BristolUK

That's more likely. We have deposited cheques using a tablet and for the moment at least two banks are using a disembodied voice for a number on the landline as an extra security step.

Leslie

It's US specific but fascinating . . . and horrid.

https://covid19.healthdata.org/

SpoogleDrummer

I wouldn't trust that too much, yesterday it had Tennessee as having plenty of beds etc now it's 11,000 short, if one day can make that much of a difference in the projection it's safer to just assume everywhere is stuffed.

Steerpike

Edit - I see that it starts out as 'United States' but you can choose your own state and see when the peaks are predicted for your state, and see whether you have enough beds, ICU beds, ventilators, etc. AZ peaks on April 26 and will have enough regular beds but will be short 222 ICU beds. CA peaks on April 27, and shows NO shortage of beds or ICU beds. Texas peaks May 5, and also shows enough regular beds but an ICU Bed shortage of 210. Not sure how to interpret the ventilator data - that could be rather grim ...

Wow - Tennessee does look rather grim - short 11,000 beds, 2,200 ICU beds.

Just picking these states since we are familiar with them. So what would explain the terrible numbers for TN? TN has population of circa 6.7 M; AZ has population of circa 7.1 M.

New York - peaks April 9, and shows a bed shortage of 60,000 and an ICU bed shortage of 10,000. That doesn't look good.

Steerpike

Arizona FINALLY issues stay at home order - https://www.azfamily.com/news/contin...59d7ab061.html
But ...
"The order took effect at 5 p.m. Tuesday, but allows a list of "essential businesses" to stay open. Those businesses include golf courses, payday lenders and hair salons. "

Jsmth321

It's been interesting to see what different places deem essential, where I am hair salons/barbers are non-essential and have been closed going on 3 weeks now same with tattoo places, massage therapy and massage parlors, and such. They have let golf courses remain open as well as payday loan places although some have closed on their own accord and doing their loans via internet and direct deposit.

But lack of salons and barbers here at the moment, might lead to some new hair fashions, who knows. Glad I got one in February as its looking like haircuts wont be an option until May or June at this rate as they said today there is no chance at loosening the restrictions in April, and reading between the lines, June might be the earliest for us.

Some restaurant chains are starting up new services, one chain is doing grocery like services offering packages of meat or produce for those who want to avoid the grocery store, presumably the meat and produce is the same used on their menu. Even offering toilet paper for $1 per roll.

Example of a meat package on offer:

Protein Pack

8 oz Sirloins (4)
Full Rack of Baby Back Ribs (2)
Angus Chuck Burger Patties (6)
Salmon Filets (4)

Scamp

Thanks for sharing.

Chatter Static

Twatter post which was interesting on the subject of what is going on with CV in the body.

Cape Blue

I guess the high HA1c, blood sugar etc ties in with those with diabetes having a tougher time.

Cape Blue

Got to M&S by 8am, short queue outside, they were fully stocked, had 100% of what I wanted, home before 9am - absolutely no issues. They even had toilet paper!

Cape Blue

Tried to listen to Radio 4 and Radio 2 since I've been back - basically they seem to be "Radio-Corona" and there is a never-ending of fear-generating broadcasting.

el collado kid

Have you tried the bbc world service.I find this very good.

Scamp

We've started limiting news reading and whatnot. Whilst I think it's important to stay up to date, I don't need it 24/7.
That being said, I appreciate the severity of the reporting and I'd rather we hit this nail with a sledgehammer than a flump.

Cape Blue

Possibly, but I think it also plays to many peoples fears and causes them harm. Just like the whole Brexit issue one can see that some people's primary emotional response is fear and the never-ending stream of media hyperbole is damaging for that type of person.

amideislas

It seems that the key problem with Coronavirus has been the lack of seriousness taken by both authorities and the general public. Only now has it become a focus. And yet some still feel it's being overblown by the media.

So, get Netflix if you don't want to hear it.

By the way, other than the scramble for equipment and masks, etc., I am not aware of any mass unrest - looting, etc, nor any lack of supplies, food, etc.