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Is anyone else avoiding the stores and malls ?

Reever — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 20:29:59 GMT

I decided last week to avoid the stores and crowds of people due to the threat of the virus. I am ordering groceries from a local delivery service and since retired I do not need to purchase a tank of gas more than once a month as it is. I can always use a full service gas station. I certainly pray that something is done quickly or this may develop into a full fledged panic. Everyone please at a bare minimum wash hands frequently and avoid congested malls. Masks alone will not prevent it.

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Krimpette — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 20:33:16 GMT

I'm not planning on any lifestyle changes at this point. My prep, thus far, only includes the usual: Frequent handwashing, etc, etc

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sunshine45 — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 20:35:24 GMT

no, i have been at the mall, in shops, in grocery stores, at restaurants, at work, in convenience stores, at the bank, in friends cars, and more over the past week.

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4kitties — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 20:37:10 GMT

I am living my life exactly as I was before this virus came about. I always have a stock of certain foods and household items and I am very careful about washing my hands. I do not plan to avoid stores, malls or crowds.

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fthunt — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 20:40:11 GMT

I always wash my hands immediately upon returning home. Handling meat - grocery carts - it's a habit I've always done. Coat - boots off and directly to the 1/2 bath for a scrub.

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KingstonsMom — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 20:48:18 GMT

I'm only avoiding Drs. offices and medical facilities to avoid the flu.

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FrostyBabe1 — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 20:54:19 GMT

No, not at all. In fact, I’m traveling today and ATL is absolutely packed as it’s the start of spring break season. I couldn’t even spend my layover on the deck of my favorite SkyClub as it’s at capacity. Of all the throngs of people roaming about, I’ve seen maybe 3 people wearing masks and they were in wheelchairs.

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Caligurll — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 20:56:23 GMT

No, I was out shopping today and it was business as usual. No one wearing masks, shelves were all well stocked, no unusual crowds for a Saturday.

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1Snickers — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 20:58:48 GMT

I bought extra groceries last week, just in case we need to stay in. Just staples that are good to have on hand. Extra hand sanitizers with alcohol as stated by CDC.

I have been searching for masks. I wanted them mainly in case I get sick so I won't infect the dogs.
Unbelievable! All stores locally within 50 miles are sold out. They won't get more soon. Scammers online are selling re-boxed masks that are different than advertised. Some prices have increased to 5 times more.
Due to flu being rampant I may forgo my granddaughter's dancing at halftime at the college women's basketball game this week. (That and climbing bleachers)!
We have a family gift of Charles and the Chocolate Factory next month. We will see what the situation is then.
I'm washing my hands often!

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x Hedge — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 21:03:51 GMT

No, I won't be avoiding grocery stores, but I never go to malls anyway.

I already avoid people coughing or sneezing in public who spew their personal germs openly into common airspace.

And you...(yes you,) who sneezes without covering, and says,

"I'm not sneezing from sickness, it's only allergies".

STOP IT!

If it's been up your nose, on the back of your tongue, or in your lungs, I DON'T WANT IT!

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SeaMaiden — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 21:04:53 GMT

No. I do not go to malls. I will continue to go to Costco and grocery store. I am not that afraid.

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gidgetgh — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 21:08:36 GMT

No, not yet. I ran 9 errands this morning. I was out among my fellow citizens.

I'm not going to change my habits unless it becomes a whole lot worse. Then I'll park myself in the recliner.

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deepwaterdotter — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 21:08:51 GMT

I'm primarily trying to avoid sources of misinformation.

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GenXmuse — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 21:09:51 GMT

No. I chose not to live my life in fear of what could happen so it's business as usual.

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Nightowlz — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 21:12:46 GMT

No reason to avoid our Mall it's like a ghost town.

I just had a doctor appt, had labs done, had dental cleaning.

I just ordered $325 online from Wal-Mart. I also placed an order with them online, another order from Target & Amazon.

I stock up before it gets cold so I don't have so much to lug home so it's time to restock because I don't like lugging a lot home when it's hot either. LOL!!!

My main reason to stock so much is I hate going to the store. You can't find everything you need here so I also have to order online.

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Nightowlz — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 21:20:34 GMT

@x Hedge wrote:
No, I won't be avoiding grocery stores, but I never go to malls anyway.

I already avoid people coughing or sneezing in public who spew their personal germs openly into common airspace.

And you...(yes you,) who sneezes without covering, and says,
"I'm not sneezing from sickness, it's only allergies".
STOP IT!

If it's been up your nose, on the back of your tongue, or in your lungs, I DON'T WANT IT!

@x Hedge

I hate people out & about coughing & sneezing without covering their mouth. When I'm grocery shopping I will turn & walk the other direction instead of walking through the spray.

A guy my DH works with does not cover his mouth & sneezes all the time. He's sitting in their break room doing this where they eat their lunch. I would tell him to knock it off.

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Tadaki — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 21:26:39 GMT

@Reever wrote:
I decided last week to avoid the stores and crowds of people due to the threat of the virus. I am ordering groceries from a local delivery service and since retired I do not need to purchase a tank of gas more than once a month as it is. I can always use a full service gas station. I certainly pray that something is done quickly or this may develop into a full fledged panic. Everyone please at a bare minimum wash hands frequently and avoid congested malls. Masks alone will not prevent it.

If I could do this, I probably would. Why not? I have plenty to do and can keep myself entertained at home. I work, though, so it's not an option. I'm hardly ever at a mall. Petite departments are almost non-existent now, so I have to order almost everything.

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Lattelvr — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 21:35:15 GMT

It's been business as usual for me too, however, I am keeping up to date with the news and what areas are being affected. My usual grocery shopping day is Sunday and I admit I will be picking up a few more hand sanitizers (although I normally have it in my house just am low at the moment) and a few other items just in case. The other night I had to run to a CVS near me to pick up some ibuprofen for a family member with a toothache, and noticed alot of their Tylenol and Advil was off the shelves. I've been faithfully taking my Vitamin D and upping it. Glad I ordered my Andrew Lessman when he was on recently with the TS.

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x Hedge — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 21:33:41 GMT

I do too, @Nightowlz .

At the sound of the cough/sneeze I hold my breath, quickly wheel the shopping cart around, and go two aisles over before I breathe again.

Hate when it's a kid and the mom's too busy to wipe their nose. Kids use their hands, then run all over touching everything. ewww!

I worked years in healthcare settings. If an employee were sharing germs like that in the lunchroom he'd be eating alone every day. But I'd invite the infection control nurse to have lunch with him.

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stevieb — Sat, 29 Feb 2020 21:36:20 GMT

No more so than I'd normally do during cold and flu season. I will, though, start avoiding threads about this subject.