@mrjacs said:

@northcoast said:

Fifty-nine.

A typical flu season in the U.S. will run 30,000 deaths or more.

Well, that's because the flu has way more people infected during the year and the Corona virus hasn't infected that many yet. I'm not here for the "but the flu kills more people" discussions, because it still doesn't change the fact that we don't need a new virus around that kills 43 percent of elderly people. And we don't need it to mutate and infect more people.

Sorry but people need to stop with all that flu comparison. It doesn't change anything in regards to the new virus.

43 percent? I heard that the death rate for elderly people was more like 20 percent. Still pretty high, but not a guaranteed death sentence by any means.

People are claiming that the Virus is similar of what happened in the movie Outbreak. Are people being serious that was like a worse case of Ebola spreading over the country over 48 hours killing 250 million people. Do some people actually think this is happening.

I live in Canada. Basically our city's services have been cancelled or shut down temporarily.

Of course, because I work for the courts, we remain open to the PUBLIC where we push hundreds of pieces of paper on a daily basis, many of which are filled out by the public. We are also moving into a new office where we are all in close proximity to each other so there is no social distancing happening.

Money talks.

Hey there, torontodj!

Been to your country many, many times . . . love it.

I work for the government, too-- I'm a food safety/animal welfare inspector in a meat plant --and, as you can imagine, we're working overtime right now; in fact the facility just finished a six-day work week and would like to continue this (food orders are through the roof); the only worry right now is staffing levels . . . they obviously won't be able to produce as much if lots of workers are out sick.

I've heard this is a concern for many food production companies. Most of the workforce in those types of establishments are young (late teens through 30s), and so pretty resilient, but as Frank Herbert wrote in Dune, "fear is the mind killer". I think we'll be able to keep running, but it might be "just" five day weeks.

@northcoast said:

Hey there, torontodj!

Been to your country many, many times . . . love it.

I work for the government, too-- I'm a food safety/animal welfare inspector in a meat plant --and, as you can imagine, we're working overtime right now; in fact the facility just finished a six-day work week and would like to continue this (food orders are through the roof); the only worry right now is staffing levels . . . they obviously won't be able to produce as much if lots of workers are out sick.

I've heard this is a concern for many food production companies. Most of the workforce in those types of establishments are young (late teens through 30s), and so pretty resilient, but as Frank Herbert wrote in Dune, "fear is the mind killer". I think we'll be able to keep running, but it might be "just" five day weeks.

I know it's a conundrum that things need to be done, but workers need to put their health first. I just find some of the procedures in place unequal. Judges are kept from the public but clerks are still exposed.

Can't even get anything at any grocery stores because these lunatics think it's the apocalypse. So overblown. I understand the concerns but it's a bit much.

@PlasticPrada said:

Can't even get anything at any grocery stores because these lunatics think it's the apocalypse. So overblown. I understand the concerns but it's a bit much.

I'm more concerned about the effects on the economy...whole industries have been GUTTED due to this and it is very frightening.

I'm more concerned about the effects on the economy...whole industries have been GUTTED due to this and it is very frightening.

Our currency is free falling and we rely so much on tourism - more than many other countries. It's quite scary but considering our country almost went bankrupt in the recession and the banks collapsed, I say the situation is a little better now.

It’s all about businesses making the necessary cuts, while we wait out this epidemic. Cut down to the bare essentials. We need to remember this is a quarantine, and TEMPORARY.

@PlasticPrada said:

Can't even get anything at any grocery stores because these lunatics think it's the apocalypse. So overblown. I understand the concerns but it's a bit much.

Ironically, if it wasn't "overblown", many people wouldn't take it remotely serious and we'd have THOUSANDS more infected.

Nothing much different than what the rest if you all said. So I'd just be repeating. Here's something to keep your mood light then. Good wishes to everyone.

https://youtu.be/ugtN6HCqatc

@mrjacs said:

@PlasticPrada said:

Can't even get anything at any grocery stores because these lunatics think it's the apocalypse. So overblown. I understand the concerns but it's a bit much.

Ironically, if it wasn't "overblown", many people wouldn't take it remotely serious and we'd have THOUSANDS more infected.

People SHOULD be taking it seriously, and it’s not “overblown” at all.

Everyone has to be taking note of the younger people that are going through hell with this virus. Or even most importantly, the people you could kill by infecting others. You could spread it before even having symptoms.

I was considering on applying to one of the supermarkets while my current workplace is on lockdown, but it’s just not worth the risk. It’s important to remember that while the health workers, and supermarket teams are doing an important job, they’re also the unlucky ones.

I've applied to three different local grocery stores (one which is the Walmart superstore for my town) for a temporary position. If I get hired, hopefully it won't prove fatal!

Currently grocery stores and the like are pretty much the only bustling, thriving local businesses, and most everything else has gone into full lockdown already (it begins mandatorily after today, to remain in effect until mid May!).

By the way, I was perusing the list of what's considered "essential" vs. "non-essential" businesses. Which list do you think liquor stores falls on? Yep: If you guessed "essential", take a drink! lol

@genplant29 said:

I've applied to three different local grocery stores (one which is the Walmart superstore for my town) for a temporary position. If I get hired, hopefully it won't prove fatal!

Currently grocery stores and the like are pretty much the only bustling, thriving local businesses, and most everything else has gone into full lockdown already (it begins mandatorily after today, to remain in effect until mid May!).

By the way, I was perusing the list of what's considered "essential" vs. "non-essential" businesses. Which list do you think liquor stores falls on? Yep: If you guessed "essential", take a drink! lol

Yeah we announced closure yesterday. I thought I’d make it through the night, but ended up finishing an entire bottle of wine lol.

@genplant29 said:

I've applied to three different local grocery stores (one which is the Walmart superstore for my town) for a temporary position. If I get hired, hopefully it won't prove fatal!

Currently grocery stores and the like are pretty much the only bustling, thriving local businesses, and most everything else has gone into full lockdown already (it begins mandatorily after today, to remain in effect until mid May!).

By the way, I was perusing the list of what's considered "essential" vs. "non-essential" businesses. Which list do you think liquor stores falls on? Yep: If you guessed "essential", take a drink! lol

Well, where I live liquor is sold in grocery stores., so no problem there. Pot stores are considered 'essential' (thank goodness), so for now they are still open with limiting the number of people. The only thing is I have had to go to the store twice in the last week looking for TP, still nothing. I have enough to last another week or so but after that? I use public transit so it's a pain to have to do that, although the transit people have suspended all payment until further notice & starting Tuesday we have to board through the back door.

It has just starting hailing, it's 50 degrees out! Really weird.