Virus supplies worldwide comparison

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That doesn't make sense. With lower prices, you think they would want to fill up. If prices go up, it would be a good investment.

However, someone told me that food shortages developed because the truckers were being limited. Those limitations supposedly have been removed. Not sure of the details. Who know's the truth?
Its a confusing mess right now. So much misinformation and so many different stories circulating around.
 

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Meanwhile, in Las Vegas, the situation continues to get worse. The governor ordered a shutdown of all non-essential businesses for 30 days. This includes all casinos, barbers, nail salons, malls, clothing stores, etc. Coronavirus cases are increasing but the numbers are very small compared to other places.

Grocery stores are now limiting the number of people that can enter at one time and very long lines can be seen for people waiting outside with parking lots filled up. I'm guessing a hour wait in line if you want a chance to go into a grocery store that may not have much stock. Supposedly, if you can get certain items like toilet paper, etc. there are now limits of 2 per person. Some grocery stores reserve the first hour of shopping for the elderly and pregnant women. For restaurants, it is no longer allowed to dine-in, only pickup, drive through or delivery allowed.

I'm starting to get concerned, with a lot of people not working, what will happen when things start getting financially tight for them or when they run out of money.

I'm also getting worried about the food supply. They say there's no shortage of food out there but why does it seem like it keeps getting harder and harder to get food?!?
 

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You both have so much in common!


Of course, people who talk to themselves are better at, well, stuff...



I am so cracking up at you that a laughing emojie or whatever they are called just is not funny enough...I don't mind being picked on, or insulted as long as it's funny and not mean...I can take it...LMAOROF figure that one out...
 

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And this is what happens to yr hand when you tell a customer no about something right now. I was attacked for doing my job. And no witness so cop basically said too bad so sad. And I am not a job that will be sent home anytime soon. We rank essential/critical.

So yeah ask me how much I like ppl right now.

-Meg
Man!! I’m that pisses me off. ??
 

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That doesn't make sense. With lower prices, you think they would want to fill up. If prices go up, it would be a good investment.

However, someone told me that food shortages developed because the truckers were being limited. Those limitations supposedly have been removed. Not sure of the details. Who know's the truth?

Trucks carrying non essential stuff, like log trks, paper, and the like are shut down...The trks hauling any of the essentials like the infamous t-paper, meds, food, CAT LITTER well,maybe not cat litter...essential trucks have an increase in hours of service...that means tired stressed truck drivers will be dangerous on the road...I was en experienced OTR driver and I know after 15 hours of pulling a fully loaded 53' trailer with all that entails, you are only capable of holding on to the steering wheel...ya can't even think...and don't come down on me...I was in good shape physically and mentally...and I manufactured log book regularly now they are electronic...I'm not sure how you can cheat on them...
 

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San Luis Obispo county, CA. Mandatory shelter in home rule tonight at 5 until further notice. Not supposed to go anywhere you have human contact, minus a few exceptions (grocery store, doctor, pharmacy, etc) Unless you have a job at one of the above, no work as well. If your caught mingling with others it can be a misdemeanor and/or fine. I’m sure they’re not going to enforce it too strictly at the beginning but this is getting serious.
Online schooling for my daughter, I’m realizing how much I forgot that I learned in school and she’s only in third grade! I’m screwed once she gets to high school. I’m hoping she’s gunna be a genius and will never need help with her math homework. Shellvis is just having a blast eating and pooping like nothings going on. Good times to be a tort.

Damn, Oregon is getting that way too...but not so bad yet like Calif...my family lives in SLO and Pismo...it's beginning to look like I won't be driving down on April 1st...port of entry in CA is stopping cars and trks at that point unless you can prove why you are trying to get in Calif and it's critical they are turning people away...I thought I'd just use a 2 lane...no poe there...but maybe I just shouldn't go :(
 

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Damn, Oregon is getting that way too...but not so bad yet like Calif...my family lives in SLO and Pismo...it's beginning to look like I won't be driving down on April 1st...port of entry in CA is stopping cars and trks at that point unless you can prove why you are trying to get in Calif and it's critical they are turning people away...I thought I'd just use a 2 lane...no poe there...but maybe I just shouldn't go :(
Governor just a few mins ago said it’s state wide now. Projection numbers say 19,000+ people will need hospitalization if this goes on as it is. We only have enough beds for somewhere around 10,000. I’m sure you’d be able to get down here if you said your going to take care of an elder relative or something. It’s not too fun in CA right now though. It’s a good time to go camping out in the boonies somewhere
 

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Groceries are now operating early for just seniors and those that are physically impaired so that they can buy things that more able bodied (and greedy) customers are fighting over.
Keep your ears open to the needs of your neighbors. Some people are just not prepared. And helping people out feels pretty fantastic.
 

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You miss understood me...how in the heck...do you know this...I am 74, been driving since I was 16...and to my knowledge, even tho most people dislike me...nobody has ever peed in my tank...
Lmao! I have never experienced this first hand either but I have heard a few people threaten to do it when they’ve been severely pissed .
 

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I think it's more widespread than they're telling us. I know of 3 people who have symptoms similar to Covid 19, one a family member, and none of them have been able to get tested. They are only testing people who have recently left the country or if you know for sure you've come in contact with someone with it. I don't see how they plan on stopping this if they aren't testing folks with the symptoms.
My sister was sent to work in a “corona virus” clinic yesterday... she said that the clinic was only allotted 3 tests. They have a certain criteria that symptomatic people have to meet. If they do, she then has to coordinate with the CDC and health department to get the actual order to use a test.. there were many “presumptive positives” that did not qualify for tests but still had to be hospitalized or quarantined....
 

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Mutated!? Ugh do you have any info on that?
I Hear a lot of “seems to have” or “potentially tested positive” These phrases are used to spread misinformation to masses. People already in a panic over an illness buy into that “potential tested positive” means positive. Step back and re-read the potential and realize everyone has the potential.. just means their being tested.... like tons of other people. They evacuated the Vegas airport control tower Last night for a person who “potentially tested positive”. People are behind that ridiculous decision, not a virus. I was picking my dad up from the airport last night and they were evacuating as he landed, just made it! Like really they were going to start sending planes elsewhere!?

in the medical field, “potentially positive” is used for the person who has all the symptoms but isn’t able to actually have a test... the government F”d up when they set up all the drive thru testing sites and used the tests for anyone who just wanted to drive thru... now they can’t get enough for those who actually need them...
 

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in the medical field, “potentially positive” is used for the person who has all the symptoms but isn’t able to actually have a test... the government F”d up when they set up all the drive thru testing sites and used the tests for anyone who just wanted to drive thru... now they can’t get enough for those who actually need them...
Yep, even though I tested positive for the flu, they've labeled me potentially positive and the doctor has ordered a 2 week isolation.
 

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Yep, even though I tested positive for the flu, they've labeled me potentially positive and the doctor has ordered a 2 week isolation.
Flu, corona, whatever...... just stay safe!!! There’s worse things than being stuck at home with Murphy & Marge!
I’ll send you some soup if you need;-)
 
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