Community Chat

[jackthebear]

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@Johnnyeager wrote:

I think that cancelling large gatherings is the wise, sound thing to do.  Why wouldn't it be?

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it is  a good idea

but just picking 200 or 500 doesn't make sense

it's just one vector that is the problem 

they can be in a group of 10 

[pigletsmom]

We just had our first confirmed cases around me in NY. The grocery stores were mobbed this afternoon and we are now on the toilet paper wipeout list. The panic that people are showing doesn't make me feel any better. Now a small few have a ton of supplies with no likely chance of being quarantined. 

[reiki604]

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@Johnnyeager wrote:

Broadway Shuts Down: Performances Canceled Through April 12 Due to COVID-19 Pandemic

As a precaution due to COVID-19, all Broadway performances have been canceled until April 12, Governor Andrew Cuomo and Charlotte St. Martin, President of the Broadway League, announced today.

In addition, the 2:00PM matinee performance of Moulin Rouge: The Musical was canceled today.

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WOW!!! Thank you for that info! I had tickets to see Moulin Rouge today with a group from my local JCC. I decided not to go and asked them to try and sell my ticket. Now I won't be out the money if they reschedule or give a refund. Whew!!!!

[Johnnyeager]

I really, really wish posters would try to refrain themselves from using phrases like "virus death trap."  As has been noted here repeatedly, testing positive for Covid-19 is not a death sentence, but some here are insistent on instilling maximum fear, anxieties and panic.  For their personal amusement, I still contend.

[BrandiDavis]

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@pigletsmom wrote:

We just had our first confirmed cases around me in NY. The grocery stores were mobbed this afternoon and we are now on the toilet paper wipeout list. The panic that people are showing doesn't make me feel any better. Now a small few have a ton of supplies with no likely chance of being quarantined. 

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@pigletsmom  Hugs to you! I'm sorry that your area is also experiencing this level of panic/hoarding. I think that so many are just fearing all the "unknowns" with this virus, myself included. I am however not hoarding or panicking, bc that isn't going to do anyone any good. I am scared, but still being logical about all of this, as I think we all should be. 

Please just keep taking all the necessary precautions that you can to keep you and your family safe. Remember you are not alone in this. At first when all of this was coming out in the news and here on these forums I started to let my anxiety win and it was upsetting me to visit here and see all the threads. Ironically enough, those very threads have actually allowed me to have some peace/hope within and for that I'm grateful. It helps to see how others are coping with this and it gives me some inspiration as well. 

It also helps to know that there are others out there that DO actually care

[BrandiDavis]

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@Johnnyeager wrote:

I really, really wish posters would try to refrain themselves from using phrases like "virus death trap."  As has been noted here repeatedly, testing positive for Covid-19 is not a death sentence, but some here are insistent on instilling maximum fear, anxieties and panic.  For their personal amusement, I still contend.

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@Johnnyeager  ITA -- There are a couple of posters on here who I feel like it is their mission to try and scare the beejeezus out of people, myself included. Any time someone posts even the slightest bit of positive news, there they are to knock it down. Honestly, in this situation that doesn't do any good. We NEED people to be optimistic, but also careful right now and to learn the FACTS associated with this virus. There is so much false information circulating out there, it's no wonder some think the sky is falling. Panicking isn't going to help anyone and the media really needs to stop with the "what if's" and report facts only. 

ETA: Not sure what happened to the rest of my post, lol, it disappeared though.

[Pecky]

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@Johnnyeager wrote:

I really, really wish posters would try to refrain themselves from using phrases like "virus death trap."  As has been noted here repeatedly, testing positive for Covid-19 is not a death sentence, but some here are insistent on instilling maximum fear, anxieties and panic.  For their personal amusement, I still contend.

@Johnnyeager  Perfectly said!  Just because someone has tested positive doesnt mean you are going to die.  People who have had it and recovered are starting to post their experience.  

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[Johnnyeager]

Those who were miserable before this are just having that attitude reinforced by this event.

I have several posters on permanent ignore.  

[Cakers3]

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@Johnnyeager wrote:

I really, really wish posters would try to refrain themselves from using phrases like "virus death trap."  As has been noted here repeatedly, testing positive for Covid-19 is not a death sentence, but some here are insistent on instilling maximum fear, anxieties and panic.  For their personal amusement, I still contend.

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@Johnnyeager   Agree.

And if one dares step outside of the panic zone, one is labeled uninformed and uncaring.

You cannot even be concerned about low-income residents and seniors on fixed incomes needing food without some attack because one is not all in a tizz over a canceled sports game.

Seriously, folks.  Have some priorities.

[Johnnyeager]

And make room for all the I TOLD YOU SO-ERS!  Already out in full force.  Doesn't add much to the conversations at hand, but makes them feel jolly inside.