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04/05/2020 at 6:54 pm in reply to: Scavenger Life Episode 457: Is it a good week or a bad week? #75875
NY and NJ definitely have the worst infections rates right now. Our county has only two official cases and the hospital is still quiet. They shut down short-term rentals to keep outsiders from coming here and bringing the virus. The hope is that our county can miss the insane infection rates. Now that social distancing and isolation is the norm, it doesn’t need to be everywhere. We’ll see.
One thing to watch out for: although advanced age is a determinant in susceptibility, we’re getting cases of young people with no co-morbidities dying.
Agreed. Young people are not invincible. We’re reading the horror stories of the 20-yr-old workout guy dying like everyone else. But looking at then overall numbers, younger healthy people dying of COVID-19 is less.
I’m in my 40’s and not going to risk it. But we will need to get back to work at some point in public before the vaccine. We’ll all have to weigh what risks we want to take.
I doubt in the US, no one will ever be forced inside unless the situation really gets out of control. Authorities are closing businesses by legal order and making outside groups disperse, but no one is being forced to stay inside.
So tt’s doubtful that people over x years will be forced inside in the future. BUT I can see a situation where authorities say “old and vulnerable people are strongly advised to stay inside because we must get back to some kind of daily life and we cannot protect you”. If a vulnerable person wants to venture out, no one will stop them. They’ve been warned. American freedom to take risks.
In a year, I’m sure we’ll know much ore about the virus, but as of now its clear that people over a certain age are being hospitalized and dying in greater numbers: https://www.cdc.gov/mmwr/volumes/69/wr/mm6912e2.htm#T1_down
This is why Italy has such a great death rate: older population.Especially in the US, older people often have “comorbidities” like high blood pressure, clogged arteries, lung issues, diabeties, obesity, cancer. If your over 70 and in tip top shape, awesome! I’m doing my best to live well too. That’s the cheapest form of healthcare.
Understood. So you only sell on TradeMe? Does anyone sell on eBay to people outside NZ or is the shipping just too high?
Currently, everyone is being told to isolate. Everything closed down. Almost no daily life is allowed.
After this virus outbreak is contained, another strategy is to only have the elderly and vulnerable isolate. Then young people (who are less likely to get seriously ill) and people who have proof of having virus anti-bodies could carry on with daily life.
Here’s a story of how it could be done: “In Italy, Going Back to Work May Depend on Having the Right Antibodies”
Welcome. Think you may be our first person from New Zealand who has popped their head in here.
Good to hear that the concept of scavenging can be used on any platform.
–What is scavenging like in New Zealand. Is there a lot of waste to sort through?
–Are most of your customers in New Zealand or do people purchase from you outside your country?Difficult to tell from this angle. Is one end curved for a heel like you’d expect on a show horn?
https://pages.ebay.com/seller-center/seller-updates/2020-spring/service.html
Changes to handling return requests that appear abandoned
Starting April 1, 2020, we will no longer close returns early at the request of a seller when the buyer has not shipped the item back. Instead, we will wait to ensure buyers have sufficient time to provide proof items they requested to return were shipped back. If we do not receive proof of shipment from your buyers while the return requests are active, we will protect you by removing any negative or neutral feedback left on that transaction.It’s going to be at least 12 months before a vaccine becomes available. Until then, it’s going to be really touch and go. Even if we stop the spread of the virus now through isolation, we’ll get a second wave if we all get back together.
But I agree it’s like a bad dream. I cant imagine how people can survive for months without jobs. Or al the businesses that will just disappear.
My wild guess is after we get the current virus under control, we’ll encourage older folks and anyone vulnerable to isolate. This will let younger folks and anyone who already got the virus (and now immune) to get back to work. Its not ideal, but its realistic.
I like this doctor who does daily updates. Calm and educated:
https://www.youtube.com/user/Campbellteaching/videosDid you buy that stuff to sell on eBay? Or was this just extra personal stuff?
I’m already planning a gift bag I can give him to thank him on Monday – some snacks, hand sanitizer.
This is the key. The personal connection between you and your carriers. Once you guys have a system, it’ll all be good.
That’s such a huge challenge. Hoping we all make it on the other side better as a people. Sometimes these challenges make us all step up.
See you on the other side!
In our county of 25k people, there are only 25 hospital beds. No ICU units.
The county just shut down any temporary lodging for the next two months including hotels, campgrounds, and rental cabins. The reasoning is to stop people from isolating here and bringing the virus.
Understand the fear, but we just lost two months of rental income. Ouch. Hope this thing burns out quick.
Welcome Laura. Just curious how teaching online is going. Did then kids just take all their books home, or are you having to send out teaching supplements each week? Cant imagine what it must be like to teach 30 young kids online at the same time.
Uh, I wouldn’t assume your carrier stole the packages. Maybe just didnt scan them.
As I suggested before, I would meet your carrier today and speak to him/her directly about the process for pickups. Ask about the best way to ask for a delivery and about scanning. USPS is still a every human institution and we find good relationships is key.
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