Okay, so what's the plan? Seriously.

[hamsterjill]

We all want to live and we are obviously on our own to a great extent. I’m isolating as much as possible, wearing a mask, etc., but what’s the plan beyond that?

Everyone seems to be in limbo until the election. And that may be. But we may not make it to November, Trump may steal the election AGAIN, or he may pull some more radical shit during the winter months especially if he loses.

DU has brilliant people here. Let’s discuss possibilities.

Vaccine? No vaccine? Treatments? Where do we go from here?

[soothsayer]

1. Do what ny did. Masks, distancing.

Hope that your state tracks, traces, quarantines, and treats positive cases.

[soothsayer]

2. That latter bit is where it all goes pear shaped...

[hamsterjill]

4. Especially in places like Texas

Where I’m at. We’ve got a bunch of Trump ass kissers.

[soothsayer]

6. Yeah, you're on your own, so protect yourself!

[C_U_L8R]

3. We're hunkered down until we're proven all clear (by real medical experts)

Then we'll wait some more weeks just be sure. Just like the original guidelines.

Trump and the republicans are completely untrustworthy and have lied to us repeatedly.

[SKKY]

5. Wear masks, social distance, wash your hands...

...It's what my family in Spain did and they are in a much, much better place than we are currently. It's what I do.

[Arkansas Granny]

7. I think we are going to be dealing with Covid19 for years to come. Until there is a reliable, safe

vaccine, it's going to be up to us to keep ourselves safe. Even if the government mandates mask wearing and social distancing, there will be those who won't do the right thing. Each of us will have to establish a routine that fits our circumstances and keeps us safe. That will apply regardless who wins the election.

We will see a more commonsense approach under President Biden and more resources allocated to fighting this pandemic, but, in the long run, it will be up to the individual to care for themselves.

[SoonerPride]

8. You keep this routine for a year and maybe years.

Plan on this being the new normal for a long time.

[cayugafalls]

9. We have to keep doing what we do. Mask, Distance, Wash.

Keep hands away from face, etc. Until such a time as we feel safe.

My son and I talked about it this weekend and it was decided that my wife and I would continue on until it is safe, even if that means 18-24 months more of MDW. We may even continue to mask AFTER it is safe due to unknown new pathogens that may occur in the future.

We are talking about it daily, it is a part of life now.

It is my belief that, Novel Viruses are going to be more frequent as the population grows and food becomes even more of an issue.

[Wellstone ruled]

10. We are know way near the end of this.

For us that do not need to go to a regular job or kids in school,the easy thing to do is stick to a schedule . Do your necessary shopping in the middle of the week and mid morning when Stores are the most quite.

Just stay busy with a hobby or a ton of good books. Eat light meals go for a short walls a couple times a day.

Now,for those whom have Kiddo's,damn,that is way above my pay grade. Been thirty years plus. Just try and be safe.

[BannonsLiver]

11. We'll see what happens when sane and competent people are running our govt again

If Trump is given another 4 years the situation will worsen. If he’s gone it will have a chance to get better. It’s really that simple.

There’s little to do now other than voting, protecting yourself, donating to candidates if possible, and resisting the urge to be consumed by doom, a losing battle for some here.

[hamsterjill]

13. Hard not to be consumed by doom

I live in Texas. Doom is the reality.

[uponit7771]

15. +1, seeing that's 6 months away, President Pinesol has a long time to get America burning

[BannonsLiver]

16. I find staying home and taking a day or two off from the news helps

The virus will still be there when the break is over, so it’s not like much is missed news wise. It’s bad today, it’ll be bad tomorrow.

[uponit7771]

14. K&R, First step ... DON'T Trust ANYTHING associated with Captain Clorox