D&D and the rising pandemic

[Zardnaar]

No new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand for second day in row

There have been no new cases of Covid-19 reported in New Zealand in the past 24 hours, for the second day running.

www.rnz.co.nz

97% recovery rate. 27 active cases. 1500 total, 1100 or so confirmed. Probables get counted as part of that 1500.

No one's died for a while. Deathtoll at 21 still. Lockdowns over, some restrictions apply. Think this was first weekend bars were allowed to reopen.

 

[Umbran]

After two months of isolation, the asymptomatic contagious carriers of March should have given it to their families and either kicked it or seen hospitals by now.

If that were true, the hospitals would not still be seeing hundreds of cases come in.

And, really, the folks who are now refusing to wear masks... how strict do you expect their isolation really was?

 

[Levistus's_Leviathan]

And, really, the folks who are now refusing to wear masks... how strict do you expect their isolation really was?

Yes, exactly. I'm not aware of any studies that show that people who refuse to wear masks in public are more likely to catch and transmit the disease, but by common sense they should be doing so.

 

[Zardnaar]

How hard are masks to buy in your area? I wore them twice.

Mostly just didn't go anywhere except for walks around the block.

Went to the supermarket 3 time in 7 weeks, ate oats and canned food. Crossed the road about 5 times avoiding people and went to the supermarket at the quiet times avoiding the crowds. Generally late at night or early morning Monday/Tuesday.

Ate a lot of whatever was left on the shelf after they were already picked over.

Sick of oats and tinned peaches being honest.

 

[Levistus's_Leviathan]

In America, most people seem to buy NFL masks or make their own with youtube tutorials.

 

[Zardnaar]

In America, most people seem to buy NFL masks or make their own with youtube tutorials.

I managed to find some at a corner store then the Pharmacy.

They were quite expensive. I folded a t shirt up a few times and tied that around the face. Held it in place with a beanie hat and hood.

Mostly just avoided going anywhere where a mask would be required.

Longer lockdown went on the more complacent we became. Social distancing was pretty good along with washing but stopped being paranoid about the groceries, hand sanitizer etc.

 

[ad_hoc]

I don’t wish evil on anyone, but the fact that Covid-19 is both dangerous but not OBVIOUSLY dangerous (as compared to diseases with much higher mortality rates) is proving to be a mixed blessing.

If it were moderately more lethal, the anti-mask/anti-vax bunch would either be much smaller and keeping a lower profile, or the issue would be self-correcting as the body count among their numbers would steadily rise.

As things are, only a fraction of those people acting out like that will directly or proximally experience a reality check, so the behavior is unlikely to disappear.

And that’s going to translate into a prolonged initial wave, a larger second wave, and more socioeconomic turmoil.

Or if the US delayed their lockdown 1 more month. It would be completely out of control and people would see it for what it was.

Extreme measures have been taken and with those measures the worst has been averted so they say that there was not much of a threat in the first place.

It seems like no matter what, the bad needs to happen in order for people to see it.

 

[Umbran]

How hard are masks to buy in your area? I wore them twice.

I have not seen a store with them for sale, but I haven't looked very hard, because my Mom taught me the basics of using a sewing machine, and I made a some when my office switched to working from home back in march. I'll probably be making another batch of new and improved masks soon.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

For a post Covid world it seems bars and restaurants are quiet. Social distancing rules apply.

Where YOU are, I suppose. (And good on ya for that.)

On many states where bars opened, they were packed. In some cases, people were crossing state lines to eat in restaurants.

 

[Zardnaar]

Where YOU are, I suppose. (And good on ya for that.)

On many states where bars opened, they were packed. In some cases, people were crossing state lines to eat in restaurants.

First night out as such post lockdown. Limited menu.

Southern fried chicken burger and IPA. USD $ IPA 3, meal about $16.