California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) announced a statewide order on Thursday mandating that Californians stay at home except for essential work and errands due to the coronavirus pandemic.
California, which is home to approximately 40 million people, will be the first state in the nation under such an order. The policy, aimed at curbing the rate of infection, goes into effect Thursday evening.
"We are confident that the people in the state of California will abide by it," Newsom said in a Thursday news conference.
Under the stay at home, or "shelter-in-place," policy, Californians are permitted to leave their residences for errands such as going to the grocery store or picking up a prescription at a pharmacy. Employees of businesses deemed essential are also permitted to work outside the home. And residents are still permitted to go for walks outside, so long as they practice safe social distancing.
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I'm not too surprised by this ... It was bound to happen sooner than later. I don't think a lot of people are taking the outbreak seriously.
The young people are still getting together, thinking they are immune. The Florida beaches at spring break are still open until Monday. That is one stupid governor.
Quote from: Squid on March 20, 2020, 07:36:56 AM
The young people are still getting together, thinking they are immune. The Florida beaches at spring break are still open until Monday. That is one stupid governor.
Maybe he's just trying to weed out the gene pool.
Quote from: Squid on March 20, 2020, 07:36:56 AM
The Florida beaches at spring break are still open until Monday.
Just saw this news bit this morning :
Local officials in Florida towns and cities are now taking it upon themselves to close beaches amid the coronavirus outbreak after Gov. Ron DeSantis refused to, even as spring breakers and others crowd the shores.
Quote from: Mayhem on March 20, 2020, 09:18:21 AM
Just saw this news bit this morning :
Local officials in Florida towns and cities are now taking it upon themselves to close beaches amid the coronavirus outbreak after Gov. Ron DeSantis refused to, even as spring breakers and others crowd the shores.
Well, at least someone there is using their brain. I think the tourism dollars are too much for the governor to resist.
It amazing that something like that would even be allowed with statistics like this.
https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#countries
The new day is reset at midnight.
Our new "normal" is going to be around for a little while.
Yeah, this getting a little scary now ...
My brother went to pick up Dominos pizza on Friday night and the 3 employees yelled at him not to come in when he opened the door. He had to wait until someone brought the pizza outside to him - and pay for it on a wireless debit machine. The kid apologized to him and said the management really needs to put a sign up stating these new rules.
This is the first time I've heard of any panic in our area. We have no reported cases here, so I'm surprised this was even an issue.
My state has a shelter in place order now. You can leave for medical attention, groceries, work - if they are permitted to operate, outdoor exercise if you keep away from other peeps. I haven't moved my car in days.
I cannot understand why people insist on going outside when ordered to stay at home. I know it is hard but this virus spreads like wildfire.
Oh yes, what LittleFawn said..
Quote from: LittleFawn on March 23, 2020, 02:20:47 PM
I cannot understand why people insist on going outside when ordered to stay at home. I know it is hard but this virus spreads like wildfire.
I don't have the answer. Why does anybody do the stupid stuff they do? I saw a video on Facebook today of two people inside of Walgreens with big tote bags just cleaning off the shelves, while the employees could only stand by and watch. This happened in San Francisco. They didn't care that they were being filmed, they loaded their bags with medications and walked out the door.
We live in a world were too many people think that the rules and the laws do not apply to them. They are somehow more entitled than anybody else. They are invincible.
Until they are not. And then they're just pissed off.
We don't have that issue here, but I've noticed that the grocery stores have now put a purchase limit on the hard to get items.
I was able to get everything I needed on Monday.
You're lucky, Mayhem, there's a great deal of ugliness out there. I do see good things happening, too.
Yeah, I've seen a lot of that ugliness on video sites. I really hope things turn around soon.
I've seen strangers helping others and it's a great feeling giving me a smile and renewed hope! tumbsup.gif
Then sadly, I turn around and they're pushing and shoving someone else behind me.
Sad, but I guess it's a sign of the times.. camera.gif
Hopefully, this will improve when they find a vaccine undecided.gif
A vaccine will take 18 months to do. Just wish people had patience but many are at home with nothing to do and people get restless and do mean things. What is our world coming too?
What scares me the most about this pandemic is how it effects the older generation.
I'm not too concerned about catching it myself, as I'm in good health - but I worry about my parents. I'm doing my part by staying at home and only going out to do grocery shopping.
I am still working but a reduced schedule. Otherwise, I am home.
What are you guys allowed to do while in self quarantine?
Can you still go out for walks, etc?
Yes, walks and outdoor workouts are allowed but we still have to maintain a safe distance from others. They are saying that distance needs to be at least 6 feet and would be better at 10 feet (the distance the virus can stay airborne). Everything is closed so mall walking, etc, is out of the question. People can go to markets, doctors' offices, work - if necessary.
Ok, so that's pretty much identical to what's allow here.
I hope people actually follow the rules so we can get back to a normal life sooner than later.
For Safety Reasons: I do online shopping for my groceries.
I order my groceries and sundries online from Superstore. it's almost like ordering from ebay or Amazon. They really do make it extra user friendly. First pick out a date and time slot when you'd like to pick up your order. Then register and setup your Acct., input your PW, name, address, email address, cell number and credit card (with options). Boom your acct. is good to go! Some supermarkets may be set up differently .. maybe not.
Click on Food, on the left you'll see different Categories. Example: click on Milk and Yogurt. Most all your familiar items are displayed in pictures, sizes and prices. Each selected item goes into the shopping cart, you can add more than one of that item that but also have the option of deleting that same item from your order if you change your mind. After you've chosen your all items from the selected Categories, click Continue. That takes you to Check Out. They display your entire order and your sales slip and even here you can make changes. Your credit card is not debited until you arrive to pick up your order. You open the trunk, they put your order in for you and you're on your way home without having to go in the store and accidently touch anything viral. There may be some substitutions but it's better than none. (All online stores might differ).
Now this is what we do. When we arrive home we drop all grocery bags in the entryway, fill the sink with cool water and 1/16 C Sunlight soap. We place refrigerated items, veggies, fruit and all in the sink and with rubber gloves gently wash them. Then run them through cool water till all soap is gone, dry and put away. The rest of the order is left in their bags in a separate part of the house or even a closet or corner will do for three days. After three days if any germs are on the food, they're dead. We leave our coat, shoes and outer clothing in a garbage bag and leave them with the food for three days as well for the same outcome. After three days discard all plastic bags in the trash.
Then we have a shower and wash our hair. If anyone thinks this is overkill, think about this. Wouldn't it be better to go the extra mile than meet face on with COVID-19 with no anti-virus to help? My compromised immune system would not survive this virus.
Some think it's too much trouble and that's OK, we're all entitled to our own opinions. But for those whose lives it may save, it was worth taking the time typing this.
Be careful and please ... Stay SAFE!
I only go out when necessary, except to walk a little bit. My hubs got furloughed starting Monday - 2 weeks no pay, then back to work at 20 hours per week. He's been with that company.... 40 years in September.
There's nothing wrong with being cautious, Snowy!
I've been ordering through InstaCart. I signed up several months ago because I knew I'd be having a major surgery. That surgery got postponed but I had a different major surgery in Feb. Soooo glad I have InstaCart. Especially when I need Costco stuff. They leave it on the porch then I bring it in, a couple items at a time. Plastic containers I wipe down with a little bleach and soapy water. Fruits and Veggies I wash before they go into the fridge. Boxed items I leave in the garage for a few days, or until I need them.
I only go out once a week to do groceries. I haven't been able to do anything outside around the house, as the weather has been really crappy.
The weather is getting much better now, so hopefully I can get outside and do some stuff / sit on the balcony and feel normal for a few hours a day.
Thank you, Snowy. These are austere times due to this virus, which should not be taken lightly. Neither should it cause panic. Be safe, peeps.
CORONAVIRUS CALIFORNIA
CA commissioner orders insurers to issue refunds to drivers amid coronavirus pandemic
California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara ordered insurance companies to return premiums paid for at least March and April. It will extend through May if stay-at-home restrictions continue.
https://abc7.com/automotive/ca-orders-insurers-to-issue-refunds-to-drivers-amid-covid-19/6099787/?fbclid=IwAR1cCDCs2ph7Fh1qvq0QHU_sKf7Mm-pOBjcqvgQ-CZ5XuuF_q77_jEqCdNA
My husband will get some kind of refund soon through Geico. We do not live in California. I think some of the auto insurance companies are already giving some of the premiums back to customers.
I'm getting 15% refund off 3 months worth of premiums. Better than a sharp stick in the eye.
Quote from: LittleFawn on April 20, 2020, 01:10:11 AM
My husband will get some kind of refund soon through Geico. We do not live in California. I think some of the auto insurance companies are already giving some of the premiums back to customers.
They said State Farm and one other company had already decided to do something in regards to premiums.
https://presspage-production-content.s3.amazonaws.com/uploads/1441/033120covid-19-state-farm-responsefinalinforgraphic.pdf?10000
State Farm's response to COVID-19 aid
You guys are lucky .. we are getting no such discounts here in Canada.
Well maybe the big companies are getting bailouts and interest free loans - but that's pretty much it.