COVID-19/corona virus mega thread/prepping thread

[Hawkmoon]

Since when does "self-quarantine" mean you have to remain in your house and never go outside?

Since now, apparently.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8165415/Armed-vigilantes-cut-tree-use-roadblock-quarantine-workers-New-Jersey.html

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[MillCreek]

I am ready if the toilet paper runs out.

[MechAg94]

Since now, apparently.

https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8165415/Armed-vigilantes-cut-tree-use-roadblock-quarantine-workers-New-Jersey.html

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On the other hand, they are from New Jersey.  Maybe they were treating them that way for years.

[Ben]

Stupid celebrity virus spreaders:

https://time.com/5811938/blaine-county-idaho-coronavirus/

On the bright side, it's one of only two liberal enclaves in Idaho, so... 

[Ben]

Interesting aside on toilet paper shortages. This one was caused by unions rather than a virus (though some would argue they are one in the same). 

https://www.washingtonpost.com/history/2020/03/29/toilet-paper-shortage-hawaii/

[zxcvbob]

https://priceonomics.com/the-great-toilet-paper-scare-of-1973/

[Perd Hapley]

To a degree.  One point I've made all along, though, is being American is pretty much a preexisting condition.  America's health is trash.  40% obesity.  30% high blood pressure.  30% of the population is diabetic or prediabetic.
30 million have asthma.  1/3 of the population is over 50. 

OK, but the fatality rate in the US is relatively low, right? Under 2%. So maybe those conditions aren't that much of a problem.

[WLJ]

140 cases in Louisville now

[K Frame]

Hit Walmart yesterday afternoon. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the shelves were very well stocked. I even saw people wheeling around acceptable amounts of toilet paper and paper towels.

Best of all, I was finally able to find frozen blueberries for my oatmeal. That made me happy.

[Jamisjockey]

https://www.theatlantic.com/ideas/archive/2020/03/coronavirus-america-constitution/608665/

Funny how there is has been such little resistance to these unconstitutional power grabs.

 

I'm not sure we've ever had those freedoms.  The government has increased infringements since the Whiskey Rebellion.

[makattak]

I stopped by Kroger yesterday.

Either people are actually social distancing, or Sunday afternoon is the time to go to Kroger. It wasn't a ghost town, but I had no problem keeping 6 feet away from other shoppers.

Didn't check toilet paper (we still have plenty), but the meat section was not fully stocked, but had plenty of selection (including chicken!). Milk and eggs looked to be normal amounts.

Lots of fresh veggies and onions and potatoes available. Beans and rice were pretty picked over, still. Looks like things are approaching normal, at least, but not quite back yet. 

[TechMan]

I stopped by Kroger yesterday.

Either people are actually social distancing, or Sunday afternoon is the time to go to Kroger. It wasn't a ghost town, but I had no problem keeping 6 feet away from other shoppers.

Didn't check toilet paper (we still have plenty), but the meat section was not fully stocked, but had plenty of selection (including chicken!). Milk and eggs looked to be normal amounts.

Lots of fresh veggies and onions and potatoes available. Beans and rice were pretty picked over, still. Looks like things are approaching normal, at least, but not quite back yet. 

My guess is that a lot of people are using the pickup service, as Kroger has currently waived the $5 fee associated with it.  We used it this past weekend and there where 4 other cars there waiting to pickup.

[K Frame]

Maryland just issued a lock down order starting at 8 p.m. tonight.

Edit In:

No, that's not right, it's a stay at home order. Still allowed to go out for things like exercise and of course the essentials.

[Jamisjockey]

Maryland just issued a lock down order starting at 8 p.m. tonight.

Edit In:

No, that's not right, it's a stay at home order. Still allowed to go out for things like exercise and of course the essentials.

VA did as well today.

[charby]

VA did as well today.

See what Iowa does today at 230pm when the governor has her daily press conference.

[makattak]

VA did as well today.

I listened to the announcement.

IFF the governor is telling the truth that the beaches were packed over the weekend (and, despite him being a liar about many things, this is one I believe) I can understand the order.

HOWEVER, it once again illustrates the need to approach different areas with different policies. I'm fairly certain that, for example, (checks map) Bath County has no need to have shelter in place because the beaches were packed.

I fully believe people made stupid decisions. It also illustrates the principle that those who will not govern themselves (morals/values, etc...) will find the law stepping in to govern them.

[lupinus]

I listened to the announcement.

IFF the governor is telling the truth that the beaches were packed over the weekend (and, despite him being a liar about many things, this is one I believe) I can understand the order.

HOWEVER, it once again illustrates the need to approach different areas with different policies. I'm fairly certain that, for example, (checks map) Bath County has no need to have shelter in place because the beaches were packed.

I fully believe people made stupid decisions. It also illustrates the principle that those who will not govern themselves (morals/values, etc...) will find the law stepping in to govern them.

I think part of the reasoning is the stupid people came from somewhere, and went home somewhere, so such a small area being under such an order doesn't have as much effect.

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[Ben]

DHS has sent out an advisory recommending that gun stores remain open. I don't think we would have seen that under Obama.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dhs-guidelines-advise-states-to-let-gun-stores-stay-open-amid-coronavirus-pandemic

[WLJ]

DHS has sent out an advisory recommending that gun stores remain open. I don't think we would have seen that under Obama.

https://www.foxnews.com/politics/dhs-guidelines-advise-states-to-let-gun-stores-stay-open-amid-coronavirus-pandemic

State law in Ky. Can the feds override that?

[Ben]

State law in Ky. Can the feds override that?

Same here (at least if you mean it's state law that they remain open). However, CA for instance, is going in the other direction (LA county has been a yoyo of closed/open/closed). Whether fed.gov can say yes or no is an interesting question, though this is just an advisory. I think it would be harder to justify closing something vs leaving something open.

[Jamisjockey]

State law in Ky. Can the feds override that?

I doubt it.  Business licenses, health inspections, etc are all state/local issued. 

[charby]

See what Iowa does today at 230pm when the governor has her daily press conference.

She said she'll make a decision by the end of the week.

[Boomhauer]

Got my essential employee letter today in case the governor orders shelter in place

[ConstitutionCowboy]

I am ready if the toilet paper runs out.

Ahem --- There are times when a scraper is necessary. Does this device come with one?  

Woody

[Andiron]

Ahem --- There are times when a scraper is necessary. Does this device come with one?  

Woody

Hehehe

He doesn't know how to use the three seashells...