Jtibh
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Aha. Gotcha.
You see i am not the only one with a flu comment. Marked and saved for the next guy to call me out if i slip.
Just joking.
Carry on.
Your work is well respected.
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Mask Efficacy |OT| Wuhan!! Got You All In Check
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Aha. Gotcha.
You see i am not the only one with a flu comment. Marked and saved for the next guy to call me out if i slip.
Just joking.
Carry on.
Your work is well respected.
Captain Zyrain
Member
Interesting date notes.
16 days to die, 20.5 to get released.
16 days to die, 20.5 to get released.
indigo-cyclops
Member
Is there any chance, say in December, this thing could have been misdiagnosed by an urgent care PA as viral bronchitis?
I was legit sick for two weeks with a nasty dry cough, shortness of breath (I couldn't even read to my kid) and a low grade fever...
Probably overthinking it but still, has me wondering.
I was legit sick for two weeks with a nasty dry cough, shortness of breath (I couldn't even read to my kid) and a low grade fever...
Probably overthinking it but still, has me wondering.
Smiles and Cries
Member
you have to go by that tracker's time
when they remove all the red it is a new day
cryptoadam
Banned
So when they say 60-80% will be infected, is that the point where no one can infect anybody else because there is no un infected left since 96-99% test negative.
Strife In a Teacup
Member
Anyone wanna take bets on whose work (that didn't let them work from home even though they can) will get an outbreak first?
Hell, there's already exposure, reported to management, at mine going on and management gives no fucks. So the odds are in my favor, but still.
I have a feeling this is going to be one of the next series of news stories that's going to start coming out in the US; outbreaks at employers that wouldn't budge.
Hell, there's already exposure, reported to management, at mine going on and management gives no fucks. So the odds are in my favor, but still.
I have a feeling this is going to be one of the next series of news stories that's going to start coming out in the US; outbreaks at employers that wouldn't budge.
infinitys_7th
Member
There's some lip service and some actual good measures going on at mine. I actually just talked to my boss because I found out a lot of smaller factories in my area are shutting down and got in a bit of a panic, but my job should be okay. If it hits the factory really bad and knocks out our older workforce young salaried guys like me will probably be temporarily "conscripted" into the union positions.
Our product is pretty stable in this market as well, as a lot of it goes to China.
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indigo-cyclops
Member
So glad my firm is being proactive; though working from home alongside 75% of global employees sucks balls.
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
I'm surprised that game companies aren't doing more digital discount sales right now given that more people are cooped up at home.
Dthomp
Member
Well, read that a teacher in the school district where I live has it. I have no kids, but there are two schools that I can look at outside my window and my wife still has to work every day (retail). All I can think is please don't be either of these schools near me, especially with unknown amount of kids in my apartment complex (120 units). I can feel the darkness closing in.
Smiles and Cries
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Coronavirus Update (Live): 131,897,800 Cases and 2,865,517 Deaths from COVID-19 Virus Pandemic - Worldometer
Live statistics and coronavirus news tracking the number of confirmed cases, recovered patients, tests, and death toll due to the COVID-19 coronavirus from Wuhan, China. Coronavirus counter with new cases, deaths, and number of tests per 1 Million population. Historical data and info. Daily...
www.worldometers.info
been a really long day for that tracker. near 16K new cases for the day still about an hour or so left I think
Birdo
Banned
I've actually been expecting Sony or MS to offer a free month of online for everyone. But nothing so far.
infinitys_7th
Member
Is your VPN slow? My company is in the process of switching to a new system with local servers.
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Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Yup. The amount of sales and positive PR they'd generate would more than makeup for the cost of giving away a month for free.
indigo-cyclops
Member
It has to be something with their infrastructure, yea. So I imagine it's something like that. I don't think they have any plans to move servers or anything, we'll see. It honestly feels like running a 386 on dialup at times. Driving me crazy!
Shrap
Member
Yeah, I'm calling bullshit on that one.
My family lives 400kms from Melbourne in a small town and the locals have already stripped their supermarkets of anything worthwhile. That lady is just looking to blame Melbourne and doesn't want to accept that when push comes to shove even her local community isn't so lovely and caring anymore.
TheSadRanger
Banned
Breh, this is a company that used to charge $35 USD for a fucking memory card.
Strife In a Teacup
Member
Free month or two of Game Pass would generate some serious good will.
Maybe Sony/MS could partner with devs and do a PS Plus/Xbox Gold type thing but a special Covid-19 giveaway to encourage people to stay at home. Not the worst idea honestly.
Imagine being a non-gamer in these times.
infinitys_7th
Member
I'm hoping our new one is faster. I do process control work (along with a lot of other hats) so I do have to be on site for PLC programming, but a lot of my job is data analysis and troubleshooting. Pretty much all the data in my area of the factory is available to look at remotely, so I can diagnose issues and direct our operators to fix problems or speed up production. . .but it's slow as hell and freezes a lot.
indigo-cyclops
Member
Yea, good luck! Our work can be done remotely, lots of entitlements processing and database stuff, but also slow as hell and freezing right now.
Chaplain
Member
"European leaders have moved to shut the EU's external borders as they grapple with the quickly spreading virus. The measure is expected to apply to 26 EU states as well as Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway and Switzerland. The ban came as deaths continued to soar across Europe. Italy remains the worst-hit country with another big surge in cases today. Spain has also partially locked down its 47 million inhabitants In Germany Chancellor Merkel has banned religious services and venues including clubs, bars, leisure facilities, zoos and playgrounds will also be closed. In France tough new restrictions have come into force. No one can now leave home without a government form - that they print out - to justify their reason for being outside. For the next two weeks, people are only allowed out - to go to work, to buy essential food or medical supplies, for a family emergency, or to exercise or walk a dog - but they must be on their own -- facing a fine if these conditions aren't met." (3/17/20)
Smiles and Cries
Member
Americans should "only purchase enough food and essentials for the week ahead," FDA says
The US Food and Drug Administration said in a statement Tuesday there are no nationwide food shortages, although some stores may temporarily have low supplies of some items before they can restock.
The agency said it is in close contact with grocery stores and food manufacturers to monitor the food supply chain for any possible shortages.
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yeah tell em this
The US Food and Drug Administration said in a statement Tuesday there are no nationwide food shortages, although some stores may temporarily have low supplies of some items before they can restock.
The agency said it is in close contact with grocery stores and food manufacturers to monitor the food supply chain for any possible shortages.
In the statement, the agency said it was relaxing some of its requirements to limit disruptions in the food supply chain.
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yeah tell em this
Rentahamster
Rodent Whores
Sounds about right.
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slate.com
Purell finally exposes TSA's great 3.4 ounce liquid sham
www.motherjones.com
America Is a Sham
The coronavirus is exposing the arbitrary, cruel realities of business as usual.
Cybrwzrd
Banned
Looks like you won, but looks like a Pyrrhic victory ;p 200k+ in 12 hrs or less ;p
Smiles and Cries
Member
Air traffic control tower at Chicago Midway International Airport is temporarily closed, FAA says
From CNN's Pierre Meilhan
The air traffic control tower at Chicago Midway International Airport has temporarily closed after several technicians at the facility tested positive for coronavirus, the Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday.
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From CNN's Pierre Meilhan
The air traffic control tower at Chicago Midway International Airport has temporarily closed after several technicians at the facility tested positive for coronavirus, the Federal Aviation Administration said Tuesday.
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Smiles and Cries
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I would say we hit that in 4 hours or less
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Elektro Demon
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It's just a flu bro, calm down. You have 90% chance of survival.
Sugarmonkey
Member
Hang in there brother, and keep us updated as much as you need to. Also, all my years of poor impulse control that led to a giant backlog of games might be vindicated through quarantine.
Rock And Roll
Member
Keep calm the best you can. There is no proof your wife has it, nor is it a death sentence. Just stay indoors and keep a close watch for any symptoms that may develop.
You will be fine and for what it's worth, GAF has your back.
off duty ninja
Member
Oregon schools now closed through April 28th. 
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
The rent office is closed for at least a month here. All rent payments going to be done over phone.
Dthomp
Member
I'll try, being T1 Diabetic put me strongly in the "Needs to worry" bracket. I thought I was worried before....All new levels of anxiety now
Darkmakaimura
Can You Imagine What SureAI Is Going To Do With Garfield?
Mr Nash
square pies = communism
I saw another good one: Winnie the Flu.
cryptoadam
Banned
If you actually look at Italy it looks like they may have peaked a bit, some leveling off. But we will see. Deaths as well.
Italy is stabilizing right now, they have some tough weeks ahead though.
For my American buddy's, guy's I think your in for some trouble.
Italy is stabilizing right now, they have some tough weeks ahead though.
For my American buddy's, guy's I think your in for some trouble.
Elektro Demon
Banned
So, that corona shit has come to my country. And honestly, I think most people are insane. It is a god damn flu with a possibility to kill you. If you're younger then 60 you have extremely high chances of survival. More then 90 percent.
I went to buy filter tubes today to a local supermarket. I was shocked. People like fucking animals grabbing food, tp and other stuff. Fucking panicky hoarders. Honestly, I'm more afraid of people then the actual virus. This corona shit has people so hyped up and the media is just pouring gasoline on a fire. When people panick, they tend do do become like animals. And that's what worries me.
And this is gonna crush the economy. Isn't a better solution to just get on with our normal lives? If the survival rate is more then 90%, why not just go with the flow? Keep older citizens in isolation and everyone younger then 60 without some chronic lung condition just continue with their normal lives?
I went to buy filter tubes today to a local supermarket. I was shocked. People like fucking animals grabbing food, tp and other stuff. Fucking panicky hoarders. Honestly, I'm more afraid of people then the actual virus. This corona shit has people so hyped up and the media is just pouring gasoline on a fire. When people panick, they tend do do become like animals. And that's what worries me.
And this is gonna crush the economy. Isn't a better solution to just get on with our normal lives? If the survival rate is more then 90%, why not just go with the flow? Keep older citizens in isolation and everyone younger then 60 without some chronic lung condition just continue with their normal lives?
tflopsmatter
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I won't be taking a check because even though I desperately need it I won't support the redistribution of wealth. Every dollar that's given to one person is taken from another person. It's nothing but theft. I recognize the truth that this is nothing but the start of the Universal Basic Income. There's nothing in the constitution that supports social programs like social security, medicare, food stamps, or the UBI.
switchback27
Member
Fresh data from Korea (3.17 00:00 ~ 3.18 00:00)
8,931 newly tested
93 additional cases (8,413 total)
139 released from quarantine
3 additional deaths (84 total)
While the daily increases are still in the double digits (as opposed to the triple digits from last week), it jumped back up into the 90s. Guess the watch is still on.
switchback27
Member
The economy concern is legit. However, do you want to be the one that brought back a virus that, while you got through it with a few coughs and sniffles, ends up being a devastating blow to your parents or your aunts/uncles, or any other elderly relative/friend you've got?
Don't get me wrong, I don't think your concern is baseless or stupid, but you do have to be able to look at the other side of it--especially since COVID-19's infection rate is ridiculously high.
tflopsmatter
Banned
I would disagree with the confederate flag and the Trump flag. If the south would have won the civil war, the world would be a better place today. Moreover, although I think Trump is a horrible president, he is better than any other alternative.
MetalAlien
Banned
Vegas is starting to shut down. We could only service half our route. All the casinos are sending their money back to the banks for safe keeping.
Piku_Ringo
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Nazi Banned (permanent): Disrespecting our great Chinese overlords with blatant racismNah, I'll use this one:
Elektro Demon
Banned
But that's what I'm saying. Get the older population in isolation and problem solved, right?
tflopsmatter
Banned
I just went to taco bell and it was totally empty except for one other customer. I'm not too awful worried about getting corona virus in my town because there's not a single case in the area.
mickaus
Member
I’m in Western Australia where the cases are up to about 30. The federal government has banned meetings of 100 people or more but yet still continues our workfare program ‘work for the dole’. I’m okay working for benefits but keeping it going now is just insane. If I didn’t have to go out to the city 4 days a week on the bus and train, then I would be basically quarantined. Is suspending workfare for 1 or 2 months so, so difficult? I am wondering if workfare will be cancelled first or the city of Perth completely locked down, i’m betting the city will be locked down first. Disappointing times.
cryptoadam
Banned
We should of literally quarantined people over 55. If you are over 55 stay home for 3 months, no contact with people except essential services. Put some people to work to deliver food and meds to them. We can video conference on smart phones with them to talk to them. Old age homes would require testing and other precautions/protections.
Sure it would suck for those old people to basically lock them away. But would that not have been better that stopping the entire world? Clearly in today's world you can't do that but I guess if you could go back in time when the first 5 or 10 cases broke out in your country and you could chose to lock away all the people over 60n a hard lock down, or everyone which would you chose?
Cybrwzrd
Banned
That’s the immoral action, why would you refuse having money stolen from you by the government returned to you?
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