Coronavirus

I have tried not to fall victim to the coronavirus scare and so far I have not bought 30 industrial size packs of toilet paper or 3 semis full of cleaning supplies but I like many of you are starting to be concerned for many reasons. Yes this virus is predicted to be less of a killer than the normal everyday flu but my husband was recently hospitalized with the flu that turned to pneumonia and he is one of the people that would be at a higher risk of dying if contracting the virus because of his many underlying health issues. I too am at a higher risk because I'm over 60 so yes I'm officially scared.

I mean how can you not be scared when even if you don't get the virus your 401K may need life support and Charmin, Campbell's Soup and other food staple companies may have to open new factories so you can go to your local supermarket and buy a normal week's supply.

How can you not be scared when the dots on this map keep growing and getting closer to where you live.

And when the federal government and many states have declared a national emergency

Unfortunately someone you know will contract this virus and hopefully they will have a light case and recover but we all have to do our parts. 
Wash your hands
Stay home if your sick (you may infect your best friend's granny who doesn't make it)
if you have symptoms call your Primary Care doc or your local health department and they can arrange for you to be tested. Do NOT go to the ER or Urgent Care where you could expose others.
Use common sense
If you're told to self quarantine do NOT go ANYWHERE
And check on your elderly relatives and neighbors

But ultimately remember we will get through this not unscathed but stronger for having survived yet another challenge. So Hang In There and stay well!