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dewsgirl

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74. I am avoiding crowds, of course washing my hands more

Tue Mar 3, 2020, 02:42 PM

Mar 2020

often, using my knucles on the ATM/debit machine. My son is in Qatar, we argued with him for the last couple of days, trying to stop him from going to a theme park in Doha, the military has them thinking the temp. checks are keeping them perfectly safe. We lost, he said he was shocked by the number of people wearing masks. SMH
The State Dept. put out a tweet last week that they were suspending leave and liberty, for those under CENTCOM command, that was supposed to mean they couldn't leave base. Of course they aren't enforcing the policy, I don't know why I was even surprised.

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Are you afraid to go out due to the Corona virus? [View all] brokephibroke Mar 2020 OP

for most americans, hasn't reached that level of concern yet beachbumbob Mar 2020 #1

I hope not. jimfields33 Mar 2020 #23

my concern is all about what we are not being told. The first rule to aways give out as little info beachbumbob Mar 2020 #24

That is very concerning jimfields33 Mar 2020 #26

been around many "crisises" and first rule is information control and what is allowed to given to beachbumbob Mar 2020 #27

Afraid? No. Cautious? Yes Sanity Claws Mar 2020 #2

+100 Spot on! abqtommy Mar 2020 #56

Those are good things anyway FoxNewsSucks Mar 2020 #60

Not really, but careful, and will clean hands more! SWBTATTReg Mar 2020 #3

Not right now, but... Lisa0825 Mar 2020 #4

I just went to a show last week brokephibroke Mar 2020 #15

Nope Rorey Mar 2020 #5

But that said Rorey Mar 2020 #10

I do what I can to take care of/protect myself, but I am fatalistic about these kinds of things... hlthe2b Mar 2020 #6

Nope,and family members traveling next week....within USA,flying cross country. virgogal Mar 2020 #7

Not really. bearsfootball516 Mar 2020 #8

Yes snowybirdie Mar 2020 #9

I get that. brokephibroke Mar 2020 #19

I am limiting my trips into the public because I can. There are few reasons to go out, so why take Frustratedlady Mar 2020 #11

Understand. brokephibroke Mar 2020 #20

When immune system challenged, you look at situations a bit differently CountAllVotes Mar 2020 #32

I hear ya! The last thing I want to end up as is a statistic. Frustratedlady Mar 2020 #43

I have two rounds of antibiotics on hand CountAllVotes Mar 2020 #44

Then, don't try to stretch the antibiotics. WOW! Good luck. Frustratedlady Mar 2020 #45

I don't know how much longer I will live with this disease CountAllVotes Mar 2020 #50

Don't give in to it. I'm sure 10 infections was defeating, but don't let the devil win. Keep up on Frustratedlady Mar 2020 #55

Can you get your doc to prescribe another round to have on hand? n/t moonscape Mar 2020 #88

The script has 3 refills CountAllVotes Mar 2020 #95

What is the danger inherent in the beard? Because easier for moonscape Mar 2020 #96

That is what Dr. Campbell was suggesting CountAllVotes Mar 2020 #98

Sorry to Hear DarthDem Mar 2020 #107

Some of us won't survive. With such a long latency period, no one should assume they're safe rainin Mar 2020 #81

Thanks for reposting, I hadn't seen the original nor moonscape Mar 2020 #97

I wish you good health, moonscape rainin Mar 2020 #100

I wish you the best of health DarthDem Mar 2020 #109

I read that having an rh factor can perhaps help CountAllVotes Mar 2020 #115

Not entirely. But I stocked up on 2 weeks worth of supplies yesterday, just in case Dennis Donovan Mar 2020 #12

And you'll need it to outrun those angry albino dudes jberryhill Mar 2020 #77

That '70 Mustang should do the job Dennis Donovan Mar 2020 #84

Thanks for the avatar upgrade tip. jberryhill Mar 2020 #89

Ha!! It's just for the duration... Dennis Donovan Mar 2020 #91

Have no choice but to be out and about. Lady Freedom Returns Mar 2020 #13

No Renew Deal Mar 2020 #14

It's bad enough going out where half the people are Trumpsters. rzemanfl Mar 2020 #16

This message was self-deleted by its author CountAllVotes Mar 2020 #17

Nope doesn't even cross my mind unless on DU or watching the news. jimfields33 Mar 2020 #18

I'm not afraid (yet), but working in New York I am certainly wary because of the sheer King4ADay Mar 2020 #21

I am terrified Nonhlanhla Mar 2020 #22

Get better soon! brokephibroke Mar 2020 #25

Going out about as much as I normally do shanti Mar 2020 #28

I live in the county of "flyover country" so not yet. IADEMO2004 Mar 2020 #29

I have a compromised immune system due to a chronic illness and the meds for it. redstatebluegirl Mar 2020 #30

Not afraid exactly, but due to moonscape Mar 2020 #90

No chia Mar 2020 #31

Being careful Mz Pip Mar 2020 #33

No relayerbob Mar 2020 #34

No. Not at all. marble falls Mar 2020 #35

No. I am aware and try to take the usual Polly Hennessey Mar 2020 #36

Nope. I'm 72 and just came down with a cold, thanks to my neighbors... TreasonousBastard Mar 2020 #37

No. I am actually enjoying going out now. GoCubsGo Mar 2020 #38

I haven't reached a heightened level of concern yet Proud Liberal Dem Mar 2020 #39

I have made one change gratuitous Mar 2020 #40

I did notice this past weekend Proud Liberal Dem Mar 2020 #41

The local costco was packed! brokephibroke Mar 2020 #47

No, but I'm being more careful Raftergirl Mar 2020 #42

No I don't scare easily - but I am aware Runningdawg Mar 2020 #46

I just got back from a trip to Puerta Vallarta nocoincidences Mar 2020 #48

Not at all.... AncientGeezer Mar 2020 #49

No. DinahMoeHum Mar 2020 #51

I wouldn't want to travel samplegirl Mar 2020 #52

nope.. Hubby works every day in a retail Pharmacy so he HAS to be out and about.. samnsara Mar 2020 #53

In a way, yes. NY is a stones throw and I live in a large metro area. apcalc Mar 2020 #54

No, but worried about my physician relatives in California and NYC and elsewhere wishstar Mar 2020 #57

I work in a large hospital in Seattle. ismnotwasm Mar 2020 #58

No, not yet, anyway. Did stock up on toilet paper. Shrike47 Mar 2020 #59

I am not afraid to go out now. Yonnie3 Mar 2020 #61

No, but this Solano County resident it very leery of evil doors Brother Buzz Mar 2020 #62

I'm cautious, but I deal with the public every day at work. I always am this time of year. davsand Mar 2020 #63

Not yet Dem2 Mar 2020 #64

No. There is already much scarier stuff out there than coronavirus. cbdo2007 Mar 2020 #65

Not particularly ibegurpard Mar 2020 #66

No won't stop me but I'm concerned because I work for 4 Doctors who specializes FloridaBlues Mar 2020 #67

Not afraid Bettie Mar 2020 #68

Not at all. Just more cautious. Kaleva Mar 2020 #69

NO! nt leftyladyfrommo Mar 2020 #70

No. Owl Mar 2020 #71

Nope, today, I went and voted. Jamastiene Mar 2020 #72

Not currently. Who knows what things will look like in a few weeks? Crunchy Frog Mar 2020 #73

I am avoiding crowds, of course washing my hands more dewsgirl Mar 2020 #74

No. But I am practicing the safe routines so it's second nature. defacto7 Mar 2020 #75

Mostly no but... C_U_L8R Mar 2020 #76

It's very close to home now. So yes, but I have no choice. Squinch Mar 2020 #78

At this point, Chainfire Mar 2020 #79

Not at this time. GentryDixon Mar 2020 #80

I'm fatalistic Cartoonist Mar 2020 #82

Not particularly.. luvs2sing Mar 2020 #83

No, but I am staying away from big crowds and crowded restaurants. sarcasmo Mar 2020 #85

Me too, but not because of coronavirus. JustABozoOnThisBus Mar 2020 #87

Nope. phylny Mar 2020 #86

Nope. Probably won't make any long distance travel plans. Liberal In Texas Mar 2020 #92

No. sakabatou Mar 2020 #93

No, I barely think about it Raine Mar 2020 #94

Nope. cwydro Mar 2020 #99

Yes! But I am near the area where there has been the first community outbreak Tumbulu Mar 2020 #101

I seriously think I have come down with ir SiliconValley_Dem Mar 2020 #102

Have you called your doctor? You should. Right away. Squinch Mar 2020 #111

Not yet. Folks on twitter said same thing SiliconValley_Dem Mar 2020 #113

I can't do out I'm sick ! stonecutter357 Mar 2020 #103

Afraid, no... prepared to not go out much... yes... lapfog_1 Mar 2020 #104

No. BlueTsunami2018 Mar 2020 #105

I'm doing the same activities as before, but I was hoping to go to Italy this summer... dawg day Mar 2020 #106

Afraid yes. FM123 Mar 2020 #108

No. But since my lungs tend to develop bronchitis from colds/flu, I'm always cautious. VOX Mar 2020 #110

For Pete's sake... tavernier Mar 2020 #112

It's times like these, being grumpy and mean to everyone and not wanting any friends, pays off. n/t zackymilly Mar 2020 #114

LOL. brokephibroke Mar 2020 #116

Just very cautious budkin Mar 2020 #117

FFS, no! USALiberal Mar 2020 #118

Can tell you homeless shelters seems to be wary. Lady Freedom Returns Mar 2020 #119

Nope TexasBushwhacker Mar 2020 #120

Well, I work in a hospital so it is an occupational hazard eilen Mar 2020 #121