Covid-19 Discussion (Non-Political Only)

[*jason*]

(04-10-2020, 05:00 PM)BFritz21 Wrote: I haven't been washing them as much just because I haven't been around anyone.  

I did start freaking out because we ordered pizza two nights ago, I put it in the microwave to kill off the virus (if any were on it), and then I had a few slices left that I hadn't microwaved, so I put them in the fridge.   Then, yesterday, I thought "that sounds like a good lunch meal, and I haven't had cold pizza in forever, and I assume the cold kills the virus, just like the heat does."

So, I got it out and ate it cold, which was delicious, but then I searched online and found that the virus actually thrives in the cold 

My sister pointed out that the virus was killed in the oven, but then I thought "yes, but what about when they put the pizza in the box," but then remembered they use those circular things to take it out of the oven and put it in the box, so I'm good (unless it was on the cardboard).

I just need to find a mask lol

Thanks............  I'm definitely trying.........  being forced to stay inside is giving me a chance to write my book because I have nothing else to do besides for play poker and lift weights.

This sucks but it sucks for everyone.  I just keep dreaming of the day that a vaccine is finally available and getting a police escort to roll the mile or so to the hospital to get it lol  I'd have my sister drive me in my crippled van but I think a police escort would be much more legendary.......  plus I don't want to risk having her or my brother-in-law cough in the van and give it to me (I suppose they could go get the vaccine first).

The days are actually going by relatively fast, which is nice, and hopefully that lasts.  

I hope that I can schedule more presentations via webcam and get that going to keep me occupied.

I was thinking, even if they flatten the curve and we get back to semi-normal, I still won't be able to leave my place or be around other people because my body won't be able to fight it off like other people's can if they've become sort of immune to it (although that is a discussion now about no one will be able to get immune if everyone stays home), so I might be stuck in my place with no outside contact for at least a year.

Also keep in mind that all in all not that many people have it... I know it's scary... Hell I'm still out here working in this shit. It just takes vigilance. Clean hands, keep em off your face, and stay outta other's faces, disinfect frequently used stuff and surfaces, and you'll be good. This shit was running around spreading unchecked for at least a month. That's why it's like this now.