Re: [OM] Self-isolating

[Mike Lazzari]

> I am perhaps too easily bemused. This stuff kills, and does so 
> disproportionately for the elderly and apparently esp. male elderly. 
> Why would anyone NOT wear mask and gloves when shopping? I finally saw 
> an article questioning the WHO and CDC assertions that masks are not 
> necessary for those not ill. They are people focused on overall, 
> average outcomes, not whether the low odds happen to come up for me - 
> or you. 

One important issue about mask-wearing not mentioned is the limited 
supply.Low odds people wearing masks that might be better used in a high 
risk situation.At least in this country at the beginning things were 
tight. Maybe the supply is catching up.
Our local doctor is still scrambling to come up with supplies and at 
least 5000 tests for the island to begin with. This would test everyone 
once and really make managing things a whole lot easier. Apparently this 
is what Iceland is doing with some success. He has been going to private 
sources (expensive) and using private donors. We are lucky to have some 
high net worth individuals with connections to the Island. The federal 
government is in total chaos.
So far we have one case. An EMT who was working on the mainland. He 
self-diagnosed, got tested and self-isolated. When the first case was 
reported people got a little freaked out and rumors were going around so 
Joaquin (EMT) posted an update on FB. He is now on the mend. No damage 
to him or to the community.
We've been working on projects around home. Kids have been putting a lot 
of time in down at the garden. I've been putting the finishing touches 
on some new landscaping (photos coming), mowing and I processed all the 
remaining apples from last fall. 2 1/2 gallons of applesauce and some 
cider. The pigs got the rest. And of course a daily walk. Plus working 
from home.
<http://www.interisland.net/watershed/mike/WalkDogs/Mar20/pigs%20-003-28_3280057.jpg>

Stay safe

M


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