Coronavirus and quarantine?

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  1. MTN Boomer

    MTN Boomer Road Train Member

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    You can or could purchase items, herbs that had the ingredient that is in the medicine that is working to cure the virus in France on patients that were treated with it. Which is also used to treat leg cramps . There are side effects to quinine. So beaware, if you decide to self medicate
     
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  3. 4wayflashers

    4wayflashers Road Train Member

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    The correct dose is 500mg twice a day. 1000mg max per day. 2000mg can kill you. Its powerful stuff. Not to be used to self medicate.
     
  4. Moose1958

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    From my viewpoint, it is virtually impossible to fully discuss this crisis without also discussing the political aspects of it. However, out of respect for the forum owner's wishes to refrain from politics in these forums, I will not go much further. I just have one request for everybody. No matter how you feel about this virus. Take a step back and use your noggin. Keep everything in perspective and find confirmation of information, before doing anything. Is the Covid-19 virus serious? That answer is yes, it is! I have as of this writing knowledge of four people that have tested positive. I was exposed to one. I was tested and that testing came back negative. All four are OVER 65. Three have diabetes. Two have COPD. One has a (very recent) history of pneumonia. As of today, all four are still at home and doing OK, reporting very light symptoms. One is my cousin and she has FULLY recovered. Remember this in regard to these deaths so far in the US. We, unfortunately, lose between 40,000 and 50,000 Americans each year from the flu and flu-like illnesses. It's part of the cycle of life. Those words sound heartless I know. If this country does not get back to work soon if this hoarding does NOT STOP soon if all these stay in place orders are not soon removed this country is going to have huge food shortages that may end in massive riots. We can protect our elderly by using some simple precautions on a case by case basis. I'm sorry, but this crap MUST END soon before some real damage happens.
     
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  5. ulenie

    ulenie Medium Load Member

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    Watch this


    This guy nailed it on the head, smart guy


    1 to 2 percent of those that catch it will die. If you are 60 or older and you have a history of diabetes, cancer, cardiovascular disease, immunodeficiency in combinations...your mortality rate is close to 50%
     
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  6. TripleSix

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    Playground rules, review them.
     
  7. Moose1958

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    Where in the hell are you getting your numbers from? There is NOT A SINGLE age group dynamic with anything close to 50% mortality rate in the US! Heck, the closest I have seen is just over 8%. Please, for the love of everything holy and good STOP this dang fear-mongering!
     
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  8. Linte_Loco

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    I think this thing could possibly be airborne.
     
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  10. Phillosopher_trucker

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    I’m a truck driver, I get paid to think from the neck down :)
     
  11. Kyle G.

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    This might be the most intelligent response i have seen or heard since the start of this mess.
     
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