Are you personally worried about getting the Coronavirus?

Are you personally worried about catching the Coronavirus?

  • Yes

    Votes: 41 41.0%

  • No

    Votes: 59 59.0%
  • Total voters
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hawkinn3 said:
Yes, not for me but I have elderly relatives who would not survive if they got it.
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This. Not worried for me. I am older but healthy, don't think it will knock on my door and barge in. Won't be shaking hands, will limit contact with strangers that might be carriers, imho this will subside soon.
 
1hawkeye1 said:
All those precautions are not a bad thing. But it's an air born virus. Short of wearing a respirator, none of those will stop coronavirus.
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the scientists and medical people say the virus can live about 4 days on many surfaces so i assume u can pick it up even without being around people.

Hence all the video and images showing workers sanitizing everything from inside airplanes to whatever like seats in a stadium and door knobs
 
so wash your hands and clothes alot after being in public and don't put fingers in eyes and nose and mouth etc
 
I work in direct patient care in a hospital setting. I've probably already been exposed but because I'm relatively young and healthy I haven't experienced any symptoms. I am going to get it, if I haven't already. I will probably expose patients, obviously many elderly and in poor health. I can't really do anything about it. That is what I worry about.
 
I’m not personally afraid of getting it, but I am nervous for my parents as they both have pre existing conditions that would probably lead to death should they get it.

My biggest fear, though, are the idiots who are so blasé about it. It’s that attitude that will cause our medical system to get overwhelmed. Patient 31 in South Korea personally caused over 1,500 to get infected. You think we’re in “panic” now? If our medical system gets overwhelmed....Katie bar the door!
 
uihawk82 said:
Don't put fingers in eyes and nose and mouth etc
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How about other people's fingers?

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Yes. In my mid-60s and on the periphery of a couple higher risk factors. On the other hand I’m very active and relatively healthy.

I referee outdoor sports and was prepared to suspend that until that blows over but the leagues and the state association have shut down the schedule for several weeks.

I also work a fun retirement job a couple days a week that puts me in contact with the public. Not sure whether I’ll continue it as a result of COVID-19 concerns. Handshakes and personal contact is out.
 
Mom was sick with Lyme disease last year so this thing could be bad for her, I personally wouldn't want to be sick, but not afraid of dying. It's the quarentine that worries me and not being able to work or needing care while my kid is sick too. It is serious.
 
I'm 72 so I fall in the category most in risk, but my health is excellent, no chronic diseases. Personally I am not particularly concerned for myself as I am for others in my age group. I have to be careful for others since I live in a senior community and some of my neighbors and even my wife are at a far greater risk. Where I live is a secured building and the management has asked families and friends not to come for visits, we will come to them. All social activities are being put on hold.

I believe by August there will be a flu vaccine ready and the first to receive it will be those most at risk. I just hate the consequences for those whose livelihood depend on providing hospitality and entertainment services. If your not at great risk from getting the virus be diligent but go on with your life.
 
eyekwah said:
I'm 72 so I fall in the category most in risk, but my health is excellent, no chronic diseases. Personally I am not particularly concerned for myself as I am for others in my age group. I have to be careful for others since I live in a senior community and some of my neighbors and even my wife are at a far greater risk. Where I live is a secured building and the management has asked families and friends not to come for visits, we will come to them. All social activities are being put on hold.

I believe by August there will be a flu vaccine ready and the first to receive it will be those most at risk. I just hate the consequences for those whose livelihood depend on providing hospitality and entertainment services. If your not at great risk from getting the virus be diligent but go on with your life.
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To the best of my knowledge there are no nursing homes or assisted living facilities or retirement communities on quarantine. But there is restricted visitor access, even for people who visit as part of their job. I had a nurse at one home meet me at the door and take my temperature. Another place restricted my access to the immediate front lobby.
 
dahlhawk said:
Mom was sick with Lyme disease last year so this thing could be bad for her, I personally wouldn't want to be sick, but not afraid of dying. It's the quarentine that worries me and not being able to work or needing care while my kid is sick too. It is serious.
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The quarantine is the real elephant in the room here. And the biggest reason why some posters on this board are calling overreaction. By that logic we should quarantine all strains of flu.

We just have to find out more about COVID 19. Can we develop a vaccine? Will it wane in warmer weather? The unknowns are why people are being so proactive against this thing. Again I can't do my job from home. And this is making us busier than normal. My company needs me and everyone else.
 
HawkeyeDug said:
I work in direct patient care in a hospital setting. I've probably already been exposed but because I'm relatively young and healthy I haven't experienced any symptoms. I am going to get it, if I haven't already. I will probably expose patients, obviously many elderly and in poor health. I can't really do anything about it. That is what I worry about.
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Take care
 
SpiderRico said:
I’m not personally afraid of getting it, but I am nervous for my parents as they both have pre existing conditions that would probably lead to death should they get it.

My biggest fear, though, are the idiots who are so blasé about it. It’s that attitude that will cause our medical system to get overwhelmed. Patient 31 in South Korea personally caused over 1,500 to get infected. You think we’re in “panic” now? If our medical system gets overwhelmed....Katie bar the door!
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Wow that is amazing info
 
My concern is mostly for a buddy of mine who's bouncing back from cancer treatment and a related surgery. I'm pretty fit and have a strong immune system. He's more vulnerable.
 
No, not particularly worried. I'm just trying to be smart about washing my hands, etc. The usual common sense stuff that we should all be practicing anyway.

Just for a little perspective, I'm in Florida and there is now a little over 100 cases statewide. Out of over 21+ million people. That's a miniscule percentage. Yes I realize it can and probably will spread somewhat, but still.

Not making light of anyone that DOES have it - but it's not quite Stephen King's The Stand we're talking about.

What scares me far more than any virus that's out there is the people. Panic buying, fighting in grocery stores, acting generally like savages.. Imagine if something REALLY happened, like a nuclear war or something really severe.

Just be smart, take the proper common sense precautions, and you'll be ok.

I would be concerned about my dad. He's 80 and has COPD but the place he lives in is on lockdown. No visitors. So hopefully it'll be fine there.
 
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1977Hawkeye said:
No, not particularly worried. I'm just trying to be smart about washing my hands, etc. The usual common sense stuff that we should all be practicing anyway.

Just for a little perspective, I'm in Florida and there is now a little over 100 cases statewide. Out of over 21+ million people. That's a miniscule percentage. Yes I realize it can and probably will spread somewhat, but still. Everyone is blowing this WAY out of proportion compared to what this actually IS, in my opinion.

Not making light of anyone that DOES have it - but it's not quite Stephen King's The Stand we're talking about.

What scares me far more than any virus that's out there is the people. Panic buying, fighting in grocery stores, acting generally like savages.. Imagine if something REALLY happened, like a nuclear war or something really severe.

Just be smart, take the proper common sense precautions, and you'll be ok.
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Evidently no one out there has any friends or family members who could loan or pick up toilet paper, bread, milk, if people DID get shut in for 2-4 weeks.
 
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