Poll of the Day > Are you personally concerned you may get the coronovirus?

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Yes, I am worried. The last flu season was bad and I don't want to have to deal with another flu like illness because people refuse to use their sick days.

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I'm not sure if this counts as "concerned", but I'm not planning on going anywhere I don't "have" to for the foreseeable future. I'll go to work, to the supermarket, or out to buy something I need like light bulbs, but I'm not going to go to McDonald's or out to buy clothes I don't immediately need.

no. Im in my mid 20s, exercise every day and eat fairly healthily. I almost never get sick *knocks on wood*
like ive had a cold maybe once in the last 5 years

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9/12 is a frightening amount to start. Shows what the media can do. Also shows how many people will just believe whatever they hear. No wonder certain conspiracies are so easy to pass as incorrect.

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Yes. My immune system is pretty bad. Im not too worried about dying though.

Yes, although I'm more concerned about passing it to my parents than my own health.

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SilentSeph posted...

Yes, although I'm more concerned about passing it to my parents than my own health.

That was my thought, like if I get it no big deal, my immune system can fight it off, but what if I give it to my dad or some older relative.

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darcandkharg31 posted...

That was my thought, like if I get it no big deal, my immune system can fight it off, but what if I give it to my dad or some older relative.

This 100%.
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Not at all.

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I'm taking a few obvious precautions, but if I get it, I get it.

That's life.

awezomerobot posted...

because people refuse to use their sick days.

This right here is what pisses me off. BuT i CaNt AfFoRd It that sucks, but in situations like this youre gonna have to suck it up.

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SilentSeph posted...

Yes, although I'm more concerned about passing it to my parents than my own health.

This exactly. If I catch it I'll have to send my mom to stay at my sister's for a while. I can ride it out if I get it, and if I can't.. well, it's been a heck of a ride.

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I'm not worried. And my family is halfway across the country. So, the only person I'd probably pass it to is my roommate. So, other than each other, we have co-workers. But we'd probably stay home if sick, anyway...
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I'm not worried if I get it. I think I'll make out okay. Still, I would prefer to just not get sick.

Not really.

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I am not concerned for myself. My job does in fact put me in harms way, but i know i would survive it.
However
I have concerns when I fear it would effect those around me and I don't want to be responsible for anyone dying.

i'm worried about getting the virus but i'm not worried about having the virus.

flu's suck

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I'm more concerned about losing my part-time job or passing the disease on to my autoimmune compromised daughter than getting it, though I'm taking all the precautions that I can. I believe Master Ugquay said in the movie Kung Fu Panda "You often meet your fate on the path you take to avoid it".

Yes. While I worry about myself I have others to take car of including my elderly mom and my husband with heart problems.

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yes. currently fighting with my boss to just quit. I work in a hospital kitchen as a dishwasher and I am terrified. I tried to quit the other day. she said I need to do 2 weeks notice. I offically "notified" them yesterday. my last day is supposed to be april 2nd. I have 8 more shifts to do until then. but last night (it's a night job) was hell for me. I really do not want to go back. and I am thinking of just telling her to fuck off. I don't care anymore. this is not a normal time. and she doesn't even think it's that big a deal. she's not paying attention to the news like I am. she actually told me that it's going to be all over in 2 weeks. I have no idea where she got that idea. and my coworkers aren't distancing themselves. I was the only one last night trying to stay apart. and people kept getting to close to me. it was driving me insane

Not concern for myself but bit concern for my mother who is in her 70's. She is just staying at home now so I personally need to make sure I stay clean.

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Fairly sure I have it and it seemed like it all passed after 3 days then bam, another wave and vomiting when food doesn't go down without a fight. The worst part is still just lost wages though. I'm not concerned, it's just inconvenient.
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Kyuubi4269 posted...

I'm not concerned, it's just inconvenient.

Hopefully that will be the worst for most people, especially those with limited sick/vacation days.

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My respiratory system is very good. So, no.

I am worried that my girlfriend who is diabetic and my roommate who has a shit ton of pulmonary issues will get it.


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Zikten posted...

yes. currently fighting with my boss to just quit. I work in a hospital kitchen as a dishwasher and I am terrified. I tried to quit the other day. she said I need to do 2 weeks notice. I offically "notified" them yesterday. my last day is supposed to be april 2nd. I have 8 more shifts to do until then. but last night (it's a night job) was hell for me. I really do not want to go back. and I am thinking of just telling her to fuck off. I don't care anymore. this is not a normal time. and she doesn't even think it's that big a deal. she's not paying attention to the news like I am. she actually told me that it's going to be all over in 2 weeks. I have no idea where she got that idea. and my coworkers aren't distancing themselves. I was the only one last night trying to stay apart. and people kept getting to close to me. it was driving me insane

Im pretty sure you can just quit without two weeks notice. Though, I wouldnt expect to be able to go back afterwards if you need a job again. And they probably wont give you a good recommendation if you try to get another job. Though, IIRC, you dont need to work, right? If you did, I think they are giving jobs to people to help with this in some capacity. But they might have a better chance at catching it, so...
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I'm only concerned that I might not get a check because

1. I don't file taxes, and
2. Congress keeps dragging its feet on this bill as usual, because God forbid we send money to Americans for once.

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I've accepted that contracting it some time in the next year is a definite possibility. I'm not particularly worried about long term negative personal consequences from it, though.

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OmegaM posted...

I'm not sure if this counts as "concerned", but I'm not planning on going anywhere I don't "have" to for the foreseeable future. I'll go to work, to the supermarket, or out to buy something I need like light bulbs, but I'm not going to go to McDonald's or out to buy clothes I don't immediately need.

Pretty much. I'll probably be alright if I do end up getting it (I am asthmatic, but fairly mildly so), but I'm still taking suitable precautions to avoid it and also to make sure I don't spread it to anyone else if I do catch it.

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Honestly, yes, I sort of am. I'm disabled to start with, wound up in hospital when I had the flu last summer, and my asthma isn't well-controlled. On top of that, I can't totally self-isolate because I need my caregivers to keep coming in to help me. If I catch COVID-19 I run a serious risk of actually dying from it. :(

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I'm not stressing out over it. Just being extra conscious not to touch my face when there's an itch or something without washing up first.