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[lovesrecess]

The only thing I always have on hand is plenty of Clorox wipes. I get the five-container pack at Costco( where they are now sold out) and currently have ten containers. Each one has 75 wipes...so I am good to go. Plenty of soap already...I see no need to go buy anything just for the coronavirus hysteria. I am conscientious about keeping my house clean so avoiding crowds and washing hands seems like enough.

[KarenQVC]

I got the n95 masks because I might get sick and don't want to infect others.  I read 20% who get the virus need to go to hospital.  That means I would need a mask to go to the hospital and to protect my husband.

Other than that, I always keep a stock of sick foods readily available.  No one likes to shop when they feel like carp.

[Linmo]

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@KarenQVC wrote:

I got the n95 masks because I might get sick and don't want to infect others.  I read 20% who get the virus need to go to hospital.  That means I would need a mask to go to the hospital and to protect my husband.

Other than that, I always keep a stock of sick foods readily available.  No one likes to shop when they feel like carp.

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@KarenQVC The CDC is advising that only people who are sick should get masks.  They fear a shortage for the healthcare workers on the front lines who need it.

[KarenQVC]

@Linmo   Thanks.  Medical people are not allowed to get the masks from some rando store the way I did.  They must buy from certified sources.  It is a concern, though.  I heard we have just 10% of the masks we might need.

[sunshine45]

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@Linmo wrote:

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@KarenQVC wrote:

I got the n95 masks because I might get sick and don't want to infect others.  I read 20% who get the virus need to go to hospital.  That means I would need a mask to go to the hospital and to protect my husband.

Other than that, I always keep a stock of sick foods readily available.  No one likes to shop when they feel like carp.

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@KarenQVC The CDC is advising that only people who are sick should get masks.  They fear a shortage for the healthcare workers on the front lines who need it.

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as i stated in another thread.......my daughter works at a healthcare facility and they are out of masks and gowns......for the past week.

[Maggie Nolia]

No.  

[Zernia Rose]

Follow guidelines offered by medical personnel, the CDC, and the National Institutes of Health such as frequent handwashing, masks for those that are elderly or those with major health issues or compromised immune systems, and ensure that you have bleach on hand with which to wipe surfaces.  As others have said, hand sanitizers and wipes are needed when out and about.  Not buying anything in particular except disposable gloves for care of an elderly parent dependent on a number of devices.  Sam's sold out in my community; I immediately ordered through Amazon. 

[JaneMarple]

Rhode Island and the state of NY have their first confirmed cases of the Coronavirus!  RI patient traveled to Italy and NY patient traveled to Iran.

[JaneMarple]

Second Seattle death from the virus with five other patients critical! 

[lovesrecess]

Every medical professional is saying the masks will not prevent anyone from getting the virus, so that’s a waste of time. I will forgo cruises...they are always too crowded for me anyway. I don’t want to be set afloat in a giant Petrie dish