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Australia unveils $11.4 billion stimulus plan to cushion coronavirus impact
From Akanksha Sharma in Hong Kong

Australia has unveiled a 17.63 billion Australian dollars ($11.4 billion) economic stimulus plan, the country's Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in a news release on Thursday.
The package includes wage subsidies and cash payments for small businesses, to counter the impact of the novel coronavirus.
“Our plan will back Australian households with a stimulus payment to boost growth, bolster domestic confidence and consumption, reduce cash flow pressures for businesses and support new investments to lift productivity”, Morrison said.
To achieve this the plan is split in four parts focusing on boosting business investment, providing cash flow for small and medium sized businesses, supporting affected communities and backing Australian households.

"Australia is not immune to the global coronavirus challenge but we have already taken steps to prepare for this looming international economic crisis," Morrison said in the news release.
"Both this financial year and in the next two financial years, the gross impact of that stimulus is $14.82 billion US dollars (A$22.9 billion). That's 1.2% of GDP".

Australia unveils $11.4 billion stimulus plan to cushion coronavirus impact

Australia has unveiled a 17.63 billion Australian dollars ($11.4 billion) economic stimulus plan, the country's Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in a news release on Thursday.

www.cnn.com

this makes US look like cheap asses, unless it is to buy more toilet paper

 

[triplestation]

You shouldn't take /pol/ seriously

well now it makes sense

 

[Captain Zyrain]

Start with TENGA EGGs(tm) and work your way up. But enough of that we are going Off Topic.

I'll get back to updates

California confirms two more coronavirus cases
California confirmed two new coronavirus cases on Wednesday -- one in Ventura County, and one in Riverside County, both close to Los Angeles.

That brings the state’s total to 138 cases and four deaths.

Ventura County case: The patient had traveled to Italy and was a presumptive positive case, meaning they had tested positive in public health labs. The patient remains under home quarantine in Ventura County. This is the county’s second case.

Riverside County case: There are no details available about the patient, except that this is the second locally-acquired case. The county has five cases in total.

Great. I'm in Ventura County.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are being treated in Australia's Queensland state
From CNN's Akanksha Sharma in Hong Kong

Actor Tom Hanks and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, are receiving treatment in Australia's Queensland state after testing positive for the coronavirus today, state Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said at a news conference.

"Our experts will work very closely with him, (and) with all of the cast and crew," she added, stating that contract tracing is ongoing and anyone classified as a close contact will be isolated and tested for the virus.

Quelling concerns over the couple’s recent exposure to fans, Palaszczuk said, "From what the chief health officer has told me it’s over 15 minutes of being in close proximity. A selfie wouldn’t count as that."
Palaszczuk didn't divulge details of where the couple has been quarantined, but said, "they will be getting the best treatment in our hospitals, just as we provide to everybody else".

She assured that their hospital is well equipped to handle their diagnosis, and that eight other coronavirus patients had been released from this hospital.

Tom Hanks and Rita Wilson are being treated in Australia's Queensland state

Actor Tom Hanks and his wife, actress Rita Wilson, are receiving treatment in Australia's Queensland state after testing positive for the coronavirus today, state Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk said at a news conference.

www.cnn.com

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Japanese store puts a curse on its toilet rolls to prevent thefts
By CNN’s Emiko Jozuka


Panic buying has been rife amid the global spread of the coronavirus, with shoppers stockpiling goods like toilet paper, hand sanitizer and canned food.
In Japan, those who couldn’t buy toilet paper have resorted to pilfering supplies from public restrooms.
But one Japanese store has cursed its toilet rolls to prevent thefts.
Mink Itachibe, who works at a convenience store in Niigata prefecture, noticed people stealing between three to five rolls of toilet paper each day. She sketched an image that shows three eyes and several kanji characters and stuck it up in front of the toilet rolls.

Some store owners use images of eyes to give the impression that they are watching out for potential thieves, Itachibe told CNN. The kanji below imply that if someone takes the toilet paper from the store, a hungry monster will hunt them down and gobble them up.

“I did it as a joke, but it seems to have worked,” Itachibe told CNN. “As people were stealing toilet paper, I wanted this to shock them and think they might get hexed. People can be quite superstitious in Japan.”

Itachibe has reported no thefts of toilet paper from her store since she put up the sketches.

Japanese store puts a curse on its toilet rolls to prevent thefts

Panic buying has been rife amid the global spread of the coronavirus, with shoppers stockpiling goods like toilet paper, hand sanitizer and canned food.

www.cnn.com

and folks think we are nuts in here

who steals in Japan?

 

[Chairman Tickles]

Australia unveils $11.4 billion stimulus plan to cushion coronavirus impact
From Akanksha Sharma in Hong Kong

Australia has unveiled a 17.63 billion Australian dollars ($11.4 billion) economic stimulus plan, the country's Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in a news release on Thursday.
The package includes wage subsidies and cash payments for small businesses, to counter the impact of the novel coronavirus.
“Our plan will back Australian households with a stimulus payment to boost growth, bolster domestic confidence and consumption, reduce cash flow pressures for businesses and support new investments to lift productivity”, Morrison said.
To achieve this the plan is split in four parts focusing on boosting business investment, providing cash flow for small and medium sized businesses, supporting affected communities and backing Australian households.

Australia unveils $11.4 billion stimulus plan to cushion coronavirus impact

Australia has unveiled a 17.63 billion Australian dollars ($11.4 billion) economic stimulus plan, the country's Prime Minister Scott Morrison said in a news release on Thursday.

www.cnn.com

this makes US look like cheap asses, unless it is to buy more toilet paper

Most of it will end up in poker machines.

 

[bronk]

To be honest I can care less about me but I'm scared for my family members. Especially my hard smoking grandma. I'm in Long Beach. Schools have been cancelled. I know all sport leagues have been cancelled. I'm sure my softball league nights will probably end up being cancelled. Idk i dont give a fuck about anything. I'm a care free asshole but I'm really worried about my family, extremely so. Siiiigh. Be safe friends.

 

[bitbydeath]

This makes me wonder if old people are dying more because they aren’t getting the same level of treatment.

 

[God Enel]

What can you actually do against it? What’s helping against it? I mean imagine your mother getting this shit and not getting any treatment. What do you do? I mean you just can’t watch her die?! Wtf?

 

[Smiles and Cries]

This makes me wonder if old people are dying more because they aren’t getting the same level of treatment.

some medical staff have already been hinting that 'hard choices' will be made if a hospital gets overwhelmed,
it means they are going to have to choose who lives and who dies because they can't get to everyone.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

Maryland reports 3 more coronavirus cases
Maryland has announced three additional cases of coronavirus, bringing the state total to 12.
The three new cases are:

• A Montgomery County resident in his 20s who recently traveled to Spain, and is not hospitalized.
• A Baltimore County resident in his 60s who worked at the recent American Israel Public Affairs Committee (AIPAC) conference in Washington, DC, and is not hospitalized.
• A Prince George’s County resident in his 60s whose travel history is under investigation, and is currently hospitalized.

Last week, the AIPAC announced that some people may have become exposed to an infected case, including several political leaders at the conference in DC.
Vice President Mike Pence and many lawmakers and aides attended the conference.

“Marylanders should be taking this pandemic very seriously,” said Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan in a news release. “All Marylanders need to understand that there may be significant disruption to your everyday lives for a period of time."

Maryland reports 3 more coronavirus cases

Maryland has announced three additional cases of coronavirus, bringing the state total to 12.

www.cnn.com

it is 2AM I don't know wtf is goinf on with these updates maybe CNN had a backlog but if that is how you gonna start Thursday sheesh.

 

[triplestation]

they gotta tell people stay the fuck home eat a pop tart and wipe ur ass for like a month and then come out

 

[nikolino840]

Once again no toilet paper. They fill it up daily but its gone in no time.

But i solved the mistery.
When someone coughs 20 people shit their pants.

Or its a bunch of umpa lumpas making fun of us

Don't they know that can use any kind of paper? There's lot of kitchen rolls there

 

[nikolino840]

 

[triplestation]

i wonder what the restaurant menu situation is over in wuhan right now

 

[sinnergy]

I don’t ever agree with Trump, but good going cutting off Europe , Europe is run by even bigger idiots.

Man got balls, I tell you that.

And I live in Europe.

 

[Smiles and Cries]

India confirms 8 more coronavirus cases, raising national total to 68

India confirms 8 more coronavirus cases, raising national total to 68

India has confirmed eight more coronavirus cases in the state of Maharashtra, according to the state's chief minister.

www.cnn.com

 

[Captain Zyrain]

India confirms 8 more coronavirus cases, raising national total to 68

India confirms 8 more coronavirus cases, raising national total to 68

India has confirmed eight more coronavirus cases in the state of Maharashtra, according to the state's chief minister.

www.cnn.com

Where there's 68...

 

[Chairman Tickles]

Congo has been diseased, by a Belgian traveller;

DRC records first case of coronavirus, 11th African country infected

DRC records first case of coronavirus, 11th African country infected | Africanews

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, have confirmed the first case of coronavirus in the country.

www.africanews.com

 

[Halo is Back]

Congo has been diseased, by a Belgian traveller;

DRC records first case of coronavirus, 11th African country infected

DRC records first case of coronavirus, 11th African country infected | Africanews

Authorities in the Democratic Republic of Congo, DRC, have confirmed the first case of coronavirus in the country.

www.africanews.com

Man this shit is EVERYWHERE holy fuck.

 

[Captain Zyrain]

After all the news today, this quote from FOTR is centering me.

I remember it 'speaking' to me after 9/11 way back when, and it's doing so now. Signing off till tomorrow, hopefully we don't get crazy numbers overnight.

 

[EverythingsOverrated]

If the whole 5-14 day incubation period stuff is true it seems like the US is due for a pretty big jump in numbers in the next few days.

I'm expecting a lot of businesses on the west coast to start shutting down/running on skeleton crews. TBH the thing that worries me most is people losing their shit if lockdowns start happening.

Californians are already crazy as is.

 

[TheSadRanger]

Don't they know that can use any kind of paper? There's lot of kitchen rolls there

Yea but you can't flush it down a toilet. Toilet paper is specifically designed to break down in water. Napkins, paper towels do not break down in water and is a good way to clog your plumbing that will require thousands of dollars in repair bills if you flush too much down the toilet.

 

[oatmeal]

Yea but you can't flush it down a toilet. Toilet paper is specifically designed to break down in water. Napkins, paper towels do not break down in water and is a good way to clog your plumbing that will require thousands of dollars in repair bills if you flush too much down the toilet.

Throw it in your neighbors yard

 

[bitbydeath]

I never realised how much I touch my face before. I might have to start walking around with my pants off as a distraction for my hands.

 

[Chairman Tickles]

If the whole 5-14 day incubation period stuff is true it seems like the US is due for a pretty big jump in numbers in the next few days.

I'm expecting a lot of businesses on the west coast to start shutting down/running on skeleton crews. TBH the thing that worries me most is people losing their shit if lockdowns start happening.

Californians are already crazy as is.

Fun fact:
New York city population density: 26,000 sq/km
Wuhan population density: 1,200 sq/km.

 

[The Scrivener]

Tom hanks is old AND diabetic. Sadly his fate is probably sealed. I hope he comes through, he's such a good actor.

I wonder if he could afford the health care though, you know, being one of the richest people on earth...

 

[hemo memo]

Yea but you can't flush it down a toilet. Toilet paper is specifically designed to break down in water. Napkins, paper towels do not break down in water and is a good way to clog your plumbing that will require thousands of dollars in repair bills if you flush too much down the toilet.

Bidet spray + any paper + trash can

 

[Cybrwzrd]

I need to sleep, but just banning travel from Europe isn’t enough. I will repeat myself, if we don’t stop travel within the US immediately, it will continue to spread. Closing off the valve from Europe isn’t going to stop anything since it is already here.

 

[sinnergy]

I wonder if he could afford the health care though, you know, being one of the richest people on earth...

Sadly this is the truth . All government leaders / people with money / scientists will life . Buying health

 

[Dacon]

Sadly this is the truth . All government leaders / people with money / scientists will life . Buying health

This virus can absolutely wreck your lungs, regardless of age. If that happens there is no amount of money that will save you.

 

[nikolino840]

Yea but you can't flush it down a toilet. Toilet paper is specifically designed to break down in water. Napkins, paper towels do not break down in water and is a good way to clog your plumbing that will require thousands of dollars in repair bills if you flush too much down the toilet.

When i finish the toilet paper i use anything i have at home

 

[betrayal]

Here is a model of what strong countermeasures like containment and quarantine can achieve and why are they are so important.

https://institutefordiseasemodeling.github.io/COVID-public/reports/Working%20paper%20%E2%80%93%20model-based%20estimates%20of%20COVID-19%20burden%20in%20King%20and%20Snohomish%20counties%20through%20April%207.pdf

 

[JordanN]

On one hand it's good I'm unemployed so I don't have to be around ppl daily, but on the other hand it's gonna be much harder to actually get a job.

I'm actually in the process of switching jobs but now I too am curious how the virus will actually affect my job hunting.

Are companies more or less likely to hire during a pandemic? I know Toronto is a big city next to mine but is it worth it to travel there now, especially when one train ride could possibly carry multiple carriers of the disease?

 

[sinnergy]

This virus can absolutely wreck your lungs, regardless of age. If that happens there is no amount of money that will save you.

But a bought incubator / ventilator will ... with money.

 

[Skyfox]

This virus can absolutely wreck your lungs, regardless of age. If that happens there is no amount of money that will save you.

Wrong. This Tom Hanks thing is a temporary benefit because there's no way he will be allowed to die.

We do have answers to this virus - they are just very rare and very expensive.

He will receive every treatment. He will recover.

Ventilator
ECMO
Remdesivr

Guess how many gaffers will receive this care?

None.

Hanks will live. You will die.

 

[betrayal]

Excellent link, read it everyone

That's probably the best post in the whole thread. Read it.

 

[JokerMM]

i couldn't give two shits about myself but i am scared shitless for my mom

 

[GHG]

I'm actually in the process of switching jobs but now I too am curious how the virus will actually affect my job hunting.

Are companies more or less likely to hire during a pandemic? I know Toronto is a big city next to mine but is it worth it to travel there now, especially when one train ride could possibly carry multiple carriers of the disease?

Most businesses will implement hiring freezes until they have a clearer picture of how the economic downturn will effect their business. Others will be opportunistic and use this as an opportunity to secure talent that they wouldn't have a chance of attracting under normal circumstances.

All you can do is continue to put yourself out there and see what happens.

 

[sinnergy]

That's probably the best post in the whole thread. Read it.

Sadly none will listen , our Dutch CDC just now told that closings are not needed. We are spot 11 on the list.

How high is this scientist on his own drugs?

I don’t think he lives in the same reality.

Anyway Dutchies prepare for the worst , this will not end well.

 

[jufonuk]

I live in France work in London. Waiting to hear if the U.K. France shut borders. I’m working this week end. So flying tomorrow. I bet they either say today on news or right as I’m in the U.K.

Just let me know so I can choose to stay with my wife and kids.

 

[The Scrivener]

They better not cancel Formula 1 dagnammit.

 

[jadedm17]

Bidet spray + any paper + trash can

Good luck with that when the garbage crews start to stay home. Its not a bad idea in a pinch but same as doomsday bunkers youll sooner or later need to dispose of your filth and waste.

 

[betrayal]

Sadly none will listen , our Dutch CDC just now told that closings are not needed.

How high is this scientist on his own drugs?

I don’t think he lives in the same reality.

I have been reasonably positive so far, but I am now somewhat surprised at how badly many governments act. In Europe, only Italy has done everything right so far and they will therefore have significant drops in new and active cases in 1-2 weeks. Other countries will certainly follow suit, but with earlier strict measures the cases, deaths and problems would be much lower.

 

[sinnergy]

They better not cancel Formula 1 dagnammit.

I think your priorities need to be elsewhere.

 

[Eiknarf]

Why don’t we make the USA a coronavirus free area? That works for guns, right!!!???

 

[jufonuk]

I think your priorities need to be elsewhere.

They better not cancel society.

 

[sinnergy]

They better not cancel society.

That’s a given.

 

[TheKillerStove]

That’s a given.

Idk man, the memes beg to differ.

 

[sinnergy]

Our Dutch CDC boss looks like he is in the 70s, I don’t think he cares, sadly