D&D and the rising pandemic

[abirdcall]

And I saw a piece in the news today about how folks got the Mayan Calendar thing all wrong, and really the world is going to end on June 21, 2020!!!1! It quoted tweets from a scientist.

Except, the twitter account in question doesn't exist. The scientist, apparently, also doesn't exist. The given analysis was wrong in two ways, but the whole mess got published anyway.

Which is to say "an interview" from "a doctor" doesn't mean much.

Is the disease going to be obliterated before we get a vaccine? Probably not, since we have only ever verifiable eradicated two diseases in recorded history. We wouldn't expect Covid-19 to miraculously be the third.

Will it be keeping us paralyzed trying to control it? That's a different question.

Yes, because I posted that as an argument.

Your snark is really not necessary and is not productive or interesting.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Other preventable diseases spreading due to Covid.

Mom is kinda in that state of pandemic paralysis. She hasn’t left the house since the lockdown started, except for going out the front door to see if she could get into my paternal aunt’s SUV (we were car shopping*).

So while she has made- and kept- several telemedicine appointments, she’s now facing 2 mandatory appointments- one dental, one with her primary care physician (PCP)- and a few optional ones that must be done in person. But she hasn’t actually scheduled the appointments yet due to her fears about Covid-19. Thing is, she needs these appointments to manage her ongoing health issues.

The PCP appointment is the most crucial. Her dental health is excellent, but she has numerous chronic health conditions- plus a couple injuries- that need attention. But to get to her PCP, she’d have to take an elevator ride in a medical building. All their precautions aside, that’s exactly the kind of enclosed space the virus likes to lurk.

And right now, she fears The Rona more than Diabeetus & Co.






* she hasn’t even peeked into the garage to look at what we bought.

 

[abirdcall]

Mom is kinda in that state of pandemic paralysis. She hasn’t left the house since the lockdown started, except for going out the front door to see if she could get into my paternal aunt’s SUV (we were car shopping*).

So while she has made- and kept- several telemedicine appointments, she’s now facing 2 mandatory appointments- one dental, one with her primary care physician (PCP)- and a few optional ones that must be done in person. But she hasn’t actually scheduled the appointments yet due to her fears about Covid-19. Thing is, she needs these appointments to manage her ongoing health issues.

The PCP appointment is the most crucial. Her dental health is excellent, but she has numerous chronic health conditions- plus a couple injuries- that need attention. But to get to her PCP, she’d have to take an elevator ride in a medical building. All their precautions aside, that’s exactly the kind of enclosed space the virus likes to lurk.

And right now, she fears The Rona more than Diabeetus & Co.






* she hasn’t even peeked into the garage to look at what we bought.

At this point it's probably actually better to do the appointments sooner rather than later as cases pick up.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

At this point it's probably actually better to do the appointments sooner rather than later as cases pick up.

Probably for that and many other reasons. But I’m not forcing her out. No way. Wouldn’t want her to stroke out because of fear, y’know?

 

[Eltab]

Probably for that and many other reasons. But I’m not forcing her out. No way. Wouldn’t want her to stroke out because of fear, y’know?

Maybe take her out for a walk around the block on a nice day? Get her to want to be outside again (and figure out the elevator later).

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Mom isn’t much of a neighborhood stroller. She’s no recluse, mind you- she’s easily the most gregarious of the family (a real Auntie Mame type)- but the last time she went for a walk was with a dog who died 13 years ago. She barely knows the neighbors. Her idea of going out is going to dinner, a museum, or an event, not wandering around.

 

[Eltab]

Ah. Hmm, she needs to break a budding habit, there is a nice new car in the garage, she goes to places not walkabouts ... Does she like ice cream or other "finger foods"? Take her (well, take everybody) to the drive-thru at Dairy Queen or some place similar, for dessert.
This works better with kids in the car because they get excited and the adults feel it too.

P.S. Personally, I want an A&W root beer in the frosty mug at the drive-up served to my car window by a waitress on roller skates. I may be brave or I may be dumb compared to other folks. I am certain I am nostalgic.

 

[Dannyalcatraz]

Ah. Hmm, she needs to break a budding habit, there is a nice new car in the garage, she goes to places not walkabouts ... Does she like ice cream or other "finger foods"? Take her (well, take everybody) to the drive-thru at Dairy Queen or some place similar, for dessert.
This works better with kids in the car because they get excited and the adults feel it too.

P.S. Personally, I want an A&W root beer in the frosty mug at the drive-up served to my car window by a waitress on roller skates. I may be brave or I may be dumb compared to other folks. I am certain I am nostalgic.

Before Covid-19, dining out was nearly a daily occurrence for her. Right now? Not happening, not even at her faves.

We’re in Texas where the numbers are rising quickly again, and only those of us who legitimately HAVE to leave the house- myself included- have actually dined out. And that always with an eye as to what precautions were being taken. She’s not interested.

I’ve asked her more than once if she wanted to come along for the ride when we get takeout, but even then, a quick, flat “No!” Is the response.

 

[Zardnaar]

Before Covid-19, dining out was nearly a daily occurrence for her. Right now? Not happening, not even at her faves.

We’re in Texas where the numbers are rising quickly again, and only those of us who legitimately HAVE to leave the house- myself included- have actually dined out. And that always with an eye as to what precautions were being taken. She’s not interested.

I’ve asked her more than once if she wanted to come along for the ride when we get takeout, but even then, a quick, flat “No!” Is the response.

Fair enough everyone deals with stuff differently.

I read my news on Reuters/BBC and don't watch broadcast TV.

Watched some CNN the other night at father in laws and I was cracking up at how American public figures sound.

Helps avoid anxiety I suppose. That lasted about 2-3 days back in March. Wasn't worried about getting sick myself but more worried about others.

One of the Americans was talking up things like riots and that. Turns out he wasn't to far wrong.

 

[Zardnaar]

Good while it lasted. 2 new cases imported from the UK.

Covid-19: Two new cases in New Zealand, both arrivals from UK

There are two new cases of Covid-19 in New Zealand, the Ministry of Health has confirmed.

www.rnz.co.nz

Caught at the borders.

Probably means border controls won't be relaxed except with certain countries like Cook Islands.