Conavirus......

[Teacher Terry]

Happy, you are working in a warehouse which is definitely a risky thing to do. Locally the virus has spread through some of ours. If I was doing that I would avoid elderly people also. I joined a singles dining group and am comfortable being with up to 20 people at these events. A year was long enough to be in isolation. I wouldn’t go without the vaccine but there’s some seniors in the group that are just getting it.

I am going to restaurants twice a week. I feel very comfortable as do my friends that are vaccinated. I can finally shop again versus ordering online for groceries. My kids were very paranoid and also felt safe once vaccinated. My DIL went back to work in a casino 2 weeks after the first dose. Yppej, it’s sad your mom broke her back but I say enjoy your parents while you have them.

[Yppej]

The Spanish flu was the leading cause of death in 1918. Announced in today's news - in 2020 covid was the third leading cause of death in the US. Keep this in mind the next time you see something on social media about how bad covid is compared to other disasters, when those posts don't take into account differences in population over time among other things.

[Gardnr]

The Spanish flu was the leading cause of death in 1918. Announced in today's news - in 2020 covid was the third leading cause of death in the US. Keep this in mind the next time you see something on social media about how bad covid is compared to other disasters, when those posts don't take into account differences in population over time among other things.

#1. Heart Disease-not contagious 690,882

#2. Cancer-dozens of kinds. Also, not contagious. 598,932

#3. Covid. Contagious.....PREVENTABLE to a significant degree 8 months 345,323 deaths . Extrapolate to 1 year (at that low starting death rate) 460,431

2021 death rate on track for 822,708. Total for 12 months: 551,000. Fabulous don't ya think?

Assuming Suicide at a measly 44k is totally not worthy of attention whatsoever?

Really....you think no biggie?

[Tybee]

Wow, those numbers are really interesting. Those first two, while not contagious, have a certain degree of preventability, I think, so it makes me think of what I need to do going forward if I wish to remain around and not succumb to one of them. Interesting!

[Tradd]

Big increase in cases in both Chicago and the surrounding area. 18-30 somethings are the culprit. The Chicago positivity rate has gone from 3 to 4% in the past week. The mayor is threatening to roll back 20% at the ball parks and bar/restaurant capacity increases.

[KayLR]

Just wondering....is this our record for thread length?

[JaneV2.0]

And, in the middle of it all, lame, housebound, unvaccinated Jane just got a jury summons.
After a bit of a search, I managed to get hold of a helpful staff person who excused me permanently.
I wouldn't have minded serving if the conditions were different, but really...

The last time I was summoned, I had just moved to Bellevue when Washington County, Oregon sent me a notice. A couple of lucky defendants dodged bullets.

[jp1]

Just wondering....is this our record for thread length?

Not sure if it #1 or #2. The other thread in the running would be the trump thread that Williamsmith started back in 2016.

[Tradd]

Things are getting bad in Cook County (where Chicago is). I’m on the far edge of suburban Cook. Looking like indoor dining will be going away. Frankly, I think recreational air travel needs to go away.

But reason behind the spread here is the 18-30 something age group.

[Yppej]

I agree with you on the air travel Tradd. Now we have a new possibly doubly dangerous from India here because it was never shut down.