Here in Washington state we are in crisis mode. The governor has shut down schools until the end of April. Our way of life is being totally changed. Gathering of large crowds over 250 people are banned. People are panicking.
I'm currently working as a coronavirus screener. The protocol is being thrown together quickly and doesn't seem to be adequate. It doesn't appear to be comprehensive in any way shape or form. There isn't coordination between Health Care entities. Actual testing is rare.
I agree that the virus is a severe threat, yet I have mixed feelings about these things. What are your thoughts?
I am curious; for those of you saying the media is fanning these flames - how so? I’m genuinely curious?
What I’ve seen:
stay home, this is what you can do with your kids, information on hospitals in the state that have drive in testing (and how to get an order for testing), what to buy at the grocery store, the numbers in my state that have been confirmed, numbers in the country that have been confirmed, the federal government response, other nations’ responses, good humanitarian stories, Twitter wars between trump and governors, stories on those of Asian descent being victimized in the US, what is closed, what is open and hours, what to do at home (go outside, books to read, etc)
What I’ve not seen:
how to build your bunker, anything about the positives about buying TP (more about why people, why???), storming the grocery stores, panic at the ATM
I can't quote articles off the top of my head, but due to the power of the internet and cell phones, lots of people access the internet on a daily basis, and may access bogus, sensationalist websites citing false information about the COVID-19, hence me saying the media is "fanning the flames" about COVID-19. My post may had come across as aloof, showing lack of concern, but trust me, that was far from my intention. I apologize if I did.
Schools are closing here in AL next week. I also couldn't find toilet paper and I actually need it! Walmart, Sam's Club, Dollar General, etc none. I understand if people are stockpiling water, canned goods, and whatnot but toilet paper?
Well, it's really crazy. The way I see it, if you don't have anything going in in one end, there's not much gona come out the other end. People have their priorities turned around.
Mr.Lollercoastr, CNA, LPN
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I can't quote articles off the top of my head, but due to the power of the internet and cell phones, lots of people access the internet on a daily basis, and may access bogus, sensationalist websites citing false information about the COVID-19, hence me saying the media is "fanning the flames" about COVID-19. My post may had come across as aloof, showing lack of concern, but trust me, that was far from my intention. I apologize if I did.