Coronavirus COVID-19

Political discussions
User avatar
Gil Dobie
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 31511
Joined: Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:45 pm
I am a fan of: Norse Dakota State
Location: Historic Leduc Estate

Re: Coronavirus

Post by Gil Dobie »

Mayo Clinic is offering drive-thru COVID 19 testing.
Image
User avatar
89Hen
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 39283
Joined: Tue Jul 17, 2007 1:13 pm
I am a fan of: High Horses
A.K.A.: The Almighty Arbiter

Re: Coronavirus

Post by 89Hen »

Gil Dobie wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 1:14 pm Mayo Clinic is offering drive-thru COVID 19 testing.
Is the Mayo Clinic in Germany? I thought we couldn't offer such a thing in the US.
Image
User avatar
Gil Dobie
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 31511
Joined: Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:45 pm
I am a fan of: Norse Dakota State
Location: Historic Leduc Estate

Re: Coronavirus

Post by Gil Dobie »

89Hen wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 1:16 pm
Gil Dobie wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 1:14 pm Mayo Clinic is offering drive-thru COVID 19 testing.
Is the Mayo Clinic in Germany? I thought we couldn't offer such a thing in the US.
You can even stop at Five Guys after the test.
Image
Image
User avatar
BDKJMU
Level5
Level5
Posts: 36124
Joined: Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:59 am
I am a fan of: JMU
A.K.A.: BDKJMU
Location: Philly Burbs

Re: Coronavirus

Post by BDKJMU »

Its official. March Madness canceled.
JMU Football:
4 Years FBS: 40-11 (.784). Highest winning percentage & least losses of all of G5 2022-2025.
Sun Belt East Champions: 2022, 2023, 2025
Sun Belt Champions: 2025
Top 25 ranked: 2022, 2023, 2025
CFP: 2025
User avatar
GannonFan
Level5
Level5
Posts: 19231
Joined: Mon Jul 23, 2007 6:51 am
I am a fan of: Delaware
A.K.A.: Non-Partisan Hack

Re: Coronavirus

Post by GannonFan »

I'm in the epicenter of this thing now in PA - Governor a few hours ago just unilaterally closed all schools in Montgomery County and directed that all non-essential retail businesses should close as well. Still leaving open grocery stores, medical-related places, and such. It's a flat two week closure of everything. I work in a nearby county and it doesn't really have any teeth to close private businesses so my work isn't affected yet.

As silly as politicians are, this ranks up there. Apparently there are more cases of covid-19 in my county than anywhere else in the state (might be like 13 in the county), but almost all of them are tied to a CHOP pediatrician in King of Prussia who had it and saw several patients and a police officer near there. Both those places are right on the border of other counties, and compared to where I live (it's a weird shaped county) I'm much further away from those cases than other counties are, but to make it easier, the governor just covered the entire county. Politicians. :ohno:

My wife texted me as soon as the announcement happened and I told her to go to the grocery store right away - she said it was like Armageddon. No carts to found, people were hauling out carts full of bottled water and whole frozen chickens. And this is with grocery stores still slated to be open going forward. I think it's safe to say the panic is fully here.
Proud Member of the Blue Hen Nation
User avatar
BDKJMU
Level5
Level5
Posts: 36124
Joined: Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:59 am
I am a fan of: JMU
A.K.A.: BDKJMU
Location: Philly Burbs

Re: Coronavirus

Post by BDKJMU »

JMU Football:
4 Years FBS: 40-11 (.784). Highest winning percentage & least losses of all of G5 2022-2025.
Sun Belt East Champions: 2022, 2023, 2025
Sun Belt Champions: 2025
Top 25 ranked: 2022, 2023, 2025
CFP: 2025
User avatar
93henfan
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 56358
Joined: Wed Jan 07, 2009 9:03 pm
Location: Slower Delaware

Re: Coronavirus

Post by 93henfan »

Delaware Football: 1889-2012; 2022-
User avatar
BDKJMU
Level5
Level5
Posts: 36124
Joined: Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:59 am
I am a fan of: JMU
A.K.A.: BDKJMU
Location: Philly Burbs

Re: Coronavirus

Post by BDKJMU »

GannonFan wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 1:29 pm I'm in the epicenter of this thing now in PA - Governor a few hours ago just unilaterally closed all schools in Montgomery County and directed that all non-essential retail businesses should close as well. Still leaving open grocery stores, medical-related places, and such. It's a flat two week closure of everything. I work in a nearby county and it doesn't really have any teeth to close private businesses so my work isn't affected yet.

As silly as politicians are, this ranks up there. Apparently there are more cases of covid-19 in my county than anywhere else in the state (might be like 13 in the county), but almost all of them are tied to a CHOP pediatrician in King of Prussia who had it and saw several patients and a police officer near there. Both those places are right on the border of other counties, and compared to where I live (it's a weird shaped county) I'm much further away from those cases than other counties are, but to make it easier, the governor just covered the entire county. Politicians. :ohno:

My wife texted me as soon as the announcement happened and I told her to go to the grocery store right away - she said it was like Armageddon. No carts to found, people were hauling out carts full of bottled water and whole frozen chickens. And this is with grocery stores still slated to be open going forward. I think it's safe to say the panic is fully here.
Grocery stores, Walmart, Target, Big Box (Costco, Sam's, BJ's) probably will be their best week (and month) of sales ever..
Last edited by BDKJMU on Thu Mar 12, 2020 2:11 pm, edited 1 time in total.
JMU Football:
4 Years FBS: 40-11 (.784). Highest winning percentage & least losses of all of G5 2022-2025.
Sun Belt East Champions: 2022, 2023, 2025
Sun Belt Champions: 2025
Top 25 ranked: 2022, 2023, 2025
CFP: 2025
User avatar
93henfan
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 56358
Joined: Wed Jan 07, 2009 9:03 pm
Location: Slower Delaware

Re: Coronavirus

Post by 93henfan »

On the positive side, I just checked Kayak and round-trip nonstop airfare from Philly to Denver is $97 on American. Probably going to do my summer trip with my sons via plane this year since it's cheaper than driving, even in a 40 mpg diesel.
Delaware Football: 1889-2012; 2022-
User avatar
93henfan
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 56358
Joined: Wed Jan 07, 2009 9:03 pm
Location: Slower Delaware

Re: Coronavirus

Post by 93henfan »

Maryland and Ohio close public schools.

Maryland March 16-27

Ohio for three weeks starting Monday
Delaware Football: 1889-2012; 2022-
Ibanez
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 60519
Joined: Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:16 pm
I am a fan of: Coastal Carolina

Re: Coronavirus

Post by Ibanez »

89Hen wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 1:16 pm
Gil Dobie wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 1:14 pm Mayo Clinic is offering drive-thru COVID 19 testing.
Is the Mayo Clinic in Germany? I thought we couldn't offer such a thing in the US.
The hospital my sister works at is doing this. https://www.wistv.com/2020/03/12/musc-s ... s-testing/
CHARLESTON, S.C. (WCSC) - The Medical University of South Carolina has set up a drive-through tent for patients who have gone through their virtual testing online.

This drive-through site is in the parking lot of the Citadel Mall campus, outside the MUSC Health West Ashley Medical Pavilion, according to MUSC spokesperson Heather Woolwine. Testing will not be conducted inside the pavillion, she said.
Turns out I might be a little gay. 89Hen 11/7/17
Ibanez
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 60519
Joined: Fri Jul 13, 2007 5:16 pm
I am a fan of: Coastal Carolina

Re: Coronavirus

Post by Ibanez »

DAMN.. 3 grocery stores and no toilet paper. It's gonna get real un-pleasant here really frickin quickly....
Turns out I might be a little gay. 89Hen 11/7/17
User avatar
BDKJMU
Level5
Level5
Posts: 36124
Joined: Wed Jul 01, 2009 6:59 am
I am a fan of: JMU
A.K.A.: BDKJMU
Location: Philly Burbs

Re: Coronavirus

Post by BDKJMU »

Ibanez wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 2:09 pm DAMN.. 3 grocery stores and no toilet paper. It's gonna get real un-pleasant here really frickin quickly....
With all the news about people buying up TP since the beginning of March, you waiting until now to go stock up? :?
JMU Football:
4 Years FBS: 40-11 (.784). Highest winning percentage & least losses of all of G5 2022-2025.
Sun Belt East Champions: 2022, 2023, 2025
Sun Belt Champions: 2025
Top 25 ranked: 2022, 2023, 2025
CFP: 2025
User avatar
dbackjon
Moderator Team
Moderator Team
Posts: 45623
Joined: Sat Jul 14, 2007 9:20 am
I am a fan of: Northern Arizona
A.K.A.: He/Him
Location: Scottsdale

Re: Coronavirus

Post by dbackjon »

93henfan wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 1:55 pm On the positive side, I just checked Kayak and round-trip nonstop airfare from Philly to Denver is $97 on American. Probably going to do my summer trip with my sons via plane this year since it's cheaper than driving, even in a 40 mpg diesel.
I just booked tickets to Oakland in July for family vacation (Northern California/Southern Oregon) - $79 each way
:thumb:
User avatar
SDHornet
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 19511
Joined: Tue Mar 31, 2009 12:50 pm
I am a fan of: Sacramento State Hornets

Re: Coronavirus

Post by SDHornet »

SDHornet wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 3:22 am All I know is Disneyland better stay the fuck open as I have a trip with the fam scheduled there in a few weeks. Hoping for short lines and a less crowded environment.
Welp, so much for that. Disneyland is closed through the end of the month, and my guess even longer. Tried calling Disney to cancel the trip but their phones are down. If I can't get through tomorrow I'll call my credit card company and have the charges cancelled. I hate Disney, but was looking forward to the road trip with the fam to SoCal to see extended family and friends.
CAA Flagship
4th&29
4th&29
Posts: 38528
Joined: Mon Aug 24, 2009 5:01 pm
I am a fan of: Old Dominion
A.K.A.: He/His/Him/Himself
Location: Pizza Hell

Re: Coronavirus

Post by CAA Flagship »

Ibanez wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 2:09 pm DAMN.. 3 grocery stores and no toilet paper. It's gonna get real un-pleasant here really frickin quickly....
Break out an old phone book.

Image
User avatar
Silenoz
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 3848
Joined: Fri Nov 13, 2009 10:10 am
I am a fan of: Montana

Re: Coronavirus

Post by Silenoz »

Ibanez wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 2:09 pm DAMN.. 3 grocery stores and no toilet paper. It's gonna get real un-pleasant here really frickin quickly....
Image
User avatar
UNI88
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 30131
Joined: Mon Aug 25, 2008 8:30 am
I am a fan of: UNI
Location: Sailing the Gulf of Mexico

Re: Coronavirus

Post by UNI88 »

dbackjon wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 2:48 pm
93henfan wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 1:55 pm On the positive side, I just checked Kayak and round-trip nonstop airfare from Philly to Denver is $97 on American. Probably going to do my summer trip with my sons via plane this year since it's cheaper than driving, even in a 40 mpg diesel.
I just booked tickets to Oakland in July for family vacation (Northern California/Southern Oregon) - $79 each way
Do you really want to go to Greater Idaho? :D
Last edited by UNI88 on Thu Mar 12, 2020 3:09 pm, edited 1 time in total.
Being wrong about a topic is called post partisanism - kalm

MAQA - putting the Q into qrazy qanon qult qonspiracy theories since 2015.

Thank you for your attention to this matter - UNI88
User avatar
Gil Dobie
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 31511
Joined: Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:45 pm
I am a fan of: Norse Dakota State
Location: Historic Leduc Estate

Re: Coronavirus

Post by Gil Dobie »

Image
Image
User avatar
Gil Dobie
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 31511
Joined: Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:45 pm
I am a fan of: Norse Dakota State
Location: Historic Leduc Estate

Re: Coronavirus

Post by Gil Dobie »

Image
Image
kalm
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 68743
Joined: Thu Oct 01, 2009 3:36 pm
I am a fan of: Eastern
A.K.A.: Humus The Proud
Location: Northern Palouse

Re: Coronavirus

Post by kalm »

Gil Dobie wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 3:08 pm Image
Awesome!!!!
Image
Image
Image
kalm
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 68743
Joined: Thu Oct 01, 2009 3:36 pm
I am a fan of: Eastern
A.K.A.: Humus The Proud
Location: Northern Palouse

Re: Coronavirus

Post by kalm »

BDKJMU wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 1:30 pm Norwegian shutdown:
https://theweek.com/speedreads/901770/e ... tting-down
1). Smart

2). Bent is a badass name.
Image
Image
Image
User avatar
Winterborn
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 8812
Joined: Wed May 25, 2016 2:33 pm
I am a fan of: Beer and Diesel Pickups
Location: Wherever I hang my hat

Re: Coronavirus

Post by Winterborn »

Ibanez wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 2:09 pm DAMN.. 3 grocery stores and no toilet paper. It's gonna get real un-pleasant here really frickin quickly....

I have some corncobs I can mail you. :D
“The best of all things is to learn. Money can be lost or stolen, health and strength may fail, but what you have committed to your mind is yours forever.” – Louis L’Amour

“Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times.” - G. Michael Hopf

"I am neither especially clever nor especially gifted. I am only very, very curious.” – Albert Einstein
User avatar
Gil Dobie
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 31511
Joined: Fri Jul 13, 2007 7:45 pm
I am a fan of: Norse Dakota State
Location: Historic Leduc Estate

Re: Coronavirus

Post by Gil Dobie »

Winterborn wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 3:18 pm
Ibanez wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 2:09 pm DAMN.. 3 grocery stores and no toilet paper. It's gonna get real un-pleasant here really frickin quickly....

I have some corncobs I can mail you. :D
Bidet
Image
Image
User avatar
Winterborn
Supporter
Supporter
Posts: 8812
Joined: Wed May 25, 2016 2:33 pm
I am a fan of: Beer and Diesel Pickups
Location: Wherever I hang my hat

Re: Coronavirus

Post by Winterborn »

Gil Dobie wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 3:21 pm
Winterborn wrote: Thu Mar 12, 2020 3:18 pm


I have some corncobs I can mail you. :D
Bidet
Image
Corncobs are more environmentally friendly. ;)
“The best of all things is to learn. Money can be lost or stolen, health and strength may fail, but what you have committed to your mind is yours forever.” – Louis L’Amour

“Hard times create strong men. Strong men create good times. Good times create weak men. And, weak men create hard times.” - G. Michael Hopf

"I am neither especially clever nor especially gifted. I am only very, very curious.” – Albert Einstein
Post Reply