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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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alleycatkate | @alleycatkate | Apr 4, 2020
In reply to @windwalker "@alleycatkate Wow! Just wow! What a great music video. I so enjoyed that, Thank you for..." + (show)
@windwalker

@alleycatkate Wow! Just wow! What a great music video. I so enjoyed that, Thank you for sharing this. This old hippy girl has been crushing on Ringo since the 60's. That is truly amazing how they orchestrated that from around the world. Very unifying.

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@windwalker ...It opens up the heart...And I agree, unifying and uplifting! Haha...crushing on RingO!

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Terri Martin, Volunteer Mentor | @windwalker | Apr 4, 2020
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@heathert

@windwalker yes I am, we went into lockdown as soon as we had a community transmission(about 2 weeks ago) to nip it in the bud, we have 824 confirmed cases and 1 death most related to being overseas and coming home, only a few community transmission cases. Our numbers seem to be stabilizing which is good,they should start to drop soon, we have another 2 weeks at least in lockdown, our government has been fantastic, very quick to act thank goodness. How are you going

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@heathert I am hanging in there. I had to separate myself from my hubby. He won't stay in and he is not careful when he is out. Fortunately, I have a second home. But I do have a room rented to a young lady that still goes to work. So, I hide out in my room mostly. I wipe down all handles and surfaces in my home and just stay to myself. The virus is wreaking havac here. I wish I lived in NZ! Can I move there!!

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Terri Martin, Volunteer Mentor | @windwalker | Apr 4, 2020
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@kathyhg

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.

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@kathyhg How is it going there for you?

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ginak | @ginak | Apr 4, 2020
In reply to @windwalker "@ginak Hi Gina. How are your nerves holding up? N.Y.C. is in a heart wrenching situation...." + (show)
@windwalker

@ginak Hi Gina. How are your nerves holding up? N.Y.C. is in a heart wrenching situation. Are you able to totally isolate?

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@windwalker I'm doing OK, Thanks. I'm usually pretty calm about it. I do find myself every once in a while feeling scared but it's in God's hands I just make sure to do the best I can. Unfortunately, I can't completely isolate. My one son works at Amazon and the other works for a sanitizing company that has been cleaning buildings, banks and TV studios. Trying my best to be careful. So have they. They both work overnight shifts and stay in their rooms all day. Usually sleeping. My husband does the grocery shopping when necessary, (feeding 3 men and myself we go through milk, meat and bread quickly.) Prayers for all of us that we stay healthy.

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heathert | @heathert | Apr 4, 2020

@windwalker sorry but our borders are closed for quite some time, sad that you cant come here but really great for us who live here of course. As we are small we can stamp it out hopefully. There is a few clusters here tho ,1 was a st patricks day party in Matamata, which is a small place and 45 have contracted it from that party from a person who came from overseas, and another a wedding who have around 50 cases also from an overseas guest, obviously very catching! We have 1 death so far and all the ones in hospital are stable thank goodness. Our government have been wonderfull.Stay safe and stay away from your flatmate.Heather

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kathyhg | @kathyhg | Apr 4, 2020

We’ve just had very frightening projections here in Ontario on (possible) numbers of positive cases and deaths so hopefully it has prompted more people to stay home and practice social distancing when they do have to go out.

My husband and I spend most of the day at home. He’s had a hard time cutting back on activity but he is terrified that he’ll bring something home and infect me so he has minimized activity. I’ve been social distancing since I got sick a couple of years ago so it’s much less of an adjustment for me.

I’m staying well and vigilant with nebulizing, diet, exercise and everything else that I’ve learned on this forum. I enjoy reading everyone’s comments to see how other people are coping with the threat of this virus when we’re already coping with Mac and other medical issues. We’ve had to be strong and resilient and those skills will help us get through this.

I appreciate suggestions for coping and taking care of ourselves and I wish everyone well.

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mayofeb2020 | @mayofeb2020 | Apr 4, 2020
In reply to @ginak "@windwalker I'm doing OK, Thanks. I'm usually pretty calm about it. I do find myself every..." + (show)
@ginak

@windwalker I'm doing OK, Thanks. I'm usually pretty calm about it. I do find myself every once in a while feeling scared but it's in God's hands I just make sure to do the best I can. Unfortunately, I can't completely isolate. My one son works at Amazon and the other works for a sanitizing company that has been cleaning buildings, banks and TV studios. Trying my best to be careful. So have they. They both work overnight shifts and stay in their rooms all day. Usually sleeping. My husband does the grocery shopping when necessary, (feeding 3 men and myself we go through milk, meat and bread quickly.) Prayers for all of us that we stay healthy.

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@ginak.. We are all in the same boat. I always say there's no expiration date for being a parents. Your boys are in jobs that are doing great service to many. I see Amazon deliver persons all the time, they are carrying quite a load now everyone is buying things online. Your other son is helping businesses sanitized. I hope they get all the necessary protective gears. My friend's daughter right now works in the ICU in one of the busiest hospitals in NYC. It's not easy for parents these days. We have to pray that they will be healthy. Take care.

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Jane S. Brown | @macjane | Apr 4, 2020
In reply to @kathyhg "We’ve just had very frightening projections here in Ontario on (possible) numbers of positive cases and..." + (show)
@kathyhg

We’ve just had very frightening projections here in Ontario on (possible) numbers of positive cases and deaths so hopefully it has prompted more people to stay home and practice social distancing when they do have to go out.

My husband and I spend most of the day at home. He’s had a hard time cutting back on activity but he is terrified that he’ll bring something home and infect me so he has minimized activity. I’ve been social distancing since I got sick a couple of years ago so it’s much less of an adjustment for me.

I’m staying well and vigilant with nebulizing, diet, exercise and everything else that I’ve learned on this forum. I enjoy reading everyone’s comments to see how other people are coping with the threat of this virus when we’re already coping with Mac and other medical issues. We’ve had to be strong and resilient and those skills will help us get through this.

I appreciate suggestions for coping and taking care of ourselves and I wish everyone well.

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Many wish you well also.

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migizii | @migizii | Apr 4, 2020
In reply to @heathert "@windwalker yes I am, we went into lockdown as soon as we had a community transmission(about..." + (show)
@heathert

@windwalker yes I am, we went into lockdown as soon as we had a community transmission(about 2 weeks ago) to nip it in the bud, we have 824 confirmed cases and 1 death most related to being overseas and coming home, only a few community transmission cases. Our numbers seem to be stabilizing which is good,they should start to drop soon, we have another 2 weeks at least in lockdown, our government has been fantastic, very quick to act thank goodness. How are you going

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That is wonderful news❤️ I don’t know where you live but here in the USA, we cannot seem to, as a nation, do what we need to flatten the curve.....we need to do what your country has been doing in a sincere manner.

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ginak | @ginak | Apr 6, 2020
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@mayofeb2020

@ginak.. We are all in the same boat. I always say there's no expiration date for being a parents. Your boys are in jobs that are doing great service to many. I see Amazon deliver persons all the time, they are carrying quite a load now everyone is buying things online. Your other son is helping businesses sanitized. I hope they get all the necessary protective gears. My friend's daughter right now works in the ICU in one of the busiest hospitals in NYC. It's not easy for parents these days. We have to pray that they will be healthy. Take care.

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@mayofeb2020 Your friend must be worried constantly over her daughter. Big thanks to all the medical staff working tirelessly right now. All we can do is pray it's over soon.

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