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COVID-19 and MAC: What are you doing differently to protect yourself?

Posted by kathyhg @kathyhg, Feb 27, 2020

Is anyone doing anything differently to protect themselves now that we are facing the reality of covid-19?

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toni1132 | @toni1132 | Mar 30, 2020
In reply to @heathert "@windwalker, it seems very contagious. In a small rural town here, they had a st Patrick..." + (show)
@heathert

@windwalker, it seems very contagious. In a small rural town here, they had a st Patrick day do at a small pub, there are now 23 cases from that party and it will probably grow. Be careful and smart everyone, take care.

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It is very contagious. That was just plain stupid and irresponsible of that pub ! I can't believe they did that!! St. Paddy's day was cancelled all over the country and it wasn't for the hell of it ! Ridiculous ! Yes ! be smart and top of things ! Blessings!

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irene5 Irene Estes | @irene5 | Mar 30, 2020
In reply to @alleycatkate "@irene5 I sit up in the middle of the night watching it. Somehow soothes my soul...." + (show)
@alleycatkate

@irene5 I sit up in the middle of the night watching it. Somehow soothes my soul. Great that you are playing again. Kate

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“Once you lend a hand and assume someone else’s burden, you’re involved.” (Robbie Robertson) I think that quote speaks to the importance of this forum especially now during these unprecedented times. On this forum we may have physical distance, but “cyber socially” we are involved in each other’s journeys through much needed support and information. Irene

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mayofeb2020 | @mayofeb2020 | Mar 30, 2020
In reply to @toni1132 "It is very contagious. That was just plain stupid and irresponsible of that pub ! I..." + (show)
@toni1132

It is very contagious. That was just plain stupid and irresponsible of that pub ! I can't believe they did that!! St. Paddy's day was cancelled all over the country and it wasn't for the hell of it ! Ridiculous ! Yes ! be smart and top of things ! Blessings!

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It's utter selfishness!!! Of course the pub was only thinking about making money.. Just read that the King of Thailand had isolated himself in a luxury hotel in Germany.... With a harem of 20 women. There's a name for people like that.. covidiots!

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lorifilipek | @lorifilipek | Mar 30, 2020
In reply to @macjane "Best of luck to you all. I am originally from Westchester County but now in MI..." + (show)
@macjane

Best of luck to you all. I am originally from Westchester County but now in MI where we are really getting bad bouts of this virus. We climbed to Number 3 on this morning's news. Stay safe. Jane Brown

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@macjane Jane, where in Michigan are you? We usually live in Hartland, MI in the summer, but this year we're holing up in Arizona due to the terrible outbreak in SE MI, where my sisters and other relatives live. Please stay safe!

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alleycatkate | @alleycatkate | Mar 30, 2020
In reply to @irene5 "“Once you lend a hand and assume someone else’s burden, you’re involved.” (Robbie Robertson) I think..." + (show)
@irene5

“Once you lend a hand and assume someone else’s burden, you’re involved.” (Robbie Robertson) I think that quote speaks to the importance of this forum especially now during these unprecedented times. On this forum we may have physical distance, but “cyber socially” we are involved in each other’s journeys through much needed support and information. Irene

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Beautifully said, @irene5. There is certainly a special empathy and camaraderie to be found on this site.

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suenfl | @suenfl | Mar 30, 2020
In reply to @alleycatkate "@windwalker ...I think we are all in a little bit of a panic mode over this...." + (show)
@alleycatkate

@windwalker ...I think we are all in a little bit of a panic mode over this. The good thing is it makes us super cautious. My husband is still taking follow up apts on the sale of houses that are in the works. It is disconcerting...but understandable. I have nagged him almost to death on precautionary measures....so much so, that I am sick of nagging...hahaha. Never thought I would get there. I just did reschedule my yearly April apt with my pulmonologist for a date in June. Perhaps being optimistic but I hope not. Terri...I hope you are doing well and hope all of our brothers and sisters on this site get through this terrible plague with no infection. Good luck to us all and may we find good health, peace and hope. Yes...I am an old hippie... Speaking of old hippies...This is completely unrelated but I want to post this video just in case a little happiness is needed...you may not be from the same musical time and genre but thought I would take a shot. Best to all !! Love and Peace
Kate
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph1GU1qQ1zQ

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Thank you from another old hippie! SuenFL

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Jane S. Brown | @macjane | Mar 30, 2020
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@lorifilipek

@macjane Jane, where in Michigan are you? We usually live in Hartland, MI in the summer, but this year we're holing up in Arizona due to the terrible outbreak in SE MI, where my sisters and other relatives live. Please stay safe!

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We are in Plymouth so not too far from Hartland. It seems like today the news made Michigan around us extremely frightening. A lot of people are extremely sick and it seems like this number is going up each day. If I could, I would remain in Arizona to escape the bad environment around lower MI. The comment today was also the use of hospitals further north. This was met with fear from individuals mid MI getting overloaded with those from lower MI. Can you stay in AZ?

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Jane S. Brown | @macjane | Mar 30, 2020
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@suenfl

Thank you from another old hippie! SuenFL

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My computer went down so this music isn’t on my computer. I would love to know what it is. Thanks. Jane Brown

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lorifilipek | @lorifilipek | Mar 30, 2020
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@macjane

We are in Plymouth so not too far from Hartland. It seems like today the news made Michigan around us extremely frightening. A lot of people are extremely sick and it seems like this number is going up each day. If I could, I would remain in Arizona to escape the bad environment around lower MI. The comment today was also the use of hospitals further north. This was met with fear from individuals mid MI getting overloaded with those from lower MI. Can you stay in AZ?

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@macjane Yes, we will stay in Arizona. Please be careful and stay safe. Can you have food delivered?

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Jane S. Brown | @macjane | Mar 30, 2020

We go very quickly to store. Some stores like Meijer will now open for people over 65 at 7am on Tuesdays and Thursdays. We make a list and take off for a quick trip. If this gets worse here in MI, we may try to order in. There was a story today that some Amazon's were going on strike. Whole Foods is quite a distance away on the other side of Ann Arbor so I doubt if they deliver. We stocked up so only milk and fruit and vegetables will be needed. Meijer is closed until 8am. This was a 24 hr store until 2 weeks ago. You take care. Jane

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