” said Massimo Puoti, the head of infectious medicine at Milan’s Niguarda hospital, one of the largest in Lombardy, the northern Italian region at the heart of the country’s coronavirus epidemic.

**schindlerpiste** · 03-12-2020, 08:27 PM

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**BmillsSkier** · 03-12-2020, 08:32 PM

Originally Posted by skaredshtles

I finally found a source of guanciale in town, so I can now make Amatriciana... and "real" carbonara.

That sounds so good right now. FWIW, the bucatini with 4-meat meatballs and fresh garlic-basil sauce was perfect tonight. Washed down with a truly wonderful Avignonesi Desiderio.

Originally Posted by ::: :::

https://www.instagram.com/p/B9pBcH2p...d=g2si19xojlkn

To be fair, that was at University of Dayton, last week. They'll probably do it again tomorrow since they had their shot at a first ever #1 NCAA seed and player of the year honors yanked from them today.

In a day of ever-changing headlines and bizarre situations, I saw a few more: I took the dog for an hour long walk around the neighborhood after dinner - maybe because it was still a warm 77 degrees and clear spring evening, or if everyone was just given lots of unexpected time off, but man there were a LOT of people out, hanging in yards, driveways, drinking with neighbors and friends, a few walking to restaurants and bars, but absolutely NO ONE on the roads. Kinda eerie like the day after 9/11 or during the Akron-caused 2003 Northeast Blackout.