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[HuDaFuK]

"I'm young so I'll be fine so why are people worrying" is a selfish and myopic stance that really needs to stop.

That's not what I said though. I'm concerned for anyone who might be at risk, but there's a big difference between being concerned and going out and hoarding thirty packs of loo roll for a disease that has no effect on your digestive tract.

I also find it kinda hard to take the whole thing seriously when you have governments saying you can't go out to bars or restaurants or music concerts in case you spread it, but you can go to work and sit in an enclosed space with your colleagues all day, or go out and gather in crowds to vote in elections.

[SiL]

That's not what I said though. I'm concerned for anyone who might be at risk, but there's a big difference between being concerned and going out and hoarding thirty packs of loo roll for a disease that has no effect on your digestive tract.

Ugh, zero argument there. That shit is moronic.

[SM]

When there's little information from authorities, something comes in to fill the void.  And people can be dumb.

As various threads round here attest to.

[Local Trouble]

Do the Thriceborn get to stay home from school?

[SM]

Not yet.  But there's rumours going round they could announce school closures soon.  It's a week and a half till the school holidays, so if they close the schools a week early, it'll mean a 3 week break.  The Firstborn has had uni pushed back yet another week and is doing everything online.

[426Buddy]

Schools, bars, and restaurants are closed here. Not to mention all gatherings of 50 people or more are banned. Also they laid off everyone except 5 people when I got to the office this morning. Im glad Im not laid off but its been a difficult day, had some minor panic attacks on my drive home today.

We just found out my ma's cancer has returned as well.

I saw an appropriate meme that said " So I guess 2020 is being written by Stephen King".

[Huggs]

I remember my father saying how glad he was to have 2019 behind us, and how 2020 was going to be a much better year.

I expressed skepticism. Sometimes it sucks to be right.

Sorry to hear the bad news about your mom. Hang in there. Every fight can be won.

[SM]

Schools, bars, and restaurants are closed here. Not to mention all gatherings of 50 people or more are banned. Also they laid off everyone except 5 people when I got to the office this morning. Im glad Im not laid off but its been a difficult day, had some minor panic attacks on my drive home today.

We just found out my ma's cancer has returned as well.

I saw an appropriate meme that said " So I guess 2020 is being written by Stephen King".

Sorry to hear about your mum.

[razeak]

Sorry to hear of the cancer.

My dad is 80 and went in for blood work due to an abnormal pancreas.

[SiL]

f**king cancer.

My grandfather got hospitalised last week with one functioning heart valve. They may or may not be able to do something about the other three. He's 88 and had cancer so there's a good chance they'll decide he's not with the cost of the operation - assuming he could even survive an operation.

Parents are on a cruise that got cancelled halfway through and are going to arrive on the other end of the country. No idea where they'll be self -isolating. Luckily the "no cruise ships" policy is being waived for them - their ship has been tested three times and returned negative results all three times.

My highest paying client refuses to authorise work from home yet.

Shit's fuuucked.

[Gr33n M4n]

Some utility companies are going to suspend shutoffs in my area, Is this the same for you? And I hope your granddad gets the help he needs.

[426Buddy]

Thanks for the kind words everyone!

[SiL]

Some utility companies are going to suspend shutoffs in my area, Is this the same for you? And I hope your granddad gets the help he needs.

Thank you. Luckily their utilities are yearly and quarterly, so they're good for now -- but we're actively keeping an eye on them so nothing happens.

[Whiskeybrewer]

Sorry to hear about your mum 426. She'll kick its ass again im sure

[Voodoo Magic]

Ugh. Sorry to hear that 426. Best wishes and a speedy recovery to you and yours.