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Should we panic? Is it overblown? Or somewhere in between?
Should schools or businesses close or will that just make the situation worse?
Share your thoughts......
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Why did you start another thread? There are already 3 or 4 with the exact same title.
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I unfortunately do not think it is overblown. And it isn't a problem to start a thread similar to one's already started. If someone doesn't want to post then just move on is my thought. I have been watching some of the stats on news and it is concerning and when I couldn't get through to my doctor's office today it made me wonder.
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The zombies will be upon us soon... :cat:
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I think it is overblown. The media is causing hysteria, and people in general are easily brainwashed. The flu kills tens of thousands of people every year in the US alone, and no one is hoarding face masks over that.
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I don't think it is overblown for the elderly and those with immune deficiencies. I don't think it will be so bad for those of us who do not fit into one of those two categories.
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I don't think it is overblown for the elderly and those with immune deficiencies. I don't think it will be so bad for those of us who do not fit into one of those two categories.
Interesting. I try to be careful but not overthink it. Always wash my hands.
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It is something to be aware of and take precautions. However I do think the media is making people nervous. This isn't the first virus we've ever had floating around nor will it be the last.
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Let hope medical doctors are able to find a vaccine or a cure for Coronavirus. Once they do, it will make us much safer.
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What about it? It is what is on the minds of a lot of people.
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We bought Tylenol the other day for the first time in about 5 years, that is the only thing we bought for this. To be prepared.
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It is scary but many who get will survive. It's like a flu and many die from that every year. Stock market crashing is no5 a good sign.some people who got it never traveled and were not around anyone who had it.
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If it hits your family it is not overblown. But I do feel like people are going a little crazy over the purchase of toilet paper, etc. I always have enough at our home for about a month except for perishables. Just because I hate to go to the grocery store. Since the stores have become so crazy the last few days I will just order on line. I did my monthly shopping last Friday and there were no mobs and the shelves were full, but watching the news that has changed in a week.
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I do think some stuff is a little overblown but obviously it is concerning and makes me wonder.
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I unfortunately do not think it is overblown. And it isn't a problem to start a thread similar to one's already started. If someone doesn't want to post then just move on is my thought. I have been watching some of the stats on news and it is concerning and when I couldn't get through to my doctor's office today it made me wonder.
lol. It is stupid to start a new thread when there are already 10 with the same topic. But some people have to be the center of attention. And THAT is my thought. I doubt you not getting through to your doctor office has anything to do with this virus unless it is in your area.
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I think it is overblown. The media is causing hysteria, and people in general are easily brainwashed. The flu kills tens of thousands of people every year in the US alone, and no one is hoarding face masks over that.
This is more deadly than the flu. If you think it is not a big deal I am sure they would use you as a volunteer to treat people who have it. And yes, people do wear masks to avoid the flu. This virus is more contagious and more deadly. If you and others think it is not big deal then why do you care what others are doing to prepare for an outbreak in their area? I don't care what others do to prepare for this in my general location.
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It is something to be aware of and take precautions. However I do think the media is making people nervous. This isn't the first virus we've ever had floating around nor will it be the last.
It's funny because if the media did not warn people about it then when it was in their area and you are shut up in your house and then found out the whole world knew you would be crying why did they not tell us. There are ways to get info other than the "media". I personally like knowing how close this is moving to me.
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It is scary but many who get will survive. It's like a flu and many die from that every year. Stock market crashing is no5 a good sign.some people who got it never traveled and were not around anyone who had it.
If they did not travel and were not around anyone who has it then they could not have it. You have no idea who you come in to contact with each day or what they have. People can have it 2-4 weeks before they show any symptoms.
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If it hits your family it is not overblown. But I do feel like people are going a little crazy over the purchase of toilet paper, etc. I always have enough at our home for about a month except for perishables. Just because I hate to go to the grocery store. Since the stores have become so crazy the last few days I will just order on line. I did my monthly shopping last Friday and there were no mobs and the shelves were full, but watching the news that has changed in a week.
I think it changed over the weekend. Toilet paper is something you want to have on hand. Do you want to wipe your butt with your bare hand? A wash cloth and then go wash poop out of it? You just said you have enough to last about a month in your home. So why fault others for doing the same thing.
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I think it is overblown. The media is causing hysteria, and people in general are easily brainwashed. The flu kills tens of thousands of people every year in the US alone, and no one is hoarding face masks over that.
This is more deadly than the flu. If you think it is not a big deal I am sure they would use you as a volunteer to treat people who have it. And yes, people do wear masks to avoid the flu. This virus is more contagious and more deadly. If you and others think it is not big deal then why do you care what others are doing to prepare for an outbreak in their area? I don't care what others do to prepare for this in my general location.
You are blowing what I said out of proportion, just like the media. I never said the coronavirus is not a big deal. Of course it is if it's killing people. What I'm saying is the media is freaking everyone out. Should you be cautious and take extra precautions? Yes! Should you run out to the store and buy everything off the shelves? Should you buy face masks in bulk at exorbitant prices? That's overblown, and it prevents others from buying things that they need.
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Right now i think we are somewhere in between. I think as long as we dont panic this disease isnt in control. This could change in the future.
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I think the media make matters worse, but just be safe and wash your hands
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I think it is overblown. The media is causing hysteria, and people in general are easily brainwashed. The flu kills tens of thousands of people every year in the US alone, and no one is hoarding face masks over that.
This is more deadly than the flu. If you think it is not a big deal I am sure they would use you as a volunteer to treat people who have it. And yes, people do wear masks to avoid the flu. This virus is more contagious and more deadly. If you and others think it is not big deal then why do you care what others are doing to prepare for an outbreak in their area? I don't care what others do to prepare for this in my general location.
You are blowing what I said out of proportion, just like the media. I never said the coronavirus is not a big deal. Of course it is if it's killing people. What I'm saying is the media is freaking everyone out. Should you be cautious and take extra precautions? Yes! Should you run out to the store and buy everything off the shelves? Should you buy face masks in bulk at exorbitant prices? That's overblown, and it prevents others from buying things that they need.
You are doing the same thing you accuse me of. I never said go buy 500 masks. I do not have any issues with people stocking up. I am not worried about if you get it. Sounds harsh but it is what it is. I will get what I need for me. That is all others are doing. I have not seen anyone buying 12 packages of toilet paper. One or two yes. They have that right. I have not seen masks on the shelves in my area in weeks. No I will not pay $700 for a box (which I did see on Amazon). I can stay at home. Right now I have bigger concerns. But if I think I need something and it may become unavailable or I may be locked on my property for an extended amount of time you get bet your bottom dollar I will pick up a few extra so I have what "I" need!
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I think the media make matters worse, but just be safe and wash your hands
That is so stupid. It does not absorb through your hands. It is AIRBORNE! When people cough and sneeze they blow their germs out in the air that you are breathing. If just washing your hands solved the issue then just wear gloves.
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It is not over blown but companies need to quit taking advantage of this virus to gouge their prices because they know people are ready and willing to spend whatever it takes to keep the coronavirus away. I live in Las Vegas Nevada and we have just 4 cases but that is 4 too many cases. I worry about every time i leave the house or my husband leaves that we will get it.
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you are more likely going to have worse symptoms from the flu, the media is trying to sway the election again
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I think it is overblown. The media is causing hysteria, and people in general are easily brainwashed. The flu kills tens of thousands of people every year in the US alone, and no one is hoarding face masks over that.
This is more deadly than the flu. If you think it is not a big deal I am sure they would use you as a volunteer to treat people who have it. And yes, people do wear masks to avoid the flu. This virus is more contagious and more deadly. If you and others think it is not big deal then why do you care what others are doing to prepare for an outbreak in their area? I don't care what others do to prepare for this in my general location.
You are blowing what I said out of proportion, just like the media. I never said the coronavirus is not a big deal. Of course it is if it's killing people. What I'm saying is the media is freaking everyone out. Should you be cautious and take extra precautions? Yes! Should you run out to the store and buy everything off the shelves? Should you buy face masks in bulk at exorbitant prices? That's overblown, and it prevents others from buying things that they need.
You are doing the same thing you accuse me of. I never said go buy 500 masks. I do not have any issues with people stocking up. I am not worried about if you get it. Sounds harsh but it is what it is. I will get what I need for me. That is all others are doing. I have not seen anyone buying 12 packages of toilet paper. One or two yes. They have that right. I have not seen masks on the shelves in my area in weeks. No I will not pay $700 for a box (which I did see on Amazon). I can stay at home. Right now I have bigger concerns. But if I think I need something and it may become unavailable or I may be locked on my property for an extended amount of time you get bet your bottom dollar I will pick up a few extra so I have what "I" need!
First you say people are clearing the shelves at your local Walmart. And then you say you haven't seen anyone stocking up outside of the ordinary. So which is it?
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It is not over blown but companies need to quit taking advantage of this virus to gouge their prices because they know people are ready and willing to spend whatever it takes to keep the coronavirus away. I live in Las Vegas Nevada and we have just 4 cases but that is 4 too many cases. I worry about every time i leave the house or my husband leaves that we will get it.
I have not seen any companies raising prices. I have seen where people buy all of something and then they sell it on ebay or something. But that is not the company.
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I think it is overblown. The media is causing hysteria, and people in general are easily brainwashed. The flu kills tens of thousands of people every year in the US alone, and no one is hoarding face masks over that.
This is more deadly than the flu. If you think it is not a big deal I am sure they would use you as a volunteer to treat people who have it. And yes, people do wear masks to avoid the flu. This virus is more contagious and more deadly. If you and others think it is not big deal then why do you care what others are doing to prepare for an outbreak in their area? I don't care what others do to prepare for this in my general location.
You are blowing what I said out of proportion, just like the media. I never said the coronavirus is not a big deal. Of course it is if it's killing people. What I'm saying is the media is freaking everyone out. Should you be cautious and take extra precautions? Yes! Should you run out to the store and buy everything off the shelves? Should you buy face masks in bulk at exorbitant prices? That's overblown, and it prevents others from buying things that they need.
You are doing the same thing you accuse me of. I never said go buy 500 masks. I do not have any issues with people stocking up. I am not worried about if you get it. Sounds harsh but it is what it is. I will get what I need for me. That is all others are doing. I have not seen anyone buying 12 packages of toilet paper. One or two yes. They have that right. I have not seen masks on the shelves in my area in weeks. No I will not pay $700 for a box (which I did see on Amazon). I can stay at home. Right now I have bigger concerns. But if I think I need something and it may become unavailable or I may be locked on my property for an extended amount of time you get bet your bottom dollar I will pick up a few extra so I have what "I" need!
First you say people are clearing the shelves at your local Walmart. And then you say you haven't seen anyone stocking up outside of the ordinary. So which is it?
Use your head here. Yes the other day there were pictures of the shelves empty. So a lot of stuff was sold. It does not mean one person bought it all. People are so stupid. I heard a conversation the other day with some wench making fun of people buying toilet paper. Yes the shelves were empty of certain brands. But each person was only purchasing maybe one or two packages. That is not a huge stock up. Nor is it hoarding. It is a lot of people buying ONE or TWO packages of something.
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I think it is overblown. The media is causing hysteria, and people in general are easily brainwashed. The flu kills tens of thousands of people every year in the US alone, and no one is hoarding face masks over that.
This is more deadly than the flu. If you think it is not a big deal I am sure they would use you as a volunteer to treat people who have it. And yes, people do wear masks to avoid the flu. This virus is more contagious and more deadly. If you and others think it is not big deal then why do you care what others are doing to prepare for an outbreak in their area? I don't care what others do to prepare for this in my general location.
You are blowing what I said out of proportion, just like the media. I never said the coronavirus is not a big deal. Of course it is if it's killing people. What I'm saying is the media is freaking everyone out. Should you be cautious and take extra precautions? Yes! Should you run out to the store and buy everything off the shelves? Should you buy face masks in bulk at exorbitant prices? That's overblown, and it prevents others from buying things that they need.
You are doing the same thing you accuse me of. I never said go buy 500 masks. I do not have any issues with people stocking up. I am not worried about if you get it. Sounds harsh but it is what it is. I will get what I need for me. That is all others are doing. I have not seen anyone buying 12 packages of toilet paper. One or two yes. They have that right. I have not seen masks on the shelves in my area in weeks. No I will not pay $700 for a box (which I did see on Amazon). I can stay at home. Right now I have bigger concerns. But if I think I need something and it may become unavailable or I may be locked on my property for an extended amount of time you get bet your bottom dollar I will pick up a few extra so I have what "I" need!
First you say people are clearing the shelves at your local Walmart. And then you say you haven't seen anyone stocking up outside of the ordinary. So which is it?
Use your head here. Yes the other day there were pictures of the shelves empty. So a lot of stuff was sold. It does not mean one person bought it all. People are so stupid. I heard a conversation the other day with some wench making fun of people buying toilet paper. Yes the shelves were empty of certain brands. But each person was only purchasing maybe one or two packages. That is not a huge stock up. Nor is it hoarding. It is a lot of people buying ONE or TWO packages of something.
I didn't say one individual person was hoarding everything. I said lots of people are clearing the shelves of stuff they don't necessarily need due to the coronavirus hype. My husband has a cold and wanted to buy some decongestant, and the entire cold and flu aisle was bare. If you think that's normal, then whatever. ::)
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I think it is overblown. The media is causing hysteria, and people in general are easily brainwashed. The flu kills tens of thousands of people every year in the US alone, and no one is hoarding face masks over that.
This is more deadly than the flu. If you think it is not a big deal I am sure they would use you as a volunteer to treat people who have it. And yes, people do wear masks to avoid the flu. This virus is more contagious and more deadly. If you and others think it is not big deal then why do you care what others are doing to prepare for an outbreak in their area? I don't care what others do to prepare for this in my general location.
You are blowing what I said out of proportion, just like the media. I never said the coronavirus is not a big deal. Of course it is if it's killing people. What I'm saying is the media is freaking everyone out. Should you be cautious and take extra precautions? Yes! Should you run out to the store and buy everything off the shelves? Should you buy face masks in bulk at exorbitant prices? That's overblown, and it prevents others from buying things that they need.
You are doing the same thing you accuse me of. I never said go buy 500 masks. I do not have any issues with people stocking up. I am not worried about if you get it. Sounds harsh but it is what it is. I will get what I need for me. That is all others are doing. I have not seen anyone buying 12 packages of toilet paper. One or two yes. They have that right. I have not seen masks on the shelves in my area in weeks. No I will not pay $700 for a box (which I did see on Amazon). I can stay at home. Right now I have bigger concerns. But if I think I need something and it may become unavailable or I may be locked on my property for an extended amount of time you get bet your bottom dollar I will pick up a few extra so I have what "I" need!
First you say people are clearing the shelves at your local Walmart. And then you say you haven't seen anyone stocking up outside of the ordinary. So which is it?
Use your head here. Yes the other day there were pictures of the shelves empty. So a lot of stuff was sold. It does not mean one person bought it all. People are so stupid. I heard a conversation the other day with some wench making fun of people buying toilet paper. Yes the shelves were empty of certain brands. But each person was only purchasing maybe one or two packages. That is not a huge stock up. Nor is it hoarding. It is a lot of people buying ONE or TWO packages of something.
I didn't say one individual person was hoarding everything. I said lots of people are clearing the shelves of stuff they don't necessarily need due to the coronavirus hype. My husband has a cold and wanted to buy some decongestant, and the entire cold and flu aisle was bare. If you think that's normal, then whatever. ::)
No you said I said this and then I said that so which is it? So you are being smart with me and acting like I don't know what I am saying. If you read what I said once I said that yes on Saturday certain items were gone. Funny cause the shelves were restocked by Sunday evening. I also said that it did not appear to be ONE person buying everything but a lot of people buying one or two. So yes it got gone. It is on you if you did not do anything to prepare. This will only get worse as the virus spreads.
I could say the same thing to you that you say to me. You want something everybody else wanted and you are upset because you did not get it so whatever. ::) It is fine to be upset because something you need or want is not available but it is not okay to put down the people who did get it.
People are NOT stupid. People are scared. The CDC has said multiple times to stock up on cold meds and supplies and be ready to be locked in your home for at least 2 weeks. They do say in the same post but don't panic. Which is kind of foolish but oh well. The entire country of Italy is on LOCK DOWN! I realize the US is full of idiots so it will be harder to enforce a situation where people are barred to their homes. And since this "job" of taking surveys LOL does not supply enough funds to pay the bills people have to work. Less than 1% of the population can "work from home".
I think it is hilarious people like you are >:( because you can't get something and want to talk about the people who did get it. I can see being upset if you need something and it is not available. But .. How do you know they did not need it as well? How do you know they are hoarding? Maybe you need to look up hoarding. That word seems to be misused as much as bully. People do not even know what it means. Having a couple of bottles of cold meds is not hoarding. One person purchasing ALL of it every time it hits the shelves is hoarding. I usually keep some cold meds all the time because you never know when you will need it and it is good to have it on hand.
More people than you know have enough supplies in their home to get them through at least a month. Might not have everything they normally would or want but they could survive. Then you have some that could not get past 3-4 days. lol
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I think it is a bit overblown as in scope. I think it is a genuine concern for individual people.
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A lot of quotes on the Bing engine, (did not check the others but I am sure they are filling up also!)
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Survey I just did asked about my concern for the virus. Probably won't be the last.getting more concerned about the economy too.
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I think it is definitely concerning. Not overblown at all.
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I hope it is quick but who knows?
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No virus should be dismissed. The death rate for the coronavirus should be taken more seriously considering that the elderly are the most susceptible.
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There's nothing wrong with being cautious and sanitary but it sounds to me like it's overblown. There's isn't that much annual panic over the regular flu which kills more people and doesn't have everyone panic-buying toilet paper and home depot dust masks.
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A casino here in Boston, MA announced that it is going to start taking peoples temperature at the door. If your temp. is over 100 you are referred to a medical staff.
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Warriors playing tomorrow without fans. They are really bad this year so many wouldn't go anyway.
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There's nothing wrong with being cautious and sanitary but it sounds to me like it's overblown. There's isn't that much annual panic over the regular flu which kills more people and doesn't have everyone panic-buying toilet paper and home depot dust masks.
There is nothing they can do for this. And it is not just the elderly that are dying. And the death rate for this is much higher than the flu. There is no way for them to win. If they did not tell the people what was going on then it gets bad in your area you are going to cry and say they should have warned you.
A casino here in Boston, MA announced that it is going to start taking peoples temperature at the door. If your temp. is over 100 you are referred to a medical staff.
Honestly, this is going to hurt business. When I realized that is what they were doing I would turn around and leave. What does referred to medical staff mean? Are you going to be quarantined because you have a fever? It has happened other places. And this is no longer a have you been outside of the country thing.
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I think it is overblown. The media is causing hysteria, and people in general are easily brainwashed. The flu kills tens of thousands of people every year in the US alone, and no one is hoarding face masks over that.
This is more deadly than the flu. If you think it is not a big deal I am sure they would use you as a volunteer to treat people who have it. And yes, people do wear masks to avoid the flu. This virus is more contagious and more deadly. If you and others think it is not big deal then why do you care what others are doing to prepare for an outbreak in their area? I don't care what others do to prepare for this in my general location.
You are blowing what I said out of proportion, just like the media. I never said the coronavirus is not a big deal. Of course it is if it's killing people. What I'm saying is the media is freaking everyone out. Should you be cautious and take extra precautions? Yes! Should you run out to the store and buy everything off the shelves? Should you buy face masks in bulk at exorbitant prices? That's overblown, and it prevents others from buying things that they need.
You are doing the same thing you accuse me of. I never said go buy 500 masks. I do not have any issues with people stocking up. I am not worried about if you get it. Sounds harsh but it is what it is. I will get what I need for me. That is all others are doing. I have not seen anyone buying 12 packages of toilet paper. One or two yes. They have that right. I have not seen masks on the shelves in my area in weeks. No I will not pay $700 for a box (which I did see on Amazon). I can stay at home. Right now I have bigger concerns. But if I think I need something and it may become unavailable or I may be locked on my property for an extended amount of time you get bet your bottom dollar I will pick up a few extra so I have what "I" need!
First you say people are clearing the shelves at your local Walmart. And then you say you haven't seen anyone stocking up outside of the ordinary. So which is it?
Use your head here. Yes the other day there were pictures of the shelves empty. So a lot of stuff was sold. It does not mean one person bought it all. People are so stupid. I heard a conversation the other day with some wench making fun of people buying toilet paper. Yes the shelves were empty of certain brands. But each person was only purchasing maybe one or two packages. That is not a huge stock up. Nor is it hoarding. It is a lot of people buying ONE or TWO packages of something.
I didn't say one individual person was hoarding everything. I said lots of people are clearing the shelves of stuff they don't necessarily need due to the coronavirus hype. My husband has a cold and wanted to buy some decongestant, and the entire cold and flu aisle was bare. If you think that's normal, then whatever. ::)
No you said I said this and then I said that so which is it? So you are being smart with me and acting like I don't know what I am saying. If you read what I said once I said that yes on Saturday certain items were gone. Funny cause the shelves were restocked by Sunday evening. I also said that it did not appear to be ONE person buying everything but a lot of people buying one or two. So yes it got gone. It is on you if you did not do anything to prepare. This will only get worse as the virus spreads.
I could say the same thing to you that you say to me. You want something everybody else wanted and you are upset because you did not get it so whatever. ::) It is fine to be upset because something you need or want is not available but it is not okay to put down the people who did get it.
People are NOT stupid. People are scared. The CDC has said multiple times to stock up on cold meds and supplies and be ready to be locked in your home for at least 2 weeks. They do say in the same post but don't panic. Which is kind of foolish but oh well. The entire country of Italy is on LOCK DOWN! I realize the US is full of idiots so it will be harder to enforce a situation where people are barred to their homes. And since this "job" of taking surveys LOL does not supply enough funds to pay the bills people have to work. Less than 1% of the population can "work from home".
I think it is hilarious people like you are >:( because you can't get something and want to talk about the people who did get it. I can see being upset if you need something and it is not available. But .. How do you know they did not need it as well? How do you know they are hoarding? Maybe you need to look up hoarding. That word seems to be misused as much as bully. People do not even know what it means. Having a couple of bottles of cold meds is not hoarding. One person purchasing ALL of it every time it hits the shelves is hoarding. I usually keep some cold meds all the time because you never know when you will need it and it is good to have it on hand.
More people than you know have enough supplies in their home to get them through at least a month. Might not have everything they normally would or want but they could survive. Then you have some that could not get past 3-4 days. lol
I'll just leave this article here.
https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2020/03/11/heres-why-people-are-panic-buying-and-stockpiling-toilet-paper.html
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lol. The article doesn't mean anything. You have no idea what each person's personal reasons for anything are. And neither does some random website where people "guess" at why people do things. And your article is from the media which apparently is the reason behind the so called problem so why do you believe it if you do not believe the hype behind the virus? The CDC has said repeatedly to prepare for extended periods of lock down in your home. THAT is why people are buying extra. THE CDC has said to stock up on items. What amazes me is the people who are crying are mad because they did not get it but others did. If 500 people all buy one of something and you do not get it that does not mean the ones that did are "hoarding". Everybody's new favorite misused word.
I talked to a woman recently who is stocking up on certain items. Not hoarding. Simple buying a couple extra items. She also had on a mask. Yes people were making fun of her and judging her. BUT if you could get off your high horse long enough to have a conversation you would know this woman has just finished cancer treatments. She would likely not survive if she got this. You do not know what other people are going through, their situation, or anything about them.
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I talked to a woman recently who is stocking up on certain items. Not hoarding. Simple buying a couple extra items. She also had on a mask. Yes people were making fun of her and judging her. BUT if you could get off your high horse long enough to have a conversation you would know this woman has just finished cancer treatments. She would likely not survive if she got this. You do not know what other people are going through, their situation, or anything about them.
This is exactly the problem. Elderly people, sick people, and people with compromised immune systems aren't going to be able to buy what they need when other people are stockpiling stuff that they don't immediately need.
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overblown just wash hands and take vitamins
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I talked to a woman recently who is stocking up on certain items. Not hoarding. Simple buying a couple extra items. She also had on a mask. Yes people were making fun of her and judging her. BUT if you could get off your high horse long enough to have a conversation you would know this woman has just finished cancer treatments. She would likely not survive if she got this. You do not know what other people are going through, their situation, or anything about them.
This is exactly the problem. Elderly people, sick people, and people with compromised immune systems aren't going to be able to buy what they need when other people are stockpiling stuff that they don't immediately need.
My point is YOU do not know the people who are buying nor why. I have not seen anyone buying large amounts. Just one or two. So somebody else beat others to it. Big deal. How do you know the situation of the people you see buying it? Do you know their health history? Maybe they have elderly they care for or live with and need to avoid this as well. Besides the fact that this is NOT just a bad cold nor is it just the flu. You do not shut down countries for just a cold. The toilet paper is being restocked as soon as it is depleted. SO just buy you some then or sit and do without if deliveries are stopped. It goes both ways. I just don't see why people are so upset about what everybody else is doing.
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Because what everybody else is doing directly affects them when they can't buy what they need. Why is this hard to understand? I do not buy medicine when I'm not sick, because other people who are actually sick need it. I don't care if you haven't personally seen anyone buying a cartload of toilet paper. The fact is people are buying cartloads of toilet paper, and there are empty shelves and videos to prove it.
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Because what everybody else is doing directly affects them when they can't buy what they need. Why is this hard to understand? I do not buy medicine when I'm not sick, because other people who are actually sick need it. I don't care if you haven't personally seen anyone buying a cartload of toilet paper. The fact is people are buying cartloads of toilet paper, and there are empty shelves and videos to prove it.
And why is it hard for YOU to understand what I am saying? smh I don't care what YOU have seen. I know what I have seen. I know what the video I saw at Costco showed. I also know what the announcer on the video was saying. What he was saying was NOT what was being shown in the video. I usually purchase cold meds to have on hand so if I need it I already have it. Not really worried if somebody else thinks they need it. As I said in another thread I did go to Walmart this morning and there is no TP and a lot of other items are out as well. People are doing exactly what the CDC said to do. They are stocking up and preparing for extended period of time in their home or not being able to get items because deliveries are stopped. So if you want to blame somebody blame the CDC. THEY are who are causing the panic. IF you call it panic to stock up on items so you will have what you need if things get bad in your area. I did find TP at a Dollar General store in my town and yes I purchased some. It is none of anybody's business how many I purchased. Most of the people crying are people who are just mad because they can't do the same thing every one else has done. Having 3-4 packages of something is not hoarding. At least they have it. Yes it is aggravating that there was nothing to buy at WM but not the end of the world. I can buy it online and have it at my door in two days.
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Viruses
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I hope it's overblown, but I don't really think so. Either way everyone needs to take precautions and wash hands a lot.
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I hope it's overblown, but I don't really think so. Either way everyone needs to take precautions and wash hands a lot.
Whether the virus is over blown or not doesn't matter. The mass hysteria has hit my area. I have seen things the past few days that blow my mind. All the stores in my county have restrictions on what you can buy. One of this and at some maybe you can get two. I went to Walmart early this morning and there is nothing on the shelf. I figure by now the shelves are completely bare. I drove by later and the parking lot is full. I have talked to people in other counties and it is the same way there. A manager at our Walmart, who is a friend, told me it will take a while to restock the shelves. There were idiots in there screaming at employees because they should have the shelves stocked.
The more stuff gets gone the more people will grab whatever is left. It is like you walk through the store and there is ONE of something and you just grab it because if you don't somebody else will. And there is nothing else to buy.
Maybe people are hoarding the chef boyrdee to sell for $50 a can but I will eat leaves out of the back yard before I pay that. Reminds me of that song "I wish we'd all been ready" and it says "a piece of bread would buy a bag of gold.
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It's just the media going into hysterics because Trump is President. We had the equally concerning 'Swine flu' under Obama and there wasn't HALF the rhetoric.
Sure, be cautious. That's fine. But more people die of the run-of-the-mill flu each year than are likely to die of this.
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Why did you start another thread? There are already 3 or 4 with the exact same title.
I can see why you think we need no mods. You're doing a good job of acting the part. lol
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Why did you start another thread? There are already 3 or 4 with the exact same title.
I can see why you think we need no mods. You're doing a good job of acting the part. lol
lol. Guess you just look for people to argue with. Hitch quit fight with you all the time so you are now attacking me. I am not acting anything. Legit question. I don't get why when there are already 2-3 topics somebody starts a new one. Need to attention maybe? I am sure the site has moderators. And no, as was suggested else where they are not going to pick people working for pennies on this site to be a moderator.
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Why did you start another thread? There are already 3 or 4 with the exact same title.
I can see why you think we need no mods. You're doing a good job of acting the part. lol
lol. Guess you just look for people to argue with. Hitch quit fight with you all the time so you are now attacking me. I am not acting anything. Legit question. I don't get why when there are already 2-3 topics somebody starts a new one. Need to attention maybe? I am sure the site has moderators. And no, as was suggested else where they are not going to pick people working for pennies on this site to be a moderator.
No need for the drama. No one's 'attacking' you. Seems like you're the one who's looking for attention, by telling folks what topics they can make. It's none of your business why they made the topic. Unless you have something to add about the subject, leave them alone.
If this site has mods, they must be ninjas. Because, they are about as hard to catch. lol But hey, they don't want to make trustee mods from our ranks, then that's on them. This place is getting more like the Wild West everyday.
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Beware! this was on the rise!
https://abcnews.go.com/US/fake-coronavirus-test-kits-seized-los-angeles-airport/story?id=69600617
Fake coronavirus testing kits seized at Los Angeles airport
Fake coronavirus testing kits seized at Los Angeles airport
LOS ANGELES -- Federal authorities warned consumers Saturday about fake home-testing kits for the …
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The package had come from the United Kingdom on Thursday and contained various vials that manifested as pure water, but upon inspection contained white liquid and were labeled "Corona Virus 2019nconv (COVID-19)” and “Virus1 Test Kit," according to a statement from CBP.
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Why did you start another thread? There are already 3 or 4 with the exact same title.
I can see why you think we need no mods. You're doing a good job of acting the part. lol
lol. Guess you just look for people to argue with. Hitch quit fight with you all the time so you are now attacking me. I am not acting anything. Legit question. I don't get why when there are already 2-3 topics somebody starts a new one. Need to attention maybe? I am sure the site has moderators. And no, as was suggested else where they are not going to pick people working for pennies on this site to be a moderator.
No need for the drama. No one's 'attacking' you. Seems like you're the one who's looking for attention, by telling folks what topics they can make. It's none of your business why they made the topic. Unless you have something to add about the subject, leave them alone.
If this site has mods, they must be ninjas. Because, they are about as hard to catch. lol But hey, they don't want to make trustee mods from our ranks, then that's on them. This place is getting more like the Wild West everyday.
lol. DO you feel better now?
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Why did you start another thread? There are already 3 or 4 with the exact same title.
I can see why you think we need no mods. You're doing a good job of acting the part. lol
lol. Guess you just look for people to argue with. Hitch quit fight with you all the time so you are now attacking me. I am not acting anything. Legit question. I don't get why when there are already 2-3 topics somebody starts a new one. Need to attention maybe? I am sure the site has moderators. And no, as was suggested else where they are not going to pick people working for pennies on this site to be a moderator.
No need for the drama. No one's 'attacking' you. Seems like you're the one who's looking for attention, by telling folks what topics they can make. It's none of your business why they made the topic. Unless you have something to add about the subject, leave them alone.
If this site has mods, they must be ninjas. Because, they are about as hard to catch. lol But hey, they don't want to make trustee mods from our ranks, then that's on them. This place is getting more like the Wild West everyday.
lol. DO you feel better now?
Well, you're the one always preaching folks shouldn't be 'coddled.' I figured the direct approach would be the most effective to you. *shrug
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stay at ome it is safer no contack ??? ??? ???
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There’s a vaccine that might protect against the new coronavirus stored in a freezer in Texas. Yes, that’s the virus that’s killed more than 500 people and infected nearly 30,000. And yes, the key word here is might.
The vaccine was developed in the early 2010s, by a team led by Peter Hotez and Maria Elena Bottazzi at the Baylor College of Medicine. It was originally intended to vaccinate against severe acute respiratory syndrome, aka SARS, which is also a kind of coronavirus.
Read entire article here: https://slate.com/technology/2020/02/coronavirus-vaccine-possibility-sars-wuhan-research.html
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I still think its overblown but then again if your immune system is pretty bad then yeah.
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Now my job is on weird hours from it and I don't understand how well that is going to help.
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We received a reported death in the next town over. Quarantine is definitely in effect now. Luckily I have always worked from home but now both my wife and son will be doing remote teaching/schooling in the next couple of weeks.
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We have 1 case so far in our county....
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Why did you start another thread? There are already 3 or 4 with the exact same title.
I can see why you think we need no mods. You're doing a good job of acting the part. lol
lol. Guess you just look for people to argue with. Hitch quit fight with you all the time so you are now attacking me. I am not acting anything. Legit question. I don't get why when there are already 2-3 topics somebody starts a new one. Need to attention maybe? I am sure the site has moderators. And no, as was suggested else where they are not going to pick people working for pennies on this site to be a moderator.
No need for the drama. No one's 'attacking' you. Seems like you're the one who's looking for attention, by telling folks what topics they can make. It's none of your business why they made the topic. Unless you have something to add about the subject, leave them alone.
If this site has mods, they must be ninjas. Because, they are about as hard to catch. lol But hey, they don't want to make trustee mods from our ranks, then that's on them. This place is getting more like the Wild West everyday.
lol. DO you feel better now?
Well, you're the one always preaching folks shouldn't be 'coddled.' I figured the direct approach would be the most effective to you. *shrug
Not wanting to be "coddled". Not sure what your issue is either. Guess you just need somebody to argue with. lol
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Play nice kids.... :D
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Play nice kids.... :D
lol I got bigger things to worry about than what idiots I do not even know want to spout on the internet. I just got a message about something going on locally and I don't even know how to react. If I was a snowflake I would be hiding under my blankie with my crayons.
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I think it is overblown. The media is causing hysteria, and people in general are easily brainwashed. The flu kills tens of thousands of people every year in the US alone, and no one is hoarding face masks over that.
According to members of the medical industry, if we don't slow down this very fast spreading virus, hospitals and health clinics will be so overwhelmed with patients that they will not be able to care for not only Covid-19 patients but other patients as well.
Yes, the flu has killed many more people but think about this: During flu season are theme parks closed? Are events where people gather cancelled or postponed?
Many more people are exposed to the flu every year because life continues on without much interruption. Right now life has to be interrupted so as to slow down the spread and get a handle on it.
So while we should not panic and should use common sense, it may not be a good idea to think that it's overblown. Get the facts and make informed decisions.
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Why did you start another thread? There are already 3 or 4 with the exact same title.
I can see why you think we need no mods. You're doing a good job of acting the part. lol
lol. Guess you just look for people to argue with. Hitch quit fight with you all the time so you are now attacking me. I am not acting anything. Legit question. I don't get why when there are already 2-3 topics somebody starts a new one. Need to attention maybe? I am sure the site has moderators. And no, as was suggested else where they are not going to pick people working for pennies on this site to be a moderator.
No need for the drama. No one's 'attacking' you. Seems like you're the one who's looking for attention, by telling folks what topics they can make. It's none of your business why they made the topic. Unless you have something to add about the subject, leave them alone.
If this site has mods, they must be ninjas. Because, they are about as hard to catch. lol But hey, they don't want to make trustee mods from our ranks, then that's on them. This place is getting more like the Wild West everyday.
lol. DO you feel better now?
Well, you're the one always preaching folks shouldn't be 'coddled.' I figured the direct approach would be the most effective to you. *shrug
Not wanting to be "coddled". Not sure what your issue is either. Guess you just need somebody to argue with. lol
Says the person who argues with everyone on the forum... ::)
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I think it is overblown. The media is causing hysteria, and people in general are easily brainwashed. The flu kills tens of thousands of people every year in the US alone, and no one is hoarding face masks over that.
According to members of the medical industry, if we don't slow down this very fast spreading virus, hospitals and health clinics will be so overwhelmed with patients that they will not be able to care for not only Covid-19 patients but other patients as well.
Yes, the flu has killed many more people but think about this: During flu season are theme parks closed? Are events where people gather cancelled or postponed?
Many more people are exposed to the flu every year because life continues on without much interruption. Right now life has to be interrupted so as to slow down the spread and get a handle on it.
So while we should not panic and should use common sense, it may not be a good idea to think that it's overblown. Get the facts and make informed decisions.
Sorry, I didn't word my original post very well. I was referring to the media, not the virus itself. Of course, the virus is serious, especially since it's new to us. And of course, we should take precautions to protect ourselves and prevent spreading it around. But I don't think it's necessary to clear the shelves at the supermarket and walk around in hazmat suits and shut down literally everything. It's going to be a year before a vaccine is available to everyone, and we just can't just stay huddled in our homes until that happens.
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??? ??? ???i know people are goinr crazzy in the stores and the store people are getting rud ??? ??? ???
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I think it is overblown. The media is causing hysteria, and people in general are easily brainwashed. The flu kills tens of thousands of people every year in the US alone, and no one is hoarding face masks over that.
According to members of the medical industry, if we don't slow down this very fast spreading virus, hospitals and health clinics will be so overwhelmed with patients that they will not be able to care for not only Covid-19 patients but other patients as well.
Yes, the flu has killed many more people but think about this: During flu season are theme parks closed? Are events where people gather cancelled or postponed?
Many more people are exposed to the flu every year because life continues on without much interruption. Right now life has to be interrupted so as to slow down the spread and get a handle on it.
So while we should not panic and should use common sense, it may not be a good idea to think that it's overblown. Get the facts and make informed decisions.
Sorry, I didn't word my original post very well. I was referring to the media, not the virus itself. Of course, the virus is serious, especially since it's new to us. And of course, we should take precautions to protect ourselves and prevent spreading it around. But I don't think it's necessary to clear the shelves at the supermarket and walk around in hazmat suits and shut down literally everything. It's going to be a year before a vaccine is available to everyone, and we just can't just stay huddled in our homes until that happens.
I am NOT sure i would even get the vaccine.I think taking the precautions and i use a health supplement from Purity Products,a well know business with AAA from BB.The produdct is Fiber-biotics and it helps our immune system.EZ to take as it is a tasty wafer.
FREE advice and worth looking into.I go by my experience taking it over 10 yrs now.Of course those precautions can run into time and unforseen occurrence too.But you limit the chances too when UR wise.
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I think it is overblown. The media is causing hysteria, and people in general are easily brainwashed. The flu kills tens of thousands of people every year in the US alone, and no one is hoarding face masks over that.
According to members of the medical industry, if we don't slow down this very fast spreading virus, hospitals and health clinics will be so overwhelmed with patients that they will not be able to care for not only Covid-19 patients but other patients as well.
Yes, the flu has killed many more people but think about this: During flu season are theme parks closed? Are events where people gather cancelled or postponed?
Many more people are exposed to the flu every year because life continues on without much interruption. Right now life has to be interrupted so as to slow down the spread and get a handle on it.
So while we should not panic and should use common sense, it may not be a good idea to think that it's overblown. Get the facts and make informed decisions.
Sorry, I didn't word my original post very well. I was referring to the media, not the virus itself. Of course, the virus is serious, especially since it's new to us. And of course, we should take precautions to protect ourselves and prevent spreading it around. But I don't think it's necessary to clear the shelves at the supermarket and walk around in hazmat suits and shut down literally everything. It's going to be a year before a vaccine is available to everyone, and we just can't just stay huddled in our homes until that happens.
Yes, I agree, that's the kind of protocol everyone should take. Be sensible and don't clear the store shelves.
By staying away from as many people as we reasonably can, we protect ourselves and perhaps others.
I also agree with what you said about the media. Though some of the media is good, many times it's a big mess. Thanks for the clarification. Keep yourself well.