Jax and Coronavirus

[BridgeTroll]

Clearly young people are not concerned about how their actions affect the rest of society...

*Some young people.

I've also seen a metric ton of people around Jacksonville of all ages - from children to the elderly - in Publix, restaurants, and other crowded places without masks as well. Is there an age divide in terms of masks? Probably. But there's also a political divide that's just as flagrant. And perhaps an educational divide as well. Throw in a governor and mayor who have been resistant to take a strong stand on masks, and it all gets even muddier.

Glad we've got a clear policy in place now.

Was in Target at 7 PM and even on night one, it was encouraging to see 95% cooperation. The 5% were about what you'd expect them to be.

Hmmm.... that isn't what the latest testing shows... but hey...

https://thehill.com/homenews/state-watch/507905-young-people-are-increasingly-driving-covid-19s-spread

[sandyshoes]

Last Weds., early at a Target and then right after at a Publix, I encountered absolutely NO social distancing.  I did see a few more people in masks.  Hint:  Be aware that if you are wearing a mask and jabbering away as you approach someone, that person may not be able to tell if you are speaking directly to them or if you are on an earpiece talking to your BFF.  There is no need to be ugly to someone like the "Target Vulture" woman was with me.  I think she may just be a bitch anyway. This concludes my lecture.
   

[BridgeTroll]

And yet many people seem determined to blame various state and federal entities for the resurgence when very clearly it's people's individual choices...

[BridgeTroll]

New experience for my wife and I... she had never purchased and used hair color in a box. She recruited me to apply the concoction. I am happy to report that the exercise was a success. Perhaps I will try nails next...

And... this is now a regular thing at the BT household...

[Lunican]

I think it will be cancelled. Who would even want to go to that?

See? Not even Trump wants to go.

[marcuscnelson]

I think it will be cancelled. Who would even want to go to that?

See? Not even Trump wants to go.

A true sage of our time.

[Lunican]

Johns Hopkins University data records the US' first Covid-19 case on January 21. The US went from:

1 to 1 million cases in 99 days

1 million to 2 million cases in 43 days

2 million to 3 million cases in 28 days

3 million to 4 million cases in 15 days

https://twitter.com/CNN/status/1286494655161536513

[Ken_FSU]

Johns Hopkins University data records the US' first Covid-19 case on January 21. The US went from:

1 to 1 million cases in 99 days

1 million to 2 million cases in 43 days

2 million to 3 million cases in 28 days

3 million to 4 million cases in 15 days

https://twitter.com/CNN/status/1286494655161536513

To me, the more interesting way to aggregate the above numbers would be:

1 million to 2 million in 43 days
2 million to 4 million in 43 days

Would seem to point to an R0 of appromixately 1.0.

Would also seem to point to another doubling of cases in 43 days to 8 million in the absence of aggressive measures to curb the disease.

Also, that school board meeting yesterday to vote on a reopen was one of the most surreal, scary, captivating things I've seen in a long, long time.

Both sides made some really great points in terms of safety, socioeconomic impacts, child safety and development, teacher safety, etc.

No easy answers to this school thing.

[JaxAvondale]

I wonder when everybody will start debating if hosting FL/GA this year is the right move for the city.

[BridgeTroll]

I  assume we are all tired of Covid... everyone Ok? So far no sickness at my house nor any close relatives or friends...  school just started... brick and mortar?  Virtual?  Homeschooling?

[Ken_FSU]

Still concerned about COVID-19, social distancing and masking when around people outside of my inner circle, prepared to quarantine if I come into contact with any positives or show any symptoms, but otherwise living my life somewhat normally.

Back in the office full time.

Six year old daughter back to in-person school full time.

Eating in restaurants and supporting local businesses.

Traveling.

Started grad school last week.

[thelakelander]

Still living. I know a few people who have died from COVID-19, and several who have had it, including several family members and childhood friends back home in Central Florida. It really does wreck havoc on those who don't have a choice to telecommute vs working in situations that place them at higher risk to exposure. Nevertheless, like I've done the entire pandemic, I'm still living, not necessarily house ridden and I try to support as many local businesses and eateries as possible during the hard times.

[Adam White]

I  assume we are all tired of Covid... everyone Ok? So far no sickness at my house nor any close relatives or friends...  school just started... brick and mortar?  Virtual?  Homeschooling?

We're all okay, thanks. My wife had a bit of a cold this week and was sent a COVID test (and it ended up being negative, of course). We're both working from home and the younger son has gone back to nursery. My older son goes back to school in about two weeks.

My wife and I took a day of leave yesterday and went to a museum. But other than that, it's been basically staying at home (except for groceries and trips to the park).

Glad to hear you're doing okay.

[BridgeTroll]

The decision whether to send kids to school has got to be a tough one... I have a sister in law grade school
teacher who has two years remaining until retirement... she's normally thrilled for the new year to start... not this year...

[Adam White]

The decision whether to send kids to school has got to be a tough one... I have a sister in law grade school
teacher who has two years remaining until retirement... she's normally thrilled for the new year to start... not this year...

Yeah, it's all a bit concerning. Our numbers are very slowly creeping up (they're still very low though) and I can't see how there will be any reasonable 'social distancing' taking place in the school. But there's not really anything I can do about it. Back in March, I assumed it would all be over by September!