D&D and the rising pandemic

[robus]

The final line of that video pithily sums up how social attitude impacts an epidemic:

Given what I saw in Charleston, SC this morning not enough people are concerned yet. Brunch spots were packed.

 

[seebs]

The basic issue around such conspiracy theories is simple - anyone smart enough to pull it off will know that a bioweapon is too difficult to control to be reliable.

I mean, it'll kill old dependents? You realize that the upper levels of government is disproportionately populated with high-risk folks over 60? Talk about shooting yourself in the foot!

So, let's not engage in the conspiracy theorizing, please.

I'm not talking about the virus being intentional. I'm talking about things like:


Wherein the Department of Justice orders signs warning people about the virus and advising on basic precautions to mitigate risk taken down. Why? Well, that is an open question.

But they didn't accidentally draft and send out the order demanding that the signs be taken down. Someone intended it to have some effect.

 

[Fenris-77]

That sounds like criminal negligence to me. What a week. Lot of true colors on display IMO.

 

[Mistwell]

So...not much D&D left in this "D&D And The Rising Pandemic" thread, is there?

 

[Maxperson]

So...not much D&D left in this "D&D And The Rising Pandemic" thread, is there?

If these lines get much longer, you can play a game of D&D while you wait!

 

[jgsugden]

Given what I saw in Charleston, SC this morning not enough people are concerned yet. Brunch spots were packed.

Do you know what the guidance is in Charleston relating to how to properly execute social distancing? They say to follow the CDC guidelines, and those guidelines do not call for an end to brunch.

Charleston, SC

Frequently Asked Questions About the Coronavirus in Charleston

www.charleston-sc.gov

Okay, I think I get it. Anything else we need to know?
Two things, for now.

First, make sure you’re following reliable sources for news about this virus. Here locally, that typically means sources like the Post and Courier, Charleston City Paper, and Channels 5, 4, 2 and 24 among others. Social media is also a powerful tool at times like these, but, as always, it’s wise consider the source.

Secondly, the best advice for individuals currently is to follow CDC guidelines. If you’re elderly or ill, avoid crowds. If you feel sick, do not go to work, and call your doctor to let them know your symptoms. Calling ahead will help your provider’s office take steps to keep other people from getting infected or exposed. And because the disease is spread so easily through direct contact, wash your hands and use hand sanitizer frequently.

Specifically, the CDC recommends the following:

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
• Stay home when you are sick.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Follow CDC’s recommendations for using a facemask.
  • CDC does not recommend that people who are well wear a facemask to protect themselves from respiratory diseases, including COVID-19.
  • Facemasks should be used by people who show symptoms of COVID-19 to help prevent the spread of the disease to others. The use of facemasks is also crucial for health workers and people who are taking care of someone in close settings (at home or in a health care facility).
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
  • If soap and water are not readily available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol. Always wash hands with soap and water if hands are visibly dirty.

If you shut yourself in, stop frequenting business, etc... while healthy, you're doing a lot of harm by taking away business that is supporting the local economy. If we all lock ourselves away for 2 weeks, families will go bankrupt, businesses will close, people will lose jobs, people will lose insurance, etc...

Look at the current guidance. Follow it. The guidance does not say to avoid brunch if you're healthy and not at high risk. It says wash up, keep your hands away from your mouth (use utensils), and keep the sneezes covered and dispose of the kleenex. Then disinfect.

 

[Doug McCrae]

If you shut yourself in, stop frequenting business, etc... while healthy, you're doing a lot of harm by taking away business that is supporting the local economy. If we all lock ourselves away for 2 weeks, families will go bankrupt, businesses will close, people will lose jobs, people will lose insurance, etc...

As @Umbran pointed out upthread, you can support the local economy and still maintain social distancing by, for example, buying vouchers for a meal at a restaurant. It's not either/or.

 

[robus]

Do you know what the guidance is in Charleston relating to how to properly execute social distancing? They say to follow the CDC guidelines, and those guidelines do not call for an end to brunch.

Well given that this week is being called critical to getting a lid on the spread of this disease I would call those guidelines laughably inappropriate. Infected people do not show symptoms for a number of days.

But you’re right, I’m just some random person on the internet thinking this not the time to be doing a lot of public socializing and hoping we don’t end up in a national lockdown. Everyone else enjoy your brunch...

 

[NotAYakk]

Look at the current guidance. Follow it. The guidance does not say to avoid brunch if you're healthy and not at high risk. It says wash up, keep your hands away from your mouth (use utensils), and keep the sneezes covered and dispose of the kleenex. Then disinfect.

It says keep a 6 ft distance between you and everyone else.

"Limiting close contact with others as much as possible (about 6 feet). "

And if they prepared food for you and you didn't sterilize it, you are in close contact (if they are sick and don't know it, their breath carries the virus, and you are going to put it in your mouth).

Is it possible to not do Brunch? Are those non-essential contacts? Then CDC recomments that during an outbreak, you don't do it.

 

[The Green Hermit]

In my experience, it is sold out at discount/bulk places, and not sold out at places that charge more.

Regular grocery stores are running out as well. People are only allowed to buy two packages of tp and paper towels.