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

From what I’m seeing on the news, it looks like people are already in panic mode! Pictures of empty shelves at Costco and other stores are concerning.

I share people’s concerns about public events and will also avoid them when I can. Like others here, my husband is healthy and busy. He shares my concerns related to being exposed to COVID-19 but he is not the type of person who is likely to stay home as much as I will. We’re talking a lot about hand washing, cough etiquette, touching surfaces, etc but I fear is that he will catch something and have a minor illness but pass it on to me. I guess time will tell how it evolves here.

In the meantime, I appreciate everyone’s comments and suggestions and hope we all stay well.

Hello, I just returned from a 9 day trip to Mexico. I did wear a Vog Mask on the plane both ways even though I know it isn’t a big help. I wiped down my seat with sanitizer wipes and everything I was going to touch. I washed hands frequently and kept them away from my face. We can only do what we can do to stay safe. I do post on FB about hand washing and hope that others will heed this simple advice. I am due to go to Mayo Clinic in Rochester next week as my sister’s caregiver and not happy about it. Any advice besides - Stay Home?

Hi All....I have come across this article on Viral infections by a neurosurgeon and nutritional researcher that I find informative and ultimately calming. Can't vouch for its validity but the credentials are good, it seems well researched and references are extensive. It is somewhat lengthy...initially speaking to the body's inflammatory response to a virus, then the possible immune systems overreaction resulting in a cytokine storm. (where the body really gets into trouble) Towards the end are steps that could lessen that response which includes NAC, Vit D, Curcumin, Zinc and if in a hospital situation, high dosage of intravenous Vit C. I did read elsewhere that 1,000 mg supplements of C (3 times a day) is beneficial but have read conflicting info on that. I think we are all very concerned as we are more at risk than the general population. Though reading about cytokine storms is pretty darn scary, I am hoping that you too will find some comfort in the fact that there are recommendations to help. Please let me know your thoughts on it and if you feel it is helpful, I will repost again in a few days in case folks missed it. I hope we all stay healthy going forward.
Best to all, Kate
Blaylock Wellness Report: https://www.paulcraigroberts.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/0418-Blaylock.pdf

@alleycatkate Thank you for posting that great article. I printed it out to add to my collection. (Irene5)

I’m staying home. I am retired so easy to do. I know not everyone is. I suggest sticking up on non perishable foods, juice, water, toilet paper, paper towels, Since we don’t know how serious Covid-19 will become in every area, it’s good to be prepared. Sanitizing wipes are good to have but I know they are selling out fast. Soap and water works well and so do things like Mr. Clean liquid cleaner, bleach, and such. I was just in Washington, D.C. and All face masks were sold out. I had to go to Kaiser Permanente to get one for my flight back to Oregon.

I came across a link on the Mayo Clinic Social Media site to an informational page for parents on Covid-19. In addition to some good information there are resource links to answer any questions you might have.

What Parents Need to Know About the Coronavirus -- https://www.checkupnewsroom.com/what-parents-need-to-know-about-the-coronavirus/

Hi All...National Jewish Health website on the Corona Virus https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/#inbox/FMfcgxwHMGDXGKFCKGtKFgfMRQSZKJvc
Hope my earlier post was not too spooky. Kate

Thanks for sharing Dr Blaylock’s wellness report. I’m a fan of his, though I don’t subscribe to the report. (Might start now). He’s honest and works hard at his research. He takes a lot of flack just because he’s a proponent of alternatives, but for many years he was a really good traditional neurosurgeon here in MS, then Both his parents were diagnosed with Parkinson’s and it set him on the research path at UMMC. All to say, he’s reputable. I will be taking his advice:-)

@sam33 Hi Sam...Thanks for that background info on Dr Blaylock. I too thought his advice was sound....especially for folks looking for alternative approaches for keeping safe. I was afraid his explanation of the cytokine storm would produce fear...but thought it was more important to share the article. Glad to hear you like him too. He is new to me but all of his supplemental suggestions are already in my cupboard.....so guess that makes me a fan too! haha Thanks for the feedback. Best Wishes, Kate.

@kathyhg, Hi. I am in the same boat as you are with spousal behavoir. My guy is always busy, busy. He is terrible about remembering to wash his hands. I carry a pack of antibacterial wipes in my purse. Now, with the covid19 going around; if he pumps gas, I hand him a wipe. if he returns from the store, I send him to the sink to wash his hands.I plan to wipe down all common touch surfaces with alcohol as well as we have a third person living with us. I hate to be such a germaphobe, but I feel like if I get that c-19 virus; that would be the end of me.