New Coronavirus - COVID-19

[redpoint5]

...and here the $300 round trip tickets to HI are tempting me. Do I gamble on things easing up in the next 2 months?

[Xist]

Heaven forbid you get stuck there!

[Fat Charlie]

Make sure your $1000 checks get forwarded there so you can eat.

[cRiPpLe_rOoStEr]

Originally Posted by redpoint5

As I write this, perhaps the way to mitigate moral hazard is to offer free rent, but under the condition that I get some help with yardwork and staining the deck.

Seems fair.

[freebeard]

It was only January the First that they came for our shopping bags. Now the reusable bags will keel us all.

Gutfeld on plastic bags and the coronavirus

[Xist]

He simulates how germs spread and shows how thoroughly you need to wash your hands:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I5-dI74zxPg

First they came for the toilet paper, but I did not speak out, because I had toilet paper.
Then they came for hand sanitizer, but I did not speak out, because I do not use hand sanitizer.
Then they came for bottled water, but I did not speak out, because I didn't want bottled water.
Then they came for digital thermometers, but I didn't speak out, because I did not need a digital thermometer.
Then they came for meat and bread, but I did not speak out, because I did not need meat or bread.

New Jersey may be responsible for expiration dates on water bottles, but they may be redeeming themselves by passing a law to make it illegal to return hoarded food, claiming that they could be spreading coronavirus. The CDC says that it is unlikely, but I am satisfied with that excuse:

The ban would include dairy products, meat and produce, most drinks, toilet paper, household cleaning items and even health and beauty products.

The first offense would result in a maximum fine of $10,000 and the second a maximum fine of $20,000, according to the bill.

Trying to return the food you hoarded for coronavirus? New N.J. bill would make it illegal.

Sorry, there is a paywall, but I couldn't find another article about it.

About my brother, he can barely talk, he values dollar bills, but I do not believe that he understands the difference between a one, five, etc., and coins do not seem to matter to him. Mom always talks about him reading, but I do not believe that he can.

He unloads the dishwasher on his own, but we need to remind him to wash his hands first, and supervise him. We also supervise his baths and help him shave. He should be fine going for walks by himself, but the police forced him to his knees without accusing him of anything.

I do not have any idea what kind of idiot would see my brother's typical autistic behaviors and think that hopping on his toes, flapping his hands, and autistic screeching is criminal behavior.

He does pretty well with his iPad, but if he is upset, he refuses to tell us what he wants.

We need to guess.

I am always excited to see him when I come home from work or he comes home from his day program, although he does not appreciate the hugs.

[Xist]

3. COVID 19 vaccine research, development, production, and distribution are under rapid development and will take extended time to develop.
4. Clinical research of effectiveness of existing medications as COVID -19 antivirals requires extended time for U. S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) review and Emergency Use Authorization (or other approval designation).

The most important part:

2. A pandemic will last 18 months or longer and could include multiple waves of illness.

6. Supply chain and transportation impacts due to ongoing COVID - 19 outbreak will likely result in significant shortages for government, private sector, and individual U.S. consumers.

PanCAP Adapted U.S. Government COVID - 19 Response Plan

I will read the rest later, I was supposed to run my brother's bath a while ago.

Is that okay with you?

[redpoint5]

Well, that was a pretty good video, but it lead me to watch TP fights, so I blame you for that :P

I've always been of the opinion that food shouldn't be returnable. If you don't like the quality of a gallon of milk, don't buy it there anymore. You don't get to return perishables; that would be my store policy.

If the government wanted to do something to harm selfish hoarders, they should eliminate so-called "price gouging" laws. Price gouging is fictitious, because the market constantly adjusts price based on supply and demand. We don't call normal prices gouging even though the exact same principles are in play. By allowing the price to float up, those that value TP most will pay the premium, and there will be product availability. Expensive but available TP is better than no TP at any price. It also sends a signal to production to maximize output since margins are temporarily lucrative.

[redneck]

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJrm8V5KmPs

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[deluxx]

Meanwhile in my part of the world.

Baltimore Mayor Begs Residents To Stop Shooting Each Other So Hospital Beds Can Be Used For Coronavirus Patients

https://baltimore.cbslocal.com/2020/...d-19-pandemic/

For me personally I'm looking on the bright-side of things, really a-lot less traffic. Going to see record high MPG highscores for those still driving and lots saved from so many people staying home. Road deaths must have fallen a big %.
My GPS said I arrived 30 minutes earlier then expected on my 85 mile work trip I took yesterday

The 30MPH limit road (50-80MPH speedway) in front of my house has been very peaceful with cars going way slower. Now filled with lots of bikers and dog walkers.

Still can't get a decent meal or toilet paper from my local supermarket, or dollar store. I'm not driving around store to store looking for it either I typically just get the cheapest store brand. They had plenty of napkins available and plenty of paper towels.