SuperSpreader Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/coronavirus-italian-doctor-epicenter-outbreak-warns-world-act-now-n1165926 Scary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gamer.tv Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 I'm working in school tomorrow and Thursdays as part of the UK Governments strategy to keep schools open for the children of 'key workers'. I'll let you know how weird it is when I get home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_MH Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 18 minutes ago, SlipperySlope said: https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/coronavirus-italian-doctor-epicenter-outbreak-warns-world-act-now-n1165926 Scary Even more so when you realize that in absolute numbers, the US has more smokers than Italy. I feel the need to point that out because I've seen some people point to the deaths in Italy as a comment on the percentage of adults that smoke there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Here's what my school/work situation is like: All schools shut down for remainder of school year All school staff not working this upcoming week (still paid) to self-care All students moved up to next grade (or graduation), no exceptions All failing marks bumped to 50% Students will be given chance to continue with new supplemental curriculum online (being developed) with 5-20 hours of school work per week from home High school students can improve marks with this supplemental work Teachers will deliver material through online classrooms University entrance qualifications will be amended next year So actually, they've handled it really well for both staff and students, I am impressed. My department is fortunately being paid through to next year since we will be needed to continue servicing tickets and to maintain the online system, etc. We also have projects we are working on that will need to continue (replacing entire intercom systems in our 32 schools with VOIP phones/classroom audio). Also replacing about 1,000 student laptops this summer so we'll need to image them and move stuff around in schools. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 In case you were confused as to whether Trump used the DPA to force companies to make medical supplies or not, he.....did not 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 So many people are viewing this as a holiday: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-51994504 Unprecedented scenes as Britains flock to holiday areas 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CayceG Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Nashville is going on lockdown. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chairslinger Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 7 minutes ago, CitizenVectron said: So many people are viewing this as a holiday: https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-wales-51994504 Unprecedented scenes as Britains flock to holiday areas I have to admit, it frustrates me a bit to see stories about how people just can't manage to avoid going out and congregating. There's nothing I would like more than to stay home with some Minecraft , but my place of work remains open. And, has already been said on this thread, after years of shit wages and no growth, it sure is a funny joke to see just who are "essential workers" now.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jwheel86 Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarSolo Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 That Fox News post about them sharing that Medium shit really made my blood boil. Something has to be done about that network after this whole thing is over. Mass firings, executions, whatever. The Murdochs need to be held accountable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris- Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 That’s not really surprising given the boom in testing and time lag. Now, if those numbers keep coming in this time next week, that will be a concern. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 11 minutes ago, b_m_b_m_b_m said: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CitizenVectron Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 21 minutes ago, Jwheel86 said: Yeah their social media game is on point. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLeon Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Kroger to give all associates a bonus, expands paid time off for COVID self-quarantine. They're doing what they can to keep our DC safe while still functioning with record volume. Every shift, a member of the maintenance team is dedicated to disinfecting pretty much everything. They've split us into 3 groups for breaks/lunches, so the break room is less crammed. A few weeks ago, they put a cap on how much overtime you could work... that's gone now. I don't seek out a lot of overtime because it's a very physical job and my body sucks, but some of the dudes on my shift are loving this. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 "please stay home for you and me" flows a lot better if it's "please stay at home for you and me" but otherwise nice cover Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skillzdadirecta Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 2 hours ago, Ghost_MH said: Even more so when you realize that in absolute numbers, the US has more smokers than Italy. I feel the need to point that out because I've seen some people point to the deaths in Italy as a comment on the percentage of adults that smoke there. That was my thought when I heard how high the mortality rate is in Italy. I thought there HAD to be a link between how much they smoke and their response to the virus. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Comrade Cuomo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spawn_of_Apathy Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 27 minutes ago, b_m_b_m_b_m said: I’m amazed they had that many tests. Thing is I’m sure at this point we have vastly more unconfirmed cases than we do confirmed cases on Covid-19 infections. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ghost_MH Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 35 minutes ago, skillzdadirecta said: That was my thought when I heard how high the mortality rate is in Italy. I thought there HAD to be a link between how much they smoke and their response to the virus. Italy has a higher percentage of adults smokers than the US, for sure, but it's not some crazy higher percentage. We're talking 24% vs 14%. That leaves us with, what? Three times as many smokers as Italy in total numbers? We likely won't come out of this any better than they. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Zaku3 Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 34 minutes ago, Spawn_of_Apathy said: I’m amazed they had that many tests. Thing is I’m sure at this point we have vastly more unconfirmed cases than we do confirmed cases on Covid-19 infections. Considering our piss poor response we are probably on fire and don't even know it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spawn_of_Apathy Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 9 minutes ago, Jason said: If I’ve said it once, we’ve said it a million times: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 1 hour ago, Chairslinger said: I have to admit, it frustrates me a bit to see stories about how people just can't manage to avoid going out and congregating. There's nothing I would like more than to stay home with some Minecraft , but my place of work remains open. And, has already been said on this thread, after years of shit wages and no growth, it sure is a funny joke to see just who are "essential workers" now.... Makes you realize if there were an alien attack we would all be fucked. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
b_m_b_m_b_m Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 2 minutes ago, SlipperySlope said: Makes you realize if there were an alien attack we would all be fucked. Makes you second guess our ability to tackle, say, climate change in any capacity. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperSpreader Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 3 minutes ago, b_m_b_m_b_m said: Makes you second guess our ability to tackle, say, climate change in any capacity. Yeah. Although the virus is tackling climate change better than any human effort has. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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SuperSpreader Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 1 minute ago, Jason said: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricofoley Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Maybe.... MAYBE Italy has hit the peak. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ricofoley Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Rand got the 'Rona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Commissar SFLUFAN Posted March 22, 2020 Share Posted March 22, 2020 Quote This could be another fake. Exactly what is that supposed to mean? What an asinine thing to write in that tweet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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