Would I be hosting a party or attending a party!! I don’t think you’re overreacting at all.

Your neighbors don’t think they’ll get a serious case and they don’t care if the spread the bug

Look at it this way. Are you going to believe thousands of doctors specifically trained in pandemic outbreaks or your neighbors and their friends?

We opted out of a gathering today for dear friends, and it felt quite correct

Most of humanity acted like your neighbors.

It’s also why the great Roman Empire fell. People partied in decadent abandon while the Barbarians moved on them.

Half the people were running from the alien spaceships, the other half had welcoming parties on rooftops of high rise buildings. You can't fix that level of stupid.

That my older daughter was taking my mom to a buffet today along with my 21 yr old granddaughter.

I nearly choked, we both begged no no no.

Hopefully they picked another restaurant.

Its hard when people you love don’t listen, believe, etc.

Updated. We must have got to them. They are going to bistro nice one instead.

Those would be the very worst for spreading disease.

Glad you pleaded for your mom......

I would only feel comfortable eating at a buffet if there is a big sign that say 'Corona Virus Free' on the sneeze guard.

so called to say hi because I’ve been working out of town now I’m back and glad to wfh
They were going to buffet he told me
I asked if that is a good idea . He had hand sanitizer on he said
I said what about coughing ? No they have a shield over the food he said .
Then his friend came out and the phone was on a speaker . I heard his friend say hi to him and then say “can you believe that asshole trump was on TV trying to make people stay home now for 2 or 3 weeks no f’n way .”
I just said bye and thought why why why
I give them balls but not brains

LIE ALL THE TIME! nobody will ever believe him on anything.

I'm not gonna say mean things about your neighbors and their guests. Hell, if one of my friends decided to throw a last blowout tonight before it gets worse I'd be tempted to go.

But we have to slow the spread of this thing. Our health system cannot handle this, so the slower it spreads, the better. And the way to do that is to reduce social contact. It's that simple.

Our federal government is not making this clear, but fortunately many state governments are. We need to follow their lead, and lead by example for others.

I just today shuttered my business to the public, and will operate with limited hours in a way that minimizes human contact. It sucks, but I couldn't, in good conscience, keep my doors open anymore. We have positive cases in my town, and the numbers in my state are increasing as tests are made available. I can't be part of the problem.

I dont know what it means for the future of my business but I guess I'll find out...

Mom and pop. Rather not be precise, but sorta niche retail, akin to a hobby shop or something.

I'm guessing (and hoping) you do, to keep up sales.

It isn't the best, but it will help bring in some money without much extra effort. And just as important, it will help keep us connected to our customers. We have a lot of loyal regulars and we will do what we can to stay connected to them through good service and some communication. As long as suppliers keep shipping, we'll at least be doing some business. Fortunately we are in good standing with all of our vendors, and we have almost no debt. But this could last several months, I fear, and it's hard to even think that far out.

Day by day.

I think everyone is facing a crisis from this if they get sick or not, whether it is hours being cut, insurance being lost, kids out of school without child care, unrelated health issues with an overwhelmed health system, psychological stress...

All we can do is go day by day and try to offer mutual support despite isolation. It's gonna be a rough ride.

I'm in a county with no confirmed cases. I follow safety measures as our state dictates. I'm very careful but can't simply secluded my self inside for next 6 months unless told it is necessary. I would be less likely to step out in NYC or Seattle My teen son is having a few buddies over as well

but counties near us do. It seems likely there's at least someone with it in our county at this point, though it is early enough it might be fine. It's taking a chance but maybe it's a reasonable chance?

are necessary. I'm healthy, fit and 47. If I had a health issue I might act otherwise.

Social distancing is at least as much about being a responsible member of your community, taking every measure not to become infected (even though you may never really feel it) so that you do not infect others who may die.

In short: It's not just about you.

I follow all precautions stated by local health officials. I work from home now, I limit my social contacts. Are you hold up in a bunker? If not, stop giving damn advice. I'm fully aware and conscious of what I'm doing. Thank you very much

It seems likely there would be at least some at this point, but maybe not many yet.

Only effective when applied to surfaces........

...These neighbors are absolutely sure that they won't be infected. That is often the thinking with people who are "experts" at this or that. Here is an example of what experts tell us. ...I was told by people who know, that I should get a pneumonia shot during the time I had heart surgery. Deep down, that did not feel right, but what could go wrong?..Yes I had had pneumonia a couple of times, but they were recommending it. So I took the shot, and got pneumonia. Very mild, and I recovered quickly. But I was "stupid" to take the shot. My experience said ..NO.
...I was sure that the shot would not cause anything. But I was totally wrong....As your neighbors are .."totally wrong" I was not smart, and your neighbors are..not smart...Having a lot of people over at a time like this is "dangerous".and ..stupid is stupid
Why? Your neighbors are .."sure that no one would be infected"..and that is indeed stupid..
...Oh, and they don't want to cancel their get together. That is also stupid..

stock up on some canned food (beans are good), rice, pasta, pasta sauce. Just in case you do have to stay in for a few weeks 🙂

I live in the middle of Trumpland, and every single one of them that I've spoken with truly believes that this is a liberal myth and that warm weather will burn it off and it's no worse than the flu. Over and over I have heard this. However, in the grocery stores, they have outted themselves: no bread, water, toilet paper, etc. They're hoarding in one breath and denying with the other.

Remember, though, these people are conspiracy theory lovers and overreactors. Once this becomes real to them, aka, someone they know contracts the virus and perishes or is hopelessly crippled by it, they will scream and yell and prove their not-so-rugged individualism.

Posers and impostors, that's what they are.

These are college educated Democrats. I don’t get it either. You expect it from the GOP dopes but not people who I know can think.

20's and go out to eat and go to bars still. I can't stop them, they're adults. Young adults do not feel vulnerable. But if my kids were still teenagers? No, I wouldn't drive them anywhere other than school or other necessary places. Edit to add: my son is a germaphobe, so at least I know he's hand washing like a mofo.

For some older folks moving away. An smirky email was sent out this afternoon announcing that of course the party was still on - they are using “common sense” precautions for those who expressed concern. No of course I am not going.

According to Mrs K,,there is only 1 case reported here, and she questioned my decision. To keep her in house, because she has been diagnosed with COPD and is 65 years old , and we have a 31 yo hcp daughter , who I decided would not be going to her day activities anymore. And after she questioned me on this,, I simply said ,,,1 case,,hmm,, how many have been tested, with what we know for truth right now? She understood. My point is,,you never over react when you simply act on what you care about..


Koz

The nearest case to me is within a 40 minute drive of where I live. My company has asked me to be homebound for the next 60 days and manage my team remotely as part of our pandemic plan. They have also advised me that if this spirals out of control, they may ask me to extend this until August.

The Nashville area looks to be an up and coming hot spot with most of the cases coming from there. You must be near Memphis, Chattanooga or eastern TN where the confirmed cases look to be few.

I hope you can convince your family to take it as seriously as you do.

which truly I know,, is not part of Tn,, as I moved here when I met Mrs K, from Manchester Tn, small town,,totally different world. so yeah, a bit of culture differences within same state. I made my decisions,, Mrs K will not leave house,, Tess (hcp dghtr) no longer going to day services. and I will do shopping, and I do wipe the carts now.. alll these "numbers" Brad, are not only screwed up in the world,,they are already screwed up with in our same STATE!! hence my decision,,,, thanks,, I wish best for all

Koz

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should be “Blessed are the introverts for they shall inherit the earth.”

I just saw a local person on social media trying to organize a pub crawl.
It seems that the thing about it all hurting old people is too abstract for younger people to grasp.
They don't seem to get it that children will be unable to get the help they need when this peaks if we don't flatten the curve.
So frustrating!

Across the street from my building is an old area of brick buildings called City Market. Dates to 1914. Very attractive small area with several restaurants, shops, and a wedding venue. When I walked the dog past there this evening, it was clear people were gathering for a wedding.

Pretty brave. I wonder if the couple will be flying off somewhere for a honeymoon?

Shit meet fan?

extremely SELFISH. Oh, I left out STUPID.

symptons can still infect other people.

X free time. He said no.... The whole purpose is to isolate for others.

I appreciated it from youth so no, I do not think you are over reacting. I think some are not even thinking this thru.

Greatly exaggerated & blew it off.

He petted one of our dogs - I wiped the doggo down with soapy water when we got him home. I don't trust anyone with such an attitude.

On the other hand, it looks like my Bunco group is self-cancelling, as one lady after another is responding "Mmm, maybe not this time" to the notice. Our usual hostess is over 80, and tho the younger ones look like they are in their late 40s, the rest of us passed "young" a long time ago.