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Frequently Asked Questions and Advice
Updated April 11, 2020

  • When will this end?
    This is a difficult question, because a lot depends on how well the virus is contained. A better question might be: “How will we know when to reopen the country?” In an American Enterprise Institute report, Scott Gottlieb, Caitlin Rivers, Mark B. McClellan, Lauren Silvis and Crystal Watson staked out four goal posts for recovery: Hospitals in the state must be able to safely treat all patients requiring hospitalization, without resorting to crisis standards of care; the state needs to be able to at least test everyone who has symptoms; the state is able to conduct monitoring of confirmed cases and contacts; and there must be a sustained reduction in cases for at least 14 days.
  • How can I help?
    Charity Navigator, which evaluates charities using a numbers-based system, has a running list of nonprofits working in communities affected by the outbreak. You can give blood through the American Red Cross, and World Central Kitchen has stepped in to distribute meals in major cities. More than 30,000 coronavirus-related GoFundMe fund-raisers have started in the past few weeks. (The sheer number of fund-raisers means more of them are likely to fail to meet their goal, though.)
  • What should I do if I feel sick?
    If you’ve been exposed to the coronavirus or think you have, and have a fever or symptoms like a cough or difficulty breathing, call a doctor. They should give you advice on whether you should be tested, how to get tested, and how to seek medical treatment without potentially infecting or exposing others.
  • Should I wear a mask?
    The C.D.C. has recommended that all Americans wear cloth masks if they go out in public. This is a shift in federal guidance reflecting new concerns that the coronavirus is being spread by infected people who have no symptoms. Until now, the C.D.C., like the W.H.O., has advised that ordinary people don’t need to wear masks unless they are sick and coughing. Part of the reason was to preserve medical-grade masks for health care workers who desperately need them at a time when they are in continuously short supply. Masks don’t replace hand washing and social distancing.
  • How do I get tested?
    If you’re sick and you think you’ve been exposed to the new coronavirus, the C.D.C. recommends that you call your healthcare provider and explain your symptoms and fears. They will decide if you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there’s a chance — because of a lack of testing kits or because you’re asymptomatic, for instance — you won’t be able to get tested.
  • How does coronavirus spread?
    It seems to spread very easily from person to person, especially in homes, hospitals and other confined spaces. The pathogen can be carried on tiny respiratory droplets that fall as they are coughed or sneezed out. It may also be transmitted when we touch a contaminated surface and then touch our face.
  • Is there a vaccine yet?
    No. Clinical trials are underway in the United States, China and Europe. But American officials and pharmaceutical executives have said that a vaccine remains at least 12 to 18 months away.
  • What makes this outbreak so different?
    Unlike the flu, there is no known treatment or vaccine, and little is known about this particular virus so far. It seems to be more lethal than the flu, but the numbers are still uncertain. And it hits the elderly and those with underlying conditions — not just those with respiratory diseases — particularly hard.
  • What if somebody in my family gets sick?
    If the family member doesn’t need hospitalization and can be cared for at home, you should help him or her with basic needs and monitor the symptoms, while also keeping as much distance as possible, according to guidelines issued by the C.D.C. If there’s space, the sick family member should stay in a separate room and use a separate bathroom. If masks are available, both the sick person and the caregiver should wear them when the caregiver enters the room. Make sure not to share any dishes or other household items and to regularly clean surfaces like counters, doorknobs, toilets and tables. Don’t forget to wash your hands frequently.
  • Should I stock up on groceries?
    Plan two weeks of meals if possible. But people should not hoard food or supplies. Despite the empty shelves, the supply chain remains strong. And remember to wipe the handle of the grocery cart with a disinfecting wipe and wash your hands as soon as you get home.
  • Can I go to the park?
    Yes, but make sure you keep six feet of distance between you and people who don’t live in your home. Even if you just hang out in a park, rather than go for a jog or a walk, getting some fresh air, and hopefully sunshine, is a good idea.
  • Should I pull my money from the markets?
    That’s not a good idea. Even if you’re retired, having a balanced portfolio of stocks and bonds so that your money keeps up with inflation, or even grows, makes sense. But retirees may want to think about having enough cash set aside for a year’s worth of living expenses and big payments needed over the next five years.
  • What should I do with my 401(k)?
    Watching your balance go up and down can be scary. You may be wondering if you should decrease your contributions — don’t! If your employer matches any part of your contributions, make sure you’re at least saving as much as you can to get that “free money.”
 
I bought my gym membership to ballys back in 1994 back then it was $700 and no monthly dues until 97 and the dues were $7 a month then creeped up over the years , it's been $20 a month for the last 15 years. Ballys sold to L.A fitness and everyone was allowed to transfer over at the same price. This corona virus crap got me thinking it's time to let it go, just workout at home . I'm gonna keep social distancing even after the virus clears.
 
8/11Streetz said:
New update:

my brother caught it last week and got extremely sick. Funny thing is he never left the house unless it was to pick up his groceries he ordered online. Fortunately for my family he was able to bounce back but for the next couple of weeks he is quarantined in his basement away from his family. He not at a full 100 percent but he feels and look a lot better then when he first got it.

On a side note it’s Crazy how technology works because we been on Xbox live playing 2k and the family been throwing Netflix get togethers. The old heads in my family seem to be amazed at how much you can interact with each other online.
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Was he wearing protection, mask, gloves? Did he wash his food? Just curious.
 
8/11Streetz said:
He wore a mask but no gloves but wash his hands and showered when he got home. That was kinda his routine for when he went grocery shopping
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I was thinking more along the lines of. Did he have people come over his house. Because someone could have brought it to him.
 
Cannibal said:
Was he wearing protection, mask, gloves? Did he wash his food? Just curious.
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I think that will be one of the biggest effects of this quarantine time. Paul Brunson mentioned that we will see a lot more Baby boomers come online and that’s something we haven’t seen before.
 
It hurt me trying to go to Lowe's to get some shit I ordered online

I should have had it shipped, they had a line to go in that joint like I was camping for sneakers. I'll try again tomorrow.
 
Complex said:
It hurt me trying to go to Lowe's to get some shit I ordered online

I should have had it shipped, they had a line to go in that joint like I was camping for sneakers. I'll try again tomorrow.
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Yup. Tried to cop a deep freezer. Good luck at finding one.

Completely sold out at Sears, Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, Target, Wal-Mart, just to name a few. :smh:
 
Varis said:
I bought my gym membership to ballys back in 1994 back then it was $700 and no monthly dues until 97 and the dues were $7 a month then creeped up over the years , it's been $20 a month for the last 15 years. Ballys sold to L.A fitness and everyone was allowed to transfer over at the same price. This corona virus crap got me thinking it's time to let it go, just workout at home . I'm gonna keep social distancing even after the virus clears.
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i am in that same boat. but it is hard to give up 120 bucks a year (10 bux a month) for a nice national gym membership. the going rate for the same service i have now is 40-50 bucks per month. imma keep it for another year then make a decision.
 
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55th View said:
Yup. Tried to cop a deep freezer. Good luck at finding one.

Completely sold out at Sears, Home Depot, Lowe's, Best Buy, Target, Wal-Mart, just to name a few. :smh:
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shit been sold out since february. i have been looking and all of the ship dates are months out. i am using a 3.3 sq ft. mini fridge with it turned all the way cold. i freeze what ever needs to be frozen in the regular freezer then store it in the mini fridge. after it is frozen it stays frozen in the mini fridge.
 
Complex said:
It hurt me trying to go to Lowe's to get some shit I ordered online

I should have had it shipped, they had a line to go in that joint like I was camping for sneakers. I'll try again tomorrow.
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Home depot and sams club are like that by me, but the lines are always short and i don't think i've waited longer than 3 minutes. but i guess it depends on what time you go.
 
Varis said:
I bought my gym membership to ballys back in 1994 back then it was $700 and no monthly dues until 97 and the dues were $7 a month then creeped up over the years , it's been $20 a month for the last 15 years. Ballys sold to L.A fitness and everyone was allowed to transfer over at the same price. This corona virus crap got me thinking it's time to let it go, just workout at home . I'm gonna keep social distancing even after the virus clears.
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If you can find the equipment, might as well cancel. I plan to a month after they (Crunch) reopen. I purchase all the stuff i need from Amazon and Walmart. It's all been arriving slowly, but i am still able to get in good workouts every day. still waiting for my 45(may) and 25 (next week sometime) plates and then i'll be set.
 
working from home(which will continue for me even after the stay at home order is lifted),
saving money-just used my stim check to pay off my credit cards and buy groceries,
eating out less(restaurants all closed) and cooking more at home
 

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