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Post by sjg on Oct 16, 2020 12:23:59 GMT
It's taken a while but i now know someone who has Coronavirus and i spoke to them on the phone yesterday and it was fascinating. Firstly they are ok which is the main thing. They have medium to mild symptoms. They are extremely tired and ache all over with mild cold like symptoms but they are getting better and they have been isolating for the past week.
What was fascinating is what they thought of the situation. They have no idea how they got it and what from. They went for a flu jab just before the symptoms started so assumed it was a reaction to that and carried on with their usual routine but a nagging doubt told them to get tested and they were shocked when the result came back positive. They racked their brains and contacted all the people they thought they remembered being in contact with since they started feeling unwell and it turns out they've passed it to three others that they know of with more test results yet to come back. Worryingly one result yet to come back is an elderly parent who is symptomatic.
They feel very guilty about unknowingly infecting others and they are worried sick about their parent and on top of that they are worrying about what people may think about them moving forward. It's like they feel shameful about the situation. All i could do was wish them luck.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Oct 16, 2020 12:33:39 GMT
Has anybody ever seen the movie 'The Mist' with the crazy woman in the supermarket preaching about God? Well check this out!
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Post by sdm3 on Oct 16, 2020 12:37:30 GMT
It's taken a while but i now know someone who has Coronavirus and i spoke to them on the phone yesterday and it was fascinating. Firstly they are ok which is the main thing. They have medium to mild symptoms. They are extremely tired and ache all over with mild cold like symptoms but they are getting better and they have been isolating for the past week. What was fascinating is what they thought of the situation. They have no idea how they got it and what from. They went for a flu jab just before the symptoms started so assumed it was a reaction to that and carried on with their usual routine but a nagging doubt told them to get tested and they were shocked when the result came back positive. They racked their brains and contacted all the people they thought they remembered being in contact with since they started feeling unwell and it turns out they've passed it to three others that they know of with more test results yet to come back. Worryingly one result yet to come back is an elderly parent who is symptomatic. They feel very guilty about unknowingly infecting others and they are worried sick about their parent and on top of that they are worrying about what people may think about them moving forward. It's like they feel shameful about the situation. All i could do was wish them luck. It does seem to be a situation where people are almost blamed for getting it. "You have covid therefore you must have broken the rules and you are selfish and stupid."
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Post by sjg on Oct 16, 2020 12:50:25 GMT
It's taken a while but i now know someone who has Coronavirus and i spoke to them on the phone yesterday and it was fascinating. Firstly they are ok which is the main thing. They have medium to mild symptoms. They are extremely tired and ache all over with mild cold like symptoms but they are getting better and they have been isolating for the past week. What was fascinating is what they thought of the situation. They have no idea how they got it and what from. They went for a flu jab just before the symptoms started so assumed it was a reaction to that and carried on with their usual routine but a nagging doubt told them to get tested and they were shocked when the result came back positive. They racked their brains and contacted all the people they thought they remembered being in contact with since they started feeling unwell and it turns out they've passed it to three others that they know of with more test results yet to come back. Worryingly one result yet to come back is an elderly parent who is symptomatic. They feel very guilty about unknowingly infecting others and they are worried sick about their parent and on top of that they are worrying about what people may think about them moving forward. It's like they feel shameful about the situation. All i could do was wish them luck. It does seem to be a situation where people are almost blamed for getting it. "You have covid therefore you must have broken the rules and you are selfish and stupid." I think in some circumstances the blame is warranted but in this instance i don't think so. They think they have obeyed all the rules and thy think they've been careful trying to keep a safe distance to people, wearing a mask and washing their hands but they still ended up getting it and they can't figure out where they slipped up.
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Post by Aj_June on Oct 16, 2020 13:05:59 GMT
It's taken a while but i now know someone who has Coronavirus and i spoke to them on the phone yesterday and it was fascinating. Firstly they are ok which is the main thing. They have medium to mild symptoms. They are extremely tired and ache all over with mild cold like symptoms but they are getting better and they have been isolating for the past week. What was fascinating is what they thought of the situation. They have no idea how they got it and what from. They went for a flu jab just before the symptoms started so assumed it was a reaction to that and carried on with their usual routine but a nagging doubt told them to get tested and they were shocked when the result came back positive. They racked their brains and contacted all the people they thought they remembered being in contact with since they started feeling unwell and it turns out they've passed it to three others that they know of with more test results yet to come back. Worryingly one result yet to come back is an elderly parent who is symptomatic. They feel very guilty about unknowingly infecting others and they are worried sick about their parent and on top of that they are worrying about what people may think about them moving forward. It's like they feel shameful about the situation. All i could do was wish them luck. It does seem to be a situation where people are almost blamed for getting it. "You have covid therefore you must have broken the rules and you are selfish and stupid." I think Indian media did a lot of that during the early stages of the pandemic. The word they used in Hindi was "pakdaya", the English equivalent would be another corona patient "caught" or "grabbed". As if being infected itself was some sort of crime. That's very wrong way addressing. Same they did to Indians who had returned from Italy from vacation during march. Yes, in some cases surely there are idiots. Like one student came back from UK and then ignored quarantine rules because his mother was some important government officer. But usually many people who get infected don't know it and are following acceptable level of precaution. I believe that usually you get infected by another person if you have extended interaction in close distance (over 10 minutes and within 5 feet). Masks seem to be quite effective when you have low period interaction or passing interaction with a infected person. In my opinion while you are in supermarket which is not very crowded and wearing a mask and don't stay for more than 10 minutes then you are quite safe. But if you sit with another person for a considerable time (let's say in a bar for over 15 minutes) then you are more likely to get infected.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Oct 17, 2020 12:03:02 GMT
We've had the most cases here since early May
Not good news....
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Oct 18, 2020 16:17:00 GMT
this guy holding the camera is a legend
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Oct 19, 2020 11:15:11 GMT
Dopes Gone Wild -
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Oct 20, 2020 19:23:03 GMT
Keep your eyes peeled for this lady - she's hit the DMV and now Planet Fitness!
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Oct 20, 2020 19:34:20 GMT
Trump supporter discriminated against by Employee!
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Oct 21, 2020 10:50:01 GMT
Keep your eyes peeled for this lady - she's hit the DMV and now Planet Fitness! She's back! This time laying down the law and schooling employees at an antique store!
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Post by Aj_June on Oct 21, 2020 11:11:18 GMT
Keep your eyes peeled for this lady - she's hit the DMV and now Planet Fitness! She's back! This time laying down the law and schooling employees at an antique store!
They think it's their right to go around without mask. Right trumps sense of duty for these people. As if potentially saving an elderly or a vulnerable person is not as important as not wearing a mask. Most of them are also attached to some sort of illogical conspiracy theory.
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Post by masterofallgoons on Oct 21, 2020 11:46:14 GMT
Keep your eyes peeled for this lady - she's hit the DMV and now Planet Fitness! She's back! This time laying down the law and schooling employees at an antique store!
I'm trying to take here derangement and endangerment seriously, but she has such a silly, folksy sound accent.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Oct 21, 2020 11:56:40 GMT
They think it's their right to go around without mask. Right trumps sense of duty for these people. As if potentially saving an elderly or a vulnerable person is not as important as not wearing a mask. Most of them are also attached to some sort of illogical conspiracy theory. It's scary out there. These people think we're infringing on their rights - when there's a much bigger picture out there - the health and wellbeing of our community. But it's all about them.
Ever hear of Qanon? I was around a couple of these people a few weeks back and had to distance myself from them. Oof. I'm not saying all - I do not want to generalize - I'm saying 'some'. Some of these anti-maskers also think there's a secret underground cult of Hollywood actors who drink babies blood who are looking to take down the Republicans and Trump is our savior. I'm serious - you can't make this up - google it - it has a strong following of deranged nuts out there.
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Post by masterofallgoons on Oct 21, 2020 23:09:30 GMT
They think it's their right to go around without mask. Right trumps sense of duty for these people. As if potentially saving an elderly or a vulnerable person is not as important as not wearing a mask. Most of them are also attached to some sort of illogical conspiracy theory. It's scary out there. These people think we're infringing on their rights - when there's a much bigger picture out there - the health and wellbeing of our community. But it's all about them.
Ever hear of Qanon? I was around a couple of these people a few weeks back and had to distance myself from them. Oof. I'm not saying all - I do not want to generalize - I'm saying 'some'. Some of these anti-maskers also think there's a secret underground cult of Hollywood actors who drink babies blood who are looking to take down the Republicans and Trump is our savior. I'm serious - you can't make this up - google it - it has a strong following of deranged nuts out there.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Oct 21, 2020 23:14:38 GMT
It's scary out there. These people think we're infringing on their rights - when there's a much bigger picture out there - the health and wellbeing of our community. But it's all about them.
Ever hear of Qanon? I was around a couple of these people a few weeks back and had to distance myself from them. Oof. I'm not saying all - I do not want to generalize - I'm saying 'some'. Some of these anti-maskers also think there's a secret underground cult of Hollywood actors who drink babies blood who are looking to take down the Republicans and Trump is our savior. I'm serious - you can't make this up - google it - it has a strong following of deranged nuts out there.
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Post by Jep Gambardella on Oct 22, 2020 1:06:26 GMT
Just found out that my cousin is in the hospital with Covid and a blood clot in his lungs. I love the guy, but he is a dumbass - he started feeling pain last Thursday, spent the whole weekend in severe pain, but refused to go to a hospital. Yesterday he finally relented and went, and was diagnosed. His wife doesn't have any symptoms, but is probably contaminated as well - in fact she may very well be the one who gave it to him, as she goes out much more than he does.
He is the first one I know personally who contracted Covid-19.
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Post by Rey Kahuka on Oct 22, 2020 12:09:30 GMT
Just found out that my cousin is in the hospital with Covid and a blood clot in his lungs. I love the guy, but he is a dumbass - he started feeling pain last Thursday, spent the whole weekend in severe pain, but refused to go to a hospital. Yesterday he finally relented and went, and was diagnosed. His wife doesn't have any symptoms, but is probably contaminated as well - in fact she may very well be the one who gave it to him, as she goes out much more than he does. He is the first one I know personally who contracted Covid-19. Sorry to hear it, hope he makes a full recovery asap.
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Post by mecano04 on Oct 22, 2020 19:40:03 GMT
Just found out that my cousin is in the hospital with Covid and a blood clot in his lungs. I love the guy, but he is a dumbass - he started feeling pain last Thursday, spent the whole weekend in severe pain, but refused to go to a hospital. Yesterday he finally relented and went, and was diagnosed. His wife doesn't have any symptoms, but is probably contaminated as well - in fact she may very well be the one who gave it to him, as she goes out much more than he does. He is the first one I know personally who contracted Covid-19. I hope he recovers but he might feel weak for a while afterwards. His wife should get tested ASAP.
Not saying it is the case here but in my experience, having heard or seen people from outside of the "healthcare world", it seems that some don't realize how bad it is and how easy it is to get infected until they get it.
It seems like the virus is some sort of bogeyman until people get sick then reality sets in pretty quickly and it's a shock.
Still, as bad or heartless it may sound, that's probably one of the best way to make people understand (not saying it's your case, just generally speaking) that this isn't a joke or a drill, having them see that one of their relatives, friends, coworkers or acquaintances has it with mild to severe symptoms.
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Post by screamingtreefrogs on Oct 23, 2020 20:44:26 GMT
Nutbag threatens to sue teenagers making minimum wage at McDonalds!
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