Emotional support group Covid19

[Seraphim]

Hubby has started his yard care business again . He can work outside and have no contact with people . The majority of his customers are seniors. And for the moment he is only doing EMT payment. And if they can’t do EMT payment when we go back to cash money they can pay him then .

[Seraphim]

Ontario lost their first registered nurse. And I think we lost 7 PSW’s.

[Fudgie]

At one of my local hospitals, over 100 healthcare workers (mostly nurses) have gotten COVID. It's very scary. However our numbers right now are trending down. But we start to open more soon so I'm worried.

[boltnrun]

I think opening up would be fine if people would continue to adhere to CDC recommendations. But they're not. I saw a news story where people stormed an ice cream shop! Like, how badly do you need ice cream?! People punching store security guards who ask them to wear a face covering. Having parties. Gathering in large groups at parks and beaches.

 

What I have found interesting is this; people who have been required to report to work (due to being deemed "essential") seem unhappy about being forced to work while those whose jobs have been termed or suspended WANT to go back to work. I am deemed "essential" but honestly am very, very nervous and fearful about reporting to work in a building with well over 125 people and social distancing and mask wearing is supposed to be enforced but really isn't. But some of my friends are passing around petitions that DEMAND they be allowed to return to work.

 

Honestly, I am fearful of being around people and I don't know if I'll ever go back to "normal". For now, I will stay away from people as much as possible while realizing that's impossible at work. Sigh.

 

Side note, I have to have movers bring my furniture and belongings into my new apartment. I will ask them to wear masks and gloves but I can't figure out how I'll sterilize the carpet after they leave...

[ButterflyWrists]

I think opening up would be fine if people would continue to adhere to CDC recommendations. But they're not. I saw a news story where people stormed an ice cream shop! Like, how badly do you need ice cream?! People punching store security guards who ask them to wear a face covering. Having parties. Gathering in large groups at parks and beaches.

 

What I have found interesting is this; people who have been required to report to work (due to being deemed "essential") seem unhappy about being forced to work while those whose jobs have been termed or suspended WANT to go back to work. I am deemed "essential" but honestly am very, very nervous and fearful about reporting to work in a building with well over 125 people and social distancing and mask wearing is supposed to be enforced but really isn't. But some of my friends are passing around petitions that DEMAND they be allowed to return to work.

 

Honestly, I am fearful of being around people and I don't know if I'll ever go back to "normal". For now, I will stay away from people as much as possible while realizing that's impossible at work. Sigh.

 

Side note, I have to have movers bring my furniture and belongings into my new apartment. I will ask them to wear masks and gloves but I can't figure out how I'll sterilize the carpet after they leave...

 

Carpet shampoo vax machine?

[boltnrun]

Carpet shampoo vax machine?

 

I mean, after they move everything in. I can't move everything back out again because that would result in the same situation.

[Seraphim]

Carpet shampoo vax machine?

 

Spray it with Lysol if you can get it.

[boltnrun]

Spray it with Lysol if you can get it.

 

I'll pay you if you can get me some LOL. It's been sold out here for weeks.

 

All I have is this "air sanitizing" spray that I haven't been able to confirm is actually a disinfectant spray.

 

Oh, and I can't spray Lysol on floors that my cat walks on. I fear she will get some on her paws or fur and then lick them.

 

And I know it's extremely unlikely that I will get the virus from my flooring. I would have to contort my body in a way that I can't do in order to get my feet up to my face. Only babies and yoga experts can do that!

[reinventmyself]

Unfortunately there is a difference between sanitize, disinfect and sterilize. Not all sanitizers kill the virus.

 

I heard a call rental commercial this morning stating they sanitize all their cars. People can be led believe they are safe, when they aren't.

 

We've been trying to order supplies through our distributor for when we return to work. He originally could only get a hold of sanitizing wipes. Having read up on it, it would have been a bad investment. We held out for alcohol based wipes, which of course are difficult to come by.

[boltnrun]

Unfortunately there is a difference between sanitize, disinfect and sterilize. Not all sanitizers kill the virus.

 

I heard a call rental commercial this morning stating they sanitize all their cars. People can be led believe they are safe, when they aren't.

 

We've been trying to order supplies through our distributor for when we return to work. He originally could only get a hold of sanitizing wipes. Having read up on it, it would have been a bad investment. We held out for alcohol based wipes, which of course are difficult to come by.

 

Yep, washing your hands and avoiding close contact is still the best way. From my understanding the most likely transmission method is through close contact with an infected person or fairly immediate handling of an object an infected person handled and then touching your nose or mouth (still trying to figure out the eyes thing!).

 

I'm also trying to mitigate my fear. I don't want to end up never being able to leave home because I'm so afraid of people or behaving irrationally (such as being afraid I will get the virus from my carpet after the movers stepped in it!).

[boltnrun]

I ordered 2 rolls of plastic floor covering. I can roll it out and have the movers walk on it, then roll it up and throw it away when they're done. I feel so smart right now lol!

[boltnrun]

Test results are in! That was so quick!

 

"CORONAVIRUS19U

NOT DETECTED

Testing was performed using the 7500 Fast Instrument Sars COV19 test."

 

Lots of disclaimers attached, but bottom line they did not detect the virus in me. Yay!

[Seraphim]

Test results are in! That was so quick!

 

"CORONAVIRUS19U

NOT DETECTED

Testing was performed using the 7500 Fast Instrument Sars COV19 test."

 

Lots of disclaimers attached, but bottom line they did not detect the virus in me. Yay!

Congrats!!!!

[HeartGoesOn]

Good news, Bolt!

[boltnrun]

It is good news. Of course it doesn't mean I can just relax. I will continue to be very careful. But it's good to know I am not currently infected.

[SherrySher]

Happy for you, Bolt. :)

[Batya33]

Hooray to you Bolt! Very happy for you (and not really surprised if that matters)

[reinventmyself]

good news. . .you've got enough going on!!

[boltnrun]

Thanks everyone. I will continue to be vigilant (and anxious, because that's me).

 

I chose not to go into the site for work today. I feel better (cold) but not quite 100% and I didn't want to possibly expose myself on the chance that one of the 130 people in the building are carriers or are sick.

 

I am on a training call. One guy on the call sounds awful. A bad cough, you can hear he is terribly congested and his voice is rough. I am super surprised he chose to go into his site today. Some people are way more dedicated to their jobs than I am, I guess!

[Seraphim]

Thanks everyone. I will continue to be vigilant (and anxious, because that's me).

 

I chose not to go into the site for work today. I feel better (cold) but not quite 100% and I didn't want to possibly expose myself on the chance that one of the 130 people in the building are carriers or are sick.

 

I am on a training call. One guy on the call sounds awful. A bad cough, you can hear he is terribly congested and his voice is rough. I am super surprised he chose to go into his site today. Some people are way more dedicated to their jobs than I am, I guess!

Or maybe they are fool hearty.

[Seraphim]

My province is in phase one of reopening. https://globalnews.ca/news/6942793/coronavirus-ontario-government-reopening-plans-stage-1/

[boltnrun]

Or maybe they are fool hearty.

 

So, the company I work for tends to have the attitude that managers (which I am now) are supposed to come to work. Period. We are fairly well compensated and in return we are expected to show up, work 12 hours and be available 24/7 for emails, messages and questions. I tried to research my position before I applied but it's a newer role so it wasn't clearly defined. I thought I was going to be an assistant manager, but found that I am a full manager with responsibility for not only production but also will have about 140 employees reporting to me.

 

As soon as I am eligible I will be applying to transfer back to my previous role. I did not want this particular job, and yes, it's all my fault for not asking more questions.

 

The only good thing is it has enabled me to move back close to my kids.

 

Also, most of the branches have several employees who are quarantined due to testing positive for Covid. Several hundred employees company wide are infected. The branches will not shut down. So that is added stress.

[Wiseman2]

Doing a happy no-CO dance for you 🕺

most of the branches have several employees who are quarantined due to testing positive for Covid. Several hundred employees company wide are infected. The branches will not shut down. So that is added stress.

[boltnrun]

Doing a happy no-COVID dance for you 🕺

 

Thank you. I am happy to be Covid-free at least for now. Another reason why I didn't want to go in while still having cold symptoms is that I believe every branch location has cases, they just haven't been detected or we haven't been notified. The company usually waits about 2-3 weeks before notifying us of positive cases in the individual buildings we work in. Social distancing and mask-wearing are mandated but are not being enforced. And you will be sent home if you have a fever of 100.4 or higher, but if you have a cough or shortness of breath you are welcome to stay!

 

Also, my friend is coming with me to help me move so I didn't want to take the chance of possibly getting exposed before we travel next week.

[Wiseman2]

There is a lot of controversy about workplace testing (accuracy, privacy, etc) as well as a lot of push-back from tracking apps for the same reason:

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/05/11/technology/coronavirus-worker-testing-privacy.html

And you will be sent home if you have a fever of 100.4 or higher, but if you have a cough or shortness of breath you are welcome to stay!

How creepy is this: "When he stepped inside the employee food prep area, a fever-detection and facial recognition camera service, PopID, quickly identified him by name and gauged his temperature. Then a small tablet screen underneath the camera posted a message that cleared him to enter.

 

“Thank you Bob, you have a healthy Temp. of 98.06,” the screen said. “PopID aims to create a safe environment and stop the spread of Covid-19.”