Coronavirus: Health Director Says Quarantines Of Infected US Regions Possible

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Dr. Anthony Fauci, the head of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, on Sunday refused to rule out isolating areas of the US where coronavirus outbreaks are particularly severe.

“You know, you don’t want to alarm people, but given the spread we’ve seen, you know, anything’s possible,” Fauci said on Fox News. “And that’s the reason why we’ve got to be prepared to take whatever action is appropriate to contain and mitigate the outbreak.”

Fauci appeared on at least two television news shows to issue his warning. He also offered advice for those most vulnerable to infection and complications, saying they should avoid cruises, flights and large gatherings.

So far, there are more than 450 coronavirus cases reported in 33 states.

https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/coronavirus-health-director-says-quarantines-202339339.html

I've got a better idea. Let's make the test more widely available.

I'm from the Seattle area and I'm supposed to attend a wedding in Phoenix towards the end of April. Are these assholes going to refund my tickets?

[gordianot]

1. I know of two people who planned summer cruises.

They were debating canceling. Both got a surprise call this morning from the cruise line of cancelation and refund.

[FirstLight]

2. I got concert Tix for tonight

And have been low-key worried all day about going

[rzemanfl]

3. Check your airline. You may not get a refund but you should be able to reschedule.

I'm in a similar situation regarding a college graduation in May.

[spinbaby]

4. It's really inevitable

Social distancing can slow this enough that our hospitals can keep up.

[Ms. Toad]

5. We've already had to cancel tickets -

So, while I feel for you, I'm more concerned about taking the steps necessary to slow down the spread to a rate our health care system can handle. It's a matter of life and death.

I do agree that we need more kits available. I'm not sure that will prevent the need for quarantienes

We have a medical conference we go to every year - scheduled for April this year. They cancelled it Friday. We lost $20 per room on the hotel, and we have money sitting with SouthWest that we have to use within a year or lose.

As to the hotel - I think they are going to be hurting, so I don't begrudge them the $20 per room. I'm a lot more sympathetic toward companies as I look at the employees who might lose benefits, jobs, or more. My daughter who is working in a brand new job in Starbucks (after EarthFAre went bankrupt). I haven't told her, but I expect her hours will be dramatically cut in the next few weeks and - as the last hired, she may be the first fired. (She has proven valuable enough in her first few days of training that she may overcome that presumption - but who knows.)

[central scrutinizer]

6. Hope I can get out

Flying to Japan tomorrow, may not be able to get back. Ex-pat?