I'm just hanging around here at home like usual. But because all the restaurants, bars, & libraries are closed, there's no place to go. I went out for a walk today and did live video with a friend who is shut-in.
I just returned from a trip to Seattle, visiting family, and now that I'm back home, I'm self isolating for the most part, and watching my health for 14 days. I did have to go out to get groceries, and practiced the 6 foot "social distancing" rule enforced by the store.
I will be meeting with clients a couple times this week, but I do this in open air settings, and retain my distance.
The island of Kauai, where I live, will be under a nighttime curfew beginning this Friday, 9pm-5am, and visitors to and between the Hawaiian Islands will be asked to undergo 14 days quarantine, virtually discouraging tourism for at least the next 30 days. Restaurants and bars are closed, except for takeout food. We are all self isolating until further notice.
I spent the weekend with my mother (who's self-isolating) and have been alone since then with no symptoms, so five days now. I anticipate going two weeks and then re-evaluating.
I would say that the initial 2 week period is the hardest, a bit of paranoia is normal, everytime you cough and it is surprising how often we cough and blow our noses normally without even thinking about it. After that I would suggest another week of isolation after you assess your situation, then a further assessment, this is not going to be a weekend head cold sort of bug.
@Surfpirate I'm trying not to self-monitor too closely for exactly that reason, to avoid paranoia. I'm considering these two weeks as a way to confirm I haven't been exposed, but the re-evaluation is about the outside world. Things are moving very rapidly, so it's hard to know how the situation will stand here at that time ... or what measures we'll be up against.
I still go out to the park with my daughter but avoid large crowds and crowded stores... I also take a shower when I come home and bathe baby J.
Fortunately COVID-19 seems to be especially kind to children and expectant mothers, still a very good idea to take precautions, for yourself and for others.
@Surfpirate a mom and dad and five year old in Patterson NJ just tested positive.. I'm not so sure.. And expectant mothers are being urged to be extra cautious..
@Cutiebeauty testing positive is not the same as succumbing to the virus. Children in particular seem to shrug it off with very little ill effect and anyone under 30 has a very small chance of getting seriously ill compared to someone over 60.
Pregnant women did very badly when it was the Spanish Flu, this is a coronavirus, completely different bug, different vectors.
Pretty normal for us. We don't socialize unless the kids visit, which is seldom as they live some distance from here. We prefer our own company & have done for years. We each have our things we do, & none of it involves anyone else. Fresh food shopping is about the extent of dealing with people, & most non perishables, I order online & have delivered to the house. We're mid 70's so it's all good for us to keep distant.
You're like a poster child for self isolation then.
@Surfpirate Pretty much. We're just not comfortable around most people, & have accepted that about ourselves after years of unsuccessfully trying to change it. Now my husband has a very bad heart, & I have some lung issues. We don't need to risk it.
@Lilac-Jade I get it, my wife and I feel the same. The majority of people are either not very bright, not very interesting or not very nice - we have become very selective about who we bring into our circle of associates and friends.
@Surfpirate Yes, exactly. Our kitties also keep us very entertained, even if bossy!
Yes, Iβm self isolating. Was visiting family in western Canada, who had been traveling in California...and they are awaiting test results... so, having effects of a cold & cough, Iβm staying in. 1 week now
Sometimes a cough is just a cough and a cigar is just a cigar. I hope things work out for the best.
I want to know why healthcare workers are not having access to tests.
Unless you live in Trumplandia, healthcare workers have full access to test.
@Surfpirate According to what I was just told state WI is only testing inpatients.
I would look forward to it if not for that not getting paid thing
Although you don't have to show up for work unless you are an essential service like doctors, nurses, police or firefighters. Better broke than dead.
@Surfpirate Grocery store actually but I would be beyond broke. I would be looking at losing the home that my daughter and grandkids also live in. I am in good health and do not expect the virus to kill me but homelessness might
No choice here . Starting tonight , will be in isolation unit until Sunday night . We converted an old micu overflow just for the virus cases and for those who match symptoms , need vent and waiting results . Our capacity in this unit is 14 vents / beds . Will double if no vent and just other issues .
Planning to come home Monday for a night of rest / dogs , and go back for another 5 night straight .
My dogs are my only concern right now . I depend on my ex boyfriend who lives few miles away and is willing to check on them daily .
After two weeks , I just have to wait and see . Nobody knows . One week at the time , and I donβt have nurses . The ones w experiances are mostly older like me and not obligated to come to work ( contracts , part time , pool ), and they have husbands and grand kids to worry . The ones who have to come to work are young , never even took care a TB patient .
I m going to take one week at the time and see what the cat brings in every night
You are a very special person and will do the smart thing, juggle the risks and make the right call. The health care system you work in is more than willing to throw you under the bus but I respect your judgement. Please be as safe as you can be in such a crisis.
Be Well,
Eric
@Surfpirate thank u sweetheart β₯οΈ
Marialena
Be careful my friend, thinking of you and your safety.