Wuhan Corona virus

[Hydra009]

Missouri governor on kids getting coronavirus at school: 'They're going to get over it'

Missouri Gov. Mike Parson (R) is downplaying the health effects on children who might contract the coronavirus if schools reopen with in-person classes, saying “they’re going to get over it.”

“These kids have got to get back to school, they're at the lowest risk possible,” Parson said Friday during an interview with “The Marc Cox Morning Show”, a St. Louis radio program. “And if they do get COVID-19, which they will â€" and they will when they go to school â€" they're not going to the hospitals. ... They are going to go home and they're going to get over it.”

13-year-old boy dies from covid while self-isolating at home

[Baruch]

"Kentucky Couple Forced To Wear Ankle Bracelets After Refusing Self-Isolation Order" - they objected to not having potential access to the local ER

"Man In 20s Who Died In Motorcycle Accident Finally Removed From Florida's COVID-19 Death List" - only because they were caught inflating the figures

"US Navy Readies Personnel-Tracking-Wearables To Ensure COVID Social-Distancing" - military prototypes the future all citizen requirement in the Dem dictatorship called The Plantation, picking cotton not optional

[Cassia]

Good news so far on some vaccine trials but I just got word that some sort of distant in-law in our family has succumbed to the virus. My great Grandmother contracted polio as a 6 year old and survived with permanent disability. There was some sort of ' b-l-a-m-e   &  g-u-i-l-t'  associated with the contraction of that virus that caused rifts in the family. I imagine this novel virus will do the same sort of thing to many families, particularly if some members act irresponsibly.

[SGOS]

I imagine this novel virus will do the same sort of thing to many families, particularly if some members act irresponsibly. [/size]

I think this is inevitable.  Families whose members are not in the same boat on how to deal with the pandemic will eventually break apart.  Not all, but some.  Visitation will come to a halt, and some riffs will become permanent.  For families with serious differences, the pandemic will not so much be the cause, but just the last straw that breaks them apart.

[Baruch]

"As Pompeo Rips "Disgraceful" China, DOJ Reveals "Massive" State Hack Of COVID-19 Research" … maybe this is the way to beat Dr Death and Dr Blofeld.  If the communist countries make a free vaccine, then their plans to become trillionaires will be foiled?

[trdsf]

Just went and got tested.  Co-worker is positive.  Chances are good for a negative because I haven't any symptoms and last encountered her two weeks ago, but I'm going to visit my parents next week and they're both 80.  I'd rather find out for sure I don't carry it than not know I do.

[Unbeliever]

How long to get the results of a test?

[trdsf]

How long to get the results of a test?

72 hours.  Although they've been turning them around faster.

[Mike Cl]

72 hours.  Although they've been turning them around faster.

Here's hoping!

[Hydra009]

So far, I've been staying vigilant (nearly 4 months now), relying on deliveries instead of going to stores.  I only really go out to the park.

But lately, the local pool is open, under heavily modified operations.  Mandatory masks, temp screening at the door, the locker room is deserted (no benches, lockers ziptied shut, showers roped off, etc), social distancing at all times, lane swim only, very limited capacity (often empty lanes between swimmers), and the sides of the structure are always open for improved airflow, and swimmers exit through the side after an hour to allow an hour of cleaning (I assume wiping down surfaces and maintaining the water chemicals).

Basically, we're all very spread out in a well-ventilated space.  No crowds, no one with a fever.  So there's a minimal chance of viral spread.

It's all very vigilant and regimented.  Definitely a stark contrast with the rather blasé attitude and lax protocols in other parts of the country.

[Baruch]

Met first friend etc who has been tested, today.  He came back negative ;-)

[Baruch]

"US Strikes $2 Billion Deal To Buy COVID-19 Vaccine From Pfizer" … 100 million doses

"Coronavirus Infections 13x Higher Than Reported In Some Parts Of US" … stats are accurate, right?

"More People Contract COVID-19 From Family Members Than Outside Contacts: CDC" … kill your relatives before they kill you ;-)

[Unbeliever]

Met first friend etc who has been tested, today.  He came back negative ;-)

Are negatives attracted to positives?

[Hydra009]

Narcissistic personalities linked to defiance of coronavirus prevention guidelines and hoarding

Two new studies, both published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences, reinforce previous findings that the “Dark Triad” of narcissism, psychopathy, and Machiavellianism is associated with ignoring preventative COVID-19 measures.

Remind you of anyone?

The second study linked compliance/neglect to how one sits on the Big Five personality traits (extroversion, agreeableness, openness, conscientiousness, and neuroticism)

those who believed the COVID-19 situation was characterized by duty and was negative in nature were more likely to comply with the restrictions, while those who viewed the situation as a mating opportunity were less likely to comply.

“Perceiving a situation as dutiful entails that effort is necessary to fulfill some obligations, which in the current research might be governmental restrictions and a sense of moral obligation to protect fellow countrymen. The COVID-19 pandemic might be perceived as a threat and elicit tension, and anxiety, which, in turn, translates into compliance,” the researchers said.

Imo, those who score high in conscientiousness (yours truly) view this threat through the lens of duty - there's an obligation to take small precautions to protect other people, just like stopping at a red light or not wasting water during a drought.

People without that sense of duty might be tempted to buy till the shelves are bare (because screw other people) or party hearty without protection (because screw other people) or push to prematurely reopen (because screw other people).

Essentially, this virus is a pop quiz on altruism and a lot of people are failing it.

[Blackleaf]

If I were still a religious man, I'd be tempted to think this year was a test to determine whether or not humanity should be allowed to exist. I guess we'll know if there's a sudden rapture at the end of the year.

"Yes! I've made it! Jesus has returned for me! ...Wait. Oh no. This is the bad place!"