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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@windwalker

Our group is surprisingly quiet. I think we are all feeling a bit fearful given our lung conditions. All I can say is, BE OVERLY CAUTIOUS! Do not under-estimate this virus. I hope you all will come back online to this group. We need support now, more than ever. I think of all of you every day. Hugs all around!

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Thanks for the inspiration❤️ I don’t hear anything from my pulmonologist regarding doing anything other than the news coverage, which heightens my anxiety. Thus, it was really comforting to hear from you that my concerns about being over cautious were not out of line.

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@macjane

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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Jane, We're getting up early tomorrow to go to Whole Foods to get fresh food, also as "people over 65." However, there may be a workers' strike there tomorrow, due to Amazon not treating the workers well. If so, we'll go to Fry's (i.e. AZ's Krogers). I remember Meijer being open 24 hr last summer. Lori

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kathyhg I'm just trying to see if patients are still writing on this forum. For some reason, I haven't received any postings in 4-6 weeks. I'm hoping the forum is still working and that somehow I get included thank you

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@windwalker

Better yet, wear gloves!

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windwalker I decided to try to make contact with someone from this forum. For some unknown reason, I have not received any notifications from any members' writings in several weeks. I was worried that somehow it was no longer working. If you can learn why I quit receiving notes I would appreciate knowing what I need to do to be on the receiving end again. Thank you

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Hi, Auntnanny, Have you checked your Spam folder? Some of my connect posts landed there. When I moved them back to my active e-mail, the posts resumed.

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@lorifilipek

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

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Just heard Arizona has been issued state-wide orders to stay indoors? Am I wrong? Jane

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@auntnanny

windwalker I decided to try to make contact with someone from this forum. For some unknown reason, I have not received any notifications from any members' writings in several weeks. I was worried that somehow it was no longer working. If you can learn why I quit receiving notes I would appreciate knowing what I need to do to be on the receiving end again. Thank you

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Hi @auntnanny, Thanks for alerting us to the issue with not receiving Connect email notifications. Several members have reported this issue lately. Email programs are cracking down and tightening their spam filters. To prevent Connect-related emails from going to your junk mail or spam, add Connect's sender address "@n1.hubapplication.com" to your safe sender list. Here are instructions on how to do this for various email types:
– AOL http://www.subscribermail.com/safe-list/address-book-aol-mail.html
– Gmail, Outlook (hotmail) and Yahoo http://onlinegroups.net/blog/2014/02/25/how-to-whitelist-an-email-address/
Additionally, when you find a Connect email in your spam folder, move it back to the inbox and mark "Not Spam". Eventually your email will get it.

Here is a link to a blogpost that explains how to do this: How to add Connect to your Safe Senders List: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/about-connect/newsfeed-post/what-to-do-if-you-arent-getting-connect-email-notifications-anymore/

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@lorifilipek

Jane, We're getting up early tomorrow to go to Whole Foods to get fresh food, also as "people over 65." However, there may be a workers' strike there tomorrow, due to Amazon not treating the workers well. If so, we'll go to Fry's (i.e. AZ's Krogers). I remember Meijer being open 24 hr last summer. Lori

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Stay safe. Jane

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@heathert

@macjane that is what I have heard also. you need n95 or better.

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Those masks and a pair of glasses can screen droplets should someone sneeze nearby. If this is your only available choice, put tape on the gap at the sides of the mask to close it. They will not protect against aerosols - the particles are way to small and go right through. Aerosols are being shown to be a big factor in community spread as they are breathed out by asymptomatic people. Use an N-95 mask, it’s better all around. Best practice if you are in a vulnerable group is to self-isolate.

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@ethanmcconkey

Hi @auntnanny, Thanks for alerting us to the issue with not receiving Connect email notifications. Several members have reported this issue lately. Email programs are cracking down and tightening their spam filters. To prevent Connect-related emails from going to your junk mail or spam, add Connect's sender address "@n1.hubapplication.com" to your safe sender list. Here are instructions on how to do this for various email types:
– AOL http://www.subscribermail.com/safe-list/address-book-aol-mail.html
– Gmail, Outlook (hotmail) and Yahoo http://onlinegroups.net/blog/2014/02/25/how-to-whitelist-an-email-address/
Additionally, when you find a Connect email in your spam folder, move it back to the inbox and mark "Not Spam". Eventually your email will get it.

Here is a link to a blogpost that explains how to do this: How to add Connect to your Safe Senders List: https://connect.mayoclinic.org/page/about-connect/newsfeed-post/what-to-do-if-you-arent-getting-connect-email-notifications-anymore/

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I often have messages from here go to spam. I check spam regularly and have to click not spam.

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