Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) Official Thread

[powersbj]

Its serious BS when I just need to finish some sanding and cant get a friggin mask anywhere... first world problems....

 

[EHJ]

If you're serious...

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[slimmer13]

What I find very interesting/confusing is how many people are so polarized on the subject, some say its no bid deal and nothing to worry about while others are saying it is going to be a castastrophe pandemic level threat!
It is soooooo hard to wade through all the opinions and try to form one for yourself and be somewhat objective about it all.!!!!!

I think that this is where the media's desperation for viewers and their over the top sensationalizing of every one of these does the people a huge disservice. After SARS, MERS, swine flu, bird flu, etc etc, alot of people are desensitized to it. Throw in YouTube, where every idiot on the planet has a platform and can pass themselves off as experts, yeah, it becomes super hard to wade through the BS.

Like I already said, do some common sense things to prepare for bad situations, while maintaining your sanity and live your life and hope for the best.

 

[wp4]

If you're serious...

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Dude, thank you.

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RDDUSA Leading supplier of new Gas Masks, Military Tents & Military Surplus, supplies to Governments and Private Companies worldwide, U.S. & Israel.

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[Hueco]

Don't know if this has been posted yet:

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Visualization map from Johns Hopkins data

 

[E4mafia]

Election season coming
Kungflu expected to increase

Think I'll be getting me a 20" an some extra mags added to that to do list. Or if PSA's 74 comes out an had solid reviews I would consider.

 

[Ura-Ki]

Ace hardware, but you better move NOW, they are going super fast! I just picked up 5 of their activated Charcoal types with the cartridges, not cheap, but will last while their needed!

 

[OldTengu]

All the stores near me were sold out a month ago. I bought some on Amazon.

I've been sold out of them for a month and change. Been buying up tyvek suits and gorilla tape.
Also, you can make your own masks by cannibalizing furnace filters.

 

[Ura-Ki]

Harbor Freight Tools also has the N95 rated Masks in stock, but moving fast!
They also have the Nitril gloves, good time to stock up!

NAPA automotive is hit and miss, but the two stores I just checked showed items in stock! Don't wait!

 

[Ura-Ki]

I just scored a pair of the Hardcore resperators for other needs, but was out and about anyway! Harbor freight still had a hand full of them in stock, plenty of gloves!

 

[CountryGent]

CDC Warns: Your Facial Hair May Keep Face Mask From Working




Back in the Day, Coasties used to sport beards, it was a thing. Think 1970s-80s. Then came worries of chemical warfare and facial hair was gone, except if medically approved. (a small number of people will get in-grown facial hair if they don't grow it out)

If you are sporting that Mountain man look, or hipster vibe, you might want to prep a razor or two.

Interesting. I have a full beard now, but am seeing my hair-dresser tomorrow with a mind to go to a much trimmer look. Wife thinks Van Dyke is the correct look, while I was more into to a Balbo, but think will go with the former.

 

[E4mafia]

Interesting. I have a full beard now, but am seeing my hair-dresser tomorrow with a mind to go to a much trimmer look. Wife thinks Van Dyke is the correct look, while I was more hip to a Balbo, but think will go with the former.

One of the many reasons military requires you to shave beyond uniform/appearance is the Pro-mask won't get a full seal if you have thick facial hair.

Also we used these (only in training) for the full experience of MOP level hell.

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But basically if its getting down to that point you've got much bigger problems. If yall wanna go the extra mile you can look into purchasing CBRN equipment.

CBRN stands for Chemical Biological Radiological Nuclear.

 

[Tony617]

Dude, thank you.

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RDDUSA Leading supplier of new Gas Masks, Military Tents & Military Surplus, supplies to Governments and Private Companies worldwide, U.S. & Israel.

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Make sure you buy some replacement 40mm NATO cartridges as well.

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[albin25]

because I'd rather not shave to get a proper mask seal, I looked up alternatives.....
- Found these inside-the-nose filters, that are apparently FDA approved, even for viruses.

any thoughts?

 

[DB is Here]

because I'd rather not shave to get a proper mask seal, I looked up alternatives.....
- Found these inside-the-nose filters, that are apparently FDA approved, even for viruses.

any thoughts?
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What if you're a mouth breather....asking for a friend.

 

[NW Backpacker]

Every year the normal flu kills 12,000 to 61,000 in the USA. Coronavirus has killed 0.

Burden of Influenza

Learn about how CDC estimates the burden of seasonal influenza in the U.S.

www.cdc.gov

Is coronavirus a pandemic? Yes, pandemic merely means it has spread to multiple nations around the world - has nothing to do with severity.

Death rates, for coronavirus appear to be worse for elderly folks:

Will coronavirus kill you? Why fatality rates for COVID-19 vary wildly depending on age, gender, medical history and country

President Trump, based on what he called a ‘hunch,’ suggested this week that the WHO coronavirus fatality rate was incorrect.

www.marketwatch.com

 

[wp4]

Every year the normal flu kills 12,000 to 61,000 in the USA. Coronavirus has killed 0.

Burden of Influenza

Learn about how CDC estimates the burden of seasonal influenza in the U.S.

www.cdc.gov

Is coronavirus a pandemic? Yes, pandemic merely means it has spread to multiple nations around the world - has nothing to do with severity.

Death rates, for coronavirus appear to be worse for elderly folks:

Will coronavirus kill you? Why fatality rates for COVID-19 vary wildly depending on age, gender, medical history and country

President Trump, based on what he called a ‘hunch,’ suggested this week that the WHO coronavirus fatality rate was incorrect.

www.marketwatch.com

Yearly influenza death rate 0.1 - 0.2

Coronavirus death rate 2% +

I have an elderly grandfather I help with, a pregnant wife, and a son with weak respiratory system. I'm preparing as best I can for them.

 

[MrRob96]

Well bubblegum

1st case of ‘community spread’ coronavirus being treated at UC Davis Medical Center

There is a new case of novel coronavirus confirmed in Northern California, a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention spokesperson said Wednesday.

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[E4mafia]

For those worried about beards and seals I found this.

Seems more like a field expedient solution of a quick google search:

How to properly seal a gas mask without shaving your beard

Warfighters have charged into battle throughout history with fully bearded chins. Sadly, the need to survival chemical weapons attacks has overshadowed the need to keep one's chin beautiful. Today, the most widely stated reason for req…

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Sounds like they are trying to make masks that seal at the neck instead of the chin/jaw line. Could also buy one of those full suit with built in respirators if ya got the pockets.

Of course needing to use that on the daily again would mean much bigger problems and would life really be worth living further at that point.

 

[Cavedweller]

Every year the normal flu kills 12,000 to 61,000 in the USA. Coronavirus has killed 0.

Flu doesn't send 20% of infected to the hospital with severe pneumonia.