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Originally Posted by tw2113

But...does your heart really go on?

Not if you contract Coronavirus in Italy. :(

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Originally Posted by _tunic_

The Dutch minister for healthcare has resigned due to overtiredness. He collapsed during a debate yesterday evening (which had lasted for several hours) and today decided that he can't continue.

seen it.

Deaths in Italy have hit 1000. Given the steepness of the curve for UK deaths next to Italy's it looks like we'll hit that number sooner unless drastic action is taken. As it is morons are still boasting about going t'pub and restaurants and not worrying about anything. It's gonna be interesting/depressing to see where we are this time next week.

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Originally Posted by _tunic_

Senate Intel chairman sold off stock ahead of coronavirus economic downturn

Bunch more Rethug sens, too

United States: Tax Deadline Extended To July 15 Over Coronavirus Pandemic

“He said that at the president's direction, "we are moving Tax Day from April 15 to July 15."

"All taxpayers and businesses will have this additional time to file and make payments without interest or penalties," Mnuchin added.”

Coronavirus: Italy's hardest-hit city wants you to see how COVID-19 is affecting its hospitals (w/video)

“They rush past wards already rammed with beds all filled with people in terrible distress - gasping for air, clutching at their chests and at tubes pumping oxygen into their oxygen-starved lungs.“

Friday, March 20, 2020
233 Deaths From Coronavirus In The United States

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Originally Posted by Bytor Peltor

Monday, March 16, 2020

139 Deaths From Coronavirus In The United States

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Originally Posted by Bytor Peltor

Here in the United States, personally, I feel people are over reacting.

The LA Times is reporting there is somewhere between 1000-10000 cases of coronavirus active in America. This is nothing compared to the TWELVE THOUSAND who have died from common cold and flu this season.

Coronavirus death rate
over age 80 14%+
70-79 8%+
60-69 3%+
under 50 1%-
0-9 zero fatalities

Last week in Texas, SXSW was cancelled. This week, SXSW Announces They Won’t Refund Tickets.

Most Texas Universities who are either on Spring Break or will start Spring Break next week are adding a second week off from classes due to Coronavirus concerns......there is discussion about returning to virtual classes. I’m not aware of any Texas High Schools canceling classes, but just like the Universities, they too are on Spring Break.

Next week (Thursday), the NCAA March Madness Basketball Tournament begins. One of the host cities is in Ohio and just yesterday the Ohio Governor Calls on Sports to Bar Spectators Amid Coronavirus Fears. It will be impactful to watch televised sporting events taking place in empty arenas.

Gov. Inslee of Washington to ban gatherings, events of more than 250 amid coronavirus outbreak......250 isn’t many people. A decent size church runs 400 on a Sunday morning.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker declared a state of emergency Tuesday as the number of coronavirus cases in the state spiked to 92, more than double the 41 cases announced just 24 hours earlier.......a state of emergency over 92?

Meanwhile in Texas, the Toyota Center looked sold out for last nights Rockets game. The Houston rodeo is in the middle of its three week run averaging 60000+ patrons daily. We are headed to Houston today for shopping and fun, something my 17 year old daughter asked to do. I’m looking forward to seeing how many mask I can spy and I plan to report back with photographic evidence.

I would have more concern if I or a family member were flying and spending time in airports. Not saying I wouldn’t do it, but I’m glad it’s not a concern for us at the moment.

I love perspective.

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Originally Posted by h8kurdt

Deaths in Italy have hit 1000.

Italy is at over 4000 covid-19 related deaths (people who died who are also positive to covid-19, not necessarily 100% caused by the virus itself, but as we all know it doesn't help for sure..)
627 reported deaths just for yesterday.
Now people can go outside (alone) to exercise - take walks - walk their dogs only in a 200 meters range from their home.
Cars with loudspeakers mounted going around the streets in my city (and I suppose in many other cities all over the country) telling people to stay inside.
There will be a consistent rise in checkpoints on many roads (with military personnell too) to check if people are going around with a "legit" reason.
A couple days ago in one of the most affected cities a column of military trucks filled with coffins transported bodies to be cremated elsewhere because there they can't keep up with the deaths.

https://twitter.com/AlexZan87/status...39885133537280

Many families saw their relatives for the last time when they got transported to the hospitals and won't even be able to have a proper funeral.

I'm not panicking, but as you can see the situation here is pretty serious, and I think the quarantine will last waaaaay longer than most people expect.
News I heard / read on how the situation is dealt with / perceived by the population in many other countries don't make me feel that optimistic for the (future) situation overall in the world.

I posted this early in this thread, perhaps when not
many people cared that much, but let me repost it here:

https://www.rivm.nl/en/novel-coronav...ovid-19/spread

take note of some of those "numbers" and check back in a few days...

Looks like some of you people think that everybody is "over reacting"... well, in the beginning I thought this disease, or whatever it is, only affected to insane/sick old men, for example recently here in Spain two healthy boys, in their twentys, have died, I mean... yes, commonly this is not lethal but we don't know exactly how it "works" this virus yet and many bodies don't over react to it, they just die, at least it can be described as worrying not just the flu of our grandpas, good luck over there!

The mayor of Chicago is now making up for trying to keep the schools open lol.

She’s delaying payments, courts, fines, even certain parking tickets and tow areas. You can park anywhere you want as long it isn’t in a hazadarous area....haven’t been around to see anyone take advantage of that but yeah.

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Originally Posted by EVOLghost

The mayor of Chicago is now making up for trying to keep the schools open lol.

Bring back The RAHM! :)

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Originally Posted by nicfit

Yeah I checked it again and realised my cock up but was far too lazy to update it.

All the bars etc here have finally been told they have to close. A local posted on Facebook this morning saying how incredible it was that a load of people turned out to the pub last night and that it was emotional with everyone hugging and crying.

Is everyone a fucking idiot or am I missing something here?

Here's a great tip for all the parents that have to work from home and take care of their kids at the same time:
https://www.instagram.com/p/B99PLlfg...C-7BFBF5CC62ED

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Originally Posted by h8kurdt

Kent will go into meltdown if the ban extends to tanning salons.