Hi all. Today I thought I’d talk about what is happening in my state with the corona virus
We have had our second wave outbreak and people here are going nuts again
Buying up toilet paper and what not
Everyone is throwing blame like it’s confetti
And just losing their minds
But I did a quick search and this is what I found
More than 245 thousand tests have been performed in our state
And we have recorded 1495 cases
Now I now this isn’t good. At all and please don’t think I’m trying to
Over simplify or invalidate anyone’s illness
But seriously
Look at the world around us.
We are still doing really well to keep the numbers down
Yes we have had our second wave and we now know how it got out
Yes we need to make sure that those, who are supposed to be quarantined, remain so
But people are absolutely going insane
Stick to the social distancing
Keep washing your hands
Only go out if you have too
And if you feel unwell get tested
We don’t need a repeat of the madness we had a few months ago
Right now victorians are being treated like we are all Typhoid Mary
And as the rest of the country is slowly opening up every announcement
Comes with the disclaimer except for vic
But the advertising to come visit our state please has already begun
I know this will end
And we will once again travel our country
But could you all please refrain from the abuse for now
We are all dealing, and feeling vulnerable down here
Remember when it was you who had to be in lockdown
Maybe. Just maybe this had happened so that everyone can remember
We are all one human race and that we all have the same experiences
And that one day. It might be you in this situation
How would you feel
Compassion would go a long way when the time comes for us to spend that hard earned
Money and we have to decide where it is we want to go
Stay safe
Stay healthy
See ya
Do you feel or think people reaction is do to there political way of thinking. I just wish this covid thing would end.
ReplyDeleteI don’t know. But they don’t seem to be thinking at all really
DeleteYes I wish it would end soon as well. Mentally it’s exhausting
Oh boy, sorry to hear about the rise in numbers . But why the panic. Didn't they learn from the first wave. Stay your distance, wash your hands and for goodness sake, your supermarket will be open as usual.
ReplyDeleteOur numbers are increasing slowly in isolated pockets. Numbers are still very low though and hope it stays that way
I’m good at the social distancing thing as I just don’t do people at all
ReplyDeleteHopefully the numbers stay low and we all get through this safely
Me too. I'd be happy to stay home and go nowhere. Our covid numbers got to zero. Then it has raised up as returning kiwis have travelled home. Currently all of our cases are in Isolation.
ReplyDeleteI do wonder how you keep it away once you open up the borders?
People need to have a bit of perspective and calm down. I cant believe that you would get abuse.
Oh yes the nasty memes have begun
DeleteBut I can guarantee this won’t be the first second wave outbreak
And then we will see how they react when it’s in their back yard
People just need to be compassionate and have common sense
My bro explained the toilet paper thing - there is no shortage toilet paper is a fairly consistent production/use. The problem is it has two markets - domestic and 'industrial'. When we are not at work we are using more toilet paper at home, and the supply of the 'industrial' rolls is an untouched mountain, which cannot easily be diverted into the domestic supply. Ahhh.... we see
ReplyDeleteI just think it’s a reaction to, I can’t control what’s happening so I’ll control how much I buy.
DeleteIt’s bizarre that’s it’s toilet paper but then again. It is a necessity and we do use it every day I guess
The US has four percent of the world's population, and 25% of its Covid cases, with over 125,000 deaths. Yesterday alone, Florida (one of the first states to reopen) reported over 10,000 new cases, and no one doubts but what a lot of cases aren't reported, or even recognized as such by people who are asymptomatic. The health care system here is approaching collapse, yet our president is still holding mass campaign rallies, boasting of how well he's handling the virus, and referring to mask wearing as "political correctness." So, here at least, I wouldn't say that we're doing really well at keeping the cases low. I would say that we're failing miserably. As for toilet paper, once supplies became plentiful again, I would buy another thirty roll case every time I ordered food, and so I would guess that I have about 150 rolls, and I've been doing likewise with food. Sadly, after George Floyd's death, millions of Americans concluded that criminals aren't a problem, but police are, so now I'm wondering if it's time to buy a shotgun because I have very little faith that the government at any level will be there for me if I have an emergency.
ReplyDeletePS Angela, in your list of precautions, you didn't mention wearing a mask. Are they not mandatory there? Here in Oregon, USA, they became mandatory just yesterday, but I've been wearing one for the last two months, that is on the rare occasions when I feel that I simply must take my life in my hands by going someplace.
DeleteBy the way, like at least one other commenter, I can't imagine you being trashed for this post.
No masks are not mandatory
DeleteAlthough lots of people are wearing them which is good to see
It’s a scary world out there.