Author Topic: Corona Thread |OT| Nu variant, who dis? (Read 1354183 times)

bluemax · « **Reply #960 on:** March 04, 2020, 10:29:02 PM »

I heard that TP shortages were starting to show up, and since I was down to 2 rolls I stopped at Target after work.

There were about 4 things of the "TP so cheap even shitty dive bars don't use it" and some of those baby wipe type things. Then as I was at the self checkout I saw a cart full of stuff, ie the cart with all the stuff people decided they didn't want and employees would have to put back on shelves. In it was a the holy grail, a thing of Charmin! My butthole is safe for the next few weeks of this apocalypse.

james · « **Reply #961 on:** March 04, 2020, 10:39:59 PM »

Got to keep the butt hole safe

TEEEPO · « **Reply #962 on:** March 04, 2020, 10:45:58 PM »

1 bligh street in sydney has been exposed, gg

G The Resurrected · « **Reply #963 on:** March 05, 2020, 12:13:45 AM »

https://mobile.twitter.com/atrupar/status/1235409660104015873?s=20

Bitch what?

?!!!!!

I can't with this motherfucker anymore!

bluemax · « **Reply #964 on:** March 05, 2020, 12:21:28 AM »

Quote from: riotous on March 04, 2020, 10:52:41 PM

So confused by these grocery shortage stories... 10 deaths in this area and the stores are fine lol

Los Angeles people are weird I guess. My roommate told me she was stocking up on canned goods in case of a quarantine. I've heard people at work say similar stuff.

EchoRin · « **Reply #965 on:** March 05, 2020, 12:26:08 AM »

Any of you have a quick and short answer as to why Italy specifically has so many Coronavirus cases?

Raist · « **Reply #966 on:** March 05, 2020, 04:17:35 AM »

I don't think it's been explained.

"Patient zero" who supposedly infected a whole bunch of people after a trip to China or another high risk country, turned out to test negative.
Then a fuckload of cases started popping out in a couple of northern towns.

I've not seen anything otherwise, but maybe I missed it.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #967 on:** March 05, 2020, 05:56:59 AM »

Quote from: EchoRin on March 05, 2020, 12:26:08 AM

Any of you have a quick and short answer as to why Italy specifically has so many Coronavirus cases?

IIRC there's a lot of Chinese workers there, probably travelled home for CNY.

edit: found it

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2018/04/16/the-chinese-workers-who-assemble-designer-bags-in-tuscany

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More than ten per cent of Prato’s two hundred thousand legal residents are Chinese. According to Francesco Nannucci, the head of the police’s investigative unit in Prato, the city is also home to some ten thousand Chinese people who are there illegally. Prato is believed to have the second-largest Chinese population of any European city, after Paris, and it has the highest proportion of immigrants in Italy, including a large North African population.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #968 on:** March 05, 2020, 06:00:50 AM »

Quote from: TEEEPO on March 04, 2020, 10:45:58 PM

1 bligh street in sydney has been exposed, gg

I used to work around the corner from there!

Anyway this is some peak Straya

https://mobile.twitter.com/newscomauHQ/status/1235426469037268992

Big W is basically Target.

Occam · « **Reply #969 on:** March 05, 2020, 06:04:03 AM »

Quote from: G The Resurrected on March 05, 2020, 12:13:45 AM

https://mobile.twitter.com/atrupar/status/1235409660104015873?s=20

Bitch what??!!!!!

I can't with this motherfucker anymore!

Amazing how Trump only just learned that the flu kills people. His own grandfather (the original draft dodger) was killed by the Spanish flu in 1918.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Frederick_Trump

pilonv1 · « **Reply #970 on:** March 05, 2020, 06:13:55 AM »

https://mobile.twitter.com/9NewsGoldCoast/status/1235478921031774208

I think we're getting dumber

Potato · « **Reply #971 on:** March 05, 2020, 06:16:46 AM »

Quote from: pilonv1 on March 05, 2020, 06:13:55 AM

https://mobile.twitter.com/9NewsGoldCoast/status/1235478921031774208

I think we're getting dumber

Watching channel 9 will make you dumber, that's for sure.

pilonv1 · « **Reply #972 on:** March 05, 2020, 06:18:29 AM »

Any commerical media here will do that

HardcoreRetro · « **Reply #973 on:** March 05, 2020, 06:49:26 AM »

My uncle has been quarantined. His son in law has corona.

Momo · « **Reply #974 on:** March 05, 2020, 07:25:53 AM »

https://www.news24.com/SouthAfrica/News/breaking-sas-first-positive-case-of-covid-19-confirmed-20200305

take holidays in Italy on this day of all days brehs

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #975 on:** March 05, 2020, 08:53:06 AM »

Quote from: HardcoreRetro on March 05, 2020, 06:49:26 AM

My uncle has been quarantined. His son in law has corona.

This is it. This is how it finally spreads to The Bore.

ToxicAdam · « **Reply #976 on:** March 05, 2020, 08:59:30 AM »

Can you catch it through forum posting? Because I'll wear finger condoms if that's the case.

james · « **Reply #977 on:** March 05, 2020, 09:03:37 AM »

Any changes at work for anyone?

The train ride is getting tense. One person sneezes and everyone locks up

Occam · « **Reply #978 on:** March 05, 2020, 09:14:16 AM »

Sneezing is not a symptom.

chronovore · « **Reply #979 on:** March 05, 2020, 09:20:05 AM »

Quote from: james on March 05, 2020, 09:03:37 AM

Any changes at work for anyone?

The train ride is getting tense. One person sneezes and everyone locks up

My work is letting me shift my commute to arrive an hour later, so I'm not in the worst of rush hour trains in Osaka.

Pennywise · « **Reply #980 on:** March 05, 2020, 09:21:23 AM »

City just released a press release that the guy who got a positive test yesterday was false alarm.

Meanwhile people are still hoarding.
Sugar and flour sold out in nearly every store I've been to.

james · « **Reply #981 on:** March 05, 2020, 09:23:07 AM »

Quote from: Occam on March 05, 2020, 09:14:16 AM

Sneezing is not a symptom.

You tell that to everyone on the train

Occam · « **Reply #982 on:** March 05, 2020, 09:28:09 AM »

European patient 1 may have been identified:

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A 33-year-old German man may be the first European to have contracted Covid-19 and to have transmitted it. According to the German doctors, the “otherwise healthy” businessman, known as patient 1, became ill with a sore throat, chills and myalgias (muscle pain) on 24 January. The following day, he developed a fever of 39.1C (102.4F) and a wet cough. However, he started feeling better during the evening of the next day and went back to work on 27 January.

https://www.theguardian.com/world/live/2020/mar/05/coronavirus-live-updates-italy-germany-pandemic-europe-uk-us-australia-india-update-latest-news

james · « **Reply #983 on:** March 05, 2020, 09:28:50 AM »

https://mobile.twitter.com/NYCMayor/status/1235559817135058948

Nyc about to fall apart

chronovore · « **Reply #984 on:** March 05, 2020, 09:32:19 AM »

Quote from: james on March 05, 2020, 09:28:50 AM

https://mobile.twitter.com/NYCMayor/status/1235559817135058948

Nyc about to fall apart

"Community transmission" is when there's no identified path to have contracted the virus. It's super not good.

Mr Gilhaney · « **Reply #985 on:** March 05, 2020, 09:36:29 AM »

Denmarks trash dog football team #1 got Corona

13 people in quarantine, including a player, assistant manager and CEO

https://brondby.com/nyhed/2020/03/05/vigtig-information-til-fans-fra-myndighederne

that will happen when you share needle

TVC15 · « **Reply #986 on:** March 05, 2020, 11:03:37 AM »

We have a confirmed case in another office. They’re shutting down the affected area and making em wah.

james · « **Reply #987 on:** March 05, 2020, 11:45:33 AM »

Holy shit.

15 day cruise.
Open bar.
Free wifi.

$300

https://www.ncl.com/cruises/15-day-transatlantic-from-new-york-ESCAPE15NYCPDLLISCADAGPPMIBCNCEQLIVCIV/Dates/April-2020?destinations=4294960639&numberOfGuests=4294953449&sortBy=featured&itineraryCode=ESCAPE15NYCPDLLISCADAGPPMIBCNCEQLIVCIV

TVC15 · « **Reply #988 on:** March 05, 2020, 11:59:12 AM »

Quote from: james on March 05, 2020, 11:45:33 AM

Holy shit.

15 day cruise.
Open bar.
Free wifi.

$300

https://www.ncl.com/cruises/15-day-transatlantic-from-new-york-ESCAPE15NYCPDLLISCADAGPPMIBCNCEQLIVCIV/Dates/April-2020?destinations=4294960639&numberOfGuests=4294953449&sortBy=featured&itineraryCode=ESCAPE15NYCPDLLISCADAGPPMIBCNCEQLIVCIV

Nintex could use a cruise!

Flannel Boy · « **Reply #989 on:** March 05, 2020, 12:02:14 PM »

Quote from: james on March 05, 2020, 11:45:33 AM

Holy shit.

15 day cruise.
Open bar.

It's just Corona.

edit: $:-\$

bork · « **Reply #990 on:** March 05, 2020, 12:04:50 PM »

https://twitter.com/RexChapman/status/1235252608845197314

james · « **Reply #991 on:** March 05, 2020, 12:15:54 PM »

I am seriously considering the cruise.

BisMarckie · « **Reply #992 on:** March 05, 2020, 12:21:07 PM »

Quote from: james on March 05, 2020, 12:15:54 PM

I am seriously considering the cruise.

For 300 bucks that’s a steal. meals and drinks included
You are as likely going to get the virus riding the subway to your miserable job. Live a little.

james · « **Reply #993 on:** March 05, 2020, 12:58:13 PM »

Quote from: BisMarckie on March 05, 2020, 12:21:07 PM

Quote from: james on March 05, 2020, 12:15:54 PM
I am seriously considering the cruise.

For 300 bucks that’s a steal. meals and drinks included
You are as likely going to get the virus riding the subway to your miserable job. Live a little.

That's what I'm thinking

I would literally save money over eating at home

TVC15 · « **Reply #994 on:** March 05, 2020, 01:02:26 PM »

Ok, ugh the LA trip is looking shaky. The rumor mill is in full effect today.

bork · « **Reply #995 on:** March 05, 2020, 01:34:03 PM »

Quote from: BisMarckie on March 05, 2020, 12:21:07 PM

Quote from: james on March 05, 2020, 12:15:54 PM
I am seriously considering the cruise.

For 300 bucks that’s a steal. meals and drinks included
You are as likely going to get the virus riding the subway to your miserable job. Live a little.

"Cruise Ship Illness: Why Are Ships So Prone to Norovirus Outbreaks?"

"Cruise ships have for years been referred to as "floating Petri dishes" - places ripe for the exchange of germs, and the spreading of illness."

https://www.today.com/money/cruise-ships-may-carry-unwelcome-passengers-germs-t12336
https://www.livescience.com/32852-are-cruise-ships-a-health-risk.html
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/news/2014/1/140128-cruise-ship-royal-caribbean-nation-health-science-virus/
https://www.express.co.uk/travel/articles/880065/cruise-ship-health-warning-doctor-ill-dirty-contaminated-germs-avoid-ship
https://www.bbc.com/news/world-asia-51470603

spoiler (click to show/hide)

It's probably fine- can't see them not taking steps to make things safer.

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Akala · « **Reply #996 on:** March 05, 2020, 01:54:55 PM »

That's a great price on a cruise, I would absolutely make sure you get a balcony room for the extra $150 or whatever.

james · « **Reply #997 on:** March 05, 2020, 02:02:08 PM »

Quote from: Akala on March 05, 2020, 01:54:55 PM

That's a great price on a cruise, I would absolutely make sure you get a balcony room for the extra $150 or whatever.

Yeah the suites are still crazy expensive, but the balcony isnt bad.

TVC15 · « **Reply #998 on:** March 05, 2020, 02:07:11 PM »

Yeah, commute was like 2/3rds as long as usual. At least I’ll be getting home early for a few weeks.

Skullfuckers Anonymous · « **Reply #999 on:** March 05, 2020, 02:16:00 PM »

Quote from: james on March 05, 2020, 11:45:33 AM

Holy shit.

15 day cruise.
Open bar.
Free wifi.

$300

https://www.ncl.com/cruises/15-day-transatlantic-from-new-york-ESCAPE15NYCPDLLISCADAGPPMIBCNCEQLIVCIV/Dates/April-2020?destinations=4294960639&numberOfGuests=4294953449&sortBy=featured&itineraryCode=ESCAPE15NYCPDLLISCADAGPPMIBCNCEQLIVCIV

Doesn’t have a prayer room though.

james · « **Reply #1000 on:** March 05, 2020, 02:25:00 PM »

Quote from: Skullfuckers Anonymous on March 05, 2020, 02:16:00 PM

Quote from: james on March 05, 2020, 11:45:33 AM
Holy shit.

15 day cruise.
Open bar.
Free wifi.

$300

https://www.ncl.com/cruises/15-day-transatlantic-from-new-york-ESCAPE15NYCPDLLISCADAGPPMIBCNCEQLIVCIV/Dates/April-2020?destinations=4294960639&numberOfGuests=4294953449&sortBy=featured&itineraryCode=ESCAPE15NYCPDLLISCADAGPPMIBCNCEQLIVCIV

Doesn’t have a prayer room though.

Just buy another room and make it a prayer room

team filler · « **Reply #1001 on:** March 05, 2020, 02:31:34 PM »

was at the post office the other day and some lady was telling her kid not to touch the counter next to where we wait in line because,"you'll get the coronavirus!"

Great Rumbler · « **Reply #1002 on:** March 05, 2020, 03:30:08 PM »

I went to two different Asian supermarkets yesterday.

Mr. Gundam · « **Reply #1003 on:** March 05, 2020, 04:22:57 PM »

My company’s building is shut down for cleaning, but I work from home so no worries on my end. I’ve been doing usability interviews via Discord and Skype so even safer.

Saw lots of Uber drivers wearing masks when I ran to the store this morning.

OnlyRegret · « **Reply #1004 on:** March 05, 2020, 06:25:46 PM »

bork · « **Reply #1005 on:** March 05, 2020, 09:58:15 PM »

https://twitter.com/WFLA/status/1235221696883326976

Skullfuckers Anonymous · « **Reply #1006 on:** March 05, 2020, 10:05:51 PM »

Didn’t know if this should go here or in #latestagecapitalism.

https://mobile.twitter.com/wamu885/status/1235567699687886849

toku · « **Reply #1007 on:** March 05, 2020, 10:13:34 PM »

gotta respect an entrepreneur

Skullfuckers Anonymous · « **Reply #1008 on:** March 05, 2020, 10:53:12 PM »

https://mobile.twitter.com/rationalsquad/status/1235636443369873415

Beezy · « **Reply #1009 on:** March 05, 2020, 11:20:27 PM »

https://twitter.com/douzmanian/status/1235683558355636225

OnlyRegret · « **Reply #1010 on:** March 05, 2020, 11:35:58 PM »

wtf italy

Momo · « **Reply #1011 on:** March 05, 2020, 11:38:09 PM »

Quote from: OnlyRegret on March 05, 2020, 11:35:58 PM

wtf italy

(Image removed from quote.)

I mean either China is under reporting, the virus is starting to tail off there, or Italians have some additional poisonous pastas.

TVC15 · « **Reply #1012 on:** March 05, 2020, 11:39:43 PM »

Didn’t I read or hear one of you say Italy is filled with old people?

OnlyRegret · « **Reply #1013 on:** March 05, 2020, 11:40:28 PM »

Quote from: TVC15 on March 05, 2020, 11:39:43 PM

Didn’t I read or hear one of you say Italy is filled with old people?

worse, filled with italians

TVC15 · « **Reply #1014 on:** March 05, 2020, 11:42:32 PM »

Quote from: OnlyRegret on March 05, 2020, 11:40:28 PM

Quote from: TVC15 on March 05, 2020, 11:39:43 PM
Didn’t I read or hear one of you say Italy is filled with old people?

worse, filled with italians

You know I love sleaze.

OnlyRegret · « **Reply #1015 on:** March 05, 2020, 11:49:25 PM »

Quote from: Momo on March 05, 2020, 11:38:09 PM

Quote from: OnlyRegret on March 05, 2020, 11:35:58 PM
wtf italy

(Image removed from quote.)
I mean either China is under reporting, the virus is starting to tail off there, or Italians have some additional poisonous pastas.

So, how about that virus free bastion you live in

Momo · « **Reply #1016 on:** March 06, 2020, 12:12:43 AM »

Quote from: OnlyRegret on March 05, 2020, 11:49:25 PM

Quote from: Momo on March 05, 2020, 11:38:09 PM
Quote from: OnlyRegret on March 05, 2020, 11:35:58 PM
wtf italy

(Image removed from quote.)
I mean either China is under reporting, the virus is starting to tail off there, or Italians have some additional poisonous pastas.

So, how about that virus free bastion you live in

The only infected guy here came from Italy 5 days ago, I still think the spread here will be minimal because its 35 degrees everyday

TVC15 · « **Reply #1017 on:** March 06, 2020, 01:22:28 AM »

Trip is formally cancelled. We’re working from home next week!

Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuck...... Maybe I can rent a car and drive down there for the whole week, lol

Don Rumata · « **Reply #1018 on:** March 06, 2020, 01:26:47 AM »

Quote from: Momo on March 05, 2020, 11:38:09 PM

Quote from: OnlyRegret on March 05, 2020, 11:35:58 PM
wtf italy

(Image removed from quote.)
I mean either China is under reporting, the virus is starting to tail off there, or Italians have some additional poisonous pastas.

Carbonara is made with raw eggs, just sayin'.

Tripon · « **Reply #1019 on:** March 06, 2020, 01:33:33 AM »

https://twitter.com/EdmondTran/status/1235814840498663427

News:

Author Topic: Corona Thread |OT| Nu variant, who dis? (Read 1354183 times)