Has The Corona Virus Impacted You or Your Family Yet?

OneEyedDiva

OneEyedDiva

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New Jersey schools are closing. Bergen County, closest to New York, has closed all it's schools as have some schools in other areas. My DIL is a TA and today her school will close early and give students packets for 14 day homework. So there's a strong possibility her school will close as well. We don't know yet how that will affect teachers' and TAs' paychecks if that happens.

My granddaughter is in a high school for those with mental health issues. She transferred there last month after a recommendation from her therapist. A major part of their curriculum includes group therapy sessions and she feels it's been helping her. If that school closes, I'd be concern about how that might affect her. Her mother is also in the school system, so yet another family member's income may be adversely affected.

My oldest grandson works for two companies that deal with manufacturing and shipping. One is Amazon (part time). Both companies have had work slow downs, since about 10 days ago. In a way it's good because he was working long hours and way too hard. Also he's still living at home.
 

All my children & their spouses are already or will very soon be deeply affected by this. (Two teachers, a hair stylist, OT, TV producer and a global procurement specialist - who mainly works with Italian sources.) It looks to be a game changer for them and our two young grandchildren.

When it comes to finances and the rhythm of our lives, hubby & I will probably be the least affected of the group. We are also the ones who will need to exercise the greatest caution because of our age.
 

I don't know about my sister who lives in England,we don't communicate much
My brother&I talk every Sun,I'll find out if anything has changed with him&family
My church has decided to cancel this week;s Sun services,we can watch online instead.All concerts&other events have been cancelled until the end of the month
It really hasn't impacted me,I still go on my walks,to movies which I did Mon afternoon.There were 5 of us in theatre.I used hand sanitizer when I went in/out.I wash my hands all the time
 
There aren't any reported issues with this virus, in our area....yet. However, we are limiting our visits to the stores, etc., and being more cautious when around other people. However, we have a granddaughter who is a pediatric nurse at a hospital, and we're hoping she doesn't face any exposure to this disease....she said the hospital is taking extra precautions with patients and visitors, etc.
 
I'm still going out and about too. I went with the seniors on our Walmart trip 4 days ago, shopping there and two of the other stores in the vicinity. I went to the center yesterday. A couple of us were wondering if they'll wind up closing the center for awhile. I'll probably go to my local supermarket, if not today..then tomorrow to pick up a couple of things. Last time I took my disinfectant wipes and wiped the cart handle. I always disinfect things that go in my refrigerator before putting them away. I like that Walmart has disinfectant wipes for customers to use.
 
Well...just got the call that our senior center will be closed until further notice. I was expecting this to happen. As she was getting off the senior transport, one of the members and I said we'd see each other next week if the center doesn't close. I mentioned the possibility to my DIL this morning. I will miss the interaction, the sometimes craziness and our exercises, which I lead on Thursdays.
 
I just got email from Wendy,our volunteer co ordinator at Canopy of Neighbors where I volunteer on Mon&Tues mornings. Our office which is located in a local temple will be closed all next week,which doesn't surprise me
She asked me&the other volunteer if we would be willing to call the members on our lists from home
I told her "Yes' just want to check in with them for a friendly'Hi"
 
The school where my granddaughter teaches has shut down. She will be teaching "remotely" using Google school.

My brother in law's consulting job is on hold as they don't want anyone from Seattle flying to their plant in Rhode island.

I'm pretty sure the trial will be postponed because Seattle has pretty much shut down.

I have an airline ticket I won't be using for sure!

Thank goodness, nobody in my family has it, though.
Our "come-to-Jesus" meeting with my mom is definately postponed.
 
My grand-daughter, who is a medical student, has been told that she won't be able to travel to Nepal to volunteer some of her time.

She now has to scramble to find another placement, as it is part of her university requirements to locate out of the university area for that time.
 
I think they are going to close the schools that my grand kids attend just outside of Washington DC.
I'm going to pick up a couple of things at out food store tomorrow and then I won't venture out for awhile.
We will make due with what I have on hand.
The hubby had a doctors appointment today and went past our grocery store and said it was packed.
If I find that it is just as bad tomorrow I'll come back home.
 
I had to cancel a month long trip to Orlando Florida with my wife. My two daughters were going to join us for 10 days. One daughter was going to fly in from the UK, and it looks like they will be locked down. Canada has asked their citizens to not embark on any non-essential travel outside of the country, and with all this chaos we decided to cancel our flights and accommodations. We were looking forward to this long planned trip.
Oh well, we can always do this in the future!
Stay well everybody!
 
My grown working kids all have to work at home for at least two weeks, here in the US and abroad....The reality has hit me that i wont be seeing my little grandkids for a long time cuz I'm putting a stop to anyone visiting my house to stay on the safe side and not catching anything (this request will stay in place for months to come I suspect).....makes me cry if I even think about it :cry:
 
It hasn't affected us personally yet, but Thursday I went shopping and picked up some extra food and decided to avoid crowds for a couple of weeks voluntarily. Except for taking my dog for walks in the park, I won't be going to any stores. I'm hoping this doesn't last too long, but we'll be okay for a month or so if need be.
 
The rugby is off,the cricket may be off when the season starts,by this time next week we may only be allowed out to shop and get prescriptions.And if you don’t get to the shop early essentials may be unavailable.If this lasts i will go stir crazy....
And a long planned trip i intended to use some of my inheritance on is postponed for who knows how long.....And the advance rail tickets i bought to get an event that will probably be off are non-refundable.
oh hum....
 
My DIL found out Friday that after Monday she'll be off for work for at least 14 days due to her school closing. Our governor has mentioned long term closures for all N.J. schools as a possibility. I don't know what he considers long term.

I'm considered in the risk population category due to diabetes, hypertension and my age.

During my career in public health, I met a doctor who is now head of emergency management at the N.J. hospital in my hometown. He has tested positive for the Corona virus. I remember him as being a nice man and someone who helped us with some of our cases. I hope he recovers well and soon.
 
keeping my fingers crossed here ---not sure what I have at the moment had slight cold '
but my face it itchy and blotchy -looks like a allergy -but I really dont suffer from those ,
it may be shingles yet again - had shingles 3times and had the vaccine last year too ….anyone else
had this ...:rolleyes:
 
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