Update

[dea1983]

The situation here is still tragic and very serious. Despite the lockdown, the contagion keeps running, we have 41.000 infected people.
So far, me and my family are fine, we barely go out, just once a week do to the shop and stock up food, beverages and stuff, but clearly not everyone is respecting the new rules.
I get that this new routine is weird and hard to take in, but staying home is the only way to get rid of Corona Virus.
I hope our government will lock down even more activities, and will also forbid sport ones, because too many people still go out with the excuse to go running.
I hope this will soon be over and will just be a bad memory.
Praying for all of us, wishing you all the best. I'll keep adding content on the community, maybe not as often as usual, but I will keep this place alive, to loosen up all the tension and anxiety.
Please, stay safe out there and stay home!

Comments

[eruberueth]

Yeah, I wake up every day and my first thought is, "I don't want to go out there." I understand that people need to shop for food and I have no problem with the people who are respecting the social distancing guidelines and standing back away from me and other shoppers, but the ones that don't scare the daylights out of me. I was standing in an aisle yesterday and when I turned around there was a man so close to me that our shoulders bumped. I asked him to please back up and he laughed at me. I work in a plague minefield.

[dea1983]

Idiocy will kill us sooner than the virus itself, seriously! There are so many dummies around....I mean, in some cities some idiots are getting used to throwing their used masks and gloves on the streets...who does that?? How can some people still be alive? This drives me mad!
Please, I know your job implies you to deal with people, but stay safe and take care!!

[eruberueth]

in some cities some idiots are getting used to throwing their used masks and gloves on the streets

We are seeing that, too. I haven't found them in our parking lot...yet...but I have seen pictures, and have seen them myself, of masks and gloves strewn all over parking lots of other stores. Humans are so dirty and disgusting and I just don't understand why this isn't getting through their thick skulls. Nevermind...I do know. They want to protect themselves but spare no thoughts for others.

I have been wearing gloves and the company told us that they will start sending the stores masks, so I hope that will happen soon. I would buy my own but there are none to be had. My Governor issued a "Stay at Home" order for the entire state yesterday but said that he will let it up to the people to police themselves right now instead of having the police enforce it. Let's see if people listen because, right now, I don't have a lot of faith in humanity.

I hope all is still well with you and your family. I know you are doing what you can to stay safe, but people out there are just...awful.

[dea1983]

So far, we're good, crossing fingers and legs and all that can possibly be crossed. Things change so quickly...MY mom called a childhood friend of her 10 days ago and both she and her husband were fine, the other day she called again and she found out that her friend is hospitalized and her hubby didnt make it....all in the space of 10 days! We still can't believe it.
I agree with you, I have very little faith in humanity too! Some complain they can't go out and run....well, I'd be more concerned in surviving this pandemic than in exercising!! The restrictive measures here will go on until april 13th for sure and then they'll be probably extended, which I think is the best solution, bc as soon as they'll let people out their houses, I fear we'll risk another wave of contagion. We can't trust in people's common sense, because most people simply have none.
Please, be safe and take care of yourself out there!!

[eruberueth]

I live near a place called Centralia. It was left a ghost town due to an underground mine fire (The movie Silent Hill was inspired by it). There is a stretch of highway that has been blocked off for years and it has now become known as Graffiti Highway because...well, that is probably self-explanatory...anyway, it is a popular place to hike and today crews all but destroyed it in order to keep people away. The locals have been gathering by the hundreds. Seriously, there were almost 400 people there one night having a big ass party and the State Police had to come in and break it up. The point of this long story is, we are going to see waves of this virus through the summer because people just don't listen. My state is on a stay at home order through April 30 but so many people have been coming into the store to buy food for big family Easter dinners because "We have to live our lives." No. Easter is canceled, everyone! If you just stay away from each other this year, there will be Easter next year. If you get together this year, not all of you will be around next year.
I'm so sorry to hear about your mother's friend. I have been lucky so far and no one I know has been affected by this. I hope it can stay that way but we are not projected to hit our peak here in PA until around the 18th of this month.

[dea1983]

I totally agree, it's infuriating to see how many people just won't listen nor understand. They're so selfish and can't see further than their damn noses!
And I see it is a global issue, as I saw a tv reportage and there were lots of people still going out as nothing had happened in Paris, NY, Netherlands, etc...
I'm starting to lose grip, I know I am safe and home and it is not a big sacrifice, but my mind is losing it.

[eruberueth]

I would have thought that the people in my state would be able to look at NY, our literal neighbor, and learn that this can get out of hand very quickly, but sadly, that is not the case. Yesterday, only about 30% of the people I encountered were wearing masks. I wore one for my entire shift and took one with me because I had to make a stop on the way home for soap and toothpaste and I can't help but look at everyone who is NOT wearing one as totally irresponsible.
We are going to get through this, sweetie, with our health and some of our sanity left. I know that it's hard to feel strong because I am breaking down every day too, but we'll come out of this together. Thank you for listening to me vent all the time, by the way. <3

[dea1983]

No need to thank me, seriosuly, especially bc I'm often ranting myself, so you're not alone!
I change mood daily, sometimes several times a day...this is really challenging, but we'll get rid of this virus eventually!!
Feel absolutely fress to rant whenever you want, here or via PM.