Coronavirus Updates

[Beebo Brink]

Immunity to Covid-19 could be lost in months, UK study suggests

 

[Innula Zenovka]

A Second Coronavirus Death Surge Is Coming

There was always a logical explanation for why cases rose through the end of June while deaths did not.

www.theatlantic.com

 

[Aribeth Zelin]

I've already started slowly stockpiling toilet paper and still pretty good on staples from the last time. Not that we've left the first wave, but anyone who knows how the ocean works, the second wave can still hit us.

 

[Rose Karuna]

I've already started slowly stockpiling toilet paper and still pretty good on staples from the last time. Not that we've left the first wave, but anyone who knows how the ocean works, the second wave can still hit us.

Better to be prepared than not. Here in Florida, we could end up in a serious mess if Mother Nature decides to hammer us with a direct hit from a sizable hurricane at the same time that COVID deaths are overwhelming hospitals and other resources.

I still can't find toilet paper in the stores around here but the "Tushy" we installed has really reduced our consumption of it.

In fact, trying to find things that I normally buy is getting more and more difficult. There is less selection and it goes faster making me think that there may be less quantity.

I have now planted multiple edible perennials, berry bushes and fruit trees, most, I should have fruit on in about a year or two. So I'm doing some long term planning. Yesterday I ordered three Cocoa plants and three coffee plants. They should grow here but I may have to baby them during the terrible Florida winters.

I've been experimenting with the garden and planting a lot of edible stuff purported to grow wild here (dragon fruit, cassava, sweet potatoes, yuca, malanga, everglades tomatoes, collards and black eyed peas). Some things grow great and others, not so much. I haven't lived here a full year yet so I'll eventually learn as I go along what to plant at what time. I am doing a lot of studying and reading. I'm experimenting on growing some things indoors too, like lettuce and dill.

I don't see our leadership (state or federal) willing to do a damn thing about COVID, they are avidly willing to just let people die. Couple that with a natural disaster (like hurricane Katrina) and people will be left to fend for themselves because the state (at least in Florida) will not be prepared or have the resources. So we decided we're staying locked down and on our toes, it's sad but it's reality right now.

 

[Aribeth Zelin]

Better to be prepared than not. Here in Florida, we could end up in a serious mess if Mother Nature decides to hammer us with a direct hit from a sizable hurricane at the same time that COVID deaths are overwhelming hospitals and other resources.

I still can't find toilet paper in the stores around here but the "Tushy" we installed has really reduced our consumption of it.

In fact, trying to find things that I normally buy is getting more and more difficult. There is less selection and it goes faster making me think that there may be less quantity.

I have now planted multiple edible perennials, berry bushes and fruit trees, most, I should have fruit on in about a year or two. So I'm doing some long term planning. Yesterday I ordered three Cocoa plants and three coffee plants. They should grow here but I may have to baby them during the terrible Florida winters.

I've been experimenting with the garden and planting a lot of edible stuff purported to grow wild here (dragon fruit, cassava, sweet potatoes, yuca, malanga, everglades tomatoes, collards and black eyed peas). Some things grow great and others, not so much. I haven't lived here a full year yet so I'll eventually learn as I go along what to plant at what time. I am doing a lot of studying and reading. I'm experimenting on growing some things indoors too, like lettuce and dill.

I don't see our leadership (state or federal) willing to do a damn thing about COVID, they are avidly willing to just let people die. Couple that with a natural disaster (like hurricane Katrina) and people will be left to fend for themselves because the state (at least in Florida) will not be prepared or have the resources. So we decided we're staying locked down and on our toes, it's sad but it's reality right now.

Yeah, even though a hurricane has yet to hit where we are in the 7 years we've been here [a few headed this way then diverted], but eventually, they will decide they don't like me anymore and we'll get slammed or something.

And other than venturing out for necessities [our local government has mandated masks, and thankfully DeSantis hasn't done a Kemp yet], and medical stuff, we've stayed locked down since march. Even I'm getting a little stir crazy, but its better to be safe than sorry.

 

[Beebo Brink]

In fact, trying to find things that I normally buy is getting more and more difficult. There is less selection and it goes faster making me think that there may be less quantity.

Mrs. Beebo (much to my dismay) goes out at least twice a week to buy groceries, and that's her report as well in this part of the country. She will buy what she can find, regardless of brand, because the normal product selection isn't available any more. On her last outing, dog food was in limited supply (which for our household is a big problem) and she bought out the last three packs of my favorite drink ( lemon-lime Gatorade Zero) because who knows when we'll see it again.

 

[Kara Spengler]

I've already started slowly stockpiling toilet paper and still pretty good on staples from the last time. Not that we've left the first wave, but anyone who knows how the ocean wor⁸ks, the second wave can still hit us.

Yes, I am more worried about a second wave than a first. After things open up it will be really hard to close them down again.

 

[Kara Spengler]

Better to be prepared than not. Here in Florida, we could end up in a serious mess if Mother Nature decides to hammer us with a direct hit from a sizable hurricane at the same time that COVID deaths are overwhelming hospitals and other resources.

I still can't find toilet paper in the stores around here but the "Tushy" we installed has really reduced our consumption of it.

In fact, trying to find things that I normally buy is getting more and more difficult. There is less selection and it goes faster making me think that there may be less quantity.

I have now planted multiple edible perennials, berry bushes and fruit trees, most, I should have fruit on in about a year or two. So I'm doing some long term planning. Yesterday I ordered three Cocoa plants and three coffee plants. They should grow here but I may have to baby them during the terrible Florida winters.

I've been experimenting with the garden and planting a lot of edible stuff purported to grow wild here (dragon fruit, cassava, sweet potatoes, yuca, malanga, everglades tomatoes, collards and black eyed peas). Some things grow great and others, not so much. I haven't lived here a full year yet so I'll eventually learn as I go along what to plant at what time. I am doing a lot of studying and reading. I'm experimenting on growing some things indoors too, like lettuce and dill.

I don't see our leadership (state or federal) willing to do a damn thing about COVID, they are avidly willing to just let people die. Couple that with a natural disaster (like hurricane Katrina) and people will be left to fend for themselves because the state (at least in Florida) will not be prepared or have the resources. So we decided we're staying locked down and on our toes, it's sad but it's reality right now.

Yeah, my parents do the snowbird thing. My sister convinced them to head north early this year. Even though it meant they had to buy a trailer and a truck.

 

[Aribeth Zelin]

Yes, I am more worried about a second wave than a first. After things open up it will be really hard to close them down again.

*hysterical laughter* I'm in florida, we never quite shut down to begin with. Even my county, where the local government has been fairly proactive, has over 200 new covid hospitalizations.... we're not that heavily populated.

 

[Kara Spengler]

Mrs. Beebo (much to my dismay) goes out at least twice a week to buy groceries, and that's her report as well in this part of the country. She will buy what she can find, regardless of brand, because the normal product selection isn't available any more. On her last outing, dog food was in limited supply (which for our household is a big problem) and she bought out the last three packs of my favorite drink ( lemon-lime Gatorade Zero) because who knows when we'll see it again.

Either myself or my wife might need to go out this afternoon as she needs some medicine from cvs. Hopefully we can get it delivered though.

 

[danielravennest]

Either myself or my wife might need to go out this afternoon as she needs some medicine from cvs. Hopefully we can get it delivered though.

My local CVS has been offering free delivery for a while. Check their website.

(I haven't used the delivery service, since the store is only a mile away, and I can use the drive-up window)

 

[Innula Zenovka]

Coronavirus: UK plans millions of antibody tests after trial success - report

The finger-prick tests were found to be 98.6% accurate in secret human trials held in June, according to the Daily Telegraph

www.theguardian.com

 

[Kara Spengler]

My local CVS has been offering free delivery for a while. Check their website.

(I haven't used the delivery service, since the store is only a mile away, and I can use the drive-up window)

Yes, we just found out we could get delivery. I did not ask if there would be a charge as it would be worth it. The CVS is only a block away but since my wife is high risk I do not want either of us going out since some people do not feel they need to wear a mask.

 

[Kara Spengler]

Coronavirus: UK plans millions of antibody tests after trial success - report

The finger-prick tests were found to be 98.6% accurate in secret human trials held in June, according to the Daily Telegraph

www.theguardian.com

I heard Finland has a quick test.

 

[Innula Zenovka]

I heard Finland has a quick test.

I think lots of them have been tried but none of them anywhere near as fast and accurate as this is said to be.

 

[Kara Spengler]

So much for CVS delivery. I guess what they are doing is sending the charges to insurance. Our insurance denied it now one of us has to go out and get it in the morning.

 

[Kara Spengler]

I think lots of them have been tried but none of them anywhere near as fast and accurate as this is said to be.

 

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[Archer]

Mrs. Beebo (much to my dismay) goes out at least twice a week to buy groceries, and that's her report as well in this part of the country. She will buy what she can find, regardless of brand, because the normal product selection isn't available any more. On her last outing, dog food was in limited supply (which for our household is a big problem) and she bought out the last three packs of my favorite drink ( lemon-lime Gatorade Zero) because who knows when we'll see it again.

You might check out Chewy.com. I have been purchasing our cat food from them for years. Better prices than at the store, and it comes right to your front door, so less heavy lifting in and out of the carts and car.

 

[Romana]

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You might check out Chewy.com. I have been purchasing our cat food from them for years. Better prices than at the store, and it comes right to your front door, so less heavy lifting in and out of the carts and car.

Can confirm. The only thing about Chewy is, like much online shopping, the minimum for free shipping. Of course this will be less of an issue for most than for me, certainly if you have a bigger dog (s).