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jmbar2

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53. I'm in the high risk age group

Sun Mar 8, 2020, 07:45 PM

Mar 2020

Have been isolated for 9 days now. I've seen a graph where it shows a dramatic impact if we just slow it down by taking all precautionary measures to reduce exposure across the population. It makes a huge difference.

My sister is a nurse at a hospital, so I am worried for her. I'm going to try to stay isolated to not have to become a health services patient.

Keep us posted, Dr., about your health and experiences on the front line. Posts like yours carry a lot more weight with us than the official blah blah....

And thank you for putting your own health at risk to serve others.

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Using carbon cloth, microfiber, elastic, or spandex, and an N95 mask with valve. 58Sunliner Mar 2020 #92

Keep your self safe to the best of your ability and don't worry about the nay sayers... nt mitch96 Mar 2020 #51

I think you are doing the right thing, trof Hekate Mar 2020 #52

pay no attention to idiots, trof Skittles Mar 2020 #56

I don't know why you were ridiculed, especially here. liberalmuse Mar 2020 #68

Sorry trof that some DUer's gave you a hard time. You need to do what you need to do. Fla Dem Mar 2020 #99

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I'm in the high risk age group jmbar2 Mar 2020 #53

Insane indeed. Almost designed to fail. Evolve Dammit Mar 2020 #54

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They gave us all laptops on Friday. liberalmuse Mar 2020 #73

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Everyone, as much as possible, should be tested. panader0 Mar 2020 #62

Thank you. We're grateful to you and your work. Joinfortmill Mar 2020 #63

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"...stinginess..." Turbineguy Mar 2020 #76

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