The risk is low if you're pretty much anywhere outside of Seattle. Most large companies in Seattle have started doing social distancing by requiring remote work. People are locking down and the impact is noticable. Commute times are way down.
I remote work anyways so not a big a big deal for me. If you aren't a white collar worker it might be harder. Either have to deal with more public exposure or take unpaid time off.
Most people I know are not worried about getting sick themselves but everyone also seems to have some close contact that is old or immune compromised that they are worried about spreading it to.
Seems like other large cities are going to go through the same thing as it continues to spread.
The risk of contracting coronavirus remains low for most Americans, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams reassured Friday.
In an interview on "America's Newsroom" with host Laura Ingle, Adams said that the administration wants the public to know the risk of infection and be prepared, but not to panic in the process.
"What you're going to hear from the president is what you've heard from him all along: that the risk to the average American of coronavirus at this time remains low," he said. "However, we are seeing pockets in this country of increased cases of coronavirus. And so, we want people to prepare."
Adams advised that Americans wash their hands frequently, cover a cough or sneeze, clean surfaces, and stay home if sick.
That said, Adams warned that wearing a mask was not just ineffective, it was potentially harmful and may increase the risk of getting the virus.
"We know that masks are not effective for the general public in keeping them safe from coronavirus and may actually increase their risk of getting coronavirus or the flu because if you don't wear a mask properly you often will end up touching your face frequently and can increase your risk of exposure to a respiratory disease," he explained.
"When you look at the people who are getting coronavirus, 80 percent of them are not needing to be hospitalized," Adams continued. "They're having a mild illness like the cold or like a minor flu."
"Of the 20 percent who go on to need hospitalization or more medical care, we know that the folks who are most at risk tend to be people who are elderly and people who have medical problems: heart disease, lung disease, cancer, and chemotherapy," he told Ingle.
Tell that to the families of the dead. It's no big deal.
The risk of contracting coronavirus remains low for most Americans, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams reassured Friday.
In an interview on "America's Newsroom" with host Laura Ingle, Adams said that the administration wants the public to know the risk of infection and be prepared, but not to panic in the process.
"What you're going to hear from the president is what you've heard from him all along: that the risk to the average American of coronavirus at this time remains low," he said. "However, we are seeing pockets in this country of increased cases of coronavirus. And so, we want people to prepare."
Adams advised that Americans wash their hands frequently, cover a cough or sneeze, clean surfaces, and stay home if sick.
That said, Adams warned that wearing a mask was not just ineffective, it was potentially harmful and may increase the risk of getting the virus.
"We know that masks are not effective for the general public in keeping them safe from coronavirus and may actually increase their risk of getting coronavirus or the flu because if you don't wear a mask properly you often will end up touching your face frequently and can increase your risk of exposure to a respiratory disease," he explained.
"When you look at the people who are getting coronavirus, 80 percent of them are not needing to be hospitalized," Adams continued. "They're having a mild illness like the cold or like a minor flu."
"Of the 20 percent who go on to need hospitalization or more medical care, we know that the folks who are most at risk tend to be people who are elderly and people who have medical problems: heart disease, lung disease, cancer, and chemotherapy," he told Ingle.
Tell that to the families of the dead. It's no big deal.
Try to pretend that they worked at the embassy in Benghazi and they you won't give a fuck Owl.
The risk of contracting coronavirus remains low for most Americans, U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Jerome Adams reassured Friday.
In an interview on "America's Newsroom" with host Laura Ingle, Adams said that the administration wants the public to know the risk of infection and be prepared, but not to panic in the process.
"What you're going to hear from the president is what you've heard from him all along: that the risk to the average American of coronavirus at this time remains low," he said. "However, we are seeing pockets in this country of increased cases of coronavirus. And so, we want people to prepare."
Adams advised that Americans wash their hands frequently, cover a cough or sneeze, clean surfaces, and stay home if sick.
That said, Adams warned that wearing a mask was not just ineffective, it was potentially harmful and may increase the risk of getting the virus.
"We know that masks are not effective for the general public in keeping them safe from coronavirus and may actually increase their risk of getting coronavirus or the flu because if you don't wear a mask properly you often will end up touching your face frequently and can increase your risk of exposure to a respiratory disease," he explained.
"When you look at the people who are getting coronavirus, 80 percent of them are not needing to be hospitalized," Adams continued. "They're having a mild illness like the cold or like a minor flu."
"Of the 20 percent who go on to need hospitalization or more medical care, we know that the folks who are most at risk tend to be people who are elderly and people who have medical problems: heart disease, lung disease, cancer, and chemotherapy," he told Ingle.
Tell that to the families of the dead. It's no big deal.
God forbid someone doesn't join the spread of fear and panic
I’m flying to Seattle on Sunday. Back home on Wednesday.
Meetings are on. In person.
I remember when Seattle was full of TUFF liberals who didn’t give a shit about WTO riots and earthquakes. (Both of which happened when I lived there) Life continued on.
I’ll be damned if a fucking flu is going to keep me from conducting business in the city.
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Trump ‘shocked’ by deadliness of flu — it’s killed at least 16,000 Americans this season
As the world focuses on coronavirus, at least 29 million people in the U.S. have experienced flu illnesses this season, the CDC says.
https://www.marketwatch.com/story/as-the-world-focuses-on-coronavirus-dont-forget-about-the-deadly-flu-2020-02-06
I remote work anyways so not a big a big deal for me. If you aren't a white collar worker it might be harder. Either have to deal with more public exposure or take unpaid time off.
Most people I know are not worried about getting sick themselves but everyone also seems to have some close contact that is old or immune compromised that they are worried about spreading it to.
Seems like other large cities are going to go through the same thing as it continues to spread.
Try it
Meetings are on. In person.
I remember when Seattle was full of TUFF liberals who didn’t give a shit about WTO riots and earthquakes. (Both of which happened when I lived there) Life continued on.
I’ll be damned if a fucking flu is going to keep me from conducting business in the city.