Aussie lockdown

its better to stay at home. but if u have like respiratory problem u should call a doctor before going to see the hospitals, thats how u can help prevent u to infect other or vice versa. a friend of mine Korean, he thought he got the virus cuz he got a high fever and at the end it wasn't nothing

Being quarantined at home gives me time to do --almost-- everything I 've been postponing for ages: binge-watch or even rewatch films & series I collected, tidy up my room, be creative & make things with your hands, write friends and tell your beloved ones that you care for them...

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never2late2try wrote: www.hey-ai.com/forum...-3-weeks#513689

So it has occurred. What are your plans so far???

I find myself like a hummingbird in temporary captivity, without explored, without being active, singing optimistically or meditating in silence. I am optimistic that this situation will be solved soon in LatAm y in the world, what comforts me is faith, hope, words of encouragement from my mother, my best friend, boss, meditation, contemplate birdsong at dawn, listening and playing music. Express myself on the forums, write poems, continue my research and independent projects. Who does not know how to be alone does not know what true freedom is.
The isolation imposed by the authorities should not be regretted. It is a good opportunity to explore our intimacy and find meaning in life.

I have reduced my food ration, I drink a lot of liquid based on lemon, orange with diluted apple cider vinegar, I avoid exercising that requires a lot of effort. I go out at dawn in the small garden to take fresh air and the first rays of the sun. I have donated my food supplies, face masks for people scarce resource and homeless people, they need it more than me. The effects through the days and weeks are already palpable significantly in Ec, with official figures of 1 082 cases and 27 deaths, although in reality there are more cases not publicly reported.

Realistically in Ec it is no longer a fluid country, its current situation is complex, in some regions some people are transitory in its streets and avenues, which has influenced the spread and contagion of Covid-19. The lack of strict measures, indiscipline, irresponsibility, inaction in following the quarantine and applying sanitary and preventive measures has spilled over into more contagions nationwide.

The most affected province is Guayas, Pichincha, including the Galapagos Islands. the previous day the health ministry has announced that it will move its official headquarters to Guayaquil, since it is the province with the most cases of infection every hour and day.

Through these days, the emergency services and hospitals have collapsed, doctors fall to the ground tired, currently there are doctors and nurses infected by the lack of instruments and medical biosecurity supplies.
There are no availability of stretchers for patients, either in public hospitals or university hospitals are attended in coliseums. Doctors express uncertainty towards patients they choose to save and cure those with mild symptoms or those with severe symptoms.

Before everything started with the first patient diagnosed, there was a shortage of masks, hydrolyzed alcohol, surgical gloves in most pharmacies.
Medical centers and hospitals did not have prepared identification tests for the Covid-19, nor on-time biosecurity medical supplies. The health emergency will last more than two months and I don't know if it will take longer than expected.
At night I hear the cries and sobs of people who want to walk, who are hungry because they have no food in their homes.

There is a lot of silence, real figures are hidden, there is a monetary increase in food products, there is fear, stress, collective panic in the community where I live.
The work has been moved at home by my boss's company and various companies, classes in schools, colleges and universities are suspended until second order.

When buying from the market and supermarkets, the worst of society comes to light: lack of solidarity, selfishness, immaturity, irrationality.
People are ravaging groceries and basic use products, failing to comply with prevention regulations to stop the spread of Covid-19.
The government and the authorities were able to deal with this situation in the best way, but they react late.
For this reason and the growing situation, the government and the authorities made the decision to quarantine the entire population, a curfew, as long as they followed the security and prevention measures.

Please! For all people worldwide apply the following protection measures against covid-19 and try to stay at home, only leaving home if it is very necessary, either to buy food or medicine. Take care!

1. Wash your hands with soap and water and apply an alcohol-based disinfectant after touching contaminated surfaces.
2. Keep a minimum distance of 1 meter (3 feet) between you and anyone who coughs or sneezes.
3. Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth. The hands touch many surfaces and can transfer the virus.
4. You and those around you should make sure you maintain good airway hygiene. It means covering your mouth and nose with your elbow bent or with a tissue when you cough or sneeze. The used handkerchief should be disposed of immediately in a closed trash container and then wash your hands.
5. Stay home if you are not feeling well. If you have a fever, cough, and shortness of breath, immediately seek medical attention and call the emergency department.
6. Stay informed about the current situation regarding covid-19 on official sites. Follow the prevention measures expressed by the relevant health authorities at the national level.
7. If you have a fever, cough, and shortness of breath, seek medical advice promptly, as it could be due to a respiratory infection or serious condition.
8. Try to use Masks. Masks can prevent you from infecting other people.
9. Avoid areas very crowded by people.
10. Avoid traveling if you have a fever or cough and if you become ill during a flight, inform the crew immediately.Once you arrive at your place of residence, contact a healthcare professional and tell them where you've been.

the right thing to do is to isolate yourself if you show symptoms.

with that said, im still out and about when i have had symptoms like mild fever, dry throat, runny nose etc. im taking the chance because i have some certainty that i havent been around anyone who had been abroad recently. a small group of people who im usually around are still feeling ok as well. touchwood.

would love to get tested though. but i dont fulfill the current requirements for testing, and i also believe clinics clinics right now are a death trap.

not long after that post, i started falling ill :O. im ok now (crosses fingers). havent gotten tested yet as i still dont meet the requirements. have seen a gp and they think its most likely something else. not a good time to get sick though. makes you go paranoid.

In this video, an ER doctor is recommending to use vaccum-cleaner bags to make anti-virus face masks.
I would like to have opinions from medical workers in Hey-Ai about these masks.
Do they look useful to you ?
What about the sewing stiches ? Could they ruin the efficiency of the mask ?
Thanks in advance for your highlights

There are better ways to protect yourself and other. Doctors and nurses have no choice but have to get close to infected people so need all the protection they can get. You on the other hand have the option to stay away from others.

N95 Filter at least 95 percent of airborne particles hence it's name, and for Hepa filters. Well I think they are rated a bit higher but it still won't be 100 percent. So if you wear a N95 mask, the aerosols or tiny viral particles when close enough from an infected person sneezing, WILL STILL GO THROUGH YOUR MASK anyways and even when up to 95 percent is filtered. Up to the other 5 percent of that, will still go through the mask. The viruses can also transmit through people's eyes. So masks are not really that effective as most people think.

Easier rules to PRIORITIZE are self isolation, staying at home or 3 metres away from others, will give you much higher chances of not getting infected - close to 100 percent protection. That is a much more effective than if wearing masks in risky situations and you shouldn't need the mask if followed right. It won't hurt to wear one but kinda unnecessary overall if one just stick strictly to social distancing rules and washing hands a lot.